Road ride - 100K - Coimbra <-> Figueira da Foz

Hi Bike Buds! 🚴

#FollowTheCalves 🦵🏻 are exploring again! This time we're going to check out Figueira da Foz and surroundings, including Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho. It'll be a road bike ride of 100km, but with less than 500m elevation gain, so mostly flat and definitely social!

Itinerary
Sunday November 30th:

• The ride starts from Coimbra-B train station at 9:45am on Sunday November 30th.
• You can arrive by car (there's a parking lot) or by train. The direct train that you can book a bike onto departs from Lisbon Santa Apolonia at 07:30. It also stops at Lisbon Oriente en route. The hosts will be on that train. It arrives Coimbra-B at 09:38. There are also regional trains, but bike spots cannot be reserved on Regional trains and availability depends on the conductor / capacity.
• We will cycle 100km, with stops such as the Castelo, scenic viewpoints on the coast, and lunch in Figueira da Foz. Route will be shared in the event-specific whatsapp chat.
• Train back from Coimbra-B station to Lisbon (Oriente or Santa Apolonia). There are multiple options. We will discuss in the event-specific chat, depending on who is interested, who needs to be back early, or who wants to relax and maybe even have something to eat in Coimbra.

Bike

• We ride road and gravel bikes
• We advise against electric bikes - they are too heavy to carry and go too slow on the flats. They also don't fit into the bike holders on the train.

What to bring

• Breathable clothes, and maybe a light jacket for the end / or for stops. We wear ironic lycra, but that's not obligatory, just handy for pockets)
• Snacks (nuts, gels, protein balls, glucose etc. are small but helpful for tough stretches)
• Do not come without water (preferably 2 bottles) and a helmet!
• An appetite for some ice cream, an adventure and some fun!

Cordial Calves,
Alex, Alex, and Bike Buds

FAQs:

• Do you have WhatsApp group? Yes, join the Cycling group for updates here https://sportlisbon.club/whatsapp/
• Do you require any special skills? Yes, should should have already cycled 80km or more.
• What happens if I get a puncture? We recommend bringing a spare inner tube, mini-pump, tire levers, etc. Failing that, taxi to the nearest bike shop or back to the train station is the fall back option.

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability
By signing up as a member of the Sports & Social Meetup group and/or attending this event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that practicing sports can be dangerous and fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment; You and your successors agree to hold all Organizers and other Sports & Social members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury or death.