From planning to packing, the essential steps for a long journey without surprises. A big trip starts long before you first turn the key. It’s gradually, over weeks, between maps open on the kitchen table and lists scribbled at the end of the day, that the route takes shape. The first step is to define […]
From Marão to Estrela, through Vicentina. Our ten favourite roads. Portugal is a small country but rich in spectacular roads. After more than a decade riding from north to south, we picked the ten roads that still make us smile inside the helmet. 1. N222 — Peso da Régua to Pinhão. Voted several times one […]
Minimum and maximum checklist for those who want to travel light but prepared. Less is more. After dozens of guided tours, we’ve settled on an almost surgical list of what you truly need. Clothing: 3 technical t-shirts, 2 pairs of trousers (one for riding, one for dinner), 4 pairs of socks, 4 sets of underwear, […]
Comparing the most capable adventure and sport-touring bikes of the moment. We tested the main contenders for the 2026 touring throne and the verdict isn’t clear-cut — it depends on what you value. BMW R 1300 GS. The queen is still the queen. New boxer with more power and less weight, cutting-edge electronics and comfort […]
Viewpoints, villages and panoramas every motorcyclist should know. Portugal fits into a single tank of fuel but offers landscapes for a lifetime. Here are ten places worth any detour. 1. São Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint. The Douro seen from above, terraces as far as the eye can see. Best at sunset. 2. Torre da Serra […]
Heat, hydration, tyres and clothing. What you need to know before rolling out. Portuguese summer is generous but unforgiving. 40°C in a black jacket at 3pm turns any tour into an ordeal. These are the golden rules we apply on every tour from June to September. Hydration. One litre of water for every 100 km. […]
