Gravel Cycling in the Algarve - Portugal

3 awesome days exploring Algarve. The gravel bicycle is the perfect option for this type of trips and can't wait to repeat soon.
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Algarve, Portugal
June 2021
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[@fionahunterjohnston]

It was an absolute pleasure to guide you through some of the very best of our Algarve!! Thank you everyone for your kind comments. Look forward to seeing you on the road soon!

[@bikelanez7376]

I’m so glad to see you back Miguel take care of yourself.

[@GeoMaiki]

This video makes me feel like I'm on vacation during my breakfast 😁

[@SossoLF]

Such a nice surprise to wake up too!! I hope one day I'll be able to make such travels across my own country 😄

[@Mackwiss]

It's actually al-Gharb. You passed by Pedras d'El Rei means the stones of the king. This is the edge of the roman city of Balsa abandoned a long time ago. When they built the touristic complex they used dynamite to blow up the "stones" which where actually roman ruins. From there all the way to Torre d'Aires you have only ruins of Balsa. They are now (finally) being studied by Archaeologists. When I lived in Portugal it was completely forgotten so I started an awareness campaign on Facebook which led it to finally being protected and studied starting in 2015 if I'm not mistaken. :)

[@47ii]

Allgarve

[@javierviana96]

He is from Portugal

[@Mackwiss]

@@javierviana96 I'm Portuguese as well and native from the Algarve. Also I'm an Archaeologist and studied in dept the Muslim presence in the region as well as a number of words, stories and customs of muslim origin still present in the traditions of the region.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Nice one guys, glad you could meet up!

[@manoelsilva3270]

Awesome ride, really enjoyed it all! The architecture, the history, The Baltazar. Thanks for the language lesson, Fiona. The Al Garbe, nice to know! Thanks, Miguel. Keep them coming... :)

[@YuriBruschi]

Ciao Miguel. Com esses vídeos seus, eu também viajo. Graças a você, belas paisagens são descobertas. A Fiona também é muito bonita! Grazie, ciao!!

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

:D Grazir Yuri!

[@beonlife3283]

Beautiful travel diary, gives a good visual impression of biking in the Algarve. I know that Bikers cafe at 8:45❤

[@amberlfc]

Nice views, pleasure to watch

[@ravingcyclist624]

Enjoyable video! Fiona is an excellent tour guide. Hope you will have her join you more often.

[@codexTu]

Apareceu-me nas recomendações. Era exatamente o que me apetecia ver. Que férias de sonho. A bicicleta e a vontade já tenho, só falta mesmo alguém para alinhar. 🤣

[@kaybikerow]

Love your videos Miguel. This one in particular because it brings back memories of our tour in 2015. Nice to see Baltazar is still doing well. Yes, he bites, I had a bruise on my left bicep for a few days.

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Ahah he is such a character! Thank you!

[@euro.bike16]

This video is the dream of every cycling boy :))

[@chrisweber7460]

Amazing tour!

[@alexmorgan3435]

Great area to live and ride a bike.

[@FortheLoveofCycling]

Now I wanna go there. Grrat video. Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Establishment]

LIKE !!!

[@bandy010569]

Fantastic video, i have cycled a few times on the algarve visiting some of the places in this video (road bike), your video gave a more indepth look to some of the villages i love, especially Monchique and silves, thinking about taking the gravel bike next and if so will contact echappee, once again Brilliant!!!

[@trailbadger1]

Magic video. Really good info. Thank you.

[@gerryg1056]

Oh, lucky... lucky Miguel! Spectacular scenery and some off road to try out the gravel bike. The countryside looked good too.

[@joaoluisferreira5118]

"It looks horrible" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fabioky3985]

a propósito, muito bom ver vídeos longos em teu canal, Miguel. Lembra-me um belo road movie!

[@warrenjones497]

Thanks again for a lovely ride through beautiful Portagal, Miguel! Appreciated meeting Fiona; she seems to be a lovely guide and companion. Exploring "The West" was wonderful! Rivers, mountains, beaches, citrus orchards, olive groves, waterfalls and much interesting history and architecture! Very enjoyable!

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Yes, Algarve is more than just beaches :D Thank you Warren!

[@oesoy]

oh hey! I thought I recognized Fiona! She was on Algarve Addicts a couple of times!

[@eurobubble7068]

niiiiceee guide.

[@gabrieldarze2267]

Impressionante (e óbvia) semelhança com as cidades mais antigas da região nordeste do Brasil

[@fatimaSM236]

Gracias por el vídeo! Magnífico. 🍀

[@PatrickArgentina]

wow beautiful places! great video Miguel !!!

[@weekdaycycling]

Beautiful landscapes with bright colors. The town is so amazing.

[@tmaguiar]

Estou ansioso aguardando pelo próximo vídeo. Não demore tanto que eu vou chorar por falta dessas lindas imagens que você faz.

[@drampadreg1386]

A place I would love to cycle in , beautiful and the hotels are more than a litt5le reasonable. I notice your panniers because they look almost like my Rhino Walk panniers I ordered a few years ago from Ali Express, love them, waterproof too. Wish I had those when I was a messenger 35 years ago! They get mad when things get wet, yet call for a bike messenger to save money. Nice ride, thanks for shearing the video. Thank your riding companion should you see her again, just they kind of person you want to meet when traveling and cycling!

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Indeed! It's a pleasure, thank you!

[@pedrolopes6988]

Was nice seeing my hometown armação de pera. Regards from London

[@StelioRossi]

Nice video. I was in Algarve 6 years ago, based in Armacao de Pera, and rode (3 days) with the bike trough some places you showed here (Monchique was a nice hilly ride! I also saw that awesome bike-bar Germano...). I wish to get back there soon. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

I could manage with a journey like that. Awesome scenery! Interesting mount for the headlight.

[@kitkat5153]

Well, that was quite a treat on this grey and gloomy morning! 😊 Was that a Cube gravel bike you got yourself? I was looking at those, too, specifically because of their rack option plus affordable price ranges. 😂 In the end I got impatient searching for a small frame though and when I stumbled upon a used road bike close by I went for that instead so tarmac instead of gravel it is.

[@alexmorgan3435]

I have a Cube hybrid travel bike. It has an integrated rack, mudguard and lighting which I am not keen on. Much prefer them to be separate. Apart from that the bike is ok. The frames are good though, strong and stiff, although give a surprisingly compliant ride.

[@pnmoura]

Bom dia. Moro no Algarve há 21 anos e conheço grande parte dos trilhos mostrados no vídeo. Grande passeio!!!

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

:) Muito obrigado

[@jetblackdemonblade]

When Miguel rolled up on those girls at the waterfall... 😍😍😍

[@gracapinho734]

Bela volta!!!👍

[@MrJx4000]

What a great point of view. I really feel as if I'm riding along with you. Wish I could be there for real. Thanks from 🇨🇦

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

:D you are welcome William!

[@nekaabada]

Grandes videos!! Gostava de saber se podes fazer um video a sobre a as bicicletas que usas-te e a que usas habitualmente. obrigado

[@MichelMoraes]

Saudações do Brasil. Bela viagem!

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Obrigado!

[@diogorodrigues747]

00:05 Sines não é no Algarve! Ah, então é Messines... Caramba, o Algarve está cheio de bifes e camones! Foste dum lado ao outro do Algarve? Mas que moço marafado! 😁

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Sim, disse Messines.

[@r.m.c.614]

What a great news!!! Miguel is back!!!! I hope you are recovered. Your videos are awesome!!!!!! The places, the photography, the history leasons that's including... Mmmmm i wish one day visit those lands and share a beers with you after a good take for a ride 😜 (i hope you understand my poor English, but is better than my Portuguese, 🤦🏻). Welcome Miguel!!! (one question!!! You are history teacher?? Or something similar!?? It is a good idea to teach, to explain the history or geography to the children I thing).

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Thank you very much! I'm not but I like it.

[@ZoliKonta]

Those are some weird unclips :)

[@TheToothfairie]

Fiona, wonder if there is an Irish connection as the name Fiona originates in Ireland. Super video as usual

[@fabioky3985]

gravel!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mimicr7869]

Wow what a beautiful places And yes algrabe mean the west in arabic

[@Andy-sj2dv]

Super!

[@PeterPanMan]

Extremely enjoyable video, Miguel...as always. I have a request. Some time, would you comment on the way you speak Portuguese? I'm still in the earliest stage of learning the language, but I've noticed that you have a particular way of speaking that I haven't heard in other Portuguese. I know it's very personal and it's not your usual topic, but I'm so curious that I can't help asking. And I'll still be a fan if you decline to answer. :)

[@Renan_Aguiar]

I am not Miguel, but I think I can answer you. Miguel speak Portuguese from Portugal, there is a difference in pronunciacion(accent too) from Portuguese from Portugal and from Brazil. Some words have diferent meanings too, I think is like American English and British English. By the way I am from Brazil (:

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Renan might be right Paul

[@FranciscoSmirsley]

Dear Miguel, (for your consideration): the name of this channel is: ONE Cyclist in LISBON. I'll understand another cyclist if she's nice but it must be in Lisbon, for last time I checked, Algarve was not Lx. Thanks for your attention.

[@gilbertmarques2796]

Nice!!!!!!!

[@rcbcdsantos]

Looks as it was a little rough for you! 😆

[@paulojrg]

Com uma paisagem tão bonita e uma companhia tão entusiástica custa bem menos pedalar ao calor.

[@danirodriguez4707]

I was on the bike when I saw the video notification. Immediately increased speed in 10kph.

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

AHAHAH

[@jansenalvarez3138]

can you please make more mini heart attacks please. much love from the Philippines

[@martinmunoz2089]

I love your videos, what camera do you use to record?

[@albertovalongo9157]

Alô Miguel,obrigado por mais um vídeo.Sigo o teu canal,pois também sou um grande admirador de paisagens e sobretudo de bicicletas,embora não possa de momento andar devido a uma complicação das articulações. Podes ou queres falar um pouco sobre a tua bicicleta?Não que esteja interessado em marcas ou publicidade mas apenas curioso,pois mencionaste a boa experiência que tiveste ao fazer este percurso. Obrigado,boas pedaladas e diverte-te.

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Olá Alberto. É uma bike muito boa para fazer percursos de terra e de estrada. Muito versátil e resistente. Coloquei no final deste vídeo uma pequena apresentação : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jai3hqZtpmaKc&ab_channel=OneCyclistinLisbon 04:33

[@albertovalongo9157]

@@onecyclistinlisbon Obrigado Miguel,depois de ter feito o comentário fui ao teu canal e vi que tinhas feito uma apresentação à tua bike num dos teus vídeos recentes. Cube tem uma boa relação preço/qualidade.Espero que faças muitos Km nela e que te divirtas.

[@diogovieira7947]

Was that a Jérôme Cousin cameo at the end? It sure looked like him Awesome video Miguel!

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Yes Obrigado Diogo!

[@MinamiX3]

I love the two color bar tape! Are you using a two tone bar tape or two different bar tape colors? If it's two different bar taps how did you wrap it?

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

I bought like this

[@juanjoportable]

Strava link for day 2 is the same as for day 1 ;)

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Fixed now, thank you Jean!

[@zvolencan1]

Nice ride with a nice lady, what more can you ask for? :)

[@gray229]

عالی Perfect 👌🏻

[@HamptonHelps]

Nice

[@Scott-fo5kb]

Do you recommend road or gravel bikes in this region - I will be visiting Albufeira and am leaning towards my gravel bike with 35 mm tires

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Gravel gives you more options but there are also plenty of roads for a roadie.

[@tiagomartinho2659]

Olá, tu utilizas a gravel bike tanto para viagens grandes e dentro de Lisboa ou é só fora de Lisboa. Estava a pensar comprar gostaria de saber o que pensas. Obrigado

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Olá, uso essencialmente para viagens e para pedalar em zonas mais acidentadas. Dá para o que tu quiseres. Podes ver a partir do minuto 4:33 deste vídeo : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jai3hqZtpmaKc&ab_channel=OneCyclistinLisbon

[@youtubesafename123]

Better to bring a road or a gravel bike in the Algarve?

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

It depends of what you want to do. I prefer gravel because is more versatile and I don't care about speed.

[@snorribm6076]

Wow! How many bikes do you own, Miguel?! :O

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

4

[@grad83]

5:02 Magic :) Beautiful

[@euro.bike16]

salutare :) nu ma asteptam sa te gasesc pe aici :))

[@grad83]

@@euro.bike16 😎😀

[@grad83]

@@euro.bike16 Sal Man

[@pcpr80]

Qual foi a bicicleta de gravel que compraste?

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Cube Nuroad Pro Fe www.wiggle.co.uk/cube-nuroad-pro-fe-road-bike-2021

Men, excelente vídeo! Só uma coisa no início do vídeo não percebi se estás a dizer que estás em Sines ou em Silves. Podias esclarecer?

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Messines, pois estava na vila de São Bartolomeu de Messines! XD

[@alinleonard9544]

One Cyclist in Lisbon are you OK, you never post from a long time ?

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Yes I am okay, busy cycling and with work, thanks for asking Alin

[@ThisIs4YouSee]

A bicicleta é eletrica?

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Não

[@sadeqbikes]

Algharb or in Arabic الغرب

[@JcRabbit]

Al Gharb which apparently means "(To) the West" according to Google? Nice!

[@betoserrano8700]

Salve patricio,, Sonhava, em pedalar por estradas de Portugal,, e olha que, nem havia a ideia do conceito gravel,, e nem imaginava que era assim,, muito bom ver como e a realidade hoje,, pena que esse meu sonho esta tao distante,, pra quem pedala aqui,, pelo rio de Janeiro,, isso e como um paraíso

[@ZenoLee0]

The seat is set too high for her. Her hips are tilting left and right when she pedals

[@adamputh1090]

Where can i find community of cyclist of Lisbon?

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Search on google or facebook. Try Massa Critica, Lisbora..

[@alinleonard9544]

So,, Fiona is a magical women?, she appear and disappear :) )) .

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

ahahah yes

[@alinleonard9544]

@@onecyclistinlisbon Fiona has a you tube chlanel?

[@HenriqueCarvalho364]

Why did u don't talk portuguese

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

To reach more people and save time on subtitles.

[@jayjaythereal]

Dude, that was 95% road cycling, not gravel

[@onecyclistinlisbon]

Nop

[@shaneelcock6489]

Too many cut away shots.