Guide to Guide with... Martin Ready

"Luis, I had a great time and was really pumped to ride trails with you. I especially liked that you are building new trails and maintaining existing trails. Looking forward to coming back and seeing new trails and experiencing the culture and environment of the Algarve."

Martin Ready 


Rock'n Rome riding in Sintra

"Ich bin beruflich in Lissabon gewesen und wollte ursprünglich mein eigenes Bike mitbringen. Allerdings musste ich es schweren Herzens aufgrund von "technischen Problemen" kurzfristig doch Zuhause lassen. Also habe ich vor Ort nach einer Lösung gesucht, damit ich wenigstens mal von der süßen Frucht portugiesischer Trails kosten konnte. Eine Freundin hat mir die Empfehlung zu WERIDE ausgesprochen. Und dann ging es ganz schnell... 
Eine Email, Hugo hat sofort geantwortet und mir alles organisiert. Das Bike was ich ohnehin schon lang mal testen wollte (Banshee Rune V2), Helm, Schoner und sogar Hose und Handschuhe. Ich habe nämlich sicherheitshalber mal alles daheim gelassen :-)(als Leihbikes gibt es übrigens auch Devinci und Transition). 
Also habe ich mich an zur vereinbarten Zeit am vereinbarten Treffpunkt mit dem Guide Miguel (sehr sympathisch) getroffen, welcher alles mitgebracht hat und konnten pünktlich (nur wir beide) starten. Das Wetter hat auch super mitgespielt. 
Die Trailausbeute war der Wahnsinn. Unglaublich vielseitig, sowohl vom Charakter der Trails (technisch, schnell, felsig, erdig/ sandig, Sprünge, Drops, usw.) als auch was die Landschaft betrifft."

"Vormittags sind wir alles selber pedaliert, bis wir uns zum Mittagessen mit einer anderen kleinen Gruppe (ein schweiz-österreichisches Pärchen mit Guide, auch alle super nett) im Refúgio do Ciclista getroffen haben. Da diese Kleingruppe mit Shuttle unterwegs war konnten wir uns dort am Nachmittag anschließen und konnten noch einige tolle trails genießen. 
Doch das Highlight kam zum Schluss. Der Donkey Trail bis ans Meer... Das war der krönende Abschluss für einen pervers geilen Bike-Tag.
Vielen Dank noch einmal für dieses unvergessliche Bike-Erlebis! 
Ich komme wieder...ride on!"

Rock'n Rome (Roman Beckord)


From 'Net' to the Mountains

"I'm a very passionate mountain biker that came to Lisbon for the WebSummit. I booked a full day ride in the Sintra mountains with WERIDE including a top end mountain bike. The service was amazing from pick-up until drop-off. Hugo picked me up at my AirBnB in Lisbon and took me to Miguel who was going to be my guide for the ride. 

As I travel a lot and always try to find a local guide or company that can show me the local trails and rent me a bike, I've seen a lot. Servies and levels vary a lot, especially on the rental bikes. Not so here. WERIDE only have top end bikes that are in superb condition. I didn't have to adjust anything at all. The bike was like tailor made for me. 

Miguel took took me for a great 40km ride up and down the Sintra Mountains on Enduro/DH style trails. WE took a lunch break at a great local restaurant were I had freshly charcoal grilled Mackerel and a beer. What a treat! WE then climbed back up to the top and descended all the way down to the beach surrounded by a breathtaking scenery. 

Hugo and Miguel are very skilled riders and have been involved in building and maintaining several of trails in Sintra. They know this area (and Portugal in general) like the palm of their hands. I warmly recommend anybody who loves mountain biking (regardless of their skill-level) to hit the trails with WERIDE. They are simply Pro's, very friendly and attentive. I wold have loved to do the magical Lisbon by Night Ride as well but I ran out of time on this trip.

I am definitely coming back !"

Net Jacobsson


Susanne and Simon enjoying full days of MOUNTAIN BIKE in ALGARVE

"My boyfriend and me booked 2 full day tours. The communication via mail and phone was very easy. Luis pedro showed us very different trails in different areas. Very good bikes in a high quality and definitely no mass attraction. Worth to go there!"

                                                                          Susanne Buchner


Before getting back to Australia...

"Fantastic couple of days riding with Miguel and Hugo. The Sintra trails are a must see if you're in this part of the world, there's something there for riders of all abilities. These are definitely the guys to speak to for organising an unforgettable ride to suit your needs and you won't be disappointed with the rental fleet."

Timothy Rosser


Merchel´s couple enjoying Algarve from its heart until the coast line

"Meine Frau und ich haben im Enduro-Magazin einen Artikel über Weride gelesen und anschließend eine Tour bei den Jungs gebucht. Die Kommunikation per Mail und Telefon im Vorfeld verlief bestens, alles auf englisch. Leider konnten wir aufgrund der Waldbrände die geplante Monchique-Tour nicht machen. Jedoch bot uns Luis Pedro eine Alternativtour auf den Algarve-Trails an, die auch spitze war. Wir waren einen Tag im Inland unterwegs auf eher technischen Trails und einen Tag an der Algarve-Küste auf eher smoothen Trails mit fantastischen Ausblicken auf das Meer. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht und Luis plus sein Freund Nuno haben uns viel interessantes über Land und Leute erzählt und uns noch Fahrtechnik-Tipps gegeben. Zusammenfassend sehr empfehlenswert!"

Marc Merchel


Happy Melanie!!

"Awesome 3h ride in Sintra with the brilliant guides Hugo and David and a lot of fun. It was not just doing MTB. It was so much more and I could improve my skills. The trails and singletracks are fantastic. Everything well organised and I got a very nice rental bike. If you like to do MTB in Portugal and don't like the tourist tours go for WERIDE... it's just great!"

Melanie Thalmann


Christophe avec WERIDE

"J'ai découvert les incroyables single tracks de Sintra, grace à Hugo qui connais les environs comme sa poche. 
Les trails sont fun, jamais trop technique, bien aidé par les 160mm de débattement du vélo.
À ce sujet, c'est très appréciable de pouvoir louer des vélos haut de gamme adaptés à la pratique de l'enduro.
Super expérience, que j'espère renouveler un jour pour mieux découvrir le potentiel de cette région."

Chris Schurd


Father and son...

"WE (father and son) booked a mountain bike tour via WERIDE. The booking and communication with Hugo from WERIDE worked without any problems. 
Our tour guide Renato picked us up at our accomodation and drove us to Capuchos Convent where WE started after a short introduction about all the bikes. Renato showed us spectacular single trails with easy and heavier barriers through the woods (Bridges trail). Renato gave us advices where necessary. In front of special parts he asked us if WE felt comfortable to manage them. Luckily WE improved and became safer with every challenge WE mastered. On the way, WE stopped for drinking and took photos at places with beautiful sights. After an ascend WE went down through single trails with a more advanced level. Most of them WE managed successfully. Where necessary Renato made suggestions how to pass special passages and gave assistance. 
After 4 hours and 500-600 m altitude difference WE finished. WE really enjoyed an interesting and challenging half day tour. Thank you to WERIDE! Next time again."

Anton and Chris


Best buddy ride ever!

"WE had a great ride with 3 guides from WERIDE. Went to the trails in Monsanto, Lissabon for some nice jumps and drops. After that WE rode through the harbour and seaside for a nice view - WE had dinner with some local food...

Best buddy ride ever with David, Hugo and João! 
Thanks for a great day and night ride with you guys!"

Lasse Poulsen