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November 2015

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MTBcamps   welcomes riders all year around, check out our riding packages at www.mtbcamps.eu   or send us your inquiry how you like your bike holiday spent in sunny Portugal  mtbcamps@gmail.com News: The one event that is sacred in this region is the Assalto ao Caramulo (Conquering the Caramulo mountain), plan your training camp on this time to be part of the mass that climbs the mountain in the beginning of December each year. Around 3000 people cycle up the Caramulo from different sides of the mountain, and that is all voluntary, no entry fees, no prizes. An event to be remembered for a long time. Check out the photo gallery from last year - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.743002232441808.1073741834.528676563874377&type=3 (in case the link doesn’t open, search athlete page of Maaris Meier on Facebook (opens also when you are not a user of Facebook) and check out the photo galleries. Our Goingbike group is getting ready for this fun day on the ...

October 2015

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MTBcamps   welcomes riders all year around, check out our riding packages at www.mtbcamps.eu   or send us your inquiry how you like your bike holiday spent in sunny Portugal  mtbcamps@gmail.com News: MTBcamps has an official jersey! Everyone who will come and ride with us a week or more will get the jersey as a present. And everyone who wish to have it, can buy it from us. It is made by Portuguese company Salvaggio and the material is Dryclim. It is a simple design which represents all that mountain biking in Portugal is all about, pedaling up and having fun going down! What´s to come in October? Weather in October: Daily temperatures at 20 Celsius in average. The colours of the nature are changing and leaves make nice rustling noise under the wheels. Riders have also the possibility to take part of the competitions in the region. Races in October: 4. 10 Regional Marathon Race – Condeixa 11. 10 Avalanche Licor Beirão – Lousã 18. 10 Rota ...

September 2015

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MTBcamps   welcomes riders all year around, check out our riding packages at www.mtbcamps.eu   or send us your inquiry how you like your bike holiday spent in sunny Portugal   mtbcamps@gmail.com News: Although Águeda is not a big city it has a lot of charm and many annual events, for example each September there is Festa do Leitão. Quote from PortugueseCooking "Leitão is one of Portugal ’s most praised gastronomic delicacies. Leitão is the Portuguese word for a suckling pig—normally a piglet in the first weeks. This wood oven spit-roasted piglet is absolutely a must-eat if you are travelling in Portugal ." This year they celebrate the 22 nd edition of the event September 9 th -13 th , besides good food there are concerts every night. Also you may enjoy the umbrella streets, as they are up until September 30 th . What´s to come in September? Weather in September: Daily temperatures at 25 Celsius in average, do not forget the sunscreens. The colors...

July 2015

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MTBcamps   welcomes riders all year around, check out our riding packages at www.mtbcamps.eu   or send us your inquiry how you like your bike holiday spent in sunny Portugal  mtbcamps@gmail.com News: You can have a bike with unique colour and design combination and that without changing your bike! Many professionals receive a special frame for big events or competitions, with the help of GoingBike you can have also. On photo – Andr é Caetano DH bike for the Portuguese national championships. What´s to come in August? Weather in August: Daily temperatures at 30 Celsius in average, do not forget the sunscreens. The heat can be too much for sporting activities at midday, the best is to go riding in the mornings and evenings. Riders have also the possibility to take part of the competitions in the region. Races in August: 02.08 – Downhill Pr é stimo/ Á gueda Wish to come for a ride, contact us! www.mtbcamps.eu   mtbcamps@gmai...

June 2015

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MTBcamps   welcomes riders all year around, check out our riding packages at www.mtbcamps.eu   or send us your inquiry how you like your bike holiday spent in sunny Portugal  mtbcamps@gmail.com News: Besides a great riding location, in July Águeda attracts with its annual event program AgitÁgueda which this year takes place July 4th-26th. There are events for every taste – sport competitions, color run, concerts, parties, art events etc. City is already in festive decorations and ready to celebrate. What´s to come in July? Weather in July: Daily temperatures at 30 Celsius in average, do not forget the sunscreens, but you can forget your long sleeve jerseys! Riders have also the possibility to take part of the competitions in the region. Races in July: 12.07 Marathon Vale do Vouga – Agueda 26.07 Open de XCO Aveiro - Nariz Wish to come for a ride, contact us! www.mtbcamps.eu   mtbcamps@gmail.com

May 2015

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MTBcamps   welcomes riders all year around, check out our riding packages at www.mtbcamps.eu   or send us your inquiry how you like your bike holiday spent in sunny Portugal  mtbcamps@gmail.com News: MTBcamps offers new possibilities to riders. As an option you can choose to live in fully equipped apartment, best option for those who wish to cook themselves. Also we give riders the possibility to go for a ride without a guide, with the help of GPS tracks that we have saved for you. What´s to come in June? Weather in June: Daily temperatures at 28-30 Celsius in average, do not forget the sunscreens, but you can forget your long sleeve jerseys! For those who wish to look around the area, then beach season has begun and the ocean side is attractive area for all ages. Costa Nova with its striped houses, Praia de Barra with a light house open to the public are one of the beaches to visit nearby. Riders have also the possibility to take part of ...

Caramulo

Caramulo sõit pildis / Caramulo ride in video https://youtu.be/Xu0Prx1Pcgw