BIKE SHACKSINTRA
Marcel with his bike above the Atlantic cliffs near Cabo da Roca at golden hour

Bike Shack Sintra · Retreat 2027

The Sintra Retreat

Six nights in Sintra with a small group. Forest trails, sunsets on the cliffs, long breakfasts and dinners in the greenhouse. You ride. I take care of the rest.

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Length
6 nights
Group
Up to 7 riders
Rooms
Double room · single on request
Price
€2,390 per rider
Bikes
Own bike or e-bike welcome

The idea

Small group, local trails

You stay close to the trails and ride the Serra de Sintra with me. Groups are small, so the pace follows the riders and not the other way round. You’ll probably pick up a few things about technique along the way. There’s no test at the end.

Marcel smiling in the hills above Sintra at golden hour

A day on the retreat

Ride, eat, watch the sun go down

MorningBreakfast togetherA slow start at one table. Yoga for anyone who wants it, coffee for everyone.
Late morningOn the trailsForest singletrack in the Serra de Sintra, chosen for the group and the day.
MiddayLunch your wayA picnic on the trail or a long lunch in a local restaurant. Both take longer than planned.
EveningSunset rideOut to the coast for the last light over the Atlantic.
NightDinnerFresh pasta in the greenhouse, or out for pizza. Sometimes a fire.

The week

How the days come together

ArrivalI pick you up at Lisbon airport. Check in, settle in, dinner together.
First rideBike set-up for everyone, then an easy loop to get to know the trails and each other.
Riding daysMost of the week: the best trails of the Serra, paced to the group, with a sunset ride to the cliffs.
A day off the bikeLisbon, the palaces of Sintra, or the off-roader out to the cliffs. Your legs won’t complain.
DepartureA last breakfast, then back to the airport. Usually a bit quieter than on the way in.

The plan changes with the weather and the group.

Wood-fired pizza on the table in a warm restaurant
Silhouette of a rider lifting the front wheel against the sunset over the Atlantic
A rider on a sandy coastal trail near Sintra at golden hour

Included

  • Accommodation for 6 nights in a shared double room
  • Breakfast every day
  • Dinner together on three evenings
  • Guided riding every riding day
  • Bike set-up session on the first day
  • Airport transfers from and to Lisbon
  • Optional morning yoga

Not included

  • Flights to Lisbon
  • Lunches and the other evenings out
  • Drinks
  • Rental bike (available on request)
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Single room supplement

Who it is for

Riders who’ve been on a mountain bike for a while and feel at home on singletrack. You don’t need to be fast or fearless. You do need to like pizza. E-bikes are welcome.

2027 season

Dates

Spring and autumn, when Sintra is at its best. Exact dates on request.

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Questions

Do I need my own bike?

No. Bring yours, or ask me about a rental bike when you request your place.

Can I come on an e-bike?

Yes, e-bikes are welcome on the retreat.

How fit do I need to be?

You should be fine riding a few hours on singletrack. Not sure? Ask me, I’ll tell you honestly.

Can I come alone?

Of course. By the second dinner, nobody’s alone anymore.

Request

Ask about dates

Tell me which month suits you and how you ride. I’ll get back to you.

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