Madeira · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride Madeira’s north coast by e-bike through laurel forest, farms, mountain roads, and sea viewpoints with hotel pickup and a small group.
“Excellent tour! The guide was super, taking the right amount of time to show all the beatiful viewpoints during the tour (and there were many magnificent points!). Bikes were great to support the uphill and downhill roads. A great way to see the north of the island 👍”
Ride Madeira’s Camacha levadas by e-bike through eucalyptus and laurel forest, with mountain views, hotel pickup, and a small-group guide.
“Pick up was spot on time. Small group. Guide was helpful and friendly. Bikes were good. Route was a little tricky in places given my lack of experience on a mountain bike and the weather but the younger more experienced members of the group had no difficulty at all. The weather was terrible though which made it harder. It poured down and the tracks were full of water and mud. These were very unusual conditions according to our guide. The guide changed the route because of the weather and he stayed with us at the back to ensure we were ok. We managed to do it and although we were…”
Ride Madeira from mountain cloud to sea on a full-suspension bike, with flexible trails, local guides, forest paths, levadas, and free photos.
“The ride was fantastic. There was no rush whatsoever and everyone in the group enjoyed themselves - regardless of skill level. The sights along the way were superb. Bernardo (the guide) was friendly and knew his stuff super well. Also a great biker! There was a bit of every terrain - from single track to pavement! The ride took us through all sorts of weather conditions - from riding through clouds to riding through bright sun! We didn’t read enough beforehand but the entire ride is downhill which is a very nice touch! We clocked 26km but it did not feel hard at all! Lokoloko was super easy to work…”
Ride Madeira’s steep roads by e-bike, with coastal views, village stops, local insight, and a small group limited to six people.
“Such a wonderful morning cycling around the hills! Beautiful views & great company! Really really recommend doing this trip!”
Ride Madeira’s levadas by KTM e-bike on a small-group mountain tour with forest trails, village views, and a helpful guide.
“Our guide was excellent and the level he picked for us was spot on, challenging I'm spots but never more than we were comfortable with. Definitely recommend them if your looking for a great cycling tour.”
Ride Madeira’s mountain trails with a guide, well-kept enduro bikes, big viewpoints, and routes suited to different off-road skill levels.
“Left me sat waiting outside my hotel for over half an hour, I then contacted them asking how long until they would arrive to pick me up, but was informed that they had to cancel the trip. I was absolutely gutted as I had booked this months in advance and it was the only part of our family holiday which I had time to do something for myself. Appreciate the full refund was issued, but not what I wanted to happen. They said book again with us next time - you have got to be kidding me!?! Will never trust them again.”
Ride Madeira’s quiet west coast by e-bike, from Prazeres to Ponta do Pargo, with hotel transfers, local stories, and sweeping sea views.
“Tout était très bien Prise en charge à l’hôtel , guide parlant français, circuit adapté à un niveau moyen en cyclisme, vélos efficients , et la beauté des paysages ! Manque un porte gourde sur les vélos A recommander !”
Ride Madeira’s forest trails, levadas, and mountain roads on a guided bike tour with ocean views, gear, transport, and flexible routes.
“We had a lovely time with Jimmy. There was only 4 guests in total, so we were able to chat a little more than if it had been a big group. Jimmy was friendly and helpful. He clearly loves mountain biking and is at home on the island. We did the beginners trail, which was still quite challenging at times, and the terrain changed quite often, from rocks, to road, to dusty paths, to forest paths, to asphalt again. The ride down the mountain was a mixture of mountain biking and sightseeing and we felt that it might have felt smoother if it had focused on one or the other.…”
Ride Madeira from 1,400 meters through laurel forest and levada trails on a small-group beginner mountain bike tour with guide Ros.
“Brilliant and very highly recommended bike tour. Tremendous tour, landscape and stunning scenery. WOW”
Ride Madeira by e-bike from Poiso to Funchal, with levadas, mountain paths, local guides, hotel transfer, and Atlantic views.
“Michael the guide was exceptional, tailoring the route and terrain to suit the riders and their skill levels.”
Ride Madeira’s Laurel Forest from Portela to Machico, with expert guides, mountain views, technical trails, and a sea swim.
“Fabio is a great guide!! He knows all the trails of Madeira, we’ve changed our tour a bit, so it fitted even better to our skills!”
Ride Madeira’s forest trails by quad, splash through muddy puddles, and stop at Portela Viewpoint on a private 2.5-hour adventure.
“Highly recommend! We had a fantastic time with Quad Experience. We loved the fact that it was a small group- us, another couple, and the guides. We stopped at three lookouts along the way which allowed us unique views of the area & natural points to switch drivers (if you desire). Fun terrain & beautiful scenery!”
Ride Madeira’s Levada da Serra through farm terraces and laurel forest on a relaxed, family-friendly bike tour with local guides.
“We did the Levada de Serra mountain biking trek last Tuesday . The crew was great! Maria set us up with the proper gear and instructions. It took about 25 mins to drive up to the trail head. Our guide Fabio was excellent, taking very good care of us. Fabio foi um guia perfeito! Tomou bem conta de nos!”
Ride Madeira from Poiso to Machico on a guided e-bike tour with mountain trails, levadas, North Coast views, and a sea-level finish.
Ride Madeira’s mountain trails with a certified guide, shuttle, bike, gear, photos, and insurance on a demanding four-hour outing.
“Had a blast ,albeit I played it safe unlike the poor fellow whom wiped out and cracked his rib. This is a level 3 course so get your game on or know your limits . I pushed at places which looked sketchy. I biked 8100 kms last year so I got nothing to prove to anyone. Mountain biking is dangerous as you encounter uneven terrain, rocks ,stones and trees which are not going to budge if you hit them! I'm and I was on a holiday to enjoy not to end up in a hospital to prove I got the most testosterone in the group . I was there to…”
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