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aid Algarve will be attempting to raise money and awareness
for Goldra animal sanctuary.
By
organising a sponsored charity bike ride from Albufeira to Sagres over
2 days on 7th and 8th November 2009.
We
are looking for volunteer cyclists who wish to be proactive participants
in helping support Goldra.
We
will be following a section (Albufeira to Sagres) of the new Ecovia
bike route which runs between Vila Real Sto Antonio and Cape St Vicente,
Sagres.
The
cost to participate in this event is €20 per day (or €40 of
sponsorship). This €20 will include food and drink during the ride,
free accommodation and an official t-shirt.
The
route runs past the Algarve towns of Albufeira, Armaçãoo
de Pêra, Lagoa, Ferragudo, Alvor, Lagos, Luz, Vila do Bispo, Sagres
and on to Cabo de S. Vicente. Totaling 110km broken over two days.
CLICK
HERE AND VISIT GOOGLE MAPS WITH OUR ROUTE OUTLINED
Meeting
will take place on Saturday 7th November in Albufeira outside shop 'Paws4Pets'.
All overnight baggage will be transported to our half way overnight
stop.
We
can organise bike rental for the two days
for €20 (normally €30)
or €10 for one day.
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Full
Activity Details
Day
1
» Meeting
point and regristration in front of 'Paws4Pets' pet
shop on Nov. 7th at 8.30am and plan to leave at 9am.
'Paws4Pets' is located at near Galp petrol station on entrance to
Albufeira, Montechoro side. See
Map for Details.
»
We will then access the 'Ecovia' Bike in the direction of Salgados.
From there we will casually make our way to Lagos with some stops
for refreshments or catching a breath.
»
Due to the fact that the 'Ecovia' route is not fully complete around
Portimão, we will be taking a scenic detour. Instead of cycling
on the EN125 we will be cycling towards Alvor and have organised a
boat with Alvor
Boat Trips to take us across the estuary. From there it is
a straight run along Meia Praia.
»
Accommodation for the first night is arranged through
the Municipal do Lagos and Ecovia Algarve. It consits of a modest
mattress on the floor of a sports hall. Those who do not wish to avail
of this luxourious digs can choose to get the train back at any stage
and join us again in the morning. The train times : 14h10, 16h24,
18h10, 19h15, 20,16. It costs €2.70.
»
Along the route we will be accompanied at the back by a large jeep
(Adventure Algarve)
and a mini bus (Scuba Tour)
for any bike problems or first aid.
»
We plan on going for a meal together in Lagos (at your own cost) where
the mid-way raffle and entertainment will take place. Tickets for
raffle are available from Kim on 00351 911966785. See prizes for raffle
on News page. Additional help would be appreciated in selling raffle
tickets and sourcing more prizes, contact Kim for more details.
Day
2
»
On the 8th, we will set out from Lagos with destination; Cabo de S.
Vicente along the 'Ecovia' route.
»
Our final point will be to watch the sun setting over the western
horizon and celebrate a job well done.
»
Transport will be organised to take people and bikes back to Albufeira.
However, additional transport would be appreciated. So far we have
bike transport by (GFS Metalworks) and people transport by Stephan
(Scuba Tour), Vanessa and Kim (Adventure Algarve).Why not ask friends
or family to join us for the sunset over the horizon. The estimated
time of arrival is about 4pm.
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Support
over the two days will be provided by:
Transport - Vanessa and Kim - Adventure Algarve
Refreshments – Sandra, Vanessa, Kim, Marilyn
Transport and First Aid – Stephan – Scuba Tour
Bike Transport and Assistance – Andy Sparrow – GFS Metalworks
Bike assistance – Malc Webb
Boat Transport - Roisin O'Hagan - Alvor Boat Trips
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HERE AND VISIT GOOGLE MAPS WITH OUR ROUTE OUTLINED
These
maps and signs are positioned along the Ecovia Bike Route that runs
across the entire Algarve.
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