Ride the craziest track in a country many overlook. Portugal is Europes oldest country and two centuries ago is was a dominant world power. Today it’s content with just being one of the most free and democratic nations on earth. Remnants of its grand past make Portugal a scenic place to ride today. Curvy coastlines and rugged mountains are connected by roads spotted with towns with rich history. You’ll see old castles, opulent palaces, grand cathedrals, preserved walled cities and the occasional monastery hidden away in the mountains. It’s perfect for touring with an emphasis on great coast lines but we’re here for more than just a sporty ride through the country. The most wild MotoGP circuit is found here and you get to ride it for three days. This is the rollercoaster of Portimao, officially known as Autodromo Internacional do Algarve. This is a riders tour with days off the beaten path to enjoy great roads and great scenery far from the tourist trail. Our local guides put some effort into making this route special for the Leod Escapes style rider. Come join us and ride the dream.
3&4 Star and more than just comfortable these places have character
Get up to speed as your coach helps you each session. Two time WSBK Champion Troy Corser teaches you theory and joins you on the track.
Your track bike for 3 days. Upgrades to Slicks and Warmers Available
Chase local guides on a route designed for sport riders across the wilds of Portugal
There are only about 4 base model F750GS so if you want a bargain, grab it early. Range of upgrades available, like F900XR, R1250GS, R1250RT and S1000XR
Join guides who've ridden 100s of miles already in Portugal
Bring your track gear in a separate bag and leave it in the van until it's time.
These hotels put on a spread in the morning so eat up
We are far off the beaten path sometimes so we've arranged some good food ahead of time.
We can give you lots of tips on airfare
We want you to order what you want to order
We recommend fuel buddy system to short stops
Welcome to Portugal! If you come in on the official arrival day or the day before we will meet you at the airport and get you to the arrival hotel. We encourage everyone to arrive a day or two early and enjoy Lisbon while walking off that jet lag. On the official arrival night we will have our first rider briefing and welcome dinner. You'll quickly understand why Leod's secret sauce is not just what we do but who we do it with, your fellow riders are lunatics just like you. You're going to have a great adventure with some fun people.
Ride along the coast passing by Cascais, the so-called Portuguese Monaco, and near Sintra and its lush palaces. We will stop at the cliffs of Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent. The walled city of Óbidos is also on our way, and we will sleep in the historic Templar town of Tomar.
This is a day to discover the interior of the country, get into the Portuguese mountains and observe how the most rural area of the country moves. We will ride through the Serra da Lousâ along fun mountain roads until we reach the university city of Coimbra
A day of motorcycling paradise in the heart of the Serra da Estrela. With a route of fantastic mountain roads with wide landscapes, plenty of curves and excellent asphalt. The final stretch will take us to the high mountains of the Serra da Estrela, where we will even cross a glacial valley. This is a special place made for riders like us.
It is time to go south, to the lands of the Tagus River, which we will cross next to the well-preserved medieval castle of Belver. Then we will gradually enter the famous Alentejo region, until we reach the foot of the beautiful and well-preserved walls of the great Évora.
We will leave Évora crossing the Alentejo fields, land of excellent wines, until we reach the Guadiana Natural Park. There, we will meet again with beloved mountain roads. In this case, we will cross the Caldeirão and Monchique mountain ranges until we reach the Algarve. Tonight we begin our stay or the next 5 nights at the Algarve Race Resort.
It's time to learn the lines of MotoGPS wildest circuit. Today you'll meet your coach, get some lessors from Troy Corser and get familiar with the new 2023 BMW S1000RR. Stop for a moment and take it all in, you're riding Portimao.
It's day two. Time to work on those few remaining reference points, get your braking and turn entry dialed, maybe work on a little body position. Troy's got some interesting lessons for you as well. By now you are getting used to the planted front end feel those winglets give you.
It's time to put it all together and work with your coach to get your laps clean and tight. Be sure to wear your custom VnM top today as we'll take our paddock group photo. Take a look at how your lap times have improved over the 3 days. Enjoy a beer at the end of the day with the team, you've ridden Portimao proper.
You've pushed hard over the past 3 days. It's time to relax, stretch out the sore muscles in the pool and take a day off. A few of us might take a group ride into town for lunch. The goal of the day is to recuperate for the final ride back to Lisbon tomorrow.
We will ride along the Portuguese Atlantic coast, a wonderful combination of cliffs, beaches of fine white sand and mythical capes where centuries-old lighthouses protect sailors from the cliffs. We will finish crossing the Tagus River over one of the most emblematic bridges in Portugal to reach Lisbon.
Make sure we know your departure flights so we can pair people up to save on cab fare. We will see you on your next adventure.
