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GR22 - Historical Villages of Portugal - Long Distance Mountain Bike Route
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/Photo: Responsible Trails
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/Photo: Responsible Trails
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/Photo: Responsible Trails
Author’s recommendation
Responsible Trails ® ensures that an annual technical audit is carried out in which the main points of the code of ethics are evaluated. Here you find the result of the last audit.
Before starting your adventure, be sure to check the “Current Information” tab.
Responsible Trails Criteria:
(last audit by LQT at 24/10/2019)
Waymarks - 4- it has all the needed marks and signs to navigate without support
Conservation of the path - 4- In a good overall status of conservation with some isolated situations.
General conservation - 3- some place present some degradation but with no negative impacts on the experience.
Information boards and signs - 5- Very well maintained and with superior quality
Complementary boards - 4- Well maintained and with interest
Safety and suport structures - 4- Well-maintained essential structures
Local community integration - 5- Strong connection to the community in which it operates and stimulate interaction
Landscape integration - 4- Well integrated into the landscape and with points of interest
General Safety - 4- Has occasional low-risk situations
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Equipment
Basic Equipment for Long-Distance Mountain Biking
- Cycling helmet
- Cycling gloves
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Long Distance Mountain Biking
- Air pump or CO2 pump including cartridges
- Puncture repair kit
- Replacement inner tube
- Tire levers
- Chain tool
- Hex keys
- Spoke wrench
- Zip ties
- Lubricant
- Screwdrivers
- Phone / device holder as required
- Bike lock as required
- Where applicable, the bike must meet requirements for road use by having a bell, front and rear lamps and spoke reflectors
- Luggage system as required for length of journey: panniers with racks
- Handlebar / frame / saddle bags
- Mudguards recommended
longDistanceMountainBikingCamping
- Tent (3- or 4-season)
- Stove (including fuel and utensils)
- Sleeping mat. Sleeping bag with suitable temperature rating.
- Food
- Toiletries and medication
- Toilet paper
Things to Bring if Staying in a Mountain Hut
- Toiletries and medication
- Quick-drying towel
- Ear plugs
- Sleeping bag liner
- Sleepwear
- Alpine club membership card if applicable / ID
- Coronavirus mask and hand sanitizer
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
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