The Lisbon Loop
Bikepacking The Lisbon Loop Adventure 🇵🇹🚴♂️
Get ready for an unforgettable ride as Gravel Up North heads to Portugal for a 5-day off-road bikepacking adventure through some of the most stunning terrain south of Lisbon. This isn’t just a ride — it’s a proper escape.
Starting in Lisbon, we roll out into the wild, carving our way through gravel tracks, rolling countryside and remote trails. The route loops through Setúbal, Montemor-o-Novo, Évora and Coruche, serving up a perfect mix of challenging riding, incredible scenery and authentic Portuguese culture.
After the ride, we return to Lisbon for 3 nights in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities — think great food, cold beers, and well-earned recovery while soaking up everything the capital has to offer.
Expect big miles, big laughs, and a proper bunch of Cunts.
Gravel. Sun. Suffering. Lisbon.
Full Itinerary
Day 1
Sunday 31st May 2026
Blackpool to Lisbon
Depart Blackpool 6:30am
Flight – 10:55am
Arrive Lisbon: 13:55pm
Hotel: JAM Lisbon
Day 2
Monday 1st June 2026
Lisbon to Setubal (51)
Ride to ferry €2 crossing
Gravel ride to just outside Setubal camping at Ecoparque Professor Jose Fernando £9 due
Day 3
Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Setubal to Montemor-o-Novo (69.5)
Gravel ride from Setubal to Montemor-o-Novo, stay at Burriscas Campismo Rural, showers, swimming pool, cooking facilities.
Day 4
Wednesday 3rd May 2026
Montemor-o-Novo to Evora (29.5)
Parque de Campismo Orbitur Évora £8 due
Historic City – Sightseeing
Day 5
Thursday 4th June 2026
Evora to Coruche (72)
Alojamento Local Coruche Erra
Day 6
Friday 5th June 2026
Coruche to Lisbon (57)
Gravel ride back to Jam Hotel Lisbon for beers.
Day 7
Saturday 6th May 2026
Walk round Lisbon being drunk and obnoxious
Day 8
Sunday 7th June 2026
Visit the Kings palace and historical places calling everyone a cunt, while being drunk and obnoxious.
Day 9
Monday 8th June 2026
Travel Back to Blackpool
Depart Hotel: 4:30am
Flight: 7:05am
Arrive Manchester: 10:05am
Day 1 (a)
JAM Hotel to the ferry terminal.
See on Komoot
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Day 1
Trafaria to Setubal
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Day 2
Setubal to Montemor-o-Novo
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Day 3
Montemor-o-Novo to Evora
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Day 4
Evora to Coruche
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Day 5
Coruche to Lisbon
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Official Rules for the Lisbon Bikepacking Expedition
1. Jamie is banned from navigation duties.
Under no circumstances is he to touch the map, GPS, compass, or “just have a quick look.” We’d like to reach each destination.
2. If you fall…
We will check you’re okay… then laugh. Standard procedure.
3. No dropping Dave.
Absolutely no speeding off and leaving him behind. We collectively have to make sure he is always happy and content. While we are away it’s “that time of the month”… and he may require “maintenance stops.”
4. Dom must remain part of the group.
This is a bikepacking trip, not a European dating tour. No stopping to charm every passer-by. Eyes forward, legs turning.
5. Snack equality is non-negotiable.
If one person opens Haribo, it becomes a public resource. Hoarding will result in immediate confiscation.
6. What happens in the tent… stays in the tent.
Except The Rev’s feet, they stay in his own fucking tent and nowhere else!
7. Mechanical issues = group issues.
Even if it’s “The Cunt’s” fault (which it will be).
8. Respect “The Rev”.
No swearing, foul language, or morally questionable storytelling within a 10-metre radius. Slip-ups will be punished by forced hymn singing on climbs.
9. Coffee and food stops are sacred.
Miss one, and Jamie could crumble and need immediate medical assistance.
10. Regroup Regularly.
Not “wait 10 seconds then carry on Dom.”
11. Photos or it didn’t happen.
Preferably taken while someone is suffering in the background.
12. What happens in Dave’s pants.
Stays in Dave’s pants!
Kit List
General
Passport, Cash, Booking Info, European Plug, Phone, Leads, Powerbank, Di2 Cable, Camera, Drone?
Camping Equipment
Tent, Mat, Sleeping Bag or Liner, Pillow, Fly Net, Head Torch.
Bike
Bolts, Mech Hanger, Lights.
Hygine & Medical
Tooth Brush/ Paste, Shower Gel, Deodorant, Sun Cream, Paracetamol/Ibuprofen, Chaff Cream, Towel.
Clothing
2 x Riding Tops, 3 x Socks, 1 x Spare Bibs, Lightweight Rain Jacket, Down Jacket, 2 x Boxers, Flipflops, Shorts, Swim Shorts, T-Shirt.
Riding: Gloves, Helmet, Riding Shoes, Glasses, Bandana, Nutrition, Electrolites, Gels.
Shared Kit
First Aid Kit
Pump
C02
Tyres/ Inners
Water Filters
Locks
Tools
Sealant
Lube
Total Cost:
Flights: £157.90
Bikes: £116.90
Hotel:£178.90
Other Accomodation:£56.80
Total: 509.60
Still to pay:
Ferry (Approx) 2 euro
Camping Night 1 £9
Camping Night 3 £8
Parking & Fuel or Taxi to Airport (Manchester)
Taxi’s Lisbon