Motorcycle Expedition Spain & Portugal
Two countries in one week. Hours of empty Spanish gravel, then a Portuguese cliff road with the Atlantic breaking below you. The day starts in the dust and ends with a sea view.
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Expeditions
Motorcycle Expedition Spain: Extremadura
Hundreds of kilometres of empty gravel through the oak pastures of western Spain, in fifteen degrees, while at home your bike would be under a sheet. Six or eight days.
- Max 8 riders and 4 instructors
- Runs in winter
- Bike and fuel included
- from
- On request
- Duration
- 6 or 8 days
We quote by date and number of riders. Flights, accommodation and meals are not included, but we are happy to arrange them.
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Who it is for
- Licensed riders who want to finally get off the tarmac and have never ridden off-road
- Riders who would rather not deal with logistics: bike, kit and routes are all ready
- Riders who want to keep riding through winter, when northern Europe is salt and ice
What to expect
Extremadura is a region most people have never heard of, which is precisely why we ride there. Between Madrid and the Portuguese border lie hundreds of kilometres of gravel tracks running through oak pastureland, past reservoirs and old stone villages. There is essentially no traffic. In a full day you are more likely to meet a herd of bulls than a car.
It works in winter, too. While the roads back home are being salted and everyone else's bike is under a sheet, here it is fifteen degrees, dry, and the days are long enough to cover serious mileage. That is the main reason we run this expedition outside the usual season.
You do not need any off-road experience. Genuinely. We build the route each morning around how the group is riding, and because four instructors look after a maximum of eight riders, there is always somebody riding ahead of you and somebody behind. Your instructor is in your ear on the Interphone, telling you what is coming. If you do not fancy a section, we ride around it.
What is and is not in the price
The price covers bike hire (insured, minimal excess), all fuel, the instructors and airport transfers both ways. You can swap machines with the instructors during the week, and they all speak English.
Flights, accommodation and meals are not included. We are happy to arrange all of them for you.
We book the accommodation for you: a single room costs from €80 per person per night, a shared room from €40.
Itinerary
Arrival and bike handover
We collect you from the airport, check you in and introduce you to your bike. We set up suspension, levers and Interphone, then ride a short shakedown loop.
First gravel
We take the first day off-road gently. Standing position, throttle control on loose ground, braking on gravel. The route runs through the dehesa, Spain's oak pastureland.
Sierra and reservoirs
A longer loop into the hills. Rocky climbs, water crossings and views over the reservoirs. Over lunch we work out what each rider needs to fine-tune.
Routes by ability
We split. Anyone who wants certainty rides the relaxed route with an instructor. Anyone feeling confident takes the technical sections. In the evening we all eat at the same table.
The best of Extremadura
The last full day is the one we save the best routes for. In the afternoon we wash and hand back the bikes.
Flight home
Transfer to the airport. Photos and video from the whole week land in a shared gallery.
Dates & booking
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FAQ
What is included in the price of an expedition?
Hire of an insured motorcycle (you can swap bikes with the instructors along the way), all fuel, the instructors and airport transfers both ways. Flights, accommodation and meals are not included, but we are happy to arrange them for you. Most expeditions last 6 days (4 riding days), the Portuguese ones 7 days, and Spain can also be ridden as 8 days.
What is not included in the price of an expedition?
Flights, accommodation and meals. Budget for them on top; we are happy to arrange all of them, but they are paid separately. What you do get in the price is hire of an insured motorcycle, all fuel, the instructors and airport transfers both ways.
Do I have to find accommodation for the expedition myself?
No, we arrange it for you, it is simply paid separately. As a rough guide, reckon on about 80 EUR per person per night in a single room and 40 EUR in a shared one, and about 40 and 20 EUR on Spain and Portugal. We confirm the exact price when you book, as it varies with the destination and the date.
How demanding are the expeditions?
We build the routes around the level of the group. We ride at the pace of the slowest rider and nobody is pushed. Previous off-road experience is not needed; riders who have only ever been on tarmac manage perfectly well.
Can I manage an expedition without any off-road experience?
Yes, no experience is needed, we teach you everything. All you need is a motorcycle licence. We adapt the routes to your wishes and riding level. Our expeditions have been ridden by a man who had just passed his test, by a woman with zero off-road experience and by an 11-year-old beginner.
How long does an expedition last?
A standard expedition lasts 6 days, of which 4 are riding days. For Spain, and for Spain with Portugal, you can also choose the longer 8-day version (6 riding days). The Portuguese expeditions (Euphoria, Freedom) last 7 days, of which 5 are riding days.
Can I hire a motorcycle from you?
Yes. We have the largest BMW test fleet in the Czech Republic and bike hire is part of most courses and expeditions. All bikes are insured with a minimal excess. You are also welcome to come on your own machine.
Do you lend me a motorcycle, or do I have to bring my own?
It differs from service to service. Experience rides: we lend the bikes, you go through five of them during the ride. Off-road training: 5 500 CZK on your own bike, 8 800 CZK with our BMW. Weekend off-road training: 13 000 CZK on your own, 18 000 CZK with our BMW. Private race track training: you ride your own motorcycle, ours can be arranged in advance for an extra charge. Private off-road training: bike hire is included. Expeditions: the bike and all fuel are included.
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