A Month in Madeira

Scenic Gravel Descents + Epic Tarmac Climbs A 10-day trip that was quickly extended to 21 days to explore the beautiful island of Madeira, the Portuguese island off the northwest coast of Africa. Days were filled with hiking, biking, eating delicious tropical fruit, and experiencing intense microclimates.~300 miles (482km) and 53,000 ft (15,154m) of elevation gain on roads often consisting of inclines ranging from 12-20 degrees - often unrideable on dirt. If we weren't going uphill, we were descending. We sought out some relatively "flat" routes along the levadas (irrigation channels) and utilized the extensive tunnel infrastructure when we were kaput.You can find our bike and hiking routes in this collection.