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June 17, 2026

The Goats Ultracycling Event – 2026

I signed up for one of the hardest gravel challenges in Europe, an event that ultimately broke me near the finish. Covering 735 km with 14,000 meters of elevation through some of Portugal’s most remote mountain regions, The Goats is something truly different. Day 1 – Penhas da Saúde to Marialva We lined up in […]

September 28, 2025

Gravelbirds: An Ultra Cycling Adventure in Southern Portugal

Gravelbirds is an ultra-cycling event like no other. It began for me on May 11th at 6:30 and ended five days later — I crossed the finish line on May 16th at 16:39, just four hours before the cut-off. It was tough, beautiful, and unforgettable. Let’s break it down day by day. Riding across the […]