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Trans Madeira - 5 day Enduro Race Madeira Island

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For the past fifteen years, Madeira, a Portuguese Island located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean has been carving its way to become one of the best mountain bike destinations on the planet. Big mountains, beautiful landscapes, a unique diversity of terrain, delicious food, warm weather all year round and over 600 years of history makes Madeira the ultimate adventure destination with enough reasons to add it to your bucket list! Combine all of this with some of the most unique mountain bike trails and you’ve got yourself a ride to remember!

This event goes back to our origins as mountain bikers, exploring our forests and sharing our passion, trails and the place we call home with riders from all around the World. Welcome to Trans Madeira.

Trans Madeira combines the best things the island has to offer with five days of racing in the World’s most diverse terrain, exploring all four corners of the island, starting high in the mountains and finishing down at the ocean. There will be two editions in 2024, from 21st to 25th may 2024 (Summer) and from 17th to 21st september 2024 (Autumn).

Get ready for 220km of riding, 30 special stages, exploring North, South, East and West in one mega week! Expect to ride different kinds of terrain from stage to stage, explore some of the most iconic singletracks on the island in a bike camp adventure and stress-free race!

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Testimonials

"One of the most beautiful adventure rides I ever had in my life!" Noga Korem

"Madeira is incredible! The food was unreal, tracks were all time and you couldn’t have asked for better vibes." Jimmy Christensen

"It’s been tough but also the most challenging and beautiful event I ever took part of. Amazing work from the entire staff making this event a reality" Adrien Loron

"Had a blast riding Trans Madeira for the third time! We got mud, dust, rain, sun, amazing trails, local food, beer, ponchas, ups and downs!" Mette Kronborg

"Put this race on your bucket list! You discover new trails every day and it’s a good challenge between adventure and racing." Jerome Clementz

"So far one of the best adventures of my life. I recommend everyone to take part in this race. Welcome to a week of riding in paradise!" Anja Hovorka

"It’s been wicked! I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing some amazing places, tracks are unreal. Madeira delivers again!" Steve Peat

"Honestly one of the best experiences of my life, incredible riding, stunning views and had a smile on my face all week." Fergus Ryan

"It was a beautiful experience to live, and an amazing way to discover this wonderful island. We are all leaving with a bunch of rad memories and with a big smile on my face!"" Yoann Barelli

"What a week! Five massive days of racing all over beautiful Madeira. Cheers to all the riders and staff that made it such a good event!" Joe Connell

"It's quite amazing to race this event in Madeira where I was born and raised. It makes me feel like a tourist on 'my own' island, getting to places I never visited before and experiencing the best things it has to offer!" Emanuel Pombo

"Trans Madeira is not only a race but an event where you meet people from all over the World that love mountain biking." Leo Kokkonen

"Best event I have done in a long time. Missing it already. Amazing adventure racing all four corners of this amazing island. Huge days and world class tracks. I'll be back!" Brendan Fairclough

"Big thanks to the organizers! Everyone is doing this will full heart and soul!" Iven Ebener

"A week later and I'm still buzzing from Trans Madeira. It was, hands down, the best week of riding I've been lucky to share with an all time crew!" Reilly Smith

"Best event I've ever done! Wouldn't change a thing! The last stages of day three are the best trails I've ever ridden, honestly." Jono Jones

INTERVIEW: Racing and smiling with Jono Jones

Catch up with Jono Jones, two-times Trans Madeira racer.

Cannondale jumps in as Trans Madeira main sponsor

We're proud to welcome Cannondale as Trans Madeira main sponsor!

Trans Madeira family tales

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What to expect

A daily average of 3200m descent and 1250m ascent and between 4 to 7 special stages. There will be some days with some extra shuttle assistance so that you can cover much more trails and enjoy the riding. This is a mountain bike race open to everyone but also an adventure of what the island is all about. You have ahead of you 30 special stages in a 220km route, divided into 5 days of racing in some of the most iconic locations of Madeira.

The ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’ is known to have the World’s most diverse terrain, which will make you feel you’re riding on a different country on every special stage – no kidding! The adventure of racing in Madeira will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, new friendships and make you step out of your comfort zone.

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Registration.

• I want to race the event with a couple of friends. Is that possible? Yes! During registration there’s a field on the second step where you can add the name of your friends. This will help us to assign you together. Keep in mind that each one of you needs to fill up a form individually when registration opens.
• What’s the registration criteria? Be fast to secure a spot! Simple as that. Registration opens on the 1st November, 10:00 (GMT)!

CAMP AND LOGISTICS

• What do I need to pack for the race? After registration is complete we send monthly newsletters with all details including a recommended packing list. It’s essential to bring a sleeping bag, headlight, rain jacket, backpack, multi-tool and enough riding clothes to cover four seasons in one day. We recommend you to bring specific parts for your bike and spares.
• How much luggage should I bring? One travel bag per person – ideally a large 23kg duffel bag.
• Where are the bike camps located and what are the conditions? There will be four different bike camps, all located at low altitude. Each rider has an individual tent with thick mattress inside. You’ll have access to showers, power supply, toilets and basic camp conditions. Keep in mind that camping is part of the adventure. We do our best to guarantee your comfort!
• Will I be able to charge my electronic devices? We have a movable charging station available at camps where you’ll be able to charge your phones, cameras and gps. Space is limited and we can’t guarantee a charging spot for you. We recommend you to bring a heavy-duty power bank so that you can charge your devices along the race week.
• Will I have access to my bike box during the race? No! You will only have access to your bike box on registration day (till 22:00h) and then when you arrive to the finish line hotel.
• What if I need to travel back to my country or need to access my bike box before the last night? In this case you’ll need to make your own arrangements to get your bike box and move to the airport.
• How many meals we have per day? We have planned four meals per day, which includes breakfast, lunch, snack at camp and dinner. There are food zones along the course to keep your energy up!
• I’m vegetarian or have food intolerance. Is there a meal plan for these situations? Yes! Our kitchen staff will work their way to adapt to your needs. Although we’ll do our best to fit your dietary requirements, riders with specific food intolerances should make their own preparations in advance.
• How many hours will I spend on the bike per day? There are days that will be harder than others but expect between 6 to 8 hours on the bike each day. Anticipate hike-a-bike, pushing, a couple long pedalling and steep transitions, some long and technical descents. Take this race seriously as it will be a hard but rewarding journey!
• Is this event only for pro riders? Not at all! On average only 7% of the racers were pro riders, making this event a race for everyone.
• Are E-bikes allowed on this race No. You can’t race this event with an E-bike.
• Can I skip a day of racing? Yes. You can skip a day of racing but you won’t have race results for that day or total race time at the end of the five days.
• How does timing work? You’ll be assigned a timing chip from Sport Ident - included in your registration fee – using the same Enduro World Series system to time your special stages. If you lose your timing chip we’ll be able to assign you a new one but you’ll need to pay the one your lost (70€).
• Are there cut-off times? For safety reasons we may have cut-off times on certain points of the route but there are no liaison times. This is a very relaxed race where you can ride along with your buddies and enjoy every bit!
• What sort of weather should I expect? There’s no easy answer for this so be prepared for a bit of everything. Madeira is known to have four seasons in one day... so, expect the unexpected.
• How physical and technical is this event? You’ll be riding from 35km to 60km per day, which includes special stages and liaisons. You should have a good mountain biking background so that you can enjoy the riding and the adventure the best way possible! After you get your registration confirmed you have six months to get fit and ready!
• When do I have access to the route? The route is only revealed on registration day on the event briefing and presentation. That’s where you’ll find what’s ahead for the next five days of racing!
• Are there mechanics at camps? Yes! We work with local bike shops and mechanics that can provide a wide range of services to make your experience better! Their mission is to get your bike to the finish line. Charges and fees not included.
• Which airport should I travel to? Funchal Airport (FNC). We recommend you to make a reservation for your bike traveling as soon you book your flight.
• What about timings for arrival and departure? After registration we'll communicate via newsletter all informations regarding flights and a suggested travel plan. Ideally you should plan to arrive to Madeira ate least one day before registration day (20th May for Summer edition / 16th September for Autumn edition).
• What’s the safety plan on course and camps? We have a medical crew that pretty much follows the event, starting from breakfast and staying until dinner. This team make decisions and help you during the race so that you feel safe in moving forward. If you need treatment they’ll follow up your case from one day to the other. On trails we have staff that makes the connection with our race director that then coordinates all safety procedures with the official entities on the island and with our own medical team.
• What about personal accident insurance? It’s mandatory to have personal accident insurance that covers mountain bike racing. You can have yours or we can provide personal accident insurance for this event as an extra for your entry fee.

Have any other questions? Send us an email! [email protected]

Registrations

There’s only one race package available to 140 riders per edition that includes everything from the moment you land on the island. We pretty much take care of you for one week so that you don’t need to worry about anything else. Just ride your bike and have a good time!

SIX NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

Five nights tent and one night in a five stars hotel

FOUR MEALS PER DAY

Breakfast, food-zones, after race snack and dinner

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Arrival and departures transfers from / to airport or Funchal

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

A medic team following the race and bike camps

MEDIA CONTENT

Access to photos produced during the event

ALL LOGISTICS

Baggage, bike box transportation and shuttles

Gifts from our sponsors and from the event

Timing chip and end of the day results available

• Custom number plate
• Event jersey
• Chance to ride exclusive trails under a special permit
• Access to professional sports massage
• Access to bike wash products facilities
• Access to professional mechanic at bike camps and on course
• Access to results on location and online
• Directly contributing to trail building in Madeira all year round!
• Access to charging area
• Friendly staff at camps and trails making sure you have a super experience!
• A mega adventure that will re-define everything you know about mountain biking!

Package value: 1990 €

Registrations are now open!

Join Summer edition ( 21st to 25th may 2024 ) or Autumn edition ( 17th to 21st september 2024 ). If you plan to come over in the future and get more news subscribe to our mailing list.

We might have a couple last minute spots available for Autumn 2024 edition. Fill up this form and we'll get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Ask your questions and get in touch with us! You’ll be added to our mailing list to be up to date about future events or race opportunities.

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Enduro Shuttle all day, Just Downhill Rides

Single day riding a mix of trails

Trails, culture, history, livestyle, food

A day that you will never forget

Enduro tour taking place in a specific area of the island per day, zone 1 by default, to meet different areas it is necessary to book more days of ride. During the tour we can go through single tracks, regional roads, fire roads and levadas depending on the areas and the connections that may occur between trails, some trails are not accessible by the shuttle service. The tour is fully assisted with shuttle service, we can made some stops during the tour for photos or simply to admire beautiful landscapes, we also take breaks for lunch. This tour require Experience in Mountain Biking , Madeira Enduro trails are mostly natural and RED grade trails , you dont need to be fast but comfort riding RED grade trails is mandatory !

Zone 1 - Funchal / Santa Cruz Zone 2 - Machico Zone 3 - Calheta - Prazeres Zone 4 - Calheta - Ponta do Pargo Zone 5 - Porto Moniz - Fanal Zone 6 - São Vicente

85€ Pp Without Rental Bike With Bike Rental 150€

Private Tour ( Price under consultation ) *30% of the total booking price must be paid to secure your reservation. The rest should be paid during the first meeting.

About 7/8 hours of tour Average of 35/40km of trail riding

Shuttle Service

Shuttle assisted, no need to get tired between trails 5 to 6 Shuttles per day ride, 1/2 trails or more per Shuttle ( May vary depending on the group skills and the riding area ) Stop Riding 16:30 PM - This means that +/- 16:00 should be the last shuttle of the day

We take lunch breaks (Just if you want), and we take to local restaurants.. *Lunch not included on service, you pay what you want to eat

Experieced riders only

Madeira Enduro trails are mostly natural and RED Grade Trails , you dont need to be fast but comfort riding RED grade trails is mandatory

Tour Include

- Local Guide - Riding licenses - Free Pickup on Funchal city, extra fees out of Funchal *price under request Pick UP time 9:00 AM - Stop Riding 16:30 PM Drop Off 18:00/18:30 PM

BOOK WITH US

It is highly recommended that each rider has his own Personal Accident Insurance that covers any hospital expenses in case of injury. We offer a base insurance, and we are not responsible neither does extra payments in case the coverage by the insurer is exceeded.

THESE ARE OUR OFFERS, HOWEVER WE CAN CUSTOMIZE OUR SERVICES TO YOUR NEEDS!

BIKE EXPERIENCE

The best way to start Mountain Biking, a beginners tour on dirt roads and easy singletracks, no need technical skills ( 4-5 hours )

MOUNTAIN TO SEA

We shuttle up to Pico Arieiro and we go down in roads, dirt roads and Enduro singletracks, till we get to sea leavel ( 4-5 hours )

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Freeride Mountain Biking Madeira Islands - Bike Rentals, MTB Tours and Holidays

Freeride Madeira

The Madeira pioneer mountain biking tour & rental company ! Run by professional and passionate local mountain bikers/ guides and trails builders. For over 10 years we’ve been developing our services and building world class trails, to deliver one of the best MTB experiences out there !

Our guiding service is more than just riding bikes , it’s feeling at home abroad with a fun and knowledgeable team. Every ride is planned in detail according to the weather, trail conditions and your experience level, so you don’t miss out on any of the best trails, epic views, our culture, cuisine and of course the best “Poncha”!

Our trail network today has over 200km of single track, built and maintained by our full time trail building team throughout all these years. Financed by what we earn from our guided tours and events . We are the one and only company that gives back to the trails  until today !

Join us on your next bike holiday if you want to ride with the local trail builders/  guides on Madeira´s freshest trails, contributing directly to the sustainability of the network .

Our main focus are the van assisted Enduro guided tours, the E-MTB & Cross Country guided tours and Road Cycling guided tours the inteligente way of exploring our immense and complex trail & road network and culture. We offer tailor-made bike holidays with a wide range of accommodation and an airport shuttle service. Our rental bike fleet caters a vast range of disciplines, Enduro bikes, E-bikes, XC/ all-mountain bikes and road bike rental. These bikes are of a high quality and kept dialed by our mechanic on a daily basis. Our booking manager will ensure your booking process goes smoothly and your holiday exceeds your expectations.

Trailbuilding

Booking to ride with Freeride Madeira you are contributing directly for the Island’s trail development and maintenance. 

For the past 10 years, we are the one and only company in Madeira that invests back 20% of our annual income on having  full time trail builders (Classified by IMBA & Portuguese cycling federation) on our team. 

We have quite a  unique system of trail sustainability worldwide  that comes from a lot of passion and dedication for the sport. No matter if it’s cold and raining or the sun is roasting, our tail crew is up in the mountains Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm(or longer), all year round to keep our trails World Class for you! 

We are also nature lovers, and when it comes to  reforestation , we are also not shy to give back to nature working together with the Ecological park of Funchal  we plant over 500 trees per year  on burnt areas. 

Media projects

In order to share with the World our mind-blowing trails and the beauty of Madeira we have worked alongside some of the World´s most influential film crews and athletes. We are proud to be a part of the production of film segments like the  “Death Grip Movie”  with Brendan Fairclough and  “ Gamble Movie ”  with Loic Bruni and  many more .

Since the early days of mountain biking in our region we have always been involved in the organization of local events, which we continue until today. Our highlights have been organizing a successful  Enduro World Series venue in 2017 and 2019 . We are also proud organisers of  Trans Madeira , a multi day enduro race that showcases the four corners of the island.

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Enduro Trails in Madeira

Enduro tour taking place in a specific area of the island per day, fully assisted with a shuttle between trails, so you don't need to get tired on the uphill.

Highlights:

Discover the best single tracks on Madeira Island, rocky or flowy, dusty or slippery, we have trails for all tastes and difficulties, 4-5 hours ride 30-35 km.

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What you can expect and find on the Island of Madeira - Mountain Biking Madeira

Here you will find various types of terrain, ground, rock, roots, climbs, long and impressive descents. Areas with gorges, with a lot of vegetation and green plains. On an island surrounded by sea discover various landscapes over the Atlantic Ocean. Technical trails, other fast ones and various types of jumps.

In such a small space on Madeira Island you will find sceneries of great natural beauty. Live an adventure in every corner of this Pearl of the Atlantic, and experience Madeira MTB with Madeira Altitude Tours!

Mountain Biking Madeira

If you want to have a mountain bike experience to improve your skills, or if you just want to see places that only a bike can take you, stress-free.

All Mountain

Our mountain biking tours in Madeira are adapted to the physical and technical level of each group, according to what you want to do. Spend a good day without worrying about the number of miles and the length of the tour. Come and see why we are the best!

Explore Mountain Bike in Madeira, this way you can pass through all parts of the island. Irrespective of your physical fitness we have the right trails for you! We are also customers when traveling to other places, our service is based on that. We have a Shuttle Service to take you to the places you have never experienced before. Come and see why we are the best!

Have fun with the descents!

Come discover Madeira on a MTB bike, get in tune with nature in places little visited in an island in the Atlantic Ocean. Great landscapes, fantastic sensations.

Private Tours!

For small groups or large groups with no strangers in the group, a group of friends, a couple, a family, a get-together.

Only for the most demanding!

You are visiting Madeira on vacation and want to ride your bike for several days in a group, this plan is perfect for you, we have offers and discounts for groups. No limit of descents, no limit of areas

Rent a GOPRO 10

Rent one gopro per day and record your moment for later recall

Rent a Bike

Bike adapted to your choice and your sport

TOP ADVENTURES

First Experience - Mountain Bike

Cross country, Allmountain

Beautiful Landscapes

Enduro - Wet Days

Various Levels

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Madeira Island Motorcycle Tours  

 madeira island motorcycle tours, a biking experience for experienced bikers  .

I offer exclusive motorcycle guided day tours for experienced riders . All my bikes (the Honda NC750x and BMW F700gs ) are maintained to a high standard by the experienced owner.

EXPLORE THE LUSH,GREEN,SUB-TROPICAL PORTUGUESE ISLAND BY MOTORCYCLE

Motorcycle day tours from 150 euros.

Jackets, Helmets and Gloves Available

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With direct ,Inexpensive flights from all over the UK and Europe this makes the island, Famous for Seafood,Rum,Wine and lush fruits ,Easily accessible.

The stunning mountain and coastal roads make for an ideal flyride,relaxed,adventure motorbiking getaway..

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