The route was through the hills north of Monchique and west to Gralha for a refreshment stop before travelling via the Pincho Valley to the restaurant to complete the ride.

Because of the challenging nature of the ride with some steep hills and hairpin bends three groups were formed at the meeting point.


Two group leaders Phill Anderson and David Shirley took the planned route and a third group with David Ryan as leader took a less challenging route through Monchique for riders with pillion passengers or sidecars.


Assistance was provided by Stan Green, Peter Kenyon, and Roy West.

It was a hot day but cooler in the west and there were some fine views all along the route from start to finish.