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FRFREERIDE SPIRIT
OFFROAD & ONROAD MOTO HOLIDAYS IN PORTUGAL
The passion for adventure and motorbike sports is in the heart of all of us, and we have the perfect location for both, Portugal, one of the top travel destinations in the world, yet maintaining a perfect balance between nature, people, traditions and historical landmarks.
Freeride Spirit was created for all motorbike aficionados, that crave for great adventures, in great landscapes with top class KTM motorcycles.
FOUNDER
JOÃO ROXO
Welcome to the Freeride Spirit family.
Former professional Enduro pilot with proven credentials, João Roxo is well known in the world of motorsports for the trophies and experience he collected over two decades.
In 1994, he began his motor racing adventure; four years later, he won the prestigious Husaberg trophy and was runner-up in the Portuguese Enduro championship. In 2002 he reached the zenith of his career by winning a silver medal at the most important event in the enduro racing calendar, the International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE), held in the Czech Republic.
The creation of Freeride Spirit marks the beginning of a new chapter in João Roxo’s career; it now focuses on sharing his passion for offroad sport and On Road tours in Portugal.
OUR STAFF - EXPERTS IN OFF ROAD & ON ROAD TOURS
Our team members are the face of Freeride Spirit. Experts in Enduro, Extreme and Rally Raid, they will be your partners from day one. They speak several languages and are always available to join in and share their know-how so you can improve your performance making your experience into an unforgettable one.
Team Members
Tour Leader
Paulo Marques
An international towering figure, Paulo Marques won eleven Portuguese Enduro Championships. At the ISDE, won a gold medal, 4 silver medals and 3 bronze medals. He rode the Dakar Rally ten times, finishing 8th in 2002 when he came 1st at the Marathon – KTM 660 Rally Replica.
Tour Leader
José Leão
The youngest member of our team, brings a special inspiration and energy to our adventure tours. Driven by a passion for motorsport, Zé is an enthusiastic, outgoing person who enjoys sharing his knowledge with the riders.
Mechanic
Bruno Moça
With over ten years of offroad racing experience, our engineer is capable of solving problems swiftly. The long lasting work with numerous professional riders made Bruno quite proficient with KTM motorbikes and in accommodating each rider’s needs.
Customer Service
Miguel Guimarães
As the Freeride Spirit’s tours organizer and host to the riders throughout their stay, his job is to insure that everything runs smoothly. An adventurous traveller that can present you the portuguese culture like no one else. Any special request is up to him
Tour Assistant
Samuel Lourenço
Sam is committed to provide the best touring experience. He’s also our multimedia guy, so if you see him behind the camera during your tour, smile! When not assisting riders, Sam spends time enjoying Porto’s nightlife, theatre, beaches, and amazing outdoor activities.
FREERIDE SPIRIT
We’re specialized in Enduro, Mountain Bike and Trail Running, and we offer a wide variety of tours through some of the most interesting and beautiful places in the north of Portugal, such as: Costa Verde where Serra d’Arga stands, named by many as the ideal venue for off road sports; Douro, this enchanted valley with its vineyards covering the steps carved on its winding slopes, and one of the top travel destinations in the world; Gerês, a sanctuary for wildlife; and finally Porto, a vibrant destination, host of the prelude of the most thrilling enduro races in the world, the Extreme XL Lagares.
We have also launched a brand new range of On Road bike tours, that brings together the passion for motorsports and the discovery of Portugal’s most beautiful landscapes and locations while riding in the latest KTM adventure bikes.
Rediscover the passion for adventure, overcome challenges and test your limits.
Welcome to the Freeride Spirit family.
HOW TO GET HERE
Porto International Airport was awarded as the third best medium size airport in Europe, one among many details that make Porto more appealing.
Currently 20 airlines, among them several low-cost airlines, operate from Porto Airport, flying to 78 destinations, transporting over 6.4 million passengers a year.
A short commute separates the airport from the city centre where you can find our head office and Porto Guesthouse, and just 40 minutes from our other basecamps, in Minho, north of Porto.
