Algarve Senior Biker's April ride.

The Algarve Senior Biker's April ride offered members the choice of a ride though the the Monchique mountains with spectacularviews from one of the highest roads in the Algarve and a visit to the baragem after a refreshment break by the river in Silves.The start was from near Odiaxere.

Alternatively a tour through the hills in the east from Tavira visiting the Stupa Budista at Malhao, The secret bridge over the RibeiraGilao and the viewpoint at Alcaria de comb including abreak in Cachopo.

All riders eventually arriving at restaurant O Folclore in Alte for an excellent lunch with the entertainment provided by the resident comedian better known as Baltazar the donkey.

Great roads and coastal views on the way for both groups on one of the hottest days of the year so far. Over forty riders took part in theevent.

Leaders on the day were Andrew Chilton from the west assisted by Roy West and Huw Chivers and Peter Kenyon from the east with the help of Neil Macklin and Stuart Watson.

David Shirley.

Photos by Michael Jensen, Peter Kenyon, David Shirley, Huw Chivers.