Mountain Bike Trails:
Valley of Lombadas
Difficulty: Expert
This is a beautiful ride from the top of the valley range in Riberia Grande to the abandoned spring water factory. This is a fast-paced downhill ride through some beautiful countryside. Best attempted with a pace car in front of you.
Note you cannot ride on highways with mountain or electric bikes.
Via Rápida
Difficulty: Medium
Via Rápida is a mixed trail, starting at the top of Lagoa do Fogo and ending in Água de Pau. The trails start with a soft but rocky climb, leading you to a super rocky and technical descend, which faces one of the most beautiful views of São Miguel.
Note you cannot ride on highways with mountain or electric bikes.
Lagoa do Fogo
Difficulty: Easy
Lagoa do Fogo area is an area where trails are around a crater of an extinct volcano with a beautiful lagoon inside.
Note you cannot ride on highways with mountain or electric bikes.
Electric & Mountain Bike Trials:
Solar Branco Eco Estate – Ponta Delgada
Time: 15 minutes (approx)
There are 2 routes into the centre of Ponta Delgada. The first takes you along the ocean road and is more scenic but will take a little longer – Map available here. The second route is more direct – see map here. Note you cannot ride on highways with mountain or electric bikes.