Season
Garopaba cycle touring circuit
About 70 km of bike routes through Garopaba's beaches, lagoons, dunes and country roads.
- When
- All year round
- Where
- Sections across the municipality of Garopaba
Approximate period: it depends on nature, no exact date.
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Enlarge photo: Two cyclists riding by a lagoon, on the circuit opening ride
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Enlarge photo: Cycling Circuit sign on stretch 1, at Praça Governador Ivo Silveira, with the church behind
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Enlarge photo: Ouvidor Beach cove from above, with the river and the rocks
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Enlarge photo: Lagoa das Capivaras from above, with the wooded islet, the town and the sea behind
What it is
The Cycle Touring Circuit was created to promote nature tourism and sport and to bring residents and visitors closer to the land. It covers about 70 km, split into sections, through beaches, lagoons, dunes, country roads, communities and native forest.
What to do
Ride the circuit sections at your own pace. The opening ride was about 25 km, designed for riders of different levels.
Points of interest
- Section 1: starts at Praça Governador Ivo Silveira, downtown, where the circuit sign is.
- About 70 km: split into sections, through beaches, lagoons, dunes, country roads and native forest.
- Opening ride: about 25 km, designed for riders of different levels.
Tips
Some stretches are dirt road and sand: a bike with wider tires helps. Bring water, a helmet, sunscreen and a spare tube, and pick the stretch that suits your fitness. On roads with traffic, ride in single file and use lights or reflectors.
Dates and programs may change: check with the organizers before going.
Source: Visite Floripa (agenda da inauguração).