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Article: Portugal in gear - Cyclists see the country's best from the seat of a two-wheeler.(Travel)
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- The Boston Herald
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- April 6, 2000
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In the late 1490s, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama commandeered four ships and set out to discover new, exciting territories.
Now, several centuries later, Portuguese sailor/cyclist/inventor Vitor Pinho guides groups of Lycra-clad Americans on the journey of their lives. The modern-day explorers, however, are being transported by 24-gear hybrid bicycles instead of sailing ships.
One of Europe's best-kept secrets - and bargains - Portugal is a cyclist's dream, and there's no better way to explore a country and meet its people than by bicycle.
Portugal is an underdiscovered gem; fewer Americans travel each year to this small country of about 10 ...