Dirt Touring Routes

Mata Atlântica Bike Route N3 traverses the interior of Espírito Santo, home to Brazil's third-highest peak and a multitude of spectacular rock formations. Seemingly endless coffee plantations cover much of the land, but there are also protected forests where one can stop to appreciate the local biodiversity. This segment is a classic dirt-touring experience through the rural areas of a state still little known to outsiders…

Mata Atlântica Bike Route N2 follows the southern coast of Bahia through idyllic beaches, seaside cliffs, lush national parks, mangrove, and a few sandy trails in the forest. There are opportunities to see how people have adapted to this environment: in Indigenous territories, in charming coastal towns, and among cacao plantations. The resulting experience is truly unique, yet remains accessible, thanks to the relatively flat terrain and well-developed touristic infrastructure along the coast…

Mata Atlântica Bike Route N1 traverses the rugged landscape of Brazil’s Chapada Diamantina National Park, home to flat-topped mountains and historic mining towns, and then turns toward the coast through the Caatinga, a unique semi-arid biome that’s rich in biodiversity despite its sometimes strikingly desolate appearance. This route segment offers two riding experiences: adventurous trails in the first part, and off-the-beaten-path dirt roads in the second…