Rio de Janeiro is famous for its beaches, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. But it is also full of historic and cultural treasures, and has 460 years worth of stories to tell.

We'll visit internationally famous public art works like the Selaron Staircase and the spectacular Etnias grafitti mural; iconic architecture like the Lapa Arches and City Cathedral, sites integral to Afro-Brazilian culture and the origins of samba, and visit monuments to the colonial era as well as the golden age of the city. 

The Tijuca Forest is the world's biggest urban rainforest. It a national park, and is both integral to the history of the city and an important sanctuary for many threatened species. It is also one of the best bike rides you'll ever do from any city anywhere in the world. 

The views on this ride are spectacular, taking in all angles of the city, and visiting lookouts where very few tourists go.

The route follows the stunning coastline of Guanabara Bay, where ghost beaches and fascinating stories await discovery. Prepare for an unforgettable outdoor experience, where Rio's beach culture has its roots almost 500 years ago.

An easier ride mainly on flat bike lanes.