'Heading SouthWest' is a self-supported and adventure cycling challenge across Portugal in one-stage. The route starts in the Center of the most southwestern country of Europe and finishes in the most southwestern region: Algarve. Along the on-road (set) route with more than 1.000KM & 15.000M of climbing, long-distance cyclists will face the diversity of the Portuguese landscapes - from mountains of the Central System to the hills/plains in South. The 2nd edition starts on May 20th 2023 in Coimbra and finishes in the 'Portuguese Cycling Mecca': Germano biciArte Café.