Testimonials

Had a fantastic day out on the bikes with Joao at Mountain Gadget. The bike was sorted, the trails and scenery were breathtaking and, despite the fact that I have been riding all sorts of bikes for many years, I learnt some new techniques from Joao who is a very good coach. I would recommend this tour for anybody who enjoys motorbikes plus you get to enjoy a well earned glass of Poncha at the end of the day. Good Times!!

Highly recommend if your are interested in getting startet with riding off-road! João is an excellent instructor and takes his time to explain the bikes, the equipment and riding technique. On the track, he always had great feedback and helpful little tips how to handle the challenges of the terrain.
Good fitness is required, as it can be quite demanding, especially when you are still stiff and insecure in the beginning. Once you get the hang of it, it already feels much easier. 😅

Amazing experience! First time ever on a motocross bike and I can not recommend it enough.
Joao is extremely helpful and put you at ease, does not rush you and takes the time to explain everything making sure you feel comfortable before going on the track.
I will definitely come back!

So glad I did this! On holiday with my family and I thought I deserved a me day. As a keen motor biker I came across Joao and his company prior to going to Madeira and booked up for a 6 hour day trip exploring Madeira the alternative way on a Husqvarna off road motorbike! Great equipment, great local knowledge, different skill levels to suite all from beginner to expert. Joao even took me to a little rustic restaurant up in the hills! Superb day and what a great experience. Thanks Joao! Very highly recommended!

Totally recommend everyone to try if you are in Madeira and Love Enduro! All my expactations were exceeded!

If you are thinking do it or maybe not, just DO IT! Joao will take care of you, give you extremely valuable lesson, ensure good time spent in Madeira wild nature!

WOW!!!

Die Tour hat meine Erwartungen voll übertroffen!
João ist ein sehr guter Lehrer und nimmt sich die Zeit zum erklären, auch für Neulinge im Offroad Bereich wie mich. Er hat alles sehr detailliert und verständlich erklärt und anschließend eine Praxisübung im Gelände mit mir gemacht.

Dieses Angebot hier kann ich jedem empfehlen, der etwas Motorraderfahrung auf der Straße hat und schon immer mal wissen wollte was ein Motocross Bike im Gelände alles kann.
Es gibt nahe zu keine Grenzen!!!

Stunning Enduro Experience wit brand new Husqies!

I had a private tour with Joao and enjoyed it so much! He’ll challenge you if you want to and finds the perfect trails with great views. I learned a lot about riding 2-stroke on this tour 👌🏼 The bikes are 2021 Husqvarna TE300 in excellent condition!

Communication with him is super easy via WhatsApp. I can highly recommend to book your next Enduro tour here! Joao knows how to #braaaap

We were 3 guys from Norway going to Madeira and Mountain Gadget 3 days in March 2022.
One quite experienced enduro rider and two newbies, all in our 50ties and 60ties.
João took great care of us and gave us a fantastic experience.
He made a nice progression for us, making us wanting to go a little bit further and maybe out of the comfort zone every day.
That feeling when you do something you did not believe you could do! 🙂
Madeira is beautiful, João is a great guide and host, totally recommended!

Hallo,

ich komme gerade von Madeira zurück – 10 Tage Aufenthalt und davon 5 Tage Enduro vom Feinsten. Veranstalter war Joao -> mountaingadget

2 Tage fahren – Pause – 1 Tag fahren – Pause – 2 Tage fahren. Also immer wieder Zeit zum relaxen (Ich bin 56 – da braucht man sowas).

Die Touren waren individuell von richtig Endurotouren mit sightseeing bis knall-hart-Enduro. Die Gegend bietet alles und Joao hat entsprechend den Bedürfnissen die Touren gestalltet – und immer wieder einen soften Ausstieg angeboten wenn es zu hart für mich war. Den meisten Respekt hatte ich vor dem 300er Zweitakter – ABER es stellte sich herraus dass das Mopped extrem easy zu handeln war; rumtuckern und crawlen war absolut ok -> aber Knallgas geht auch. Sprich mit Verstand extrem easy zu fahren. Die Orga war 100% ok: Transfer vom Flughafen/Hotel und Hotell/Werkstatt hat immer pünktlich geklappt. Ich hatte das Stadthotel gewählt – für mich als Alleinreisender die Beste Wahl da man nicht im anonymen Hotelviertel rumhängt sondern in der Stadt die ganze Infrastruktur nutzen kann.

Also wer RICHTIG Enduro Offroad fahren will ist da genau richtig.

(PS: die anderen 5 Tage war ich wandern, Tanden-Falschirmfliegen, Segelschiff Wale schauen, lecker Essen und (Poncha) Trinken – aber das ist eine andere Story)

Habe 5 Tage gebucht. Die Touren waren jeden Tag verschieden. Joao ist wirklich ein super Guide und kennt auf der Insel jeden Trail. Er passt die Schwierigkeiten an den Fahrer an und schafft so Vertrauen. Ein wirklicher Profi. Die Husqvarna ist top gepflegt und optimal für die Touren. Die Aussichten sind sensationell. Ich kann MOUNTAIN GADGET nur weiterempfehlen.
Es gibt keinen besseren Weg Madeira zu erkunden. Gesamtbewertung: Volle Punktzahl mit Sternchen !!!

From the first telephone contact Joao couldn’t help enough, every question i asked i got a response within minutes. TOP CLASS HOST.

On the day of my experience i was collected and and dropped off at no extra cost from my chosen destination.

I arrived at Mountain Gadgets HQ greeted with brang new TC300 huskies. All kit was also provided 100% professional fro. Start to finish.

We set off, with joao’s obvious passion and knowledge of his chosen sport i knew i was in safe hands, he completed a quick assessment to gauges my ability and chose a course that pushed me to my limits but also made it an amazing and enjoyable day, we stopped for lunch the food was rather tasty also.

The views from the top of the mountain i dont believe you would see them if you were on foot. Overall it was value for money and without a doubt if i visit again it would be one of the first places i would book into.

Thanks again

Best Regards

Barry

Incredible day, highly recommended. João and his team are great instructors. Well recommend!! 10/10

Big recommendation for all level riders. Alltough I had no enduro experience I had a blast. Joao will challenge you according to your skill and in the end you’ll look back to an amazing day. The bikes are kept in great condition and the gear was clean.
Go book a tour, you won’t regret it.

This is some of the best money I’ve spent in a long time. João is an excellent guide with lots of experience and patience to explain and provide tips and tricks along the way. João knows the area like his own backyard so you’re guaranteed a unique experience where you experience the nature and outback on Madeira. Although I’ve been riding for ten years on the road, I really felt that I significantly improved my riding style in a matter of only one day. I would highly recommend going with mountain gadget for the experience and for rapid improvement.

Jao is a great dude, it doesn’t feel like a tour more just like going for a big ride with your mates in some hilly madeiraian mountains. Good variety of terrain. The 300 tpis are perfect for the mountains, all the moto gear is comfy and modern. He pushes you as well get you out of your comfort zone and try a few things. He’s not a bad photographer either! Highly recommended.

Great coaching, great tour and great view, nothing more to add! Definitely a must do in Madeira!

I’m already living in Madeira since a couple of months and wanted to rediscover the island differently, so I joined Mountain Gadget for a Enduro Motorbike tour of the Island. If you have a motorcycle license I would really recommend! I had no previous off road experience and last time I drove was 10 years ago…

It was my first enduro experience ever. Great adventure you can not miss visiting Madeira. Lovely dirt tracks, trails, levadas, forests and steepy hills – all this is only begining. You can choose half day, full day or even a week trip to discover mysterious of the island. Joao leads you to the edge of your imagination and endurance.

I recommend it totally. Very nice experience to travel around Madeira on enduro bike. Joao knows cool places to see and adjusts the track to your skills/preferance. Bike was in a very good condition. Thanks!

Brilliant day out,would recommend it to any offroaders, felt very welcomed and the trails were amazing
as were the views.

I spent 3 wonderful days this October combining my love for off-road bikes with my love for sunny retreats.
Everything is taken care off by your wonderful host Joao, who can switch between tour host & trainer at the flick of a starter button. This was great for me as I wanted to hit the trails but also get a chance to see some of the island.
The tour is tailored to your abilities and requirements. I was happy to take things at a leisurely pace but if you wanted to scream around leaving a dust trail visible from space, then I can assure you Joao has the skills to craft such a dusty day out.
Joao did a good job of keeping the knobblies dirt side, and road work was thankfully kept to a minimum. There is plenty of challenging terrain in Maderia to keep you smiling and great conversation to be had when you want to hit the stop switch and explain how you ‘would have cleared that’ if you were on your own bike…honest!!
Weirdly there never seems to be any level ground in Madeira as you always seem to be going either up or down!
I loved all 3 days and will definitely be returning for round 2 in 2021.

La CRF 450 est très puissante et le service de Joao est très bien! J’avais l’impression de rouler avec un ami! Equipement complet sécurisé compris. Bon rapport qualité prix!

Absoluter Hammer-Tag!
Bin morgens von Madeira mit der Fähre rüber nach Porto Santo und Joao hat mich eingesammelt. Easy.
Die Honda CRF 450 is nix für Anfänger 😉
Das Terrain ist vielseitig und Joao passt den Schwierigkeitsgrad super dem Können des Fahrers an. Hat mich perfekt gefordert 😉
Ob Sanddünen, Geröllfelder, schnelles Uphill, Technische anspruchsvolle Parts, Waldstücke, oder einfach Feldwege langknallen.. alles an einem Tag und Top Qualität! Und dazu noch unglaubliche Aussicht! War ne privat Führung über Porto Santo mit SUPER Guide.. Nach getaner Arbeit – ab ans türkisfarbene Meer schwimmen und noch ein Bierchen! TOP!
Wenn ich nächstes mal da bin und Joao wieder auf Madeira ist mach ich auf jeden Fall eine Madeira-Tour !!
ABSOLUT ZU EMPFEHLEN!
Danke! Und Grüße
Bis bald…:)

I did a one day tour with João from Mountain Gadget and it was awesome!
João is very friendly and professional and the bikes are in perfect condition.
We drove various terrain and joão picked a very nice trail that suited my experience, it had exactly that what i was hoping for.
I had the feeling i was driving with my friends instead of driving with a guide.
Many nice conversations on the way when we stopped for something to drink or lunch.
If you love Enduro and you are on Madeira than i can highly recommend doing a tour with Mountain Gadget, João will give you all you want from beginner to expert.
With great knowledge of driving and the terrain on Madeira.
I will definitely coming back for another tour!
Thanks a lot my Friend

Super fun day with an amazing guide (the owner) with a premium Bike. Great track. Easy communcation and he has 20 years of experience with MC.

The most fun ive ever had.

I recommend you have a lincence or decent experience with motorbike (any kind) in advance along with decent physical shape

Madeira has lots to offer a beautiful place to visit especially if you love motocross and enduro
I searched on air bnb and found Pedros site for off road experience I had an awesome day
I found it a bit hard as I’ve not been on a bike for about 5 years but it’s given me the buzz to get back into enduro I’m looking for a bike now

Pedro was a great and patient instructor making sure I was ok at all times and a great rider with lots of tips and knew the terrain like the back of his hand

Experiência espetacular , paisagens deslumbrantes .
Passeios muito bons , motas excelentes .
Recomendo a quem
Visitar a madeira

This was a really really cool experience! João Soares is a very good rider and always ready to teach the one who are experiencing Enduro or Mx for the first time. The Hondas are also amazing. I can recommend this to anyone who’s into adventure.. A truly food way to see Madeira Island from its best perspective.

 — with Joao Pedro Soares.

Excellente journée passée avec notre guide Joao, super mec, à l’écoute, parcours d’une beauté à couper le souffle, des 450 presque neuves… de bons conseils, de beaux souvenirs… merci à toi. Nous reviendrons, plus longtemps !! A bientôt amigo ! 😉😉

João nous a très bien accueilli, et à la première vue des motos, nous savions que la journée allait être mémorable (450 CRF-R, avec très peu d’heures au compteur). Après avoir fait les premières presentations, un rapide briefing, et s’être équipé, nous voilà parti.
Comme d’habitude sur cette île, les paysages sont magnifiques et variés. Le terrain de jeu est formidable et João en connaît les moindres recoins. On peut appeler ça du vrai Enduro, d’énormes montées, des marches, de la vitesse, de la technique… nous avons tout fait.
Pour finir cette journée, dernier stop pour le «Poncha » (alcool local).

Merci João, je recommande à tout les passionnés de moto, de passage à Madère d’essayer cette expérience inoubliable.

Eine wirklich fantastische Tour mit einem super Guide. Wenn ich wieder nach Madeira kommen sollte,werde ich diesen Trip auf jeden Fall wiederholen! Gepflegte Bikes, perfekte Aussichten, Auf-und Abfahrten, alles dabei!

Quoi de mieux que de prendre le guidon d’un 450 CRF avec de magnifiques paysages que la nature peu nous offrir avec cette magnifique île de madère. Étant débutant dans l’enduro Joao guide très sympa et expérimenté dans le domaine a su évaluer notre niveau afin de nous emmener dans des endroits adaptés avant de s’arrêter sur un terrain de motocross puis de repartir et s’arrêter à nouveau boire un verre de cidre local que Joao nous a gentiment offert. En bref une après-midi géniale, amateur d’enduro je recommande, merci Joao 😉

Super expérience, la meilleure de mes vacances !! Moniteurs passionnés et super cool 👍 ! Pour les passionnés de motos rien de mieux que d’aller voir les superbes vues de Madere en off-road ! Les motos sont irréprochable, limite neuve et vraiment sympa à piloter Je recommande vraiment ! Merci joao !

I really enjoyed the lessons you gave me. Quite unexpected my muscles are itching today. I’ve invited my 2 sons to join me next time I go to Madeira. Till then, take care!

Tremenda experiencia de la mano de Joao.
Guía muy profesional y lugares maravillosos.
La moto en perfecto estado y un precio muy razonable.
Sin duda, lo recomendaré siempre que pueda.

Had an amazing day with Joao. He’s a top guy with years of experience, wealth of local knowledge and is a great instructor. I have ridden most of my life as well, even so, experienced things I’d never came across. Madeira is such a unique and amazing location for such an experience, and with top spec brand new bikes, full kit supplied (handy when you’re on holiday and don’t have your own with you) a seriously experienced tutor/guide, i learned a lot and took a lot away from the whole experience. If you’re into bikes, honestly this is a must. Cracking mix of off road trails, on road, moto x.
All you need is your license. Mountain Gadget deal with pick up, kit, bikes, guide, and drop off.
On a real positive as well, Joao really takes the time to chat about and consider your riding experience which will undoubtedly influence your days experience. My day met every expectation and more. Well worth the effort to get booked on, and the money. 5 star all day long.

Thanks Joao, awesome day man!!! See you soon when I’m back over.

5* experience. Everything was great starting from planning, equipment, ride and talks. Motorcycles are brand new, so as the gear. Host is super friendly and professional.

awesome experience! strongly suggested. João is the best guide !!

Been riding my 125cc on the road for a year but never had any off road experience, nor ridden a dirt bike. J and his team were super supportive and showed me the ropes… It was fantastic day out. I’ll be back for more next year!

The trails on Madeira are so diverse, from rocky climbs to flowy forest roads. Hands down the most fun I’ve had on a dirtbike.