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The VIANA Granfondo 2026 is a premier amateur road cycling challenge held in the scenic coastal city of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, on March 15, 2026. Open to riders of all levels (minimum age 15), the event offers three race distances:

Granfondo – 130 km

Mediofondo – 80 km

Minifondo – 60 km

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or newer to endurance rides, you’ll find a route that suits your ambition. Riders can use road, MTB, or tandem bikes—e-bikes are not allowed.

The VIANA Granfondo is organized under the rules of the Portuguese Cycling Federation, with full respect for road safety regulations. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with festive camaraderie, drawing up to 1,500 participants from Portugal and abroad. With categories by age and gender, plus trophies and team prizes, it’s a true celebration of cycling culture on the Atlantic coast.

The 4th Canicross “Rota da Castanha” will take place on March 14 and 15, 2026, in Sernancelhe, Viseu. This event features competitive races in Canicross, Bikejoring, Scooterjoring, and Triciclo DR4, including categories for children aged 6 to 16, with distances of 5.3 km for most races and shorter distances for children.

Open to participants aged 14 to 75 years (with younger and older participants allowed but without insurance), the event welcomes national and international athletes and their dogs, who must pass veterinary control. The race course consists of trails and secondary dirt roads, marked with signs and tape.

The event includes a convivial dinner and a non-competitive dog walk (Cãominhada) of 5.3 km, creating a festive and community atmosphere. Awards are given to the top three finishers in competitive categories, with combined classifications if participant minimums are not met.

The 2H Resistência Duraiza is a mountain bike endurance race (Cross-Country Resistência – XCR) taking place on March 22, 2026, in Almograve, Beja. The race consists of a 2-hour continuous competition on a closed and marked circuit.

Open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 16 and above (with parental authorization for minors), the event features individual and team (duplas) categories for men and women across various age groups. The course is mainly on trails and forest paths, emphasizing off-road cycling skills.

The race promotes sport, social interaction, and mountain biking practice, with trophies awarded to the top finishers in each category.

The Raid Templários BTT is a mountain bike event taking place on March 8, 2026, in Tomar, Santarém. It offers two race formats: the Mini Raid of 35 km with 750 meters of elevation gain and medium physical and technical difficulty, and the Raid of 55 km with 1300 meters of elevation gain and medium/high physical difficulty.

The event is open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above for the Mini Raid and 18 and above for the Raid, with required responsibility terms for minors. E-bikes are allowed but not included in the official classification. The race routes showcase the best trails of Tomar, mostly on unpaved forest roads and paths, with marked tracks and control points.

The atmosphere is competitive with classifications by age categories and gender, including special categories for singlespeed and fatbike bikes. The event also features a convivial lunch and podium ceremonies, making it a well-organized and engaging mountain biking challenge.