Messenger5th Penafirme Resistance
Event summary
The 5th Resistência BTT Penafirme is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on March 22, 2025, at Carmo & Silvério, Póvoa de Penafirme, Lisbon district. The event features three race options: 2-hour, 3-hour, and a 3-hour E-Bikes category, all on an approximately 9 km circuit per lap.
This race is open to all participants, both federated and non-federated, with various age and gender categories including sub23, elites, masters, and e-bikes. The event is organized by Clube Académico de Penafirme and offers a friendly and accessible environment with an easy difficulty level, making it suitable for riders of different skill levels.
The race atmosphere is competitive yet welcoming, with individual and team participation allowed. Support and services like road safety, aid stations, and access to warm showers contribute to a well-organized and enjoyable experience for all athletes.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Sub23 (16-22 years)
• M Elites (23-29 years)
• M Masters A (30-39 years)
• M Masters B (40-49 years)
• M Masters C (50-59 years)
• M Masters D (60+ years)
• F Elites (up to 35 years)
• F Masters (36+ years)
• E-Bikes (16+ years)
• General Male
• General Female
Start/finish locations: Carmo & Silvério, Póvoa de Penafirme, Lisboa
Start times per category/distance: All categories start at 09:00
Cut-off times:
• 2-hour race ends at 11:00 (laps finished after this time are canceled)
• 3-hour race and E-Bikes race end at 12:00 (laps finished after this time are canceled)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 21 from 14:30 to 18:00
• March 22 from 07:30 to 08:45
• Location: Reception at Carmo & Silvério
Participants limit: 250 athletes total
Registration deadline: March 17, 2025
Surface types: Mountain bike circuit with an easy difficulty level
Course format: Circuit race approximately 9 km per lap
Race routes: Laps counted within 2 or 3 hours depending on category
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with lap counts and final classification
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations and supply zones available on circuit
Prizes: Awards for top three in each category; presence at ceremony required
Location
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BTT 3H
BTT 2H
E-bike 3H
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and participation gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: not explicitly stated but awards for winners
⏱️ Timing + live results with electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: road safety and on-course control
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: supply zones with water and food
🚿 Showers: access to warm showers at the venue
📸 Photography/video: participants free to capture images; event may be recorded by organizers
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 in each category
