ROUTE OF THE BALLOONS

The I Raid BTT Braguinhas – A Pedro Braga is a leisure active mountain bike raid taking place on April 26, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM near the football field of Padim da Graça in Braga, Portugal. The event features a single 45 km open circuit route through forest trails and rural paths across the Braga and Barcelos municipalities.

This race is open to all athletes aged 17 and above without the need for a sports license, promoting group spirit, mutual help, social interaction, and healthy sports practice. It includes categories for elite men and women, masters, sub-23, and e-bike riders, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

The event offers a festive and supportive atmosphere focused on enjoyment and community, with food and drink provided along the route and at the finish line, as well as additional services like bike washing and hot showers.

The VI Maratona BTT Vila Flor is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Vila Flor, Bragança, Portugal. It offers two main race distances: a Half Marathon of approximately 35 km and a Marathon of approximately 65 km, including categories for E-Bikes.

The event is open to all individuals without the need for a sports license, with age minimums of 8 years for the 15 km BTT, 15 years for the Half Marathon, and 17 years for the Marathon. It is part of the Open Regional de Maratonas e Meias-Maratonas de Trás-os-Montes da ACB – Bragança, featuring competitive classifications and prizes for top finishers.

The race routes traverse trails, rural paths, public roads, and municipal and national roads, with support vehicles available along the course. The start and finish are located in a closed park area in front of the Vila Flor City Hall, creating a well-organized and competitive atmosphere.

BTT AFIFE 2026 is a recreational mountain bike event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Afife, Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The event features three distinct activities: a 35 km mountain bike ride, a 20 km mountain bike ride, and a 10 km walk.

The event is open to all participants in good physical condition, with no classification or ranking for the races. The start and finish are located at Pavilhão Municipal David Freitas in Afife. The courses traverse trails and paths in the parishes of Afife and Carreço, with medium difficulty terrain.

Participants can enjoy a supportive and recreational atmosphere with institutional support from local municipalities and parishes. The event also includes team prizes for the three most numerous teams and a raffle for three vouchers.

The Granfondo Torres Vedras is a cycling race taking place on May 28, 2024, in Torres Vedras, Portugal. This event offers multiple distance options to accommodate cyclists of various experience levels.

Open to all licensed cyclists, the race is part of the national cycling calendar, attracting a competitive field. Participants will enjoy a course featuring diverse terrain, including challenging climbs and scenic road sections through the picturesque region surrounding Torres Vedras.

The race atmosphere blends competitive spirit with community engagement, offering an exciting experience for all riders. Additional events such as team competitions and relay formats may be included to broaden participation.