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The 11th Inter Regional Schools MTB Meeting – Zone A is a mountain bike event taking place on May 10, 2026, at the Monte da Forca Sports Complex in Vila Real. This event is designed specifically for young cyclists from various age categories, including Sub 7, Sub 9, Sub 11, Sub 13, and Sub 15.

Participants must be licensed in their respective categories, and the event follows the National MTB Competition Regulations of UVP-FPC for 2026. The race day includes training sessions in the morning followed by the competitions starting at 10:00 AM, providing a structured and competitive environment for youth cyclists.

The V Passeio BTT “Rota das Vinhas do Dão” is a recreational mountain bike ride taking place on May 10, 2026, in Lourosa de Cima, Viseu, Portugal. The event features a single approximately 30 km route of medium difficulty through trails, rural and public roads, private estates, and municipal and national roads.

Open to all individuals aged 16 and above, this non-competitive event emphasizes enjoyment and community participation rather than racing. Participants will experience scenic routes marked with signs and receive refreshments and lunch along the way.

The event offers a friendly atmosphere with support vehicles, safety measures including mandatory helmet use, and prizes for the largest participating group, oldest, and youngest riders.

The 2nd Regional XCM Cup – Tunes is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 10, 2026, in Tunes, Algarve, Portugal. It features two race distances: a Half Marathon (48 km) and a Marathon (68 km), both with significant elevation gain.

The event is open to leisure category participants and includes e-bike categories. The start is at the Polidesportivo de Tunes, with staggered starts by category beginning at 09:30. The race offers marked trails and aid stations along the course.

Participants can enjoy the adrenaline of Algarve trails in a competitive yet recreational atmosphere, with podiums awarded shortly after the arrival of the third athlete in each category.

The 1st Raid BTT Vila de Nisa is a competitive mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 10, 2026, in Nisa, Portalegre. It is part of the Alentejo 4Marathon BTT Series 2026, featuring timed classifications and a cumulative ranking.

The race offers two distances: Marathon and Half-Marathon, open to both licensed and non-licensed cyclists across various age categories, including e-bikes. The course is marked with vertical signage and includes public road crossings, requiring adherence to traffic rules and mandatory helmet use.

The event promises a challenging and well-organized mountain biking experience with mechanical assistance allowed, emergency support, and multiple aid stations. A prize ceremony and lunch service complete the race day program.