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The NGPS Rota de Basto is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on July 4, 2026, in Ribeira de Pena, Portugal. Participants navigate the route independently using GPS files provided by the organizers, with no on-course markings or support.

The event offers two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km. It is open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing autonomy, personal challenge, and the enjoyment of cycling through diverse landscapes including valleys, mountains, and traditional villages.

The atmosphere is relaxed and focused on exploration, with no competitive element, and participants must comply with traffic rules and safety regulations throughout the ride.

The EPX – Extreme Peneda-Xurés 2026 is a mountain bike event taking place on July 4, 2026, starting and finishing in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal. It offers three autonomous GPS-guided routes: Black Wolf (199 km, 5200 m elevation), White Wolf (168 km, 3900 m elevation), and Green Wolf (124 km, 3300 m elevation).

Open to participants aged 19 and over, the event emphasizes physical and mental challenge, resilience, and respect for nature, with no competitive character. The course crosses five mountain ranges in Portugal and Spain, including protected natural parks, providing a unique experience in diverse and demanding terrain.

Participants have 19 hours to complete their chosen route, with strict time barriers and safety rules. The event fosters solidarity and self-sufficiency, with no external support allowed except for aid from locals or fellow participants.

The Intermunicipal Cup 3H MTB Endurance is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Loures, Alenquer, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The Loures event is scheduled for July 11, 2026, at 15:00 in Póvoa Santa Iria, Lisbon.

The race features a 3-hour endurance format with circuits approximately 4 to 7 km long for the main event and shorter circuits for juvenile categories, ranging from 500 meters for the youngest to up to 3 km for older youth categories. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed riders aged 5 and above, with multiple age and gender categories, including e-Bikes.

The event is part of a competitive amateur series with point classifications and prizes for top finishers. Juvenile races occur on the same day as the endurance races, with specific start times and distances. The race atmosphere is competitive and structured, with safety and fair play emphasized.

The Vila do Conde Peneda Gerês Extreme is a mountain bike adventure race taking place on July 10, 11, and 12, 2026. The event covers approximately 300 km with 8000 meters of elevation gain, starting in Vila do Conde and finishing back there after three stages.

Open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether federated or not, participants can compete solo or in pairs. The race requires GPS navigation and includes both motorized and non-motorized mountain bikes, though motorized bikes do not count for classification.

The race is part of the Portuguese Cycling Federation regulations as an open event and offers a challenging route through rural paths, mountain trails, and public roads within the Peneda-Gerês National Park, combining endurance and navigation skills.