ECOTOUR BIKE OF DÃO 2026
Event summary
The ECOTOUR BIKE DO DÃO 2026 is a guided mountain bike and gravel cycling event taking place on April 25, 2026, in Santa Comba Dão, Portugal. It offers three main routes: a 35 km mountain bike trail with 800 m elevation gain, a 60 km mountain bike trail with 1300 m elevation gain, and an 80 km gravel route with 1300 m elevation gain.
Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event is semi self-supported and guided by GPS tracks provided by the organizers. There is also a closed circuit Bike Kids event for children up to 16 years old, promoting cycling among youth with participation prizes.
The routes traverse rural parishes of Santa Comba Dão, including the village of Portugal – Couto do Mosteiro, showcasing natural landscapes and local culture. The event emphasizes ecological respect, minimizing environmental impact while encouraging social interaction and enjoyment of local gastronomy.
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Start/finish locations: Parque Verde de Santa Comba Dão
Start times per category/distance: 9:00 for all three routes simultaneously
Cut-off times:
• BTT 35 km: 5 hours
• BTT 60 km: 7 hours
Age categories/divisions:
• Participants 18 years and older for main routes
• Bike Kids circuit for children up to 16 years (non-timed)
Surface types:
• BTT routes: trails and rural roads
• Gravel route: mostly wide tracks and paved roads
Course format: Semi self-supported, guided by GPS tracks (no physical markings except Bike Kids circuit)
Race routes:
• BTT 35 km with 800 m elevation gain
• BTT 60 km with 1300 m elevation gain
• Gravel 80 km with 1300 m elevation gain
• Bike Kids closed circuit near finish area
Bib pick-up time and location: April 25, 2026, 8:00–8:55 at Parque Verde de Santa Comba Dão
Toilets and aid station placement:
• BTT 35 km: 2 solid food aid stations
• BTT 60 km: 3 solid food aid stations
• Gravel 80 km: 3 solid food aid stations
Prizes: Participation prizes for Bike Kids; prize for best Strava climb time (excluding e-bikes)
Registration deadline: April 21, 2026
Timing method: Event not timed except for a Strava segment climb
Location
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MTB 35 km
MTB 60 km
Gravel 80 km
Bike Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, GPS track, event offer
🏅 Finisher prize: participation prizes for Bike Kids, prize for best climb time on Strava
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: solid food at multiple points depending on route
🚿 Showers available at Escola EB ⅔ de Santa Comba Dão
🏆 Prizes for best climb time on Strava segment (excluding e-bikes)
🍽️ Final meal included: caldo verde, pork sandwich, drink, and coffee
