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Event summary
The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held in various locations within the Alenquer municipality throughout 2026. The event includes multiple races from April to October, with the third race, II Resistência das Surraipas, taking place on May 23, 2026, in Pocariça.
The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a cycling federation license.
This series offers diverse categories for men and women, including age groups from Sub 23 to Masters D and E-Bikes. The event promotes local sports development and community engagement, with a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 (16-22 years) Male and Female
• Elites (23-29 years) Male and Female
• Masters A (30-39 years) Male and Female
• Masters B (40-49 years) Male and Female
• Masters C (50-59 years) Male and Female
• Masters D (60+ years) Male and Female
• E-Bikes Male and Female
Start/finish locations: Various locations within the Alenquer municipality depending on the race, including Pocariça, Ota, Paúla, Ribafria, Atalaia, Abrigada, Cheganças, Cabanas do Chão, and Alenquer.
Cut-off times: Each race is a 2-hour endurance event; athletes may start their last lap before the time limit but cannot start a new lap after the time expires.
Bib pick-up time and location: Dorsals are delivered on the day of each race starting 2 hours before the event until 30 minutes before the start, at the official secretariat or as indicated in each race’s specific regulations.
Participants limit: Maximum of 300 participants per race.
Registration deadline: Defined by the registration platform; no registrations on race day or location.
Surface types: Mostly dirt roads and single-tracks.
Course format: Endurance races lasting 2 hours on circuits of 4 to 7 km.
Race routes: Defined and marked by the organizing associations for each race.
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in the participant kit.
Toilets and aid station placement: One assistance point on the course; external assistance only allowed at this point.
Prizes: Trophies for the top three in each category per race, awarded in a podium ceremony; trophies are personal and non-transferable.
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MTB 2H
E-bike 2H
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: includes bib with electronic timing chip, armbands, athlete insurance, participation gifts, and refreshments
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included, with participant responsible for deductible
🥤 Aid stations: one assistance point on the course with mechanical support allowed only there
🏆 Prizes: trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each category per race
