1st SVP MTB Ride

The 12th Maratona dos Falcões da Planície is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Alfundão, Beja, Portugal. It features two routes: a 50 km course for regular and competitive riders and a 30 km course suitable for beginners.

The event is open to participants aged 16 and older, with the 30 km route allowing younger riders under 18 with parental consent. The race includes classifications by age categories and symbolic trophies for top finishers, excluding those using motor-assisted bikes.

The marathon runs on rural paths and trails in Ferreira do Alentejo, with marked routes and safety measures including a lead safety car and checkpoints. The atmosphere encourages promoting cycling as a healthy, non-polluting sport and supports female and youth participation.

The II Passeio BTT – Por Trilhos da Pedra Aguda is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Peraboa, Covilhã, Castelo Branco. It offers two routes: a 20 km low difficulty course and a 55 km medium/high difficulty course.

The event is open to participants aged 14 and older, with a requirement for parental authorization for those under 18. Although non-competitive, finishers receive a medal, and participant times and order of arrival are recorded.

The ride features rural trails, public roads, and national and municipal roads, with support vehicles and multiple aid stations along the routes. The atmosphere is recreational and inclusive, suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts.

The 4th Maratona BTT Cidade de Tavira is a competitive amateur mountain bike marathon taking place on May 3, 2026, starting and finishing at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Tavira, Faro. The event offers two race distances: a 50 km marathon and a 35 km half marathon, with separate categories for licensed competitors, cycling for all participants, and e-bikes.

Open to athletes aged 15 and older, including licensed and non-licensed riders, the race is part of the regional cycling calendar and features individual timed classifications and awards by category and finishing order. The race atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with strict safety rules such as mandatory helmets and respect for traffic regulations.

Participants can expect well-marked routes with at least one or two aid stations depending on the distance, access to hot showers, bike washing zones, and a post-race meal option. The event also emphasizes environmental responsibility and social conduct among participants.

The UCVNF Cycling Training Championship is a cycling event for children aged 2 to 16, taking place from May to September 2026 in Jesufrei, Avidos, and Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It consists of three races on different terrains: a mostly dirt BTT/XCO circuit in Jesufrei, an asphalt road circuit in Avidos, and a mixed urban race in Vila Nova de Famalicão’s Devesa park.

The championship is open to all children who enjoy and are capable of riding a bicycle, with categories from Sub-5 to Sub-17 according to age. It aims to promote cycling as a sport and healthy activity for young people, offering varied experiences across different terrains to help children develop skills and discover their preferences.

Each race awards medals to the top three boys and girls per category, with trophies for the top three overall scorers after all three races and participation diplomas for those completing the full championship.