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Event summary
Maia Urban Race 2026 is a night-time urban cycling event taking place on August 29, 2026, in Maia, Porto (Portugal). The event is held on a closed circuit in the city centre and runs from 19:30 to 22:30. Riders aim to complete as many laps as possible within 3 hours, with lap counting controlled via electronic chip timing.
Although it is described as a non-competitive cycling-for-all event, participants are timed and ranked by total completed laps. The course showcases Maia’s historic areas, squares, and iconic gardens. The event is organized by Cabreira Solutions and Maia City Council, and follows Portuguese Cycling Federation (FPC) and UCI Open Event regulations.
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Start/finish location: Praça Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho, 4474-006 Maia (in front of Maia City Hall)
Location: Maia, Porto, Portugal
Date: August 29, 2026
Event time: 19:30–22:30
Start time: 19:30
Podium ceremony: 23:00 (start area)
Course profile: Closed urban circuit in the city centre
Circuit length: approx. 3.5 km (single route)
Race format: 3-hour lap challenge (complete as many full laps as possible)
Ranking method: Number of completed laps by 22:30 (laps finished after 22:30 are not counted)
Minimum to be ranked: At least one full lap (launch lap does not count)
Eligibility: 16+ years old (on event date)
Licenses accepted:
• No license (registration includes a daily insurance when registering as non-licensed)
• Master license
• Cycling for All license
Note: Riders licensed as professionals with the Portuguese Cycling Federation may only participate by invitation and are not eligible for rankings/trophies. Foreign federation licenses are treated as non-licensed for insurance purposes.
Bikes allowed: Non-motorized MTB (road, gravel, cyclocross bikes may participate but are not eligible for classification)
Not allowed: Tandem or recumbent bikes
Mandatory equipment: Approved helmet + front and rear lights (night event)
Registration deadline: August 25, 2026 at 23:59, or when 500 slots are filled
Bib/kit pickup: August 29, 2026, 15:00–19:00, at Praça Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho (start area)
No pickup after: 19:00
Insurance (non-licensed): Personal accident insurance included (daily)
• Death / Permanent disability: €31,672.04
• Medical treatment, medical transport & repatriation: €5,067.53
• Funeral expenses: €2,700.00
• Deductible: €90.00 per person/claim (paid by the athlete)
Fees:
• Phase 1: Licensed €15 / Non-licensed €17
• Phase 2: Licensed €20 / Non-licensed €22
(Registration phases dates: to be confirmed)
Categories (summary):
• Solo overall (Men 16–79, Women 16–69) + age groups (Junior/Elite/Masters)
• Para-cycling (by request via email after registration)
• Pairs (Men/Women/Mixed)
• Triples (Men/Women)
Emergency contacts:
• Emergency: +351 964 506 856
• Assistance: +351 919 882 675
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BTT Non-licensed
Benefits
⏱️ Electronic chip timing and lap-based ranking
🏅 Finisher medal + trophies by category + fastest lap award (from lap 2, solo only)
🎁 Event goodies
🥤 Liquid aid station in the transition zone
📸 1–2 athlete photos shared on the official Facebook page
🩺 First aid and medical assistance
🛠️ Mechanical assistance in the transition zone (labor free; parts paid by the rider; puncture repairs excluded)
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included for non-licensed riders (deductible €90)
