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Event summary
The NGPS Rota Natalícia is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on December 12, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. Participants navigate autonomously using GPS files provided in advance, exploring rural roads and scenic areas linked to the Ria de Aveiro.
There are two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km. The event is open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing autonomy, safety, and respect for traffic rules without any on-course support or markings.
This festive ride closes the NGPS annual calendar, offering a unique experience combining tradition, landscape, and the Christmas spirit in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Murtosa
Start times per category/distance:
• Participant registration and bib pick-up from 07:30 to 09:00
• Start window from 07:30 to 09:30
Participants limit: 300
Registration deadline: December 8, 2026
Race routes:
• Long route: approximately 60 km
• Short route: approximately 45 km
Timing method: No official timing; non-competitive event
Bib pick-up time and location: On event day from 07:30 to 09:00 in Murtosa
Prizes: No competitive prizes; participants receive a certificate of participation at season end
Age categories/divisions:
• Minimum age 14 for shorter routes with adult supervision and written parental authorization
• Minimum age 18 for longer routes
Toilets and aid station placement: No aid stations or official support along the route
Location
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MTB 60 km
MTB 45 km
Benefits
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🎽 Athlete kit: participant bib (frontal) provided at registration
🥤 Participants must carry their own food, liquids, and repair tools
Certificado de participações global no final da temporada
