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Event summary
The Monção e Melgaço Granfondo 2026 is a competitive amateur cycling event held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting and finishing in Monção, Portugal. It features three distances: Granfondo (130 km), Mediofondo (100 km), and Minifondo (60 km), with mandatory helmet use for all participants.
The event is open to cyclists aged 15 and older, with specific age restrictions for certain distances and license requirements for federated athletes. It is organized under the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and follows road traffic laws.
Participants can enjoy a well-supported race with timed electronic chip tracking, medical and mechanical assistance, and a festive atmosphere with awards for various age categories and overall winners.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish in Monção
Start times per category/distance: All distances start simultaneously at 9:00 AM
Cut-off times: Time limits at control points enforced; participants not meeting limits must switch to shorter distance
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 19, 10:00–19:30
• September 20, 7:00–8:30
• Location: Event Secretariat
Participants limit: 1300 total across all distances
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026, 18:00
Surface types: Road cycling on open roads
Course format: Point-to-point with control points
Race routes:
• Granfondo: 130 km
• Mediofondo: 100 km
• Minifondo: 60 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing, mandatory use
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided at designated points
Prizes: Trophies for absolute male and female winners in Granfondo; podium awards for top three in multiple male and female age categories in all distances
Location
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Granfondo 130 km Federated
Mediofondo 100 km Federated
Minifondo 60 km Federated
Granfondo 130 km Non federated
Mediofondo 100 km Non federated
Minifondo 60 km Non federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with name and nationality (for registrations validated by September 6), Alvarinho Soalheiro bottle
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal, digital finisher diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance available during the event
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Showers and changing rooms access
🛠️ Professional mechanical assistance at start and along the route
