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Event summary
The Lousã Granfondo 2026 is a cycling granfondo event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Serra da Lousã, Portugal. The event features three routes with distances and elevation profiles to be defined.
Open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether federated or not, with options for daily licenses and specific categories including Granfondo, Mediofondo, Minifondo, and Paracycling. The event is non-competitive but electronically timed, following Portuguese Cycling Federation and UCI regulations for open events.
The race starts at 9:00 AM near the Parque Municipal de Exposições Dr. Mário Soares in Lousã, with a festive atmosphere including a Granfondinho for younger participants and a podium ceremony with trophies and special awards.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Parque Municipal de Exposições Dr. Mário Soares, Lousã
Start times per category/distance: 9:00 AM simultaneous start for Granfondo, Mediofondo, and Minifondo
Participant limit: 1000
Registration deadline: September 8, 2026, 23:59 or until participant limit is reached
Age categories/divisions:
• Granfondo: Male and Female Elites (19-29), Masters A (30-39), Masters B (40-49), Masters C (50-59), Masters D (60-69), Masters E (70+ for males, 60-69 for females)
• Mediofondo: Male and Female Elites (19-29), Masters A (30-39), Masters B (40-49), Masters C (50-59), Masters D (60-69), Masters E (70-79 males), Masters F (80-89 males), Paracycling (male and female)
• Minifondo: General Male and Female
Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariado in Lousã (location to be defined), from 7:30 AM on race day; no bibs or chips after 8:30 AM
Surface types: Road cycling on open roads with traffic control
Course format: Three routes with distances and elevation profiles to be defined
Race routes: To be defined
Timing method: Electronic chip timing mandatory
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies along the course; access only with participant wristband
Prizes: Trophies for top three in each category, overall male and female Granfondo winners, top three Granfondo teams, and a special fair-play award
Location
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Road Cycling Granfondo Federated
Road Cycling Mediofondo Federated
Road Cycling Minifondo Federated
Road Cycling Granfondo Non federated
Road Cycling Mediofondo Non federated
Road Cycling Minifondo Non federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib/front plate, chip, participant kit including personalized bib with name
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and digital finisher diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for non-federated participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🧳 Assistance mechanical support available during the race (labor free, parts paid by athlete)
📸 1 to 2 photos per athlete available on official Facebook page
🧖 Post-race meal provided for Granfondo, Mediofondo, and Minifondo participants
🏆 Podium ceremony with trophies and special awards
