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Event summary
The 14th edition of the 3-hour MTB Endurance Race “Engenho Novo” will take place on May 31, 2026, in Paços de Brandão, Portugal. This event is part of the Bike Challenge Resistências Terras De Santa Maria Championship and welcomes all individuals aged 15 and above, with no need for a cycling federation license.
Participants can compete in various categories including Juniors, Elite, Masters, and E-Bikes, with race durations ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the category. The race features a competitive atmosphere with individual and team classifications, including prizes for the top male, female, and E-Bike finishers, as well as the largest team.
The race starts at the entrance of Quinta do Engenho Novo in Paços de Brandão, with facilities including parking and showers available at the nearby GRIB premises. The event offers a challenging endurance format with a focus on mountain biking skills and strategy.
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Start/finish locations: Entrance of Quinta do Engenho Novo in Paços de Brandão (GPS: N 40.9747478, W 8.59933)
Parking and shuttle details: Parking and showers available at GRIB (Grupo Recreativo Independente Brandoense) facilities (GPS: N 40.972203, W -8.59392)
Start times per category/distance:
• 7:30: Secretariat opens
• 9:00: Race start
• 10:30: Race end for Juniors, Females, and Male Promotion
• 11:00: Race end for Master 50 / 55 / 60
• 12:00: Race end for all categories
• 13:00: Prize ceremony
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (up to 18 years, 1.5-hour race)
• Sub23 (19-22 years)
• Elite (23-29 years)
• Master 30 (30-34 years)
• Master 35 (35-39 years)
• Master 40 (40-44 years)
• Master 45 (45-49 years)
• Master 50 (50-54 years, 2-hour race)
• Master 55 (55-59 years, 2-hour race)
• Master 60 (60+ years, 2-hour race)
• Female General (2-hour race)
• E-Bikes General (3-hour race)
Cut-off times:
• Juniors: 1.5 hours
• Females and Masters 50/55/60: 2 hours
• Sub23, Elite, Masters 30/35/40/45, E-Bikes: 3 hours
Prizes:
• Top 3 Male, Female, and E-Bike finishers receive 75, 50, and 25 bikes respectively
• Largest team prize: 150 bikes
Timing method: Electronic timing
Registration deadline: May 31, 2026
