10th MTB Ride Towards Bom Despacho

  • Sun, July 5, 2026
  • 10 
  • 2 races
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Event summary

The X Passeio de BTT Rumo ao Bom Despacho is a mountain bike event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Maia, Portugal. The event offers two routes: approximately 35 km with medium/low difficulty and approximately 55 km with medium/high difficulty, the latter requiring GPS navigation.

Open to participants aged 16 and over, the event is organized by the Comissão de Festas da Maia, Maiativa, and Câmara Municipal da Maia. The routes include trails, rural and municipal roads, and public and private paths within the municipality, with assistance zones providing food and hydration.

The event features a community atmosphere with logistical support including marked routes, safety vehicles, and control points, making it suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts looking for a well-supported ride through varied terrain.

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Start/finish locations: In front of Câmara Municipal da Maia, Praça José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia

Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all participants

Bib pick-up time and location: July 5, 2026, from 08:00 to 08:45 in front of Câmara Municipal da Maia

Participants limit: 300

Registration deadline: July 3, 2026, or until the limit of validated registrations is reached

Surface types: Trails, rural and municipal roads, public and private paths

Course format: Two routes: approximately 35 km marked with signs and tapes, and approximately 55 km route navigated exclusively by GPS

Race routes:
• Route 1: ~35 km, medium/low difficulty
• Route 2: ~55 km, medium/high difficulty

Toilets and aid station placement: Two assistance zones with solid and liquid supplies; additional water points may be provided depending on weather conditions

Timing method: Basic arrival control


Maia, Porto

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at two assistance zones, with possible additional water points
🛟 Safety support: support vehicles accompany participants along the route
🚿 Bicycle washing and showers included
🧳 Logistic support included


FAQ

How do I register for the event?

Registrations open on May 1, 2026, and close on July 3, 2026, or when the limit of 300 participants is reached. Registration is exclusively online at www.cacamouros.pt.

What is the minimum age to participate?

The minimum age to participate is 16 years.

Where and when can I pick up my bib?

Bib pick-up is on July 5, 2026, from 08:00 to 08:45 in front of Câmara Municipal da Maia.

Is a helmet mandatory?

Yes, the use of a homologated helmet is mandatory throughout the entire route.

Are there aid stations on the route?

Yes, there are two assistance zones with food and hydration, and additional water points may be available depending on weather conditions.

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