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Event summary
The Transcávado Slow Race® is a GPS-guided mountain bike event for leisure and adventure, held in two stages on October 3 and 4, 2026. The first stage covers approximately 70 km from Montalegre to Rio Caldo, with medium to high difficulty, and the second stage covers about 80 km from Rio Caldo to Esposende, with medium difficulty.
The route follows rural paths, trails, and forest roads mainly along the Cávado River, crossing several municipalities and offering breathtaking mountain and valley landscapes. The event is open to all participants and includes GPS track provision and safety support.
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Registration deadline: August 31, 2026
Participants limit: 250
Start/finish locations:
• Stage 1 start: Historic center of Montalegre near the Castle
• Stage 1 finish: Escola EB 2/3 de Rio Caldo – Terras de Bouro
• Stage 2 start: Escola EB 2/3 de Rio Caldo – Terras de Bouro
• Stage 2 finish: Riverside area of Esposende
Race routes:
• Stage 1: ~70 km from Montalegre to Rio Caldo along trails by the Cávado River
• Stage 2: ~80 km from Rio Caldo to Esposende along trails near the Cávado River
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations approximately every 30 km with solid and liquid food including isotonic drinks
Drop bag policy: Transport of participant backpacks between stages
Prizes: Finisher medal for those completing the race
Cancellation & refund policy: Registrants who cancel by August 31, 2026, receive a 50% refund. No refunds after this date. In case of event cancellation without rescheduling, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded within 60 business days.
Location
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: GPS track, front plate, event identification wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for participants who complete the race
🛟 Safety support: medical team led by a doctor and rescue team
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food approximately every 30 km including isotonic drinks
🚿 Showers available at Rio Caldo and Esposende
🧳 Transport of participant backpacks between stages
🚌 Optional transport from Montalegre to Esposende and return
