Messenger18th MTB ROTA DA ÁGUA DE FERREIRA DO ALENTEJO
Event summary
The 18th Passeio BTT Rota da Água will take place on June 21, 2026, in Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja. This mountain bike event features a marathon distance of approximately 50 km on trails, rural paths, and forest roads.
Open to all participants with a limit of 200 riders, including categories for juniors, elites, masters, veterans, and e-bikes. The route is fully marked with ribbons and signs, crossing rural and forest areas with some vehicle traffic.
The event offers a festive atmosphere with logistical and medical support, liquid and solid aid stations, bike washing, and free access to municipal pools for participants and companions who purchase lunch.
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Start/finish locations: Sede do Velo Clube junto ao Salão de Festas (antigo mercado municipal), Ferreira do Alentejo
Start times per category/distance: Start at 09:00 on June 21, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location: June 20, 18:00–20:00 at Velo Clube headquarters, Mercado Municipal, Ferreira do Alentejo; June 21 from 07:00 to 08:45 at Velo Clube headquarters
Participants limit: 200
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, forest roads
Course format: Approximately 50 km marked route with ribbons and signs
Toilets and aid station placement: Multiple aid stations with liquids and solids along the route
Prizes: Awards for male and female marathon categories by age groups and for BTT and E-Bikes overall classification, plus awards for youngest and oldest participants
Location
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MTB 50 km
MTB 50 km With lunch
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments during the course
🛟 Safety support: medical support and logistical assistance
🏅 Finisher prize: souvenirs
🧳 Bike washing
🚿 Access to municipal pools for participants and companions with lunch purchase
🍽️ Includes breakfast and lunch with drinks and coffee (if lunch is paid)
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included
