Messenger18th MTB Rota da Castanha e do Castanheiro - SERNANCELHE
- Sun, October 25, 2026
- 10 €
- 1 race
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Registration closes in 22 days 23 hours 38 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 18th Passeio BTT “Rota da Castanha e do Castanheiro” is a non-competitive mountain bike ride taking place on October 25, 2026, in Sernancelhe, Viseu. The event features a single approximately 35 km route with medium difficulty, passing through rural paths, trails, and municipal roads.
Open to participants aged 18 to 75, with special provisions for minors aged 14 to 18 and seniors over 75 who must submit a signed responsibility waiver. The ride is part of the 2026 Festa da Castanha and is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Sernancelhe with support from the Portuguese Cycling Federation.
Participants will enjoy various refreshment points, gastronomic tastings, and entertainment along the route, with support vehicles and safety measures in place. The atmosphere is recreational and community-focused, with no competitive timing or rankings.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Rua do Colégio, next to the municipal swimming pool, Sernancelhe
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 start for the 35 km ride
Cut-off times: Participants must complete the route by 15:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 23, 19:30–22:00 at Exposalão
• October 24, 11:00–22:00 at Exposalão
• October 25, 07:00–08:30 at Exposalão
Participants limit: 2000 participants (confirmed/paid registrations)
Registration deadline: October 11, 2026 or until participant limit is reached
Surface types: Rural paths, trails, municipal roads
Course format: Single route approximately 35 km, medium difficulty, marked with signs and tapes
Race routes: One route crossing several parishes of the municipality
Timing method: No timing or competitive ranking; non-competitive ride
Toilets and aid station placement: Multiple refreshment points with food and drinks along the route
Prizes: Participation souvenirs; no competitive prizes
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given for participants who do not attend. In case of event postponement for reasons beyond the organization, registrations will be transferred to the new date or next edition. No refund of registration fees is allowed.
Location
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BTT 35 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments and gastronomic tastings along the route
🛟 Safety support: support vehicles, SOS contact numbers on bibs, ambulances from local volunteer firefighters
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance for participants aged 18 to 75
🚿 Showers: access to showers at Exposalão, municipal swimming pool, and sports pavilion after the ride
🎽 Athlete kit: optional commemorative short-sleeve jersey for registrations paid by October 5
🧼 Bike wash service included
🎁 Participation souvenir: a bottle of white wine
🍽️ Optional lunch available after the ride
