Messenger23rd BTT Arco da Memória
Event summary
The 23rd BTT Arco da Memória takes place on September 20, 2026, in Arrimal, Porto de Mós, Leiria District. Organized by CCRD Arrimal and its cycling section, the event offers two mountain bike routes through the trails and landscapes of the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.
Starting and finishing at the Centro Cultural Recreativo e Desportivo de Arrimal, participants will ride through forest roads, rural paths, technical trails and mountain tracks while discovering some of the most scenic areas of the municipality of Porto de Mós. The event includes both a long-distance RAID and a shorter MINI-RAID, as well as an E-Bike category.
The combination of challenging climbs, natural scenery and well-established organization makes BTT Arco da Memória one of the most traditional mountain bike events in the region.
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Plan itInformation
Date
September 20, 2026
Location
Arrimal, Porto de Mós, Leiria
Start times
09:00 — RAID E-Bikes
09:10 — RAID
09:10 — MINI-RAID
Distances
RAID — 55 km (D+1250 m)
MINI-RAID — 35 km (D+750 m)
Course format
Mountain bike trails inside the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park
Forest roads
Single tracks
Rural paths
Mountain trails
Road crossings and technical sections
Time limits
RAID — 5 hours
MINI-RAID — 4 hours
Aid stations
RAID
2 aid stations
MINI-RAID
1 aid station
Liquid and solid refreshments available
Bib collection
CCRD Arrimal
19 September — 16:00 to 19:00
20 September — 07:00 to 08:30
Timing
Electronic chip timing
Live results available
Kit included
Race bib
Electronic timing
Personal insurance
Aid stations
Bike wash area
Support vehicle
Showers
Technical T-shirt
Prizes
Overall classifications
Age-group classifications
Team classifications
Largest team award
E-Bike classification
Location
get directionsRaces
MTB 55 km
MTB 35 km
E-BIKES 55 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🚵 Mountain bike trails in Serra de Aire e Candeeiros
🌲 Forest roads, single tracks and rural trails
⛰️ 1250 m of elevation gain on the RAID course
⏱️ Electronic chip timing
🛠️ Bike wash area available
🚿 Showers available
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🎽 Technical event T-shirt included
