2nd RESISTÊNCIA MTB - VILA CHÃ

Sat, September 26, 2026
15 € — 20 €
6 races

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Event summary

The II Resistência BTT – Vila Chã is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on September 26, 2026, in Vila Chã, Fornos de Algodres, Guarda. The event features a 4 km circuit combining urban and trail sections, closed to motor vehicles except for organizational use in emergencies.

Open to all participants aged 15 and above, both federated and non-federated, with categories for cadets, juniors, elites, masters, and e-bikes. The race includes 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour endurance formats, with e-bikes competing only in the 3-hour race but classified separately.

The event offers a competitive atmosphere with prizes for top finishers overall and by category, including fastest lap and largest team awards. It is supported by local authorities and cycling federations, ensuring a well-organized and safe competition.

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Start/finish locations: Rua das Corgas, Vila Chã – Fornos de Algodres

Start times per category/distance:
• 15:30 – 3 Hours Resistência BTT (≥ 19 years)
• 16:30 – 2 Hours Resistência BTT (Juniors 17-18 years)
• 17:30 – 1 Hour Resistência BTT (Cadets 15-16 years)

Surface types: Mixed urban and trail circuit, approximately 4 km per lap

Course format: Circuit race closed to motor vehicles except organizational vehicles in extreme cases

Timing method: Electronic chip timing attached to bicycle handlebars for lap and overall classification

Toilets and aid station placement: Designated aid zone with water and solids

Prizes:
• Top 3 overall M/F (only in 3-hour race)
• Top 3 M/F per category: Cadets, Juniors, Elites, Master A, Master B, Master C, Master D
• Fastest lap athlete
• Largest team

Bib pick-up time and location: 13:30 to 15:00 on race day at secretariat

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Fornos de Algodres, Guarda

15 €

20 €

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, electronic timing chip, event souvenirs, frontal plate
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top finishers overall and by category, fastest lap, and largest team
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing per lap and overall classification
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance, first aid, ambulances and motorcycles on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water and solid food available in designated zone
🚿 Access to changing rooms with hot showers
🎽 Bike wash service included

Registration must be completed online at www.apedalar.pt with payment. Minors require a signed parental authorization delivered at kit pickup.

Yes, cadets (15-16 years) and juniors (17-18 years) have their own race durations and start times.

A cycling-approved helmet properly worn is mandatory throughout the race.

Each participant receives an electronic chip attached to the bike handlebar for lap timing and classification.

The race is held in Vila Chã, Fornos de Algodres, with start/finish at Rua das Corgas.

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