Messenger2nd Tour of Ansião by Bicycle
Event summary
The II Volta a Ansião em Bicicleta is a non-competitive cycling event taking place on July 19, 2026, in Santiago da Guarda, Portugal. The event features a single route of approximately 70 km with an elevation gain of around 1300 meters, offering a medium to high difficulty level.
Open to all cyclists aged 15 and above, whether federated or not, this event promotes cycling as a recreational and sporting activity. Participants will ride on open roads within the Ansião municipality, experiencing emblematic locations and scenic landscapes.
The event emphasizes camaraderie and personal challenge rather than competition, with organizational support including route guidance and safety measures.
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Start/finish locations: Junto à sede CAAS – Santiago da Guarda, local de partida e chegada da prova. Coordenadas 39.947614, -8.479456
Start times per category/distance: 08:45 on Sunday, July 19, 2026
Participant limit: 400 participants for the CDA 70KM route
Registration deadline: July 14, 2026, at 23:59 or until the participant limit is reached
Surface types: Roads open to traffic
Course format: Single route approximately 70 km with 1300m elevation gain
Timing method: No classification or timing
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 18, 18:00–22:00
• July 19, 08:00–08:30
• Location: Recinto das Festas da Amizade junto à sede do CAAS
Age categories/divisions: Participants must be 15 years or older
Toilets and aid station placement: Ambulant refreshment and first aid assistance along the route
Prizes: Finisher memento (no competitive prizes)
Location
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Road Cycling 70 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participant kit including personalized frontal plate (mandatory during the entire route)
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher memento
🛟 Safety support: logistical support during the route, first aid assistance
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance according to current law included
🥤 Aid stations: ambulant refreshment
🚿 Showers available
📸 Photographers and audiovisual recordings along the route
🏆 No competitive trophies or podium awards
