Messenger3rd BTT "ROTA DO PAIVA"
Event summary
The 3rd BTT “Rota do Paiva” is a mountain bike event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Codeçais de Mões, Viseu, Portugal. It features two race distances: a 30 km recreational route open to participants aged 12 and older, and a 60 km competitive route part of the Beira Alta XCM Cup, reserved for licensed athletes aged 18 and above.
The event welcomes both competitive and recreational riders, including categories for E-Bikes with separate classification. The courses traverse rural trails, public paths, and municipal roads in Castro Daire, with technical and physical difficulty levels varying between the two distances. The race atmosphere combines competition with recreational participation, including a non-timed ride option for younger athletes.
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Age categories/divisions:
• 30kms (Male and Female): Juniores (16-18), Sub-23 (19-23), Elites (23-29), Masters 30 (30-39), Masters 40 (40-49), Masters 50 (50-59), Masters 60 (60+), Ebikes, Passeio (12-16, no timing)
• 60kms (Beira Alta XCM Cup – Licensed competition UVP-FPC only):
– Males: General, Sub-23/Elites (19-29), Master 30 (30-34), Master 35 (35-39), Master 40 (40-44), Master 45 (45-49), Master 50 (50-54), Master 55 (55-59), Master 60 (60-64), Master 65 (65-69)
– Females: General, Sub-23/Elites (19-29), Master 30 (30-39), Master 40 (40-49), Master 50 (50+)
• Promoção60 (no timing)
Start/finish locations: Codeçais de Mões, Viseu
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 – Start of Beira Alta XCM Cup (60 km)
Bib pick-up time and location: 07:30 – Secretariat opens; 08:40 – Secretariat closes
Registration deadline: May 26, 2026
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, public roads, and municipal roads in Castro Daire
Course format: Two routes: approximately 30 km (medium technical/physical difficulty) and 60 km (high technical/physical difficulty)
Race routes: Marked with arrows and ribbons; open to other vehicle traffic
Timing method: Timed for 60 km licensed competition and 30 km competitive categories; non-timed for recreational and promotion categories
Toilets and aid station placement: Four aid stations; one exclusive to 60 km route, others shared by both routes
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female finishers in 60 km marathon (1st €50, 2nd €30, 3rd €20)
Location
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MTB 30 km
MTB 60 km
E-bike 30 km
E-bike 60 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, gifts/souvenirs
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at four points
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Bicycle washing area provided
🏅 Finisher prize: reinforcement meal at the finish
🏆 Monetary prizes for top 3 in 60 km marathon category
