Messenger4th RAID MTB PEDRO LOUREIRO
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- 8 € — 15 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 4th RAID BTT PEDRO LOUREIRO is a mountain bike event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Rossio ao Sul do Tejo, Abrantes, Portugal. It offers two main race distances: a Mini Raid of approximately 40 km and a Raid of approximately 50 km, plus a guided ride of about 15 km.
The event is open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 14 to 65 for the races and up to 70 for the guided ride, with no requirement for federation membership. The courses mainly follow rural trails and forest roads, with some asphalt sections, and are fully marked for participant guidance.
Participants compete individually with timing chips, and the event features multiple age categories for men and women, including special categories for e-bikes and single speed bikes without prizes. The race honors Pedro Loureiro, a founding member of the organizing club.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish near the Ringue Desportivo de Rossio ao Sul do Tejo
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:00 AM start on September 20, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariat opens at 7:15 AM on race day
Registration deadline: September 15, 2026 at 23:50
Surface types: Mostly rural trails and forest roads with some asphalt sections (~2% of total distance)
Course format: Single loop marked with white tape, signs, and stone powder
Race routes:
• Mini Raid: approx. 40 km
• Raid: approx. 50 km
• Guided ride: approx. 15 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• One solid food aid station approximately halfway
• Multiple liquid aid stations depending on weather conditions
• Toilets and showers available at finish area
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available near start area
Prizes: Non-monetary trophies and souvenirs for top 3 male finishers per age category; no prizes for e-bike or single speed categories
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
get directionsRaces
BTT 50 km
E-bike 50 km
BTT 40 km
E-bike 40 km
BTT 40 km Single Speed
BTT 15 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and souvenirs from sponsors
⏱️ Timing + classification by chip
🛟 Safety support: off-road vehicles and fire brigade support for emergencies
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid food at midpoint, multiple liquid stations depending on weather
🚿 Showers and toilets at finish area
🧳 Parking and bike wash area available
