Messenger6th MTB Rota do Pão
Event summary
The 6th BTT Rota do Pão – Vila Cova à Coelheira is a mountain bike event scheduled for October 4, 2026, in Vila Cova à Coelheira, Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal. The race starts at 09:00 from Estádio Dinis de Carvalho and finishes at the same location.
There are three routes available: a 25 km recreational ride with low technical and physical difficulty, a 45 km half marathon with medium difficulty, and a 60 km marathon with medium/high difficulty. The event includes competitive races that count towards the Beira Alta XCM Cup rankings and a non-competitive recreational ride.
The event is open to participants aged 15 to 75, with younger riders (15-17) limited to the shorter routes. The 60 km competitive routes require a valid cycling federation license. The race offers a mix of competition, leisure, nature contact, and regional promotion, with trophies and medals awarded to top finishers in each category.
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Start/finish locations: Estádio Dinis de Carvalho, Vila Cova à Coelheira, Vila Nova de Paiva
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all routes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 3, 16:00–18:30 at Estádio Dinis de Carvalho
• October 4, 07:30–09:00 at Estádio Dinis de Carvalho
Registration deadline: July 31, 2026 for first phase; September 29, 2026 for second phase; late registrations accepted only for recreational ride with extra fee
Surface types: Roads, paths, trails, rural and forest roads with interaction with vehicle traffic
Course format: Point-to-point start and finish at the same location
Race routes:
• Passeio (25 km) – low technical and physical difficulty
• Meia-Maratona (45 km) – medium difficulty
• Taça da Beira Alta de XCM (60 km) – medium/high difficulty
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies provided
Prizes: Trophies and medals for top three in each category in competitive races; participation souvenirs for all
Location
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BTT 60 km
BTT 45 km
BTT 25 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, participation souvenirs
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and medals for top three classified in each category
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments provided
🚿 Showers available
🍽️ Lunch included with registration if selected
🛟 Safety support: collaboration with local fire brigade and national police
📸 Image rights granted to organizers for event promotion