Messenger6th Sanguedo Mountain Bike Resistance
Event summary
The 6th Resistência BTT Sanguedo is a competitive mountain bike endurance event taking place on February 1, 2026, in Sanguedo, Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Portugal. The race offers durations of 1:30h, 2:00h, and 3:00h, depending on the category, on a closed and marked circuit approximately 4.05 km long with medium physical and technical difficulty.
Open to all individuals aged 15 and older, with no need for a sports license, although minors require a signed responsibility term. It is part of the Bike Challenge Resistências Terras Santa Maria series, which includes four endurance races. The event showcases the beautiful trails of the region and promotes a competitive yet fair atmosphere.
There is also a non-competitive children’s mountain bike race for ages 8 to 15, held on the same day with a closed 400-meter circuit designed for safety and fun. The event features a festive atmosphere with a prize ceremony and post-race meal including traditional local food.
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Start/finish locations: Rua da Estrada Nova, 820, Sanguedo, Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro
Start times per category/distance:
• All categories start at 09:00 on February 1, 2026
Cut-off times:
• 1:30h for Junior Female/Male and Female categories
• 2:00h for Master 50/55/60/+65 categories
• 3:00h for Sub23, Elite, Master 30/35/40/45 categories
Registration deadline: January 28, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Off-road mountain bike trails with medium physical and technical difficulty
Course format: Closed circuit approximately 4.05 km per lap, marked with signs, tapes, and lime
Race routes: Circuit for 1:30h, 2:00h, or 3:00h duration depending on category
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Prizes: Trophy ceremony at 13:00 on race day; trophies for top 3 in each category and teams; post-race meal including traditional soup, sandwich, and drink
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BTT 3H Licensed
BTT 2H Licensed
BTT 1,5H Licensed
BTT 3H Non licensed
BTT 2H Non licensed
BTT 1,5H Non licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized front plate with chip
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers, participation prizes for children
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid and ambulance support on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance for non-federated athletes
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration provided
🚿 Showers available for participants
📸 Photography/video coverage: participants may capture images freely
🧖 Massage, post-race meals: traditional post-race meal provided
🏆 Trophies or podium awards for individual and team classifications
