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Event summary
The 3 Hours Mountain Bike Resistance Race (3 Horas Resistência BTT) organized by Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Avidos will take place on June 6, 2026, at Parque Fluvial da Ponte, Avidos, Vila Nova de Famalicão. This event is part of the Famalicão 3 Hours MTB Resistance Championship, consisting of six races.
The race features a closed circuit of approximately 5 km per lap with medium difficulty and about 120 meters of positive elevation gain. It is open to solo riders, pairs, and e-bike categories, with age categories ranging from juniors to masters and including mixed teams.
The event offers a competitive yet friendly atmosphere, with prizes awarded after each race and a final gala for the championship winners. The race includes technical support, mechanical assistance, and refreshments for participants.
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Start/finish locations: Parque Fluvial da Ponte, Avidos, Vila Nova de Famalicão
Start times per category/distance: 16:00 to 19:00 on June 6, 2026
Registration deadline: June 2, 2026
Participants limit: 450 athletes per race
Surface types: Dirt trails in a closed circuit
Course format: Closed circuit of approximately 5 km per lap
Timing method: Electronic timing with lap counting
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided; showers available after the race
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each category after each race; final gala with trophies and leader jerseys
Bib pick-up time and location: June 5, 21:00-23:00 and June 6, 9:00-14:00 at Paddock (Parque Fluvial da Ponte)
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (17-18 years)
• Sub-23/Elites (19-29 years)
• Masters 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
• Female Elites (17-29 years)
• Female Master A (30-39 years)
• Female Master B (40+ years)
• Duplas (male, female, mixed) 15+ years
• E-Bikes: Male Master A (17-39), Male Master B (40+), Female
Location
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BTT Solo
BTT Doubles
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, differentiated bibs for e-bike category
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top 3 in each category per race, leader jerseys and trophies at final gala
⏱️ Timing + lap counting with electronic system
🛟 Safety support: race director and organization team present; rules enforced for safety
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments during and after the race
🚿 Showers available after the race
🧳 Mechanical assistance and bike washing provided
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