MessengerLafões BTT Route
- Sun, June 7, 2026
- 12 € — 15 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Rota de Lafões BTT is a mountain biking event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Oliveira de Frades, Viseu. It offers challenging routes for enthusiasts with two main race distances: a 25 km half marathon and a 50 km marathon, both starting and finishing at the same location. Additionally, there is a non-competitive 15-20 km ecotourism cycling route along the Vouga ecopista, and a 10 km walking option.
This event is open to all riders aged 15 to 75 years and includes categories for electric bikes as well. The courses feature rural and forest paths, singletracks, and roads open to traffic, demanding medium to high technical and physical effort. Participants will enjoy beautiful landscapes unique to the Oliveira de Frades area, with well-marked trails and several refreshment points.
The atmosphere is both competitive and festive, with podium awards for general and age categories, including e-bike divisions. The event includes logistical support such as meal options, showers, and safety measures, making it suitable for a broad range of mountain bikers, from elites to amateurs and families interested in the ecotourism ride.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub23 Male/Female (up to 22 years)
• Elites Male/Female (23 to 29 years)
• Veterans A Male/Female (30 to 39 years)
• Veterans B Male/Female (40 to 49 years)
• Veterans C Male/Female (50 to 65 years)
Start/finish locations: Parque Urbano de Oliveira de Frades
Start times per category/distance:
• BTT Marathon (50 km): 09:00
• BTT Half Marathon (25 km): 09:00
• Ecotourism Cycling (15-20 km): 09:15
• Walking (10 km): 09:15
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 6, 2026, 10:00–18:00 at Parque Urbano de Oliveira de Frades
• June 7, 2026, 07:30–08:45 at Parque Urbano de Oliveira de Frades
Registration deadline: June 1, 2026
Surface types: Rural and forest paths, roads open to traffic
Course format: Marked routes with arrows and orange tapes; loops for marathon and half marathon
Race routes:
• Marathon: ~50 km, medium/high technical and physical difficulty
• Half Marathon: ~25 km, medium technical and physical difficulty
• Ecotourism ride: ~15-20 km, easy, guided
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations for 25 km route at approx. 10 km (liquids), 15 km (solids and liquids), 21 km (solids and liquids)
• Aid stations for 50 km route at approx. 10 km (liquids), 15 km (solids and liquids), 21 km (solids and liquids), 30 km (liquids), 35 km (solids and liquids)
Prizes: Podium awards for overall and age categories in marathon and half marathon, including e-bikes; medals for finishers
Location
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BTT 50 km
BTT 25 km
E-bike 50 km
E-bike 25 km
Eco-Trail Cycling Tour 15/20km 15/20 km
10 km Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: Jersey included with registration (guaranteed for registrations until May 18, 2026)
🏅 Finisher prize: Medal
🥤 Aid stations: Solid and liquid refreshments at multiple points along the courses
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Municipal / Parque Desportivo Oliveira de Frades
🛟 Safety support: Ambulance and organizational support during the event
🛡️ Insurance: Personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🍽️ Lunch included if selected during registration
📸 Official photography and video recordings by the organization
