MessengerRACENATURE CASTELO DE VIDE
Event summary
RACENATURE Castelo de Vide is a three-day mountain bike stage race taking place from October 16 to 18, 2026, in Castelo de Vide, Portugal. The event combines a prologue and two stages in a GPS-guided MTB adventure designed for both competitive riders and endurance enthusiasts.
Held under Portuguese Cycling Federation regulations, the event welcomes solo riders, teams of two, and e-bike participants, with age-group classifications and cumulative general rankings based on total time across all three days.
Set on rural roads and mountain trails around Castelo de Vide, the event combines racing, navigation, technical riding and stage-race strategy, supported by aid stations, mechanical support, electronic timing, medical coverage and finisher awards.
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Race schedule
• October 16 — Prologue (18:30)
• October 17 — Stage 1 (09:00)
• October 18 — Stage 2 (09:00)
Race format
• 3-day MTB stage race
• Prologue + two stages
• General classification based on cumulative time
• GPS navigation format
Distances
• Distances and elevation gain to be confirmed by organizer
Categories
Solo
• Elite Men
• Master 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70
• Pro Women
Pairs
• Men’s pairs
• Women’s pairs
• Mixed pairs
Registration deadline
• October 8, 2026 (or when sold out)
Participant limit
• 250 athletes
Timing method
• Electronic chip timing
Course support
• 2 aid stations per main stage
• Mechanical assistance
• Medical support
• Baggage service
• Showers and paddock services
Prizes
• Finisher medal
• Leader jerseys
• Trophies for top 3 in all categories
Location
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Licensed MTB Solo
Licensed MTB Duos
Licensed E-bike Solo
Licensed E-bike Duos
Non-licensed MTB Solo
Non-licensed MTB Duos
Non-licensed E-bike Solo
Non-licensed E-bike Duos
Benefits
🚵 Three-day MTB stage race experience
🧭 GPS navigation challenge
🏅 Finisher medal and category awards
⏱️ Electronic timing and classifications
🥤 Feed stations and post-stage nutrition
🔧 Mechanical support
🚑 Medical assistance and insurance options
🎽 Personalized race plates and participant gifts
