MessengerVIANA Granfondo by KTM 2027
- Sun, March 14, 2027
- 44 € — 48 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The VIANA Granfondo by KTM 2027 is an amateur competitive cycling event taking place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The race starts and finishes at Av. de Figueiredo – Praia Norte, with the opening of the start boxes at 8:00 and the finish line closing at 16:00.
Participants can choose from three distances: Granfondo (130 km), Mediofondo (80 km), and Minifondo (60 km). The event is open to cyclists aged 15 and older, with specific age restrictions for certain distances and categories. Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
The race is organized by Bikeservice and follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and the Highway Code. It features a competitive yet amateur atmosphere with a limit of 1500 participants across all distances. The event includes professional mechanical assistance, medical support, and awards for various age categories and teams.
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Start/finish locations: Av. de Figueiredo – Praia Norte, Viana do Castelo
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 simultaneous start for Granfondo (130 km), Mediofondo (80 km), and Minifondo (60 km)
Participant limit: 1500 participants total across all distances
Registration deadline: March 12, 2027 at 18:00 or until 1800 participants are registered
Age categories/divisions:
• Participants must be 15 years or older
• Cadets (15-16 years) must ride the shortest distance (Minifondo)
• Juniors (17-18 years) excluded from the longest distance (Granfondo)
• Minimum age 19 years by end of 2027 for Granfondo
Surface types: Road cycling on open roads
Course format: Point-to-point with controlled first 2 km
Race routes:
• Granfondo: 130 km
• Mediofondo: 80 km
• Minifondo: 60 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory chip on bike handlebar frontal
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 13, 10:00–19:30
• March 14, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Pavilhão Municipal José Natário, Avenida do Atlântico, Viana do Castelo
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided along the course
Prizes:
• Trophy for absolute male and female winners of Granfondo
• Top 3 in male and female categories for Elites and Masters A to E in all distances
• Team prizes for top 3 Granfondo teams and most numerous team
• Podium ceremony at 14:00
Cancellation & refund policy: Participants can receive a 50% refund if they withdraw before February 14, 2027. After this date, registrations are final and non-refundable. Transfers of registration ownership are allowed after February 28, 2027, with an administrative fee of 5€.
Location
get directionsRaces
Granfondo 130 km
Mediofondo 80 km
Minifondo 60 km
Granfondo 130 km Federated
Mediofondo 80 km Federated
Minifondo 60 km Federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized frontal bib with name and nationality (for registrations validated by February 28, 2027)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and digital finisher diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical assistance available during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance with coverage including death (€31,672), permanent disability (€31,672), treatment expenses (€5,067), and funeral expenses (€2,700)
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Access to showers at the venue
🧳 Professional mechanical assistance at start and along the route
📸 2-3 photos per athlete available on official Facebook page
