The 2nd Grande Desafio dos Lagos do Sabor is a mountain bike GPS-oriented race taking place on September 19 and 20, 2026, in Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal. The event consists of two timed stages: a 75 km stage with 2300 m elevation gain on Saturday and a 65 km stage with 1300 m elevation gain on Sunday, with an option to participate only in the second stage solo.

Open to both federated and non-federated athletes aged 19 and above, the race allows solo and duo participation, including e-bikes (solo only, without categories or prizes). It follows the principles of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and offers leader jerseys by category for solo and duo participants.

The race features challenging rural and trail routes with public road sections, requiring compliance with traffic rules and mandatory use of a certified cycling helmet. The event provides solid and liquid aid stations, medical assistance, bike washing zones, and meals after each stage, creating a comprehensive mountain biking challenge.

The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held throughout 2026 in various locations within the Alenquer municipality, Portugal. The event includes nine independent races, with the final race, Resistência No Mercy Ride, taking place on September 20, 2026, in Cheganças.

Each race features a 2-hour endurance format on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, with categories for men, women, and e-bikes across multiple age groups.

The series promotes local sports development and community engagement, with a structured points system culminating in an overall trophy. The races foster a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere, supported by local associations and the municipality.

The 14th Edition BTT “Desenferruja Canelas” is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Vale Bejinha, São Luís, Portugal. The race offers two distances: approximately 75 km for the Marathon and 45 km for the Half-Marathon, both featuring medium to high physical and technical difficulty.

Open to all participants without the need for a sports license, the Half-Marathon is available for athletes aged 16 and older, while the Marathon is for those 18 and older. The event is part of the Taça Concelhia de Odemira, attracting individual riders and teams of both genders.

The course runs through rural paths around Vale Bejinha, including a mandatory visit to the Rio Mira, with start and finish at the Associação de Moradores de Vale Bejinha e Carrasqueira. The race atmosphere is competitive and organized, with classifications by age categories and team rankings.

The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series organized by the Municipality of Alenquer, taking place across multiple dates and locations in 2026. The event includes nine independent races held in various parishes within Alenquer, with the final race scheduled for October 4, 2026, in Cabanas do Chão.

The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt roads and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, with categories for men, women, and e-bikes across different age groups.

This series promotes mountain biking in the region, offering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with individual race trophies and an overall trophy for the best cumulative performance across the series.