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  • UMPK 2026

    UMPK 2026

    The UltraMaratona – Pão de Kilo (UMPK) 2026 is a mountain bike and gravel endurance event taking place on May 23, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria, Portugal. The race offers three challenging distances: the UMPK150MILHAS (150 miles / 241 km), UMPK150 (150 km), and UMPK100 (100 km), each with significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids approximately every 30 km.

    Open to all cyclists including MTB, gravel, and e-bikes (except for the UMPK150MILHAS which prohibits e-bikes), the event is non-competitive but includes official classification with GPS tracking for route validation. The course features demanding terrain across scenic rural and natural areas, requiring full adherence to traffic laws and respectful coexistence with agricultural and leisure users.

    The race atmosphere blends endurance challenge with community spirit, complemented by a kids’ zone with mini-autodrome and inflatables, and a festive closing party. With limited entries for each distance, this event is designed for passionate cyclists seeking to test their limits in a unique setting.

    • BTT 150 km, 100 km
    • E-bike 150 km, 100 km
    • Gravel 150 km, 100 km
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  • Festival da Montanha

    Festival da Montanha

    The Gravel Fest – Festival da Montanha is a two-day gravel cycling event held in Serra da Estrela on June 6 and 7. It offers a total distance of 110.6 km over challenging mountain terrain, designed for riders who enjoy exploring off-the-beaten-path trails and secondary roads.

    This event is recommended for participants with good physical preparation and autonomy on a gravel bike. It celebrates the spirit of gravel cycling, focusing on adventure, sharing, and connection with the natural landscape without the pressure of timing.

    • e-bike summit 50 km, 100 km
    • Gravel 110.6 km
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  • ULTRAMARATHON TORRES VEDRAS

    ULTRAMARATHON TORRES VEDRAS

    The Ultramarathon Torres Vedras 2026 is a mountain bike (BTT) race held on June 6, 2026, in Parque Verde da Várzea, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. It offers multiple participation formats including solo, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and relay teams of two, with distances of approximately 140 km and 2800 m of positive elevation gain.

    The event is open to all participants aged 19 and above without license requirements. It features a semi-self-sufficient format guided by GPS, which replaces traditional course markings, adding a unique navigational challenge and enhancing safety.

    Participants will experience diverse terrain mostly composed of paths, trails, and unpaved roads through the scenic landscapes of the Torres Vedras region. The atmosphere combines adventure and endurance testing, with support stations for food, mechanical assistance, and hydration along the course. The event includes categories for men, women, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and mixed relay teams, making it inclusive and competitive.

    • BTT 140 km
    • E-bike 140 km
    • Gravel 140 km
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  • 2nd Gravel Race Geração Radical

    2nd Gravel Race Geração Radical

    The II Gravel Race Geração Radical is a gravel marathon cycling event taking place on June 14, 2026, in Penedo Gordo, Beja. The race covers approximately 100 km on rural paths guided by GPS tracks.

    Open to all participants aged 16 and over, the event is non-competitive but includes official timing and classification for male and female general categories. Participants must respect traffic rules and local residents during the race.

    The race offers a unique experience through the rural landscape of Beja with logistical support including solid and liquid aid stations, hot showers, bike washing, and optional lunch, creating a well-supported and community-oriented atmosphere.

    • Gravel 100 km
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  • GRAVEL MONTIJO 2026

    GRAVEL MONTIJO 2026

    GRAVEL MONTIJO 2026 is a two-stage gravel cycling event taking place on July 4 and 5, 2026, in Montijo, Portugal. The event features two stages with distances of 134.7 km and 94.04 km, with elevation gains of 973 m and 683 m respectively.

    The race is open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether federated or not, with options to participate in one or both stages. It follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation as an Open Race.

    Participants can compete in various age categories including elite, masters, and paracycling, with classifications by category and overall. The event offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with podium ceremonies and special awards.

    • Gravel 1 stage, 2 stages
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  • 4th Classic of Porto de Mós

    4th Classic of Porto de Mós

    The 4th Clássica de Porto de Mós is a cycling/tourism event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Porto de Mós, Portugal. It is not a competitive race but a sportive event for leisure, tourism, and cultural purposes.

    Participants can choose from three distances: the “Clássica” (approximately 120 km), the “Meia Clássica” (about 60 km), and a GPS-guided gravel route of around 90 km. The event is open to all cyclists respecting the rules and the use of a certified helmet is mandatory.

    The event offers a relaxed atmosphere focused on sport promotion, youth engagement, and showcasing the beautiful region of Porto de Mós, with simultaneous starts for all distances and special awards for the first five male and female finishers in each category.

    • Road Cycling 120 km, 60 km
    • Gravel 90 km
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  • ACDL Challenge 2026

    ACDL Challenge 2026

    The Desafio ACDL 2026 is a gravel and mountain bike challenge taking place on July 18 and 19, 2026, in Lamelas, Santo Tirso, Portugal. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 km, 200 km, and 400 km, each requiring full autonomy and GPS navigation.

    This event is open to all Portuguese and international participants without the need for any sports license or affiliation. It is a non-competitive challenge emphasizing personal endurance and self-management in mountain terrain, with no official classification.

    Riders must be prepared for the physical and mental demands of long-distance gravel riding, including night riding for the longer distances, and must comply with traffic rules and respect private properties. The event fosters camaraderie and personal challenge in a demanding natural setting.

    • MTB 400 km, 200 km, 100 km
    • Gravel 400 km, 200 km, 100 km
    • E-bike 400 km, 200 km, 100 km
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  • Maia Urban Race

    Maia Urban Race

    Maia Urban Race 2026 is a night-time urban cycling event taking place on August 29, 2026, in Maia, Porto (Portugal). The event is held on a closed circuit in the city centre and runs from 19:30 to 22:30. Riders aim to complete as many laps as possible within 3 hours, with lap counting controlled via electronic chip timing.

    Although it is described as a non-competitive cycling-for-all event, participants are timed and ranked by total completed laps. The course showcases Maia’s historic areas, squares, and iconic gardens. The event is organized by Cabreira Solutions and Maia City Council, and follows Portuguese Cycling Federation (FPC) and UCI Open Event regulations.

    • BTT
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  • Resistência MTB Alcanena 2026

    Resistência MTB Alcanena 2026

    The Resistência BTT Alcanena 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on September 5, 2026, in Alcanena, Santarém, Portugal. The event offers two race formats: a 2-hour and a 3-hour endurance race, both sharing the same mixed urban and off-road circuit.

    Open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above, the race is part of the 2026 Troféu BTT Ribatejo Norte series, with the 2-hour race classified as a sprint and the 3-hour race as a marathon format. The course runs through the historic center and outskirts of Alcanena, featuring streets, squares, cobblestones, and dirt paths, providing a varied and challenging terrain.

    The event fosters a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with multiple categories including E-Bike and Gravel bikes, and awards for various age groups and genders. Participants also enjoy amenities such as liquid refreshments, post-race dinner, and bike washing facilities.

    • MTB 3H, 2H
    • Gravel 3H, 2H
    • E-bike 3H, 2H
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  • GRAVEL MEETING

    GRAVEL MEETING

    The Gravel Meeting is a gravel cycling event taking place on October 3-4, 2026, in the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions of Portugal. Participants can choose between two race distances on the Race Day: approximately 80 km with 1000 m elevation gain or approximately 140 km with 2000 m elevation gain.

    The event is open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 18 and over, with minors allowed only with parental authorization and accompaniment. It offers a semi-autonomous format emphasizing respect for nature and self-sufficiency, with limited official support points.

    The two-day experience includes a Social Ride & Community Experience on day one and the competitive Race Day on day two, featuring scenic rural and natural landscapes. The atmosphere combines adventure, camaraderie, and sustainability, with additional social activities such as a gravel party and after-ride events.

    • Full Experience 30km + 140km, 30km + 80 km
    • Race Day 140 km, 80 km
    • Social Ride 30 km
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