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The Gravel Race Aldeias do Montado is a gravel cycling event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Monte do Trigo, Évora, Portugal. The race covers approximately 140 kilometers through rural roads, dirt paths, and trails in the Alentejo region, including scenic views of the Grande Lago de Alqueva.
Open to athletes aged 16 and older, the event welcomes both gravel and mountain bikes. It offers a unique experience combining sport, nature, and cultural discovery in a territory known for its tranquility and hospitality.
Participants will enjoy a challenging route with multiple aid stations, official timing, and a finisher medal. The event also invites families and companions to explore the local area, making it a broader experience of tourism and sport.
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.
The Ultra Maratona Templários BTT (UMT) is a mountain bike adventure race with GPS navigation, taking place on October 3, 2026, in Tomar, Portugal. It features a challenging circular course of approximately 145 km with 3500 meters of elevation gain.
Participants can choose from several solo race options including the UMT BTT (145 km), Maratona BTT dos Templários (85 km), UMT Gravel (125 km), Maratona Gravel dos Templários (85 km), and Maratona E-bikes dos Templários (85 km). The event is open to all riders aged 18 and over, with special provisions for 15-17 year olds with parental consent.
The race is known for its high difficulty level, with mostly unpaved forest trails and paths, requiring strong endurance and navigation skills. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with official timing, classifications by age categories, and podium ceremonies.
The GB3 – 3H Resistência de Gião by Jardins Tesouro is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on October 3, 2026, in Gião, Vila do Conde. The event features a 3-hour race format on a closed, technical circuit of approximately 6 km per lap, set in a rural and wooded environment.
Participants can compete individually or in pairs (relay), with a focus on testing endurance, strategy, and resilience. The race welcomes both beginners and experienced riders, creating a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The event culminates with a sunset social gathering for all participants.
The Transcávado Slow Race® is a GPS-guided mountain bike event for leisure and adventure, held in two stages on October 3 and 4, 2026. The first stage covers approximately 70 km from Montalegre to Rio Caldo, with medium to high difficulty, and the second stage covers about 80 km from Rio Caldo to Esposende, with medium difficulty.
The route follows rural paths, trails, and forest roads mainly along the Cávado River, crossing several municipalities and offering breathtaking mountain and valley landscapes. The event is open to all participants and includes GPS track provision and safety support.
Experience the heart of Central Alentejo at the 4th Edition of Granfondo Serra D’Ossa.
The 4th edition of the Granfondo Serra D’Ossa will take place on October 4, 2026, further establishing itself as one of the most iconic cycling events in the Alentejo region. Starting and finishing in the village of Alandroal, this challenge once again brings together cyclists from across Portugal and abroad, drawn by the unique combination of nature, heritage, and sporting challenge.
Set among vast, rolling landscapes, Serra d’Ossa provides an ideal backdrop for cycling, featuring demanding climbs, quiet roads, and a well-preserved natural environment. The 2026 edition promises renewed routes that highlight the diversity of the territory and deliver an unforgettable experience for all participants, from competitive riders to cycling tourism enthusiasts.
Alandroal, known for its castle and deep historical roots linked to the Alentejo borderlands, will once again be the beating heart of the event, welcoming athletes, teams, families, and cycling fans with the warm hospitality that defines the region.
Beyond the sporting aspect, the Granfondo Serra D’Ossa continues to promote the area’s tourism and cultural heritage, encouraging participants to explore local gastronomy, Alentejo wines, megalithic heritage, and the trails that shape the identity of this municipality.
The organisation is committed to delivering safety, quality, and professionalism, ensuring well-stocked aid stations, clear course signage, technical support, and an exemplary welcome at the start and finish areas.
The 4th edition promises to be the biggest and most engaging yet — an event that celebrates cycling, nature, and the true spirit of Alentejo.
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.
The Taça Oeste XCM BTT 2026 is an amateur mountain bike marathon series organized by MR3eventus, taking place in Vimeiro-Lourinhã, Lisboa, with the first stage on October 4, 2026, starting at 09:00. The event features two distances: a Marathon of approximately 60 km and a Half Marathon of approximately 40 km, both on rural roads and trails.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, with special provisions for under-18s with parental authorization. E-Bikes are allowed but only classified in the Marathon category. The competition includes multiple age categories for men and women, with a points system across four stages for overall classification.
The routes are marked with lime and red arrows, and participants must comply with traffic rules as the courses are open to other vehicles. The event emphasizes safety, mandatory helmet use, and adherence to regulations, creating a competitive yet amateur-friendly atmosphere.
The Rota Coração da Ria is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. The race features a single approximately 50 km route that highlights the unique amphibious landscape along the ria, including forest trails and cultivated fields.
Participation is open to all riders aged 16 and above, including those on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes. The event starts at 09:30 from Parque da Saldida-Murtosa, with a maximum completion time of 4 hours.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with well-marked trails, three aid stations, and prizes awarded to the top finishers by gender and age categories, including a separate classification for e-bike riders.
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