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Racenature Serra da Estrela 2026 is a mountain bike (MTB) stage race taking place from June 4 to June 7, 2026<\/strong>, with start and finish in Seia (Serra da Estrela), Portugal<\/strong>. The event includes four race days<\/strong>: one mandatory time trial<\/strong> and three stages<\/strong>, all navigated via GPS<\/strong>. Stage distances and elevation profiles are still to be defined<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The event follows the Portuguese Cycling Federation<\/strong> rules as an Open Event<\/strong> and is open to both licensed and non-licensed<\/strong> riders (minimum age 18<\/strong>, as of 12\/31\/2026<\/strong>). Riders may use MTBs with or without motor assistance<\/strong>, but e-bikes are not eligible for classification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Seia, Serra da Estrela, Portugal
Start\/finish location:<\/strong> Seia (exact venue to be confirmed)<\/p>\n

Dates:<\/strong> June 4\u20137, 2026
Format:<\/strong> 1 time trial + 3 stages (GPS-guided MTB event)
Stage distances \/ elevation:<\/strong> (TBD)<\/p>\n

Start times:<\/strong>
\u2022 Time trial: 04\/06\/2026 \u2013 16:30
\u2022 Stage 1: 05\/06\/2026 \u2013 09:00
\u2022 Stage 2: 06\/06\/2026 \u2013 09:00
\u2022 Stage 3: 07\/06\/2026 \u2013 09:00<\/p>\n

Start boxes:<\/strong> Stages 1\u20133 may use start boxes based on overall (GC) times
Eligibility:<\/strong> Licensed and non-licensed riders, all genders, 18+ (as of 12\/31\/2026)<\/p>\n

Bikes:<\/strong> MTBs with or without motor assistance (motor-assisted bikes are not classified)
GPS requirement:<\/strong> Mandatory throughout the event with organizer-provided tracks loaded, plus spare batteries or a power bank<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> May 27, 2026 at 23:59<\/strong>, or when 250 slots<\/strong> are filled<\/p>\n

Categories (summary):<\/strong>
Solo
\u2022 Men Elite (19\u201329)
\u2022 Men Master 30 (30\u201339)
\u2022 Men Master 40 (40\u201349)
\u2022 Men Master 50 (50\u201359)
\u2022 Men Master 60 (60\u201369)
\u2022 Men Master 70 (+70, subject to at least 3 riders registered)
\u2022 PRO Women<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s pairs
\u2022 Elite (19\u201329)
\u2022 Master 30 (30\u201339)
\u2022 Master 40 (40\u201349)
\u2022 Master 50 (50\u201359)
\u2022 Master 60 (+60, subject to at least 3 teams registered)<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s pairs
Mixed pairs<\/p>\n

Pairs rule:<\/strong> Max 30 seconds between teammates; team time is the average of both riders\u2019 times
Overall classification:<\/strong> Sum of the four days\u2019 times (time trial + 3 stages)<\/p>\n

Insurance (non-licensed riders):<\/strong> Personal accident insurance arranged by the organizer
\u2022 Death \/ Permanent Disability: \u20ac32,186.00
\u2022 Medical treatment & repatriation: \u20ac5,152.00 (deductible \u20ac90.00 per rider\/claim)
\u2022 Funeral expenses: \u20ac2,576.00
\u2022 10% absolute deductible on Permanent Disability coverage<\/p>\n

On-course contacts:<\/strong>
\u2022 Emergency: +351 964 506 856
\u2022 Assistance: +351 919 882 675<\/p>\n

Aid stations:<\/strong> 2 aid stations in Stages 1, 2 and 3 (locations to be confirmed)<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

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\u23f1\ufe0f 4-day stage race with a mandatory time trial + 3 stages
\ud83e\udded GPS-guided routes with official tracks provided by the organizer
\ud83c\udfc1 Electronic chip timing and general classification (GC)
\ud83e\udd64 Post-stage refreshments (liquid after the time trial; food + drinks after stages 1\u20133)
\ud83d\ude90 Support vehicles along the event
\ud83e\ude7a First aid and medical assistance with mobile teams and ambulances
\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Mechanical assistance during the race (labor only; parts paid by the rider; punctures excluded)
\ud83d\udebf Changing rooms and showers after each stage + cloakroom\/bag drop
\ud83c\udf81 Event goodies + finisher medal
\ud83d\udcf8 1\u20132 athlete photos shared on the official Facebook page
\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance for non-licensed riders (deductible \u20ac90 in case of claim)
\ud83c\udfc5 Leader jerseys and trophies by category + \u201cGood Vibes\u201d fair-play award<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260607","event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"event_faq_headline":"","event_faq_items":false,"optional_extras":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/25596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25596"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/25596\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47532,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/25596\/revisions\/47532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=25596"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=25596"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=25596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}