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The NGPS Rota Natal\u00edcia is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on December 12, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. Participants navigate autonomously using GPS files provided in advance, exploring rural roads and scenic areas linked to the Ria de Aveiro.<\/p>\n

There are two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km. The event is open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing autonomy, safety, and respect for traffic rules without any on-course support or markings.<\/p>\n

This festive ride closes the NGPS annual calendar, offering a unique experience combining tradition, landscape, and the Christmas spirit in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Murtosa<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Participant registration and bib pick-up from 07:30 to 09:00
\n\u2022 Start window from 07:30 to 09:30<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 300<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> December 8, 2026<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Long route: approximately 60 km
\n\u2022 Short route: approximately 45 km<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> No official timing; non-competitive event<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> On event day from 07:30 to 09:00 in Murtosa<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> No competitive prizes; participants receive a certificate of participation at season end<\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Minimum age 14 for shorter routes with adult supervision and written parental authorization
\n\u2022 Minimum age 18 for longer routes<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> No aid stations or official support along the route<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
\n\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: participant bib (frontal) provided at registration
\n\ud83e\udd64 Participants must carry their own food, liquids, and repair tools
\nCertificado de participa\u00e7\u00f5es global no final da temporada<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration is done online via the official website until December 8, 2026. After this date, participants may contact the organization by email for payment processing."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Cyclists aged 14 and older may participate on shorter routes only if accompanied by an adult and with written parental authorization. Participants must be at least 18 years old for longer routes."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Use of a homologated cycling helmet is mandatory. Participants must bring their own GPS device if desired, food, liquids, and repair tools."},{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Transportation to and from the start and finish is the responsibility of each participant."},{"item_title":"Are there aid stations or support on the route?","item_description":"No official aid stations or mechanical support are provided during the event."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20261212","purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/32565","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=32565"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/32565\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32886,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/32565\/revisions\/32886"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=32565"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=32565"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=32565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}