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The NGPS Rota da Ci\u00eancia e da Educa\u00e7\u00e3o is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on May 16, 2026, in Gandra, Paredes. The event offers two routes: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km, both to be followed autonomously via GPS.<\/p>\n

Open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts aged 14 and above (with minors guided by adults), the event emphasizes self-navigation, safety, and respect for traffic rules. It combines physical challenge with cultural discovery, highlighting local history, science, and education in the region.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere is relaxed and exploratory, with no on-course support or markings, encouraging participants to engage with nature and each other in a responsible and eco-friendly manner.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Gandra, Paredes<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> 07:30 to 09:30<\/p>\n

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

Registration deadline:<\/strong> May 13, 2026<\/p>\n

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

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> May 16, 07:30 to 09:00 at Gandra, Paredes<\/p>\n

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Minimum age 14 for shorter routes (with adult guidance and written authorization for minors)
\n\u2022 Minimum age 18 for longer route<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Transport to start and from finish is participant\u2019s responsibility<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
\n\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: participant frontal number for bike
\n\ud83e\udd64 Participants must carry their own food, liquids, tools, and spare materials
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: certificate of participation at season end
\n\ud83d\udebf Bike washing and showers available after event at Gandra
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Participant names published on event website<\/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 May 13, 2026. After registration and payment, participants receive confirmation and a dorsal number by email."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Cyclists aged 14 and above can participate on shorter routes only if guided by an adult and with written authorization from a guardian. The longer route requires participants to be at least 18 years old."},{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Transport to the start and from the finish is the responsibility of each participant."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Use of a homologated cycling helmet is mandatory. Participants must bring their own food, liquids, tools, and spare parts."},{"item_title":"What is the nature of the route and navigation?","item_description":"The route is autonomous, followed exclusively by GPS files provided by the organization, with no markings or support on the course. Participants must respect traffic rules as the route includes public roads open to traffic."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260516","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\/32598","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=32598"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/32598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32713,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/32598\/revisions\/32713"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=32598"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=32598"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=32598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}