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The Intermunicipal Cup 3H Resistance MTB is a mountain bike endurance race series consisting of six events held in various locations including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The races take place in 2025 and 2026, with the first event scheduled for May 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

Participants can compete in the 3-hour resistance race or in juvenile MTB races held on the same day. The event is open to licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 5 and above, with categories for all ages and genders, including e-Bikes. The race features circuits approximately 4 to 7 km for the 3-hour race and 1 to 3 km for juvenile races, with specific distances for younger categories.<\/p>\n

The competition is part of an intermunicipal series with a points system and prizes for top finishers in each category and overall. The event promotes competitive amateur cycling with a structured format including start boxes and timed laps, supported by technical and medical assistance.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Participants limit:<\/strong> 500 athletes per event<\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Prova Juvenil BTT: Sub-7 (Pupilos), Sub-9 (Benjamins), Sub-11 (Iniciados), Sub-13 (Infantis), Sub-15 (Juvenis) for both males and females
\n\u2022 Ta\u00e7a Inter-Municipal 3H Resist\u00eancia BTT: Sub-17 (Cadetes), Sub-19 (Juniores), Sub-23, Elites, Master 30, Master 40, Master 50, Master 60 for both males and females
\n\u2022 E-Bikes: single category for males and females born before 2007 inclusive<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Various locations including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Jamor (Oeiras), Amadora, Monsanto (Lisboa)<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 3H Resistance events start at 9:00 or 15:00 depending on location
\n\u2022 Juvenile races start 20, 30, or 40 minutes before the end of the 3H race depending on category<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 3H Resistance: approximately 4 to 7 km per lap
\n\u2022 Juvenile races: approximately 1 to 3 km per lap, except Sub7\/Sub9 with 500 meters<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Designated zones for technical and supply support; outside these zones support is prohibited<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Starting 2 hours before each event with ID required<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 overall and per category, including E-Bikes; awards ceremony on November 14, 2026 in Mafra<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: frontal number, electronic chip
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category and overall
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by electronic chip
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: first aid and medical assistance
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: designated zones for supply and technical support<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registrations must be done exclusively online at www.apedalar.pt before the deadlines for each race. Payment is made via multibanco reference generated during registration."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, juvenile categories are available for children aged 5 and above with specific age groups and distances. Minors without a sports license must present a parental authorization."},{"item_title":"What equipment is mandatory?","item_description":"Use of a homologated cycling helmet is mandatory for all participants. Proper cycling clothing and equipment suitable for weather conditions are required."},{"item_title":"How are the race routes structured?","item_description":"The races are held on circuits marked with plates and tapes. The 3H race laps are approximately 4 to 7 km, and juvenile races range from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age category."},{"item_title":"How is the timing done?","item_description":"Timing is done electronically with chips, and participants must pass all control points to have their time recorded."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20261025","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,"optional_extras":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37576","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=37576"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37898,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/37576\/revisions\/37898"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=37576"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=37576"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=37576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}