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The XVI Raid BTT SodiG\u00e1s \u2013 Margens do C\u00e1vado is a mountain bike raid event taking place on May 31, 2026, starting and finishing at Praia Fluvial de Merelim S. Paio in Braga, Portugal. The event features a competitive 45 km raid and a non-competitive 25 km family ride, both traversing diverse trails and rural paths across several municipalities.<\/p>\n

Open to all participants without physical limitations, the raid welcomes riders aged 18 and over for the 45 km race and from 14 years old for the family ride. The event promotes active leisure, group spirit, and the scenic riverside region of C\u00e1vado, offering a varied course with forest trails and rural roads.<\/p>\n

Alongside the bike events, a medium-difficulty walk is held 30 minutes after the start, open to all without registration, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. The race includes multiple categories for men and women, including elite, master, gravel, and e-bike divisions, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Participants limit:<\/strong> 500<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> May 24, 2026<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Praia Fluvial de Merelim S. Paio, Braga<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> 09:00 for all bike events and family ride; walk starts 30 minutes after bike start<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Raid BTT: approximately 45 km, medium physical\/technical difficulty
\n\u2022 Passeio BTT: approximately 25 km, low difficulty, non-competitive<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Forest trails and rural paths<\/p>\n

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

Prizes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Individual trophies for top 3 in multiple male and female categories (Elites, Masters, Gravel, E-Bikes)
\n\u2022 Team prize for best combined time of top 3 athletes
\n\u2022 Mountain prize for first athlete at designated point
\n\u2022 Surprise prizes drawn among all participants<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number and documentation
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid nutritional support on course
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: firefighters and event staff
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident coverage included
\n\ud83d\udebf Hot showers and bike washing available after the race
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: commemorative souvenirs
\n\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Post-race meal: bifana sandwich and drink
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing: electronic chip with live results
\n\ud83c\udf81 Surprise prizes drawn during podium ceremony<\/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 Sinctime platform at https:\/\/www.sinctime.com. Payment must be completed by May 24, 2026."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, the family ride of approximately 25 km is open to participants aged 14 and above without classification. The competitive 45 km raid requires participants to be at least 18 years old."},{"item_title":"Is a sports license required to participate?","item_description":"No sports license is required; the event is open to all participants without physical limitations."},{"item_title":"What equipment is mandatory?","item_description":"Wearing a certified cycling helmet properly is mandatory throughout the event."},{"item_title":"How do I get to the event location?","item_description":"The event starts and finishes at Praia Fluvial de Merelim S. Paio, near Ponte de Prado in Braga. Specific transport or parking details are not provided."}],"event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260531","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\/47069","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=47069"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/47069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47269,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/47069\/revisions\/47269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=47069"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=47069"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=47069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}