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The UCI Granfondo Leiria Region \u2013 Terras de Sic\u00f3 is a mass participation road cycling event held on February 27 and 28, 2027, in the Leiria and Pombal regions of Portugal. It features an individual time trial on the first day and Granfondo\/Mediofondo races on the second day, with routes through challenging roads, natural landscapes, hills, valleys, and small towns.<\/p>\n

Open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, both federated and non-federated, with options to acquire a daily license. The event is part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, offering qualification points for the 2027 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Haute Savoie, France. Categories are divided by age and gender, with some allowing qualification for the World Championships.<\/p>\n

The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with scenic routes and community engagement, including a Granfondinho event for younger participants. Safety measures, mechanical assistance, and medical support are provided throughout the event.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Individual time trial at Leiria (Praia do Pedrog\u00e3o); Granfondo\/Mediofondo at Pombal<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 February 27, 2027: Individual time trial at 10:00
\n\u2022 February 28, 2027: Granfondo\/Mediofondo at 09:00<\/p>\n

Participant limit:<\/strong> 1000<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> February 23, 2027 at 23:59 or until participant limit is reached<\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Granfondo with UCI qualification: 19\u201334, 35\u201339, 40\u201344, 45\u201349, 50\u201354, 55\u201359 (male and female as specified)
\n\u2022 Mediofondo with UCI qualification: 40\u201344 to 75\u201379 (female and male as specified)
\n\u2022 Granfondo without UCI qualification: 40\u201344 to 75\u201379 (female and male as specified)
\n\u2022 Mediofondo without UCI qualification: 19\u201334 to 55\u201359 (male and female as specified)
\n\u2022 Individual time trial with UCI qualification: 19\u201379 (male and female as specified)<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Road cycling on open roads with traffic control<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Two-day event with individual time trial and Granfondo\/Mediofondo mass start races<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Routes through Terras de Sic\u00f3 region featuring hills, valleys, and small towns (specific routes to be published)<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with individual results by age and gender categories<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Multiple aid stations with food and drinks; access only with participant wristband<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 February 26, 2027, 15:00\u201319:00 at Leiria (Praia do Pedrog\u00e3o)
\n\u2022 February 27, 2027, 08:00\u201312:30 at Leiria (Praia do Pedrog\u00e3o) for time trial
\n\u2022 February 27, 2027, 15:00\u201319:30 at Pombal for Granfondo\/Mediofondo
\n\u2022 February 28, 2027, 07:30\u201309:15 at Pombal for Granfondo\/Mediofondo<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top three in each qualifying and non-qualifying category; official UCI Gran Fondo World Series jersey for winners of qualifying categories; special fair-play award<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> Time limits at control points; participants arriving late must abandon the race and will be picked up by sweep vehicle<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> Refunds of 50% are available for cancellations made until December 31, 2026. No refunds are given after this date. In case of event cancellation without rescheduling, full refunds will be processed within 60 business days.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: personalized bib and frontal with participant name, chip timing device
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal, digital finisher diploma
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Electronic chip timing with results by age and gender categories
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical teams, ambulances, first aid on course
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included with license or daily license
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: multiple points with food and hydration during Granfondo\/Mediofondo and liquid refreshment after time trial
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available at Pombal on race day
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photos provided on official Facebook page
\n\ud83e\uddd6 Pasta party after Granfondo\/Mediofondo
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Trophies for top three in each category and special fair-play award<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registrations are exclusively online via the event website under the 'Inscrever' tab. Payment must be completed to validate registration."},{"item_title":"Can I participate without a cycling federation license?","item_description":"Yes, non-federated participants can acquire a daily license during online registration which includes insurance."},{"item_title":"What are the age requirements?","item_description":"Participants must be 19 years or older by December 31, 2027."},{"item_title":"Are there aid stations during the race?","item_description":"Yes, there are multiple aid stations with food and drinks on the Granfondo\/Mediofondo routes; access requires a participant wristband."},{"item_title":"Is a helmet mandatory?","item_description":"Yes, wearing a certified cycling helmet is mandatory throughout the entire course."}],"event_date_start":"20270227","event_date_end":"20270228","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/cabreirasolutions.com\/evento\/granfondo-leiria-region\/","event_latitude":"39.9161","event_longitude":"-8.6279","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""},"organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"event_text_badge_official_show":false,"event_text_chip_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_chip_secure_payment_show":true,"event_text_chip_direct_registration_show":false,"event_text_cta_registered_directly_show":false,"event_text_why_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_why_secure_payments_show":true,"event_text_why_registered_directly_show":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86015","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=86015"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86016,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86015\/revisions\/86016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86015"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86015"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}