10th MTB Ride Towards Bom Despacho

The Sharish Maratona BTT Piranhas do Alqueva is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Évora. It features two race distances: a 70 km marathon with medium technical and physical difficulty, and a 50 km half-marathon with low technical and physical difficulty.

The event is part of the Alentejo BTT 4Marathon Series, offering cumulative rankings and prizes across multiple races in the series. It welcomes male and female athletes aged 15 and above (18+ for the marathon), including categories for E-Bikes.

The race routes are well-marked and supported with aid stations, mechanical assistance, and safety personnel, ensuring a secure and organized competition in the scenic Alentejo region.

The Granfondo 5 Quinas is a cycling event scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, starting at 09:00 in Largo da Fonte, Sabugal, Guarda. It offers two main routes: Mediofondo and Granfondo.

The race is open to federated athletes and others, with a registration fee of €25 or €20 for federated participants. The event includes a meal option for participants who select it.

GRAVEL MONTIJO 2026 is a two-stage gravel cycling event taking place on July 4 and 5, 2026, in Montijo, Portugal. The event features two stages with distances of 134.7 km and 94.04 km, with elevation gains of 973 m and 683 m respectively.

The race is open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether federated or not, with options to participate in one or both stages. It follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation as an Open Race.

Participants can compete in various age categories including elite, masters, and paracycling, with classifications by category and overall. The event offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with podium ceremonies and special awards.

The NGPS Rota de Basto is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on July 4, 2026, in Ribeira de Pena, Portugal. Participants navigate the route independently using GPS files provided by the organizers, with no on-course markings or support.

The event offers two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km. It is open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing autonomy, personal challenge, and the enjoyment of cycling through diverse landscapes including valleys, mountains, and traditional villages.

The atmosphere is relaxed and focused on exploration, with no competitive element, and participants must comply with traffic rules and safety regulations throughout the ride.