12th BTT Ride through Saloios Trails

The Rota de Lafões BTT is a mountain biking event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Oliveira de Frades, Viseu. It offers challenging routes for enthusiasts with two main race distances: a 25 km half marathon and a 50 km marathon, both starting and finishing at the same location. Additionally, there is a non-competitive 15-20 km ecotourism cycling route along the Vouga ecopista, and a 10 km walking option.

This event is open to all riders aged 15 to 75 years and includes categories for electric bikes as well. The courses feature rural and forest paths, singletracks, and roads open to traffic, demanding medium to high technical and physical effort. Participants will enjoy beautiful landscapes unique to the Oliveira de Frades area, with well-marked trails and several refreshment points.

The atmosphere is both competitive and festive, with podium awards for general and age categories, including e-bike divisions. The event includes logistical support such as meal options, showers, and safety measures, making it suitable for a broad range of mountain bikers, from elites to amateurs and families interested in the ecotourism ride.

The São Mamede Granfondo 2026 is a cycling event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Arronches, Portugal. This Granfondo includes three routes: Granfondo (131 km), Mediofondo (90 km), and Minifondo (60 km), all starting and finishing in Castelo de Vide.

Open to all amateur federated athletes, CPT (Cycling for All) federated athletes, and non-federated riders aged 16 and above (14 for Minifondo with parental consent), the event welcomes a wide range of participants without the need for competition licenses. It is a non-competitive ride with free pace and marked routes.

Participants will enjoy the scenic landscapes of the São Mamede Natural Park and the surrounding regions, with a route featuring varied terrain on open roads. The event is supported by multiple municipalities and the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth, providing a well-organized and safe environment for cyclists of all levels.

The Spartan Bike Race 2026 is a mountain bike race taking place on June 6, 2026, in Albufeira, Portugal. This event features a challenging 83 km course with an elevation gain of approximately 1450 meters.

Open to mountain bike athletes, the race offers a prize money pool of €1200 distributed across various categories. The route combines iconic locations of the Algarve region, blending mountain and sea landscapes for a unique and scenic experience.

The race atmosphere is intense and adrenaline-filled, designed to energize the MTB community in Portugal and attract elite riders and enthusiasts alike.

The Ultramarathon Torres Vedras 2026 is a mountain bike (BTT) race held on June 6, 2026, in Parque Verde da Várzea, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. It offers multiple participation formats including solo, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and relay teams of two, with distances of approximately 140 km and 2800 m of positive elevation gain.

The event is open to all participants aged 19 and above without license requirements. It features a semi-self-sufficient format guided by GPS, which replaces traditional course markings, adding a unique navigational challenge and enhancing safety.

Participants will experience diverse terrain mostly composed of paths, trails, and unpaved roads through the scenic landscapes of the Torres Vedras region. The atmosphere combines adventure and endurance testing, with support stations for food, mechanical assistance, and hydration along the course. The event includes categories for men, women, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and mixed relay teams, making it inclusive and competitive.