Messenger3rd BTT de Ferreira de Aves
Event summary
The III BTT de Ferreira de Aves is a mountain bike event taking place on March 29, 2026, in Lamas, Ferreira de Aves, Viseu. It offers three routes: a 15 km and 25 km recreational ride, and a 50 km competitive race, all starting and finishing at Largo da Feira de Lamas.
The event is open to all participants aged 15 to 75 years, with mandatory helmet use and adherence to safety rules. It combines competition, leisure, nature contact, and promotion of the local region’s trails and villages.
Prizes include trophies and medals for top finishers in each category, as well as monetary awards for the top three overall male and female competitors. The event features a festive atmosphere with support from local authorities and emergency services.
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Start/finish locations: Largo da Feira de Lamas, Lamas, Ferreira de Aves, Sátão
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all routes
Bib pick-up time and location: March 28, 16:00–18:00 and March 29, 07:30–08:45 at Salão da A.R.C.A.S., Largo da Feira de Lamas
Age categories/divisions:
• Males: Sub16 (15-16), Sub19 (17-18), Sub23/Elites (19-29), Veterans A (30-39), Veterans B (40-49), Veterans C (50-59), Veterans D (60+)
• Females: Sub16 (15-16), Sub19 (17-18), Sub23/Elites (19-29), Veterans A (30-39), Veterans B (40-49), Veterans C (50+)
Registration deadline: March 23, 2026 at 23:59 for full kit; later registrations until event day for recreational rides with limited kit
Surface types: Roads, rural and forest paths, trails with obstacles, interaction with vehicle traffic
Course format: Three routes: 15 km (recreational), 25 km (recreational), 50 km (competitive), all start and finish at the same location
Prizes: Trophies and medals for top finishers in each category; monetary prizes for top three overall male and female in competition
Toilets and aid station placement: Solid and liquid supplies provided at aid stations; showers and changing rooms available at local gymnasium
Location
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MTB 15 km
MTB 25 km
MTB 50 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, participation souvenirs
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and medals for category winners, monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female in competition
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance covering all participants
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments provided along the routes
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at the local gymnasium
🛟 Safety support: collaboration with Volunteer Firefighters, National Republican Guard, and other regional entities
