Messenger3rd Cup of Portugal Esperanças
Event summary
The 3rd Taça de Portugal Esperanças – 34th Volta às Terras Santa Maria/Troféu Fernando Mendes is a cycling race scheduled for May 30, 2026, in S. João de Ver, Portugal. The event is reserved for Sub23 and Junior category riders and is part of the national calendar as a class 1.13 race.
The race allows participation from club teams and junior teams, with a maximum of 7 riders per team. It features multiple classifications including overall, youth, mountain, sprint, and team categories, with various distinctive jerseys awarded to leaders.
The event offers a competitive atmosphere with monetary prizes totaling €600 and trophies for top finishers and teams. Anti-doping controls are conducted at the finish line, ensuring fair competition.
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Start/finish locations: S. João de Ver (Pavilhão Municipal S.J.Ver)
Start times per category/distance: 13:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 30, 2026, 11:00–11:45
• Location: Pavilhão Municipal de S. João de Ver
Participants limit: Up to 7 riders per team
Registration deadline: May 28, 2026
Timing method: According to UCI regulations
Prizes: Monetary prizes totaling €600 for individual general classification; trophies for top 3 individual general classification, top junior individual, youth classification, mountain classification, sprint classification, and top teams (club and junior)
