Messenger4th Women's Cup of Portugal
Event summary
The 5th Circuito Ciclismo Cidade da Maia / 4th Taça de Portugal Feminina is a road cycling race taking place on May 31, 2026, in Maia, Portugal. This official event of the Portuguese Cycling Federation is exclusively for licensed female athletes across all age categories including Cadetes, Juniors, Sub-23, Elites, and Masters.
The race features multiple distances: 54.4 km for Cadetes and Masters 40, 50, 60; 71.2 km for Juniors and Master 30; and 86.8 km for Sub-23 and Elites. All categories race together with equal pace, making it a competitive and inclusive event within the national cycling cup series.
The race route includes a large lap plus several smaller laps, with start and finish at Av. da Igreja, Folgosa, Maia. The event is organized by Associação de Ciclismo do Porto and Grupo Desportivo Os Maiatos, promising a professional and well-supported competition atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Cadetes
• Juniores
• Sub-23
• Elites
• Masters 30, 40, 50, 60
Start/finish locations: Av. da Igreja, Folgosa, Maia
Start times per category/distance: 10:00 for all categories
Bib pick-up time and location: May 31, 2026, from 08:00 at Junta de Freguesia de Folgosa
Participants limit: Up to 7 riders per team/category
Surface types: Road
Course format: One large lap plus 1 to 3 smaller laps depending on category
Race routes:
• 54.4 km – 1 large lap + 1 small lap (Cadetes, Masters 40, 50, 60)
• 71.2 km – 1 large lap + 2 small laps (Juniores, Master 30)
• 86.8 km – 1 large lap + 3 small laps (Sub-23, Elites)
Timing method: According to official regulations (not explicitly detailed)
Toilets and aid station placement: Showers and bathrooms at Piscinas Municipais de Folgosa
Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category and teams; jerseys and trophies for mountain and sprint prizes; monetary prizes as per official regulations
