MessengerAnadia International - XCO - UCI World Cycling Centre Satellite International
Event summary
The Anadia UCI World Cycling Centre Satellite International Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) event will take place on 21–22 June 2026 in Anadia, Portugal. This mountain bike race features a closed-loop circuit designed and approved for XCO competition.
The event is open exclusively to licensed riders competing in categories from Sub-17 to Elite and Masters, with races held as mass starts per category. The competition follows UCI standards and includes technical sections, climbs, descents, and natural and artificial obstacles.
With multiple laps per race and a professional setup including medical support and electronic timing, this event offers a high-level competitive atmosphere for mountain bike athletes.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-17 Women
• Sub-17 Men
• Sub-19 Women
• Sub-19 Men
• Elite Women
• Elite Men
• Master 30 Women
• Master 30 Men
• Master 40 Women
• Master 40 Men
• Master 50 Women
• Master 50 Men
• Master 60 Men
Start/finish locations: Anadia, Portugal (World Cycling Centre Satellite facilities)
Start times per category/distance:
• Sub-17 Men and Women: 09:00
• Elite Women, Sub-19 Women, Sub-19 Men, Masters Women: 10:15
• Men Masters Categories: 12:30
• Elite Men: 14:20
Bib pick-up time and location:
• 20 June 2026, 15:00–17:00 at Race Office
• 21 June 2026, 07:30–08:30 at Race Office
Timing method: Electronic transponder timing system
Toilets and aid station placement: Feed/Technical Zones clearly marked on circuit; assistance only allowed in these zones
Prizes: Prize money awarded for Elite and U19 categories according to ranking
