Ansião Gravel Race Challenge

Date & Location:
13–14 September 2025 – Estádio Municipal de Ansião, Rua do Estádio, 3240‑123 Ansião
GPS: 39.923068, -8.438709

Schedule:
13 September (Saturday)
• 14:00–18:00 – Bib pick‑up at race HQ

14 September (Sunday)
• 07:00 – Secretariado opens
• 08:30 – Boxes open
• 09:00 – Women’s Elite, Masters, and Para start
• 09:02–09:32 – Male Para and Elite/Masters by category
• 09:40 – Open Category (Elite course) start
• 09:50 – Open Category (Short course) start
• 12:30 – Expected finish (Short course)
• 14:00 – Expected finish (Elite)
• 13:00 – Podium ceremonies (~30 min after each category finish)
• 18:00 – Event closes

Distances & Courses:
• Elite course – Federated Elites and Masters (M30–M45, F30–F45)
• Short course – Masters M50+, F50+, and Open categories

Categories:
• Federated Male & Female: Elite, Masters 30–70
• Para-cyclists: D and C categories
• Open category: all genders, no license required

Registration Deadline & Fees:
• Until 11 September 2025 – 23:59
• Late entries for licensed athletes: +€20 fee
• Open category: €30 (includes insurance)

Timing Method:
• Chip timing by UVP/FPC
• GPS tracks provided in advance
• Passage control points – disqualification for delays >90 min relative to category leader

Cut‑Off Times:
• Finish control closes 2h after category winner finishes
• Late arrivals marked “OTL” (outside classification)

Weather (Typical):
• Warm and dry – 22–26°C

Surface Types:
• Mixed gravel and non‑paved terrain
• Road/time‑trial bikes and e‑bikes not allowed
• All bikes must weigh ≥6.8 kg and have drop bars

Course Format:
• Single‑day, point‑to‑point race
• Aid zones every ~25 km

Parking & Logistics:
• Team parking by reservation
• No mechanical assistance outside official zones
• Athlete and bike verification at check‑in

Facilities:
• Aid stations, catering, safety units on course
• Anti‑doping station on site
• Podium regulations strictly enforced (uniform required)