BTT Ride "Enjoy Spring"

The Taça Oeste XCM BTT 2026 is an amateur mountain bike marathon series organized by MR3eventus, taking place in Carvoeira-Torres Vedras, Lisboa, with the next event scheduled for April 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM. It features two main distances: Marathon (~60 km) and Half Marathon (~40 km), open to all participants aged 18 and above.

The event allows participation with electric bikes (E-Bikes) in the Marathon category with classification, while E-Bikes in the Half Marathon are not classified. The race is part of a four-stage series with points awarded per stage and overall classification, including age categories for men and women.

The courses run on rural roads and trails, marked with chalk and arrows, and participants must comply with traffic regulations. The event offers a competitive yet amateur atmosphere with organized start boxes and mandatory safety equipment such as helmets.

The I Raid BTT Braguinhas – A Pedro Braga is a leisure active mountain bike raid taking place on April 26, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM near the football field of Padim da Graça in Braga, Portugal. The event features a single 45 km open circuit route through forest trails and rural paths across the Braga and Barcelos municipalities.

This race is open to all athletes aged 17 and above without the need for a sports license, promoting group spirit, mutual help, social interaction, and healthy sports practice. It includes categories for elite men and women, masters, sub-23, and e-bike riders, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

The event offers a festive and supportive atmosphere focused on enjoyment and community, with food and drink provided along the route and at the finish line, as well as additional services like bike washing and hot showers.

The 4th Rota da Trança e da Palha is a mountain bike recreational event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Travassós-Fafe, Braga, Portugal. The race features a 40 km route through rural roads, trails, and the Barragem de Queimadela area, starting and finishing at the Recinto Srª das Graças.

Open to both federated and non-federated athletes, the event promotes local traditions related to rye straw crafts and environmental respect. Participants will experience scenic countryside landscapes during the spring rye harvest season, enhancing the cultural and natural appeal of the race.

The event is organized by the Associação Grupo de Amigos de Travassós with support from local and cycling federations, emphasizing ethical sportsmanship and safety. It offers a festive atmosphere with traditional food and cultural displays along the route.

The 8th Rota do Vascão BTT event is a non-competitive mountain bike ride taking place on April 19, 2026, in Ameixial, Faro. It offers two route options of 30 km and 50 km, primarily along rural paths and dirt trails near the Ribeira do Vascão.

Open to participants aged over 15 years, with those under 18 requiring parental authorization. The event emphasizes leisure and enjoyment of the natural surroundings rather than competition, although prizes are awarded in various age and gender categories as well as for e-bike participants.

Participants will experience scenic rural landscapes in the parishes of Ameixial and Santa Cruz, with a relaxed atmosphere supported by organized aid stations and safety measures.