IBÉRICO BIKE RACE 2026

  • Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6, 2026
  • 10 55 
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Event summary

The Ibérico Bike Race 2026 is a mountain bike event taking place from September 4 to 6, 2026, in Montalegre, Portugal. It features an optional prologue on Friday followed by two timed race days, with classifications for solo riders and teams in various age and gender categories.

The race is open to all cyclists aged 18 and over, whether federated or not, with electric bikes allowed but classified separately. Participants must use GPS navigation with tracks provided by the organization. The event follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation as an open race.

Riders will experience rural paths and trails in the Montalegre region, including public roads open to traffic, requiring strict adherence to traffic rules. The race offers a competitive atmosphere with leader jerseys, prizes, and classifications across multiple categories, including solo, pairs, and mixed teams.

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Registration deadline: August 31, 2026 at 23:59 or until 300 participants limit is reached

Participants limit: 300

Bib pick-up time and location: At secretariat in Montalegre, location and times to be defined

Age categories/divisions:
• Solos: Elite Male (19-29), Master 30 (30-39), Master 40 (40-49), Master 50 (50-59), Master 60+ (60+), PRO Female, E-bikes
• Pairs: Elite Male (19-29), Master 30 (30-39), Master 40 (40-49), Master 50 (50-59), Master 60+ (60+), Female Teams, Mixed Teams

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory chip use and frontal plate

Surface types: Rural paths, trails, and public roads open to traffic

Course format: Optional prologue on Friday (non-penalized), followed by two timed race days; also a one-day participation option on Sunday with classification and prizes

Race routes: Tracks provided by the organization for prologue, Saturday, and Sunday stages

Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station on Sunday stage with solid food and drinks; access only for participants with wristbands

Prizes: Leader jerseys for prologue and final classification; trophies for top 3 in all categories for solo and pairs

Start/finish locations: Montalegre region

Cut-off times: Time limits at secret control points; participants arriving late must abandon the stage and will be transported to finish by organization vehicle


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: frontal plate, chip, participant kit
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift
⏱️ Timing + electronic chip timing with mandatory chip and frontal plate
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance with mobile teams and ambulances
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for non-federated athletes with additional fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid food and drinks at one aid station on Sunday stage
🧳 Bike wash and lubrication service
🚌 Bike park with surveillance and closed parking
🧖 Massage sessions available as extra service (30 minutes, Saturday)
🏆 Leader jerseys and trophies for top finishers in all categories


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