Resistance at Toca da Raposa

The Ourém Fatima Granfondo 2026 is a cycling event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Ourém, Portugal. It offers three distances: Granfondo (130 km), Mediofondo (100 km), and Minifondo (65 km), catering to a wide range of cyclists.

Participation is open to all riders aged 15 and older, with specific age restrictions for certain distances and the requirement of a valid cycling license or insurance for non-licensed athletes. The event is competitive yet amateur in nature and follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation.

Riders will enjoy a course that starts and finishes in Ourém, with the race atmosphere being friendly and well-supported with medical and mechanical assistance. The event also features professional timing, official ranking, and podium prizes for various age categories and team classifications.

The Intermunicipal Cup 3H MTB Endurance is a mountain bike endurance race series held across six events in various municipalities including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The 2026 edition welcomes participants aged 5 and above, with categories for juniors, adults, masters, and e-bikes.

The races take place on circuits approximately 4 to 7 km long for the 3-hour endurance events and 1 to 3 km for juvenile races, with specific shorter distances for younger categories. The competition is open to both licensed competitive athletes and non-federated riders, fostering an inclusive amateur competitive atmosphere.

Alongside the endurance races, juvenile MTB races are held on the same days, providing a comprehensive event for all ages. The series awards points and prizes across categories, culminating in a final trophy ceremony recognizing top performers.

The Intermunicipal Cup 3H Resistance MTB is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The final event takes place in Monsanto, Lisbon on October 25, 2026.

The race features a 3-hour resistance format with courses approximately 4 to 7 km long, alongside juvenile MTB races with shorter circuits from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age categories. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed amateur athletes aged 5 and above, with multiple age and gender categories, including e-Bikes.

This series offers a competitive amateur atmosphere with point-based classifications and prizes for top finishers, supported by local cycling clubs and municipalities. Juvenile races run concurrently with the main events, providing a family-friendly environment.

The Gravel Alentejo 2026 is a gravel cycling event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Ourique, Portugal, integrated in the UCI Gravel World Series calendar.

The event brings together competitive and amateur riders for a mass-participation gravel race across the vast landscapes of the Alentejo region. The course is predominantly ridden on dirt roads and rural gravel tracks, offering rolling terrain and open plains characteristic of southern Portugal.

The race follows UCI and Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo regulations, with official electronic timing and age-group classifications for men and women. The event serves as a qualification opportunity for the UCI Gravel World Championships, according to UCI criteria.