ROUTE OF SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Sat, May 16, 2026
8,50 €
2 races

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Event summary

The NGPS Rota da Ciência e da Educação is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on May 16, 2026, in Gandra, Paredes. The event offers two routes: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km, both to be followed autonomously via GPS.

Open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts aged 14 and above (with minors guided by adults), the event emphasizes self-navigation, safety, and respect for traffic rules. It combines physical challenge with cultural discovery, highlighting local history, science, and education in the region.

The atmosphere is relaxed and exploratory, with no on-course support or markings, encouraging participants to engage with nature and each other in a responsible and eco-friendly manner.

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Start/finish locations: Gandra, Paredes

Start times per category/distance: 07:30 to 09:30

Participant limit: 300

Registration deadline: May 13, 2026

Race routes:
• Long route: approximately 60 km
• Short route: approximately 45 km

Bib pick-up time and location: May 16, 07:30 to 09:00 at Gandra, Paredes

Timing method: No official timing; non-competitive event

Age categories/divisions:
• Minimum age 14 for shorter routes (with adult guidance and written authorization for minors)
• Minimum age 18 for longer route

Parking and shuttle details: Transport to start and from finish is participant’s responsibility

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Gandra, Porto

8,50 €

🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🎽 Athlete kit: participant frontal number for bike
🥤 Participants must carry their own food, liquids, tools, and spare materials
🏅 Finisher prize: certificate of participation at season end
🚿 Bike washing and showers available after event at Gandra
📸 Participant names published on event website

Registration is done online via the official website until May 13, 2026. After registration and payment, participants receive confirmation and a dorsal number by email.

Cyclists aged 14 and above can participate on shorter routes only if guided by an adult and with written authorization from a guardian. The longer route requires participants to be at least 18 years old.

Transport to the start and from the finish is the responsibility of each participant.

Use of a homologated cycling helmet is mandatory. Participants must bring their own food, liquids, tools, and spare parts.

The route is autonomous, followed exclusively by GPS files provided by the organization, with no markings or support on the course. Participants must respect traffic rules as the route includes public roads open to traffic.

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