The Resistência na Toca da Raposa is a cycling endurance race taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Alenquer, Lisbon. The event starts at 09:00 and offers a 2-hour resistance race format.
The race includes categories for regular bikes and E-Bikes, with various age divisions such as Sub23, Elites, Masters A to D for both men and women. It is open to licensed participants across these categories.
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 Rota de Corno de Bico is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on November 14, 2026, in Paredes de Coura, Portugal. This event offers two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km, both navigated autonomously via GPS.
Open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts aged 14 and above (with adult guidance for younger participants), the event emphasizes personal challenge, discovery, and respect for nature. Participants follow rural roads and trails through one of Alto Minho’s most emblematic natural areas, with no on-course support or markings.
The atmosphere is relaxed and self-directed, focusing on autonomy and environmental responsibility, with no competitive ranking or official timing.
The NGPS Rota Natalícia is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on December 12, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. Participants navigate autonomously using GPS files provided in advance, exploring rural roads and scenic areas linked to the Ria de Aveiro.
There are two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km. The event is open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing autonomy, safety, and respect for traffic rules without any on-course support or markings.
This festive ride closes the NGPS annual calendar, offering a unique experience combining tradition, landscape, and the Christmas spirit in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere.
The 7th BTT Rota das Laranjeiras is a mountain bike event originally scheduled for February 28, 2027, in Meirinhas, Pombal. The event features a 36 km ride designed for mountain biking enthusiasts.
The race is open to participants without mention of license requirements. It is organized as a single-day event with a focus on outdoor cycling through natural terrain.
The 2026 edition was cancelled due to unsafe trail conditions caused by a storm, with the next edition rescheduled for February 28, 2027, ensuring participant safety and a memorable experience.