17.ª Maratona BTT LAZER ARCC

The Passeio BTT Pelos Trilhos da Raia is a guided mountain bike ride event set to take place on March 8, 2026, in Vila Verde de Ficalho, Beja. The event features a single 40 km route designed for cyclists to explore the scenic trails of the Raia region in a non-competitive format.

This event is open to all participants aged 16 and over, emphasizing sport promotion, social interaction, and discovery of the local landscape. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with a focus on enjoyment rather than competition, making it ideal for cyclists of varied experience levels.

Unique elements include a guided route through the beautiful Beja district trails, strategic aid stations along the way, and a convivial lunch gathering after the ride, fostering a communal and festive spirit among participants.

The 5th Raid BTT Tavira – Cachopo is a mountain bike adventure event taking place on February 8, 2026, in Tavira, Faro, Portugal. This non-competitive event offers three GPS-guided route options: a 100 km loop from Tavira passing through Cachopo, a 50 km point-to-point from Tavira to Cachopo, and a 50 km relay stage for teams of two.

Open to all participants aged 18 and over, the event emphasizes endurance and the discovery of the natural and rural landscapes of the Tavira region. The routes feature technical and physical challenges with significant elevation gain, including roads, trails, and interaction with vehicle traffic, making it a unique experience for mountain bike enthusiasts.

The atmosphere is recreational and friendly, promoting sportive tourism and personal challenge rather than competition, with participants riding at their own pace. The event includes support such as mechanical assistance, aid stations with food and drinks, and a symbolic finisher’s medal, creating an inclusive and memorable day in nature.

Assalto à Assunção 2026 is a cycling event taking place on March 7, 2026, in Santo Tirso, Portugal. The event features a 38 km route with a timed climb segment called the “Subida da Assunção” of 6.5 km, allowing participants to measure their official ascent time.

The event is open to all cyclists aged 16 and over without the need for a sports license. While the overall ride is non-competitive, the timed climb adds a competitive element with official timing and podium awards for the top three male and female times.

The atmosphere encourages a non-competitive, leisure spirit with safety support along the route and mandatory helmet use. Participants receive a participant kit and a virtual diploma with their climb time.

The NGPS Rota Porca de Murça 2026 is a leisure mountain bike event taking place on March 14, 2026, in Murça, Portugal. It is a non-competitive GPS-guided ride with full autonomy, offering participants a unique experience on rural paths and trails.

The event welcomes up to 300 participants, with no license required, and is open to cyclists aged 14 and above (with adult guidance for younger riders). The route includes rural and forest paths as well as public roads, requiring adherence to traffic rules and personal responsibility.

This event emphasizes ecological responsibility and safety, creating a respectful and autonomous atmosphere for all participants.