Desafio ACDL 2026

The 6th Stage – Resistência BTT DAR is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on July 18, 2026, in Recardães, Águeda. This event is part of the Championship of Mountain Bike Endurance of the Municipality of Águeda – Bxpress series.

Organized by Clube Desportivo Águeda Bike Friends in partnership with the Municipality of Águeda, the race attracts mountain biking enthusiasts competing in a challenging endurance format.

The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held in various locations within the Alenquer municipality throughout 2026. The event includes multiple races with durations of 2 hours each, featuring courses between 4 km and 7 km.

Open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a sports license. The series includes categories for men and women across different age groups and e-bikes. The races take place on mostly dirt paths and single-tracks, offering a challenging off-road experience.

The event is organized by the Municipality of Alenquer in partnership with local parishes and associations, aiming to promote mountain biking locally and foster community sports participation.

The Passeio de BTT – Terras de Oiã is a mountain bike event taking place on July 25, 2026, in Oiã, Portugal. It offers two non-competitive distances: a long ride of approximately 40 km and a short ride of approximately 30 km.

The event is open to all participants and organized by Associação Jovem Oianense and Lesmas Bike Team, aiming to promote sports practice in the region. The routes traverse public roads, trails, and paths around the Pateira de Fermentelos area, featuring moderate relief and natural landscapes.

Participants will enjoy a well-marked course with aid stations and a convivial lunch after the rides, creating a friendly and community-oriented atmosphere.

The Vila do Conde Peneda Gerês Extreme is a mountain bike adventure race taking place on July 10, 11, and 12, 2026. The event covers approximately 300 km with 8000 meters of elevation gain, starting in Vila do Conde and finishing back there after three stages.

Open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether federated or not, participants can compete solo or in pairs. The race requires GPS navigation and includes both motorized and non-motorized mountain bikes, though motorized bikes do not count for classification.

The race is part of the Portuguese Cycling Federation regulations as an open event and offers a challenging route through rural paths, mountain trails, and public roads within the Peneda-Gerês National Park, combining endurance and navigation skills.