6ª Etapa - Resistência BTT DAR

The Desafio ACDL 2026 is a gravel and mountain bike challenge taking place on July 18 and 19, 2026, in Lamelas, Santo Tirso, Portugal. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 km, 200 km, and 400 km, each requiring full autonomy and GPS navigation.

This event is open to all Portuguese and international participants without the need for any sports license or affiliation. It is a non-competitive challenge emphasizing personal endurance and self-management in mountain terrain, with no official classification.

Riders must be prepared for the physical and mental demands of long-distance gravel riding, including night riding for the longer distances, and must comply with traffic rules and respect private properties. The event fosters camaraderie and personal challenge in a demanding natural setting.

The Open BTT XCO Vila do Conde is a mountain bike cross-country race taking place on July 12, 2026, in Vila do Conde. This event features multiple categories for all ages from 2 to 90 years old, including elite, masters, youth, paracycling, and e-bike divisions.

The race welcomes a wide range of participants across various age groups and genders, offering a competitive and inclusive atmosphere. The event starts at 10:00 AM and includes categories for both male and female riders, as well as paracyclists.

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.