Rota da Laranja

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.

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 from April to October, with the third race, II Resistência das Surraipas, taking place on May 23, 2026, in Pocariça.

The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a cycling federation license.

This series offers diverse categories for men and women, including age groups from Sub 23 to Masters D and E-Bikes. The event promotes local sports development and community engagement, with a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.

The Galo’s Coura MTB is a mountain bike race scheduled for May 23, 2026. The event offers fixed bar mountain bike competitions.

Registration opens on January 18, 2026, and closes on the day of the event, May 23, 2026. The race location coordinates are latitude 0 and longitude 0.

The UltraMaratona – Pão de Kilo (UMPK) 2026 is a mountain bike and gravel endurance event taking place on May 23, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria, Portugal. The race offers three challenging distances: the UMPK150MILHAS (150 miles / 241 km), UMPK150 (150 km), and UMPK100 (100 km), each with significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids approximately every 30 km.

Open to all cyclists including MTB, gravel, and e-bikes (except for the UMPK150MILHAS which prohibits e-bikes), the event is non-competitive but includes official classification with GPS tracking for route validation. The course features demanding terrain across scenic rural and natural areas, requiring full adherence to traffic laws and respectful coexistence with agricultural and leisure users.

The race atmosphere blends endurance challenge with community spirit, complemented by a kids’ zone with mini-autodrome and inflatables, and a festive closing party. With limited entries for each distance, this event is designed for passionate cyclists seeking to test their limits in a unique setting.