Maratona BTT Piranhas do Alqueva

The X Passeio de BTT Rumo ao Bom Despacho is a mountain bike event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Maia, Portugal. The event offers two routes: approximately 35 km with medium/low difficulty and approximately 55 km with medium/high difficulty, the latter requiring GPS navigation.

Open to participants aged 16 and over, the event is organized by the Comissão de Festas da Maia, Maiativa, and Câmara Municipal da Maia. The routes include trails, rural and municipal roads, and public and private paths within the municipality, with assistance zones providing food and hydration.

The event features a community atmosphere with logistical support including marked routes, safety vehicles, and control points, making it suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts looking for a well-supported ride through varied terrain.

The Granfondo 5 Quinas is a cycling event scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, starting at 09:00 in Largo da Fonte, Sabugal, Guarda. It offers two main routes: Mediofondo and Granfondo.

The race is open to federated athletes and others, with a registration fee of €25 or €20 for federated participants. The event includes a meal option for participants who select it.

GRAVEL MONTIJO 2026 is a two-stage gravel cycling event taking place on July 4 and 5, 2026, in Montijo, Portugal. The event features two stages with distances of 134.7 km and 94.04 km, with elevation gains of 973 m and 683 m respectively.

The race is open to all cyclists aged 19 and over, whether federated or not, with options to participate in one or both stages. It follows the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation as an Open Race.

Participants can compete in various age categories including elite, masters, and paracycling, with classifications by category and overall. The event offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with podium ceremonies and special awards.

The NGPS Rota de Basto is a non-competitive mountain bike tour taking place on July 4, 2026, in Ribeira de Pena, Portugal. Participants navigate the route independently using GPS files provided by the organizers, with no on-course markings or support.

The event offers two route options: a long course of approximately 60 km and a shorter course of about 45 km. It is open to amateur cyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing autonomy, personal challenge, and the enjoyment of cycling through diverse landscapes including valleys, mountains, and traditional villages.

The atmosphere is relaxed and focused on exploration, with no competitive element, and participants must comply with traffic rules and safety regulations throughout the ride.