11ª Rota dos Falcões

The 24th BTT de Almeida is a mountain bike race taking place on May 10, 2026, in Almeida, Guarda District, Portugal. The event offers three distances: Mini Marathon (25 km), Half Marathon (45 km), and Marathon (65 km), with varying physical and technical difficulty levels.

Open to all participants with age categories including Elites, Master 45, and Master 60, as well as E-Bike categories. The race route showcases the natural beauty of the region, including the Vale do Rio Côa and the historic Almeida Fortress, candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status.

The event atmosphere is community-oriented with support from local organizations and includes trophies for various categories and age groups.

The 1st Passeio SVP BTT is a mountain bike event taking place on May 3, 2026, in São Vicente do Paúl, Santarém. It offers two marked routes of 25 km and 45 km with medium and low/medium difficulty levels, featuring rural trails and public roads.

This event is open to all participants with bicycles including BTT, E-Bike, and Gravel, emphasizing safety and adherence to the traffic code. It has a recreational character with general classification and prizes for the top male and female finishers in each distance.

The 12th Maratona dos Falcões da Planície is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Alfundão, Beja, Portugal. It features two routes: a 50 km course for regular and competitive riders and a 30 km course suitable for beginners.

The event is open to participants aged 16 and older, with the 30 km route allowing younger riders under 18 with parental consent. The race includes classifications by age categories and symbolic trophies for top finishers, excluding those using motor-assisted bikes.

The marathon runs on rural paths and trails in Ferreira do Alentejo, with marked routes and safety measures including a lead safety car and checkpoints. The atmosphere encourages promoting cycling as a healthy, non-polluting sport and supports female and youth participation.

The II Passeio BTT – Por Trilhos da Pedra Aguda is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Peraboa, Covilhã, Castelo Branco. It offers two routes: a 20 km low difficulty course and a 55 km medium/high difficulty course.

The event is open to participants aged 14 and older, with a requirement for parental authorization for those under 18. Although non-competitive, finishers receive a medal, and participant times and order of arrival are recorded.

The ride features rural trails, public roads, and national and municipal roads, with support vehicles and multiple aid stations along the routes. The atmosphere is recreational and inclusive, suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts.