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The Troféu Internacional de Pista Artur Lopes is a Class C1 track cycling event organized by the Portuguese Cycling Federation, taking place on January 15-17, 2026, in Anadia, Portugal. It features competitions for Men Elite, Women Elite, Men U23, Women U23, Men Junior, and Women Junior categories.

The event includes multiple disciplines such as Elimination Race, Madison, Points Race, Scratch, Individual Pursuit, and Time Trial, all conducted according to UCI regulations. Participation is open to all riders with categories defined by age and UCI rules, with Elite competitions open to riders aged 18 and over.

This international track cycling competition offers a professional and competitive atmosphere with prize money awarded in cash, and includes official training sessions prior to the event. The venue is an indoor 250-meter wooden track with a 41.2º inclination bend, located at the Centro de Alto Rendimento Sangalhos in Anadia.

The 1º RampGPS is a leisure category cycling event organized by Grupo BTT Rampinhas, taking place on January 17, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. This event offers two non-competitive routes of approximately 50km and 80km, with exclusive GPS navigation and full autonomy for participants.

Starting and finishing at Jardim Público Marginal in Viana do Castelo between 7:30 and 9:30 AM, riders explore rural paths, forest trails, and public roads without traffic interruption, making it a unique and scenic cycling experience. The event appeals to cyclists aged 16 to 90 years and promotes a relaxed, self-guided atmosphere emphasizing personal challenge rather than competition.

Participants receive a credential to validate visits to at least five designated locations along the route, rewarding those who complete this with a finisher’s medal. The event is limited to 300 cyclists, fostering a friendly and organized environment.

The 11th Raid BTT Aguiar is a mountain bike raid event taking place on January 11, 2026, in Aguiar, Évora. Participants can choose between two distances: a 25 km half-marathon (one lap) and a 55 km marathon (two laps).

This event is open to all cyclists, including categories for juniors, elites, masters, and also an e-bike category. It features rural paths and trails in the Viana do Alentejo area, with the route shared with traffic, requiring respect for road rules.

The race atmosphere is friendly yet competitive, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers in both distances and specific age categories for the longer distance. Support includes solid and liquid aid stations, and the event includes services like bike washing and showers. There are also prizes for e-bike participants, making the event inclusive and appealing.

The 14th Maratona BTT “Por Trilhos de Abrigada e Montejunto” is a mountain bike marathon scheduled for January 11, 2026, in Abrigada, Alenquer, Lisbon. The event offers two main distances: a 60 km marathon and a 35 km half-marathon, with separate categories for e-bikes.

This amateur event is open to all participants aged 16 and above, with those under 18 requiring parental authorization and restricted to the half-marathon distance. The race features rural paths and trails through the parishes of Abrigada, Cabanas de Torres, Meca, and Olhalvo, traversing terrain that includes open roads shared with vehicles, emphasizing respect for traffic rules.

Participants will navigate the course using GPS tracks provided by the organization, supported by some directional signage. The race atmosphere is community-oriented and supportive, including a post-race refreshment featuring traditional pork sandwiches, potatoes, and drinks. The event includes classifications by gender, distance, and bike type, with prizes for the top three in each category.