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Event summary
The Tavira Granfondo is a non-competitive cycling event that will take place on September 28, 2025, in Tavira, Portugal. Designed to be inclusive and accessible to all cycling enthusiasts, it features three distances: Granfondo (approx. 135 km), Mediofondo (approx. 95 km), and Minifondo (approx. 55 km). Participants must be at least 19 years old for the Granfondo and 17 for the Mediofondo and Minifondo. The event is organized as a leisure ride on open public roads and complies with the Portuguese Cycling Federation’s guidelines for “Provas Abertas” (Open Races), as well as the national traffic code. It highlights Tavira’s scenic beauty and cultural richness, making it a blend of sport, tourism, and local tradition. Although not competitive, electronic chip timing and rankings will be used. Trophies will be awarded in several individual and team categories, including special awards for paracycling.
The event starts and finishes at Avenida Zeca Afonso in Tavira. After an initial controlled 3 km segment, participants proceed at free pace. All riders are required to wear an approved helmet and follow traffic laws at all times. Participants may use road bikes, mountain bikes, tandem, or hand bikes, but electric bikes are not permitted. The organization provides a welcoming environment, technical support, mechanical aid, aid stations, and a post-race lunch.
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Start time and location:
• All distances start at 09:00 on September 28, 2025, from Avenida Zeca Afonso, Tavira
• Finish line is at the same location
Distances:
• Granfondo – approx. 135 km
• Mediofondo – approx. 95 km
• Minifondo – approx. 55 km
Age categories:
• Granfondo: from 19 years old (born in 2006 or earlier)
• Mediofondo and Minifondo: from 17 years old (born in 2008 or earlier)
• Paracycling: general classification
Box opening time: 08:00–08:45
Cut-off time: Finish line closes at 15:00
Control points: Two time-check control points with time limits
Registration:
• Opens: March 10, 2025
• Deadline: September 20, 2025 (or until 600 slots filled)
• Website: www.stopandgo.com.pt
Bib pick-up:
• September 27: 15:00–19:00 at Pavilhão Desportivo Eduardo Mansinho
• September 28: 07:00–08:30
Surface type: Open public roads
Course format: Loop (start and finish in Tavira)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Bike types allowed: Road, MTB, tandem, paracycling (non-motorized only)
Bike types not allowed: E-bikes
Location
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Granfondo 135 km Licensed
Mediofondo 95 km Licensed
Minifondo 55 km Licensed
Granfondo 135 km Non-licensed
Mediofondo 95 km Non-licensed
Minifondo 55 km Non-licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib number with name and nationality (for entries confirmed by September 20, 2025)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers and downloadable digital diploma
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with live results
🛟 Safety support: medical teams and race marshals
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage for non-federated participants
🥤 Aid stations: multiple zones with solid and liquid refreshments
🚿 Access to showers and changing rooms at the sports pavilion
🔧 Mechanical support: technical assistance during the event (excludes inner tubes)
📸 Official photography coverage
👕 Event jersey: included for first-phase registrants (until March 23, 2025)
🍽️ Post-race lunch included
🏆 Team awards: prizes for fastest team, most numerous team, and team from farthest location
🥇 Podium ceremony for individual and age group winners
♿ Paracycling classification and awards
🎁 Local product gifts from supporting municipalities
🌱 Eco-friendly event: anti-littering rules enforced
