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The 7th edition of Ride Across Portugal® takes place from May 10 to 17, 2026, offering an unforgettable 7-day road cycling adventure through the heart of Portugal. This exclusive stage event covers 770 km over 6 stages, showcasing the country’s diverse landscapes — from the northern mountains to the southern coastline.

Combining sport, culture, and hospitality, the event attracts passionate cyclists from around the world. With first-class logistics, premium accommodation, and on-road support, Ride Across Portugal® is a non-competitive experience with timed segments—ideal for serious amateur cyclists seeking a truly premium cycling journey.

🗺️ Stages
🏔️ Stage 1 – The Mountains and the Douro River
📍 Douro – Guarda | 119KM | 2230m D+
Begins on the world-famous N222 road through the scenic Douro Valley, ending in Guarda, the highest city in Portugal.

🗻 Stage 2 – Conquering the Highest Point in Mainland Portugal
📍 Guarda – Covilhã | 107KM | 2550m D+
Climbs to Alto da Torre (1,993m), the highest point on mainland Portugal, followed by a stunning descent into Covilhã.

🌄 Stage 3 – From the Mountains to the Lowlands
📍 Covilhã – Alter do Chão | 165KM | 1730m D+
Crosses into the Alentejo through scenic hills and the majestic Tagus River at Portas do Rodão. Ends at the historic Royal Stud Farm.

🍷 Stage 4 – Alentejo, the Portuguese Tuscany
📍 Alter do Chão – Évora | 96KM | 800m D+
A cultural ride through cork oak-lined roads and wheat fields, ending in the UNESCO city of Évora.

🔥 Stage 5 – The Super Stage
📍 Évora – Monchique | 193KM | 1840m D+
The longest and one of the most epic stages. Finishes with the climb to Monchique, entering the Algarve mountains.

🌊 Stage 6 – The Mountain, the River, and the Ocean
📍 Monchique – Porches | 57KM | 560m D+
A celebratory stage with coastal views and a finish at the cliffside Chapel of Senhora da Rocha — the perfect end to this unforgettable journey.

The Bairrada Ultra Marathon 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Águeda, Portugal. It offers a challenging course of approximately 150 km with 3,500 meters of elevation gain, featuring routes for individual riders as well as relay teams of two or three.

This event is open to all cyclists aged 18 and over for individual participation, with younger categories allowed in team formats with authorization. The race includes categories for traditional mountain bikes, e-bikes, and paracyclists, creating an inclusive competition for diverse participants.

Riders will experience stunning trails through the heart of the Bairrada region, guided exclusively by GPS for precision and environmental respect. The atmosphere combines personal challenge, adventure, and camaraderie, with options to compete solo or in mixed or gender-specific teams, adding a dynamic and festive spirit to the event.

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.

The I Raid BTT Braguinhas – A Pedro Braga is a leisure active mountain bike raid taking place on April 26, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM near the football field of Padim da Graça in Braga, Portugal. The event features a single 45 km open circuit route through forest trails and rural paths across the Braga and Barcelos municipalities.

This race is open to all athletes aged 17 and above without the need for a sports license, promoting group spirit, mutual help, social interaction, and healthy sports practice. It includes categories for elite men and women, masters, sub-23, and e-bike riders, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

The event offers a festive and supportive atmosphere focused on enjoyment and community, with food and drink provided along the route and at the finish line, as well as additional services like bike washing and hot showers.