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The VIANA Granfondo 2026 is a premier amateur road cycling challenge held in the scenic coastal city of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, on March 15, 2026. Open to riders of all levels (minimum age 15), the event offers three race distances:

Granfondo – 130 km

Mediofondo – 80 km

Minifondo – 60 km

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or newer to endurance rides, you’ll find a route that suits your ambition. Riders can use road, MTB, or tandem bikes—e-bikes are not allowed.

The VIANA Granfondo is organized under the rules of the Portuguese Cycling Federation, with full respect for road safety regulations. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with festive camaraderie, drawing up to 1,500 participants from Portugal and abroad. With categories by age and gender, plus trophies and team prizes, it’s a true celebration of cycling culture on the Atlantic coast.

The Raid Templários BTT is a mountain bike event taking place on March 8, 2026, in Tomar, Santarém. It offers two race formats: the Mini Raid of 35 km with 750 meters of elevation gain and medium physical and technical difficulty, and the Raid of 55 km with 1300 meters of elevation gain and medium/high physical difficulty.

The event is open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above for the Mini Raid and 18 and above for the Raid, with required responsibility terms for minors. E-bikes are allowed but not included in the official classification. The race routes showcase the best trails of Tomar, mostly on unpaved forest roads and paths, with marked tracks and control points.

The atmosphere is competitive with classifications by age categories and gender, including special categories for singlespeed and fatbike bikes. The event also features a convivial lunch and podium ceremonies, making it a well-organized and engaging mountain biking challenge.

The 17th Maratona BTT LAZER ARCC is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on March 8, 2026, in Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra. It offers two routes: a Half Marathon of 25 km and a Marathon of 45 km, both on rural paths and trails suitable for mountain biking.

The event is open to participants of all genders, with minors requiring a signed responsibility waiver. It is a non-competitive event without official rankings, but statistical timing is recorded separately for male and female categories. There is also a dedicated E-Bike category for the 45 km route.

The course features natural rural landscapes with some sections on national and municipal roads, with safety ensured by organizational signage and marshals. The atmosphere is focused on adventure and respect for nature, with environmental care emphasized.

The 5th Resistência BTT Penafirme is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on March 22, 2025, at Carmo & Silvério, Póvoa de Penafirme, Lisbon district. The event features three race options: 2-hour, 3-hour, and a 3-hour E-Bikes category, all on an approximately 9 km circuit per lap.

This race is open to all participants, both federated and non-federated, with various age and gender categories including sub23, elites, masters, and e-bikes. The event is organized by Clube Académico de Penafirme and offers a friendly and accessible environment with an easy difficulty level, making it suitable for riders of different skill levels.

The race atmosphere is competitive yet welcoming, with individual and team participation allowed. Support and services like road safety, aid stations, and access to warm showers contribute to a well-organized and enjoyable experience for all athletes.