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Event summary
The Alcanena MTB Endurance 2025 is a 3-hour mountain bike challenge organized by the Núcleo de Cicloturismo de Alcanena. It takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the historic center of Alcanena, combining cobblestone streets, urban paths, and off-road trails. The goal? Complete as many laps as possible within the time limit.
Open to athletes aged 12 and up, both licensed and non-licensed, the event includes competitive rankings by age group, bike type (including E-Bike and Gravel), and gender. The route is unique for its urban mix and evening setting, as part of the race takes place at night — making front and rear lights mandatory.
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🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
📍 Location: Praça 8 de Maio (Alcanena Town Square), Portugal
⏰ Schedule:
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15:00 – Secretariat opens
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17:00 – Course opens for reconnaissance
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18:00 – Race starts
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21:00 – Race ends
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21:30 – Awards ceremony
🔁 Format:
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3-hour endurance race
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Riders complete as many laps (~6 km each) as possible
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Final lap cutoff: After 3 hours, no new laps allowed
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25-minute grace period to complete final lap
📏 Route:
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Mixed terrain: urban streets, plazas, cobblestones, dirt trails
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Fully marked with tape and barriers
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Closed loop starting in town square
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Open for inspection 1 hour before race
👥 Who Can Enter:
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Minimum age: 12 years (with guardian authorization if under 18)
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Open to both men and women
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Solo entry only (no team relays)
📊 Classifications (Top 3 awarded):
• Men: Juniors, Sub23/Elites, Masters 30–55+
• Women: Elites (≤30), Masters (30+)
• E-Bike category (stock bikes only; no kit modifications allowed)
• Gravel Bikes: Men and Women
• Overall classification (E-Bikes excluded)
• Most represented team
🚫 Penalties:
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Littering = disqualification
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Cutting course or cheating = disqualification
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Unsportsmanlike conduct = expulsion
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No helmet/lights = not allowed to start
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Benefits
💸 Registration Fee:
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€18 (until July 31)
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€20 (from August 1 to September 7)
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Max: 200 participants
🔗 Registration at: https://apedalar.pt
🎁 Included With Registration:
• Entry + chip timing
• Front plate and race bib
• Insurance (personal accident + liability)
• Feed zone (water station near finish)
• Post-race dinner
• Showers (Municipal Pool of Alcanena)
• Bike wash and parking
• Mechanical and medical support
• Sponsor goodies
🚲 Mandatory Gear:
• Helmet (certified)
• Front and rear lights (night riding required)
• Mountain, gravel, or E-bike (specific rules apply)
📷 Participants authorize use of photos/videos for event promotion
