Messenger12º Passeio BTT Santo Estêvão
Event summary
The 12th BTT Santo Estêvão Ride takes place on September 14, 2025, in Santo Estêvão, Tavira, Portugal. Organized by the Casa do Povo de Santo Estêvão BTT Section, this MTB ride offers a scenic, non-competitive endurance experience focused on health, fitness, and camaraderie.
Riders can choose between two routes:
35 km (moderate difficulty)
55 km (moderate to high difficulty)
The event is open to all amateur mountain bikers, including e-bike riders. It includes both individual and team recognition, with special prizes for top finishers and the most represented club. Participants enjoy well-marked trails, control checkpoints, and post-ride festivities including lunch, prizes, and raffles.
It’s a family-friendly, recreational event perfect for seasoned riders looking for a beautiful route and relaxed atmosphere — but with some timed segments and friendly competition.
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Plan itInformation
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Date: September 14, 2025
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Start Time: 09:00
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Location: Casa do Povo de Santo Estêvão, Tavira
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Bib Pick-up:
• September 13, 15:00–21:00
• September 14, 07:30–08:50 -
Distances:
• 35 km (Moderate)
• 55 km (Moderate–High) -
Age Categories:
• Elites (<29), Masters 30 (30–39), Masters 40 (40–49), Masters 50 (50–59), Masters 60+
• Separate awards for men, women, and e-bike categories -
Cut-off Time: 13:00
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Registration Deadline: September 9, 2025, at 23:59
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Entry Fee:
• With lunch: €28
• Without lunch: €15
• Extra meal: €15 -
Start Format: Box start for both routes
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Course Format: Looped trails with checkpoints
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Surface: Trails, rural paths, and municipal roads
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Timing: Manual time control and checkpoints (non-competitive)
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Parking / Shuttle: Not specified
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Drop Bag: Not available
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Toilets / Aid Stations:
• Aid at checkpoints and finish
• Showers and bike wash at the sports complex -
Weather: Typically warm and dry in mid-September
Location
get directionsRaces
BTT 35 km
BTT 55 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, front plate for bike, timing record
🍽️ Optional hot meal and post-ride lunch
🏅 Finisher gifts and category prizes
⏱️ Time checkpoints for arrival ranking (non-competitive)
🛡️ Personal accident insurance
🥤 On-course hydration and snacks
🚿 Hot showers and bike wash station
🚑 On-site medical team, ambulance, and rescue support
🧑🤝🧑 Prize for most represented team
🎉 Post-event party and raffle prizes
📸 Photos and potential video coverage
📍 Base camp: Casa do Povo de Santo Estêvão
