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Event summary
The 1st Alenquer MTB Endurance Trophy – Inter-Parishes is a municipal series of six 2-hour mountain bike races, held across various civil parishes of Alenquer, Portugal, from April to September 2025. Promoted by the Municipality of Alenquer in partnership with local parishes and cycling clubs, the event aims to encourage community participation, promote cycling, and recognize regional MTB talent.
Open to licensed and non-licensed riders aged 16 and above, the event embraces a wide demographic of cyclists from all regions of Portugal and beyond. Each event is run independently by its host association, with shared general rules and standardized race logistics. Participants accumulate points toward a final trophy ranking, fostering a competitive but friendly local endurance series.
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Race Calendar (2025):
• April 19 – Resistência Terras de Aragão, Atalaia
• May 24 – Resistência das Surraipas, Pocariça
• June 8 – Resistência Bufulhão, Ribafria
• June 28 – Resistência das Jóias, Paúla
• September 6 – Resistência SFUPA / Abrigada BTT, Abrigada
• September 20 – Resistência SR Cheganças, Cheganças
Race Format:
• 2-hour endurance race on looped dirt/single track circuits (4–7 km)
• Courses include hidden checkpoints for route verification
• No road bikes or e-bikes allowed
• No reverse riding permitted
Start Boxes:
• Race 1: Early registrants (by payment date) start in front boxes
• Races 2 onward: Start order based on general classification
• Max 20 riders per box; start lists released before each event
Categories (as of Dec 31, 2025):
• U23 (16–23)
• Elite (24–29)
• Master A (30–39)
• Master B (40–49)
• Master C (50+)
• Separate classification for men and women
Eligibility:
• Minimum age: 16 (parental consent required if under 18)
• Max 300 participants per event
• No racing license required
• Helmet and front number plate mandatory
Registration:
• Online via official platform (per event)
• Deadline: ~3 days before each race (e.g., Sept 2 for Sept 6)
Location
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BTT 2H
Benefits
🛡️ Personal accident & civil liability insurance
🔢 Number plate with timing chip + access wristbands
🎁 Participation gifts (may vary by event)
🥤 Access to feed zones and 🚴 mechanical support
🚑 On-site medical assistance & road safety measures
🕒 Official age and gender group rankings
🏆 Podium ceremony with trophies for Top 3 in each category
♻️ Green Zone for eco-friendly waste disposal
📸 Event photos and public result listings
🎯 Bonus points for completing 4 or 5 races in the series
