4ª Taça de Portugal Enduro presented by Shimano

  • Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 26, 2025
  • 30 40 
  • 2 races
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Event summary

Experience world-class mountain biking on the breathtaking island of Madeira! The 5th Taça de Portugal Enduro presented by SHIMANO hits Machico on October 25–26, 2025, welcoming both elite and amateur riders for a weekend of rugged terrain, epic trails, and island vibes 🌴.

Organized by Clube Caniço Riders, this stage of the Portuguese Enduro Cup promises varied landscapes, technical singletracks, and the unique opportunity to ride in a destination previously featured in the Enduro World Series.

🏔️ Type of race: Enduro MTB (with E-Bike categories)

📍 Location: Machico, Madeira (Portugal)

📅 Dates: October 25–26, 2025

🔄 Distances/Stages: Multiple PECs + Power Stages for E-Bikes

👤 Participants: Open to all — licensed (UCI/UVP-FPC) + Open (non-licensed) categories

🏆 Series: Part of the official Taça de Portugal Enduro

🌄 Terrain: Coastal trails, technical descents, lush forest, highland ridges

🌟 Atmosphere: Competitive, inclusive, and community-driven

👥 Categories: Juniors, Elites, Masters, and Open (M/F) + E-Bikes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Audience: Suitable for experienced riders (not beginner-level)

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  • 🚴‍♂️ Start Times:

    • Oct 25 (Sat): Official training from 9:30 AM

    • Oct 26 (Sun): Race starts at 9:00 AM (point 0)

  • 📍 Start/Finish: Forum Machico (secretariat and ceremony)

  • 🕓 Bib Pick-Up:

    • Saturday: 08:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00 at Forum Machico

  • 📊 Age Categories:

    • Sub13, Sub15, Sub17, Sub19, Sub23, Elites, Masters (30–60+), Open (non-federated)

  • 🏁 PECs (Stages):

    • Sub13/Sub15: PEC 1 + PEC 2

    • Sub17: PEC 1 + 2 + 6

    • Others: All PECs (+ Power Stages for E-Bikes)

  • 🔚 Cut-Offs: Not specified

  • 📅 Registration Deadline: Oct 22, 2025 – 23:59

  • 📎 Regulation Link

  • 🌤️ Weather: Mild autumn, possible humidity

  • 🛤️ Surface: Natural trails, mixed forest terrain, steep descents

  • 🔁 Course Format: Multi-stage (PECs with liaison transfers)

  • ⏱️ Timing: Controlled check cards + official classification

  • 🚗 Parking/Shuttle: Bike shuttle from Machico to race start (point 0) with prior booking

  • 🧳 Drop Bag: —

  • 🚻 Toilets & Aid: Forum Machico + designated support areas

  • Regulation here.

Machico

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Benefits

  • 🎽 Athlete Kit: Bib/front plate, timing card

  • 🏅 Prizes:

    • Monetary awards for Top 10 (M/F absolute)

    • Separate podiums for Sub19, Sub23, Open, and E-Bike

  • ⏱️ Timing & Classification: Per PEC, overall, and per category

  • 🛟 Safety: First aid, technical assistance zones

  • 🛡️ Insurance: Included for federated athletes; daily license for Open

  • 🥤 Aid Stations: 2 technical support zones (authorized external help only)

  • 🚿 Showers: Not specified

  • 🧳 Gear Transport: Optional Lisbon–Madeira bike shipping service (€25 each way)

  • 📸 Media: Official photo/video coverage

  • 🏆 Trophies & Cash Awards:

    • 1st: €120 | 2nd: €90 | 3rd: €50 | 4th–10th: scaled awards


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