AVEIRO SPRING CLASSIC

  • Sun, March 22, 2026
  • 43 47 
  • 2 races
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Event summary

The Aveiro Spring Classic 2026 is a non-competitive cyclotourism event held on March 22, 2026, with start at 09:00 on Rua Cais da Fonte Nova (Aveiro) and finish at the same place. It features one course: 117 km with ~700 m D+. Although non-competitive, participants are chip-timed for the full course and/or pre-announced segments. The event follows Portuguese Cycling Federation regulations for Open Rides and UCI rules for mass-participation rides. Minimum age is 19+ (as of 31-12-2026).

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  • Date & Start: Sunday, March 22, 2026 – 09:00, Aveiro (Rua Cais da Fonte Nova)

  • Format: Cyclotourism / Open Ride, chip timing (overall and/or segments)

  • Course: 117 km | ~700 m elevation gain | open roads (must follow Highway Code)

  • Eligibility: Men & Women 19+; federated or non-federated

  • Licensing & Insurance:

    • Non-federated entries include daily personal-accident insurance (deductible applies).

    • Valid Portuguese Cycling Federation licenses accepted (except “Pedala”, “Família”, “Dirigente” — must enter as non-federated).

    • Foreign federation licenses are treated as non-federated for insurance purposes.

  • Bikes: Road, MTB, city, gravel, CX, etc. (No tandem or recumbent).
    E-bikes allowed (separate e-bike classification, no podium; email the organization to request e-bike wave).

  • Start Boxes: Waves of ~300 riders, assigned by payment order; sponsor box at the front.

  • Categories:

    • Men: Elite (19–29), Masters A (30–39), B (40–49), C (50–59), D (60–69), E (70+), Para-cycling*

    • Women: Elite (19–29), Masters A (30–39), B (40–49), C (50–59), D (60–69), Para-cycling

    • Absolute Men & Women
      *Para-cycling requires PFC registration and email confirmation.

  • Entries: aveirospringclassic.com → “Inscrever”

    • Phase 1: 04-08-2025 20:00 → 22-02-2026 23:59

      • Federated: €43 | Non-federated: €47

    • Phase 2: 23-02-2026 00:01 → 17-03-2026 23:59

      • Federated: €47 | Non-federated: €51

    • Cap: 1,200 participants | Entries valid only after payment

  • Packet Pick-up (Aveiro, venue TBA):

    • Sat 21-03-2026: 10:00–19:30

    • Sun 22-03-2026: 07:30–08:30 (no pick-up after 08:30)

  • Podium Ceremony: 13:30 at Cais da Fonte Nova, Aveiro

  • Safety: CE-approved helmet mandatory; open-traffic ride; obey all road rules; phone with battery required; event emergency numbers printed on the rider plate.


Aveiro

Races

Road Cycling 117 km Licensed

22 Mar, 2026
9:00
43 

Road Cycling 117 km Non licensed

22 Mar, 2026
9:00
47 

Benefits

🏅 Finisher medal + digital diploma
⏱️ Chip timing with personalized front plate (name if paid by Feb 22)
🥤 Aid stations (food & drinks) along course
🧑‍⚕️ Medical support & first aid; event insurance for non-federated entries
🔧 Pro mechanical support (labor included; parts paid by rider)
📸 1–2 photos per athlete on the event Facebook
🍝 Post-ride meal (reforço de almoço)
📘 Digital racebook & clear safety contacts
👥 Prizes/Trophies: Top 3 per age category; Absolute M/F winners; Top-3 Teams (sum of 3 best times, any categories); “Boa Onda” fair-play special award


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