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Event summary
The Prova Aberta de Ciclismo – Concelho de Vendas Novas takes place on September 7, 2025, organized by Associação Desportiva Natura Trilhos with the support of the Municipality of Vendas Novas. This open cycling challenge is designed for teams of 5 to 7 riders, covering a 62 km course of medium/easy difficulty.
Starting from the Vendas Novas Town Hall parking area, the first team departs at 09:30, with others leaving in 3-minute intervals, creating a dynamic time-trial format. Team results are calculated from the sum of the three best finish times, using chip timing for accuracy.
Open to all cyclists and cycle tourists over 18 years old, the event combines competition, camaraderie, and road safety awareness. With prizes for the top five teams, full race support, and a friendly community spirit, it’s a highlight for cycling enthusiasts in the Alentejo region.
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Age categories/divisions: Open to athletes aged 18+ in teams of 5–7 members.
Start/finish location: Vendas Novas Town Hall parking, Av. da República.
Start times: First team – 09:30; subsequent teams depart every 3 minutes.
Cut-off time: Not specified (teams must complete full course).
Bib pick-up: At the start area, from 08:00 on race day.
Participant limit: Minimum 10 teams, maximum 14 teams.
Registration deadline: September 1, 2025 (23:59).
Surface type: Open roads – participants must follow traffic code.
Course format: 62 km route – medium/easy difficulty, team time-trial format.
Timing method: Chip timing – classification by sum of top 3 riders’ times per team.
Aid stations: On-course support and organization marshals at key points.
Prizes: 1st team – 300 rodas + trophy; 2nd – 200 rodas + trophy; 3rd – 150 rodas + trophy; 4th – 100 rodas + trophy; 5th – 50 rodas + trophy.
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RELAY 5 ATHLETES 62 km
RELAY 6 ATHLETES 62 km
RELAY 7 ATHLETES 62 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit – Bib number, team identification, accident insurance, and race souvenirs.
⏱️ Timing – Electronic chip timing with team classification.
🛟 Safety – Road marshals and organizational support during the course.
🚿 Facilities – Showers available at the Vendas Novas Municipal Pavilion.
🥤 Refreshments – Post-race support and hydration.
🏆 Awards ceremony – Cash prizes in “rodas” currency + trophies for top 5 teams.
📸 Media coverage – Official event photos and videos.
