MessengerRACENATURE CASTELO DE VIDE
Event summary
RACENATURE Castelo de Vide is a three-day mountain biking event held from September 19 to 21, 2025, in the scenic region of Castelo de Vide, Portugal. The event includes a prologue on Friday and two main stages over the weekend, all with GPS-guided routes. Although E-Bikes are welcome, they are not eligible for rankings.
This open-format event is suitable for licensed and non-licensed riders over 18 years old, regardless of gender. It promotes adventure, endurance, and camaraderie while taking participants through rugged rural trails and public roads. Solo riders and team duos (male, female, mixed) can participate in various age-based categories, with optional extras like hotel accommodation, massages, and a full-experience dinner.
This is an ideal event for experienced riders seeking a multi-day stage race in Portugal's natural beauty, blending physical challenge with festive community atmosphere.
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Dates & Stages:
• Prologue: Friday, September 19, 2025 – 18:30 (optional, may affect Stage 1 start order)
• Stage 1: Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 09:00
• Stage 2: Sunday, September 21, 2025 – 09:00
Location:
• Castelo de Vide, Portugal
Format:
• 3-day MTB stage race with mandatory GPS navigation
Categories:
• Solo Men: Elite, Master 30, 40, 50, 60+
• Solo Women: PRO
• Duos: Male, Female, Mixed (by average age)
Eligibility:
• Riders aged 18+ by December 31, 2025
• Licensed and non-licensed riders (insurance included for non-licensed)
• E-Bikes permitted but not ranked
Navigation & Timing:
• Mandatory GPS device use (with spare batteries or power bank)
• Electronic chip timing
• Duos must remain within 30 seconds of each other
• General classification based on Stages 1 and 2 (Prologue not included)
Safety & Logistics:
• Public roads open – traffic rules must be followed
• Emergency contact phone must be carried
• Helmet and front plate use required
• On-course medical and mechanical assistance available
• Cut-off times at checkpoints
• Participant limit: 250
Registration Deadlines & Fees:
• Promo (May 14 – June 11):
– Licensed: €59 | Non-licensed: €64
• 1st Phase (June 12 – August 31):
– Licensed: €74 | Non-licensed: €79
• 2nd Phase (September 1 – 14):
– Licensed: €89 | Non-licensed: €94
Registration Site:
• www.cabreirasolutions.com
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Benefits
✅ Included with Registration:
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Race entry (3 days)
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Digital race book + bib with name (if paid by Sep 1)
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Finisher medal + 1–2 photos per athlete
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On-course feed zones (solids + fluids)
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Post-stage recovery meals (Stages 1 & 2)
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Medical + mechanical assistance
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Personal accident insurance (for non-licensed riders)
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Timing with chip and classification
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Event gifts
🏅 Awards & Prizes:
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Leader jersey for each category (after Prologue and Stage 1)
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Final trophies for Top 3 in each solo/duo category
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Special “Good Vibes” prize for best sportsmanship
🏨 Optional Extras:
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Hotel Sol e Serra (2-night stay with breakfast):
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Twin/Family: €145 | Single: €130 | Triple: €190
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Extra Child (under 12): €60
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Full-Experience Dinner (Sep 20 at 19:30):
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Adult: €23 | Child: €11
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Massage (30 min): €20
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Pro Bike Mechanic (1 day): €15
♻️ Eco Responsibility:
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Littering = disqualification
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Trash collection points at aid stations
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Respect for environment, volunteers, and traffic law required
📸 Media & Promotion:
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Photo/video coverage for marketing
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Image rights included with registration
