Saloios MTB 2026

The Granfondo Medio Tejo is a cycling event held in the scenic region of Medio Tejo. Participants can enjoy various distance options tailored to different levels of cyclists. This event is open to all cyclists, making it a welcoming race for enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. It offers a unique experience through its challenging routes featuring diverse terrain and beautiful landscapes, creating a memorable and inspiring atmosphere. The event also encourages community participation with options for individual rides and group challenges, fostering a festive and inclusive spirit.

The UltraMaratona – Pão de Kilo (UMPK) 2026 is a mountain bike and gravel endurance event taking place on May 23, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria, Portugal. The race offers three challenging distances: the UMPK150MILHAS (150 miles / 241 km), UMPK150 (150 km), and UMPK100 (100 km), each with significant elevation gains and multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids approximately every 30 km.

Open to all cyclists including MTB, gravel, and e-bikes (except for the UMPK150MILHAS which prohibits e-bikes), the event is non-competitive but includes official classification with GPS tracking for route validation. The course features demanding terrain across scenic rural and natural areas, requiring full adherence to traffic laws and respectful coexistence with agricultural and leisure users.

The race atmosphere blends endurance challenge with community spirit, complemented by a kids’ zone with mini-autodrome and inflatables, and a festive closing party. With limited entries for each distance, this event is designed for passionate cyclists seeking to test their limits in a unique setting.

The Ultramarathon Torres Vedras 2026 is a mountain bike (BTT) race held on June 6, 2026, in Parque Verde da Várzea, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. It offers multiple participation formats including solo, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and relay teams of two, with distances of approximately 140 km and 2800 m of positive elevation gain.

The event is open to all participants aged 19 and above without license requirements. It features a semi-self-sufficient format guided by GPS, which replaces traditional course markings, adding a unique navigational challenge and enhancing safety.

Participants will experience diverse terrain mostly composed of paths, trails, and unpaved roads through the scenic landscapes of the Torres Vedras region. The atmosphere combines adventure and endurance testing, with support stations for food, mechanical assistance, and hydration along the course. The event includes categories for men, women, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and mixed relay teams, making it inclusive and competitive.

The Rota de Lafões BTT is a mountain biking event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Oliveira de Frades, Viseu. It offers challenging routes for enthusiasts with two main race distances: a 25 km half marathon and a 50 km marathon, both starting and finishing at the same location. Additionally, there is a non-competitive 15-20 km ecotourism cycling route along the Vouga ecopista, and a 10 km walking option.

This event is open to all riders aged 15 to 75 years and includes categories for electric bikes as well. The courses feature rural and forest paths, singletracks, and roads open to traffic, demanding medium to high technical and physical effort. Participants will enjoy beautiful landscapes unique to the Oliveira de Frades area, with well-marked trails and several refreshment points.

The atmosphere is both competitive and festive, with podium awards for general and age categories, including e-bike divisions. The event includes logistical support such as meal options, showers, and safety measures, making it suitable for a broad range of mountain bikers, from elites to amateurs and families interested in the ecotourism ride.