II Passeio BTT, entre febras e pedais

The Passeio BTT – Feira do Azeite e da Azeitona is a mountain bike ride event scheduled for November 2, 2025, in Malpica do Tejo, Castelo Branco, Portugal. The event features a 30 km route combining asphalt, parallel paths, and dirt tracks, offering a medium difficulty level suitable for both regular athletes seeking to challenge themselves and moderate to beginner riders.

This event is open to all interested participants without the need for a professional license. It is embedded within the local Feira do Azeite e da Azeitona festival, providing a unique opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the region’s landscapes while engaging in sports. The atmosphere is inclusive and community-oriented, welcoming a wide range of cyclists.

Participants benefit from a festive setting with local cultural touches, including the chance to enjoy local delicacies, reinforcing the event’s role in promoting sport and local traditions. The event starts and finishes at Jardim do Olival and emphasizes a friendly, accessible experience rather than competitive elite racing.

The Trilhos d’ Outono is a leisure mountain bike ride taking place on November 2, 2025, in Manteigas, Guarda. This event offers a 35 km course with 950 meters of elevation gain, designed for non-competitive enjoyment of the trails.

Open to all participants without the need for a license, the ride follows marked public roads and paths, with GPS tracks provided. The course is accompanied by support vehicles and closes once the last rider finishes, ensuring a relaxed and safe atmosphere.

The event concludes with a convivial lunch, promoting a friendly and community-oriented spirit among riders. It is organized by Grupo BTT de Manteigas and emphasizes respect for nature and traffic regulations throughout the route.

The 5th BTT Rota do Pão is a mountain bike event taking place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Vila Cova à Coelheira, Viseu, Portugal. The race starts at 09:00 on Av. de Santa Maria and features three course options: a 25 km leisure ride, a 45 km medium-difficulty course for the Troféu Beirão de Meias-Maratonas, and a 60 km more challenging course for the Taça and Campeonato da Beira Alta de XCM.

The event is open to participants aged 15 to 75 years, with younger riders (15-17) restricted to the shorter distances. It includes competitive categories for licensed athletes associated with the Portuguese Cycling Federation, as well as non-competitive routes open to all. The race courses traverse a mix of roads, rural paths, and trails with interaction with vehicular traffic, showcasing the region’s natural landscapes and local villages.

This event offers a festive and social atmosphere focused on competition, leisure, and nature connection, promoting the Vila Cova à Coelheira parish. It also integrates into regional cycling cups and trophies, awarding trophies and medals to top finishers in each category, and provides a comprehensive experience including a race, leisure rides, and a communal lunch option.

The 16º RAID BTT Terras de Almagra is a mountain bike race taking place on November 2, 2025, in Almagreira, Pombal, Portugal. This event offers a single approximate distance of 45 km, featuring a medium difficulty level with a renewed course including new single tracks and a mix of the best elements from previous editions.

The race is open to all participants with mountain bikes (BTT), including homologated electric bikes with specific power and speed restrictions, which have a separate classification. The course includes urban and rural terrain with marked routes, and participants must wear helmets at all times. The event is a well-established reference in national mountain biking, promising a challenging and scenic route through the characteristic hills and valleys of the region.

The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, featuring team classifications and awards for various age categories. The event includes refreshments, bike washing, showers, and lunch for participants, creating a festive and supportive environment for all riders.