Ride Across Douro-Minho

23 Sep, 2024 (Mon)

Running

500 km

About the event

Explore the stunning Douro River valley and the lush Minho region on a journey filled with breathtaking scenery and world-renowned wine. Starting in Porto, known for its Port wine production, this adventure will take you through winding routes, challenging climbs, and picturesque landscapes. Experience the beauty of early autumn during the annual grape harvest as you travel through vineyards and natural parks. You'll even venture into Spanish territory before reaching the charming oceanfront town of Viana do Castelo for a delicious meal. Stay in carefully chosen, luxurious hotels that offer personalized experiences and attention to detail to ensure a good night's sleep for optimal recovery. With locations near starting and finishing points of each stage, transfers will be minimized, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the journey.

Races offered by this event

You have less than a week to prepare

6 Days/5 Stages - 500 km (9480m+)

23 Sep, 2024 (Mon)
Running
500 km

Course details

Course highlights

PROGRAMME SUNDAY LISBOA – HUMBERTO DELGADO AIRPORT 8.00 am – Athletes’ reception, Lisboa – Porto athletes, luggage and bicycles transfer 9.00 am – Transfer departure from Lisboa to Porto PORTO – SÁ CARNEIRO AIRPORT 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm – Athletes’ reception, Porto * Participants who travel to the transfer departure points by car, and intend to leave it in Lisbon or in Porto, will have to find, the solution to safely park the vehicles by their own means. PORTO 3:30 pm – 6.30 pm – Bicycles assembly 3.30 pm – 7.00 pm – Registration at the Registration Office 4.00 pm – Estimated arrival time of Lisbon and Porto transfers 7.00 pm – 7.30 pm – Briefing 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm – Welcome dinner MONDAY TO THURSDAY 09.30 pm – Stage Departure 13.30 pm – 16.00 pm – Stage Arrival – Estimated athletes’ time of arrival 19.30 pm – Dinner FRIDAY 11.00 am – Last Stage Departure 01.00 pm – 02:00 pm – Stage Arrival – Estimated athletes’ time of arrival 01.00 pm – 03:00 pm – Recovery meal 03.00 pm – 05:00 pm – Disassembly and bicycle packing 05.00 pm – 07:00 pm – Riders recovery and relaxation (beach, swimming pool and terraces) 07.30 pm – Final dinner/party and Trophies Ceremony SUNDAY (OPTIONAL) Participation in L’Etape Portugal by Tour de France, in Viana do Castelo

Start address

Porto, Portugal

Finish address

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Timing chip (rental)
Event T-shirts
Drink Stations
Bag drop
bicycle-wash-zone
Photo Service
Nutrition Stations
Video Service
mechanical-support
Medical Assistance

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