CRITÉRIUM TOCANDAR BY FORTUNNA

🚴 CRITÉRIUM TOCANDAR BY FORTUNNA 2026 The Cycling Association of Nine presents the CRITÉRIUM TOCANDAR BY FORTUNNA, a unique event celebrating mountain biking and E-Bikes in Nine, Vila Nova de Famalicão. Get ready for an afternoon full of adrenaline, camaraderie, and healthy competition on a closed and fun circuit suitable for all levels.

This event promises 5 hours of excitement, with races for various categories including solos, pairs, and a special kids challenge. Organized by the Cycling Association of Nine, the CRITÉRIUM is a must for mountain biking enthusiasts to test their skills on an approximately 5 km course with medium/low difficulty, fully marked and safe.

The course takes place near Avenida da Fonte Cova, Nine, on a circuit closed to vehicles and pedestrians, ensuring full safety for participants. The race is semi-self-sufficient, with liquid refreshments available and organizational support throughout the event.

🏔️ Races

• Kids Challenge – Start 14:00
• 2H - E-Bikes – Start 15:00 · Cutoff 2h
• 2H - Conventional SOLOS – Start 17:30 · Cutoff 2h · Minimum age 17
• Male Pairs – Start 17:30 · Cutoff 2h · Minimum age 15
• Female Pairs – Start 17:30 · Cutoff 2h · Minimum age 15
• Mixed Pairs – Start 17:30 · Cutoff 2h · Minimum age 15

⏰ Schedule September 11 (Friday):

• 21:00 – 23:00: Registration at Café Toca (Avenida da Fonte Cova n.º 536, Nine) September 12 (Saturday):
• 10:00 – Registration opens
• 13:00–15:00 and 16:50–17:30 – Course reconnaissance
• 14:00 – Kids Challenge start
• 15:00 – 2H E-Bikes start
• 17:00 – End of E-Bikes race
• 17:25 – Circuit closes for reconnaissance
• 17:30 – 2H Conventional SOLOS and Pairs start
• 19:30 – End of races
• 20:30 – Awards ceremony and snack

🎽 Registration includes Personalized bib, sports insurance, liquid refreshments, food supply, shower after the race, trophies for the top 3 in each category, and prize for the team with the most participants.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for the top 3 in each category and special prize for the team with the most participants.

🏅 Circuit Event organized by the Cycling Association of Nine, promoting local cycling and the Vila Nova de Famalicão community.

🚴 Join us and experience the thrill of the CRITÉRIUM TOCANDAR BY FORTUNNA! Don't miss this afternoon of pure mountain biking and fun! 🌟