Pontevedra 4 Picos Bike 65K 2027

Eucalyptus and pine woods, tracks climbing between hamlets and viewpoints over the Rías Baixas: the Pontevedra 4 Picos Bike 65K is the way to enjoy the hills of Pontevedra in a morning of mountain biking. It is the two-peak option, demanding but accessible for any mountain biker with some training. General information: - Date: Saturday 2027-05-08. - Edition: 11th. - Start and finish: Recinto Feiral de Pontevedra. - Distance: about 65 km and 1,600 m of elevation gain. The previous edition's rules gave about 66 km. - Bike: MTB or e-bike. - Aid stations: two on the course and one at the finish. - Places: 1,500 across all MTB options. - Organiser: GlobalDXT Pontevedra. - It is a non-competitive MTB ride, with timing for personal improvement. - You can ride solo, in pairs or in teams of three, with categories for conventional bikes and e-bikes. - In the previous edition the minimum age was 18, or 16 with guardians' authorisation. Why it is special: - It lets you discover the hills around Pontevedra in half a day. - The climbing is serious but manageable, ideal for stepping up to longer MTB rides. - As you finish in the early afternoon, you can enjoy the fair, the concerts and the city. - You can ride it in pairs or as a team of three, or combine it with the Sunday running race. Course: About 65 km on tracks and trails in the hills around Pontevedra, climbing two of the peaks around the city, with 1,600 m of elevation gain. The specific 2027 peaks will be confirmed when the route is published. The organiser will publish the 2027 routes and profiles on the official website. The first 2.5 km are neutralised and the course is fully waymarked. Timetable: In the previous edition the 2-peak start was at 09:00 and the event closed at 15:00. Riders start in corrals according to the estimated time given when registering, and must be on the line 10 minutes before. Registration and prices: registration opens on 19 December on the official website, with online payment only, and closes when the 1,500 MTB places are filled. In the previous edition the prices were: - €37 until 31 January or until the first 800 places were filled. - €45 after that. The t-shirt was guaranteed for anyone registering by 19 April. Registration closed on 30 April. The combo with the AS 4 Pontes gravel running race on Sunday cost €49 to €59. The optional refund insurance costs €4. 2027 prices are still to be published. Bib pickup: in the previous edition bib pickup was at the Recinto Feiral on Friday from 17:00 to 21:00 and on Saturday from 07:15 to 08:15. Friday is recommended. A teammate can collect it by showing ID. The bib, bike plate and chip must always be visible. Expo and services: - Rider fair with an exhibition area, concerts, prize draws and a merchandise shop (commemorative jersey, gilet and bib shorts). - Rider's bag with t-shirt, bib and chip. - Finisher gift. - Solid and liquid aid stations on the course and a final aid station in the event area. - Mechanical workshops in the event area and on the course, with free labour. - Medical service, ambulances and sweep vehicles. - Downloadable photos, showers, bike wash and parking. - Accident insurance. Tips: - Train climbs of 20 to 30 minutes and singletrack descents. - Check your bike and carry the basics to fix a puncture. - Use both aid stations and do not wait until you are hungry to eat. - Collect your bib on Friday to avoid a rush on Saturday. Bib exchange: the organiser allows a name change (change of entry holder) free of charge until one week before; in the previous edition the deadline was 2026-05-01. This makes a bib change between riders possible, always processed with the organiser. Without a replacement there is no refund, except with the insurance and for its covered reasons. There are no official waiting lists. Alternatives to get a bib: register in December for the best price and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. Within the name change period, a bib exchange on Bibready lets you hand over or get a place safely. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-08. - How long is it? About 65 km with 1,600 m of elevation gain. - What time is the start? In the previous edition, 09:00. - Can I ride an e-bike? Yes, there are e-bike categories. - Can I transfer my bib? Yes, through the change of entry holder, within the deadline.