Our ambassador Emmanuel Trinité will participate in the TRANSPORTUGAL Race this year.
The TRANSPORTUGAL Race is a race MTB The 8-stage race crosses Portugal from north to south, from Chaves to Sagres, and will take place from May 8 to 16, 2021. It is a race that has existed since 2002. On the program: more than 900 km and 16,000 m of elevation gain in self-sufficiency with GPS guidance.
A very demanding race in which endurance, but also resistance and mental strength will be severely tested!
Here is a detailed breakdown of the steps, as explained by Emmanuel:
- Stage 1: 110 km with 1732 m of elevation gain
"The course starts with technical sections and then a few hills 😁 followed by the last 40km downhill."
- Stage 2: 91 km with 2665 m of elevation gain
"The shortest but one of the toughest. With a 17km climb to warm up right from the start of this second day ✊"
- Stage 3: 97 km with 2958 m of elevation gain
"This stage has the most elevation gain, at 2958m. We will climb the Serra d'Estrela mountains."
- Stage 4: 85 km with 1336 m of elevation gain
"We consider this stage as a rest day or almost, but we'll still have to pedal (a little)."
- Stage 5: 190 km with 2067 m of elevation gain
"The longest stage of the race. We'll need to plan for the necessary food and hydration…"
- Stage 6: 101 km with 892 m of elevation gain
"This stage will be rather hilly after yesterday's Queen stage. We'll have to be content with just spinning our legs 😆"
- Stage 7: 134 km with 2325 m of elevation gain
"On the second to last one, there will still be a few bumps before we see the beach…"
- Stage 8: 94 km with 1496 m of elevation gain
"The last one, all that will remain is to cross the finish line…"
To safely transport his Cube Reaction Race Carbon , Emmanuel will use a cover. ROLLBag Pro The ultimate cover for travelling by plane with your bike.
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If this adventure appeals to you, you will find all the information on the official race website: trans-portugal.com
