On 25th March, the second edition of the Aldeias do Xisto Classic will start at 12pm, in the Aldeia do Xisto of Álvaro , heading to Aldeia das Dez.With a total of 145 kilometres, the race also passes through the Aldeias do Xisto of Janeiro de Baixo, Janeiro de Cima, Fajão and Vila Cova de Alva.
Like last year, this will be the stage that will decide the winners of the Liberty Seguros Trophy. Finishing the race grants a third category mountain qualifier. The peloton's journey features two more climbs that count for the climbers' qualifier classification.
For other technical documents from the event, read below.
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Passeio da Primavera ride
On the same day the Passeio da Primavera ride will also take place, aimed at all bicycle lovers who want to participate in the Aldeia do Xisto Classic’s festivities and celebrate the cycles of nature. The 45-kilometre route starts at Ponte das Três Entradas (9:30am) and ends in Aldeia das Dez, where the participants will have the opportunity to mingle while waiting for the professionals, where the Aldeias do Xisto Classic will finish.
You can register here.
See below for the Passeio da Primavera’s technical documents.
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Both initiatives are part of the Cyclin' Portugal project to establish the Aldeias do Xisto territory as a prime destination for professional or amateur cycling. The project is the result of a protocol between the Aldeias do Xisto, the Turismo Centro de Portugal and the Portuguese Cycling Federation, and is supported by the Secretary of State for Tourism.
In addition to these two initiatives, Cyclin' Portugal's 2018 calendar includes events such as the European Downhill Championship, which takes place between 6 and 8 April in Lousã.
