The Downhill thriller returns to Lousã on the weekend of 24 and 25 March, with the third stage of the 2018 Downhill Portugal Cup.

The DH4 circuit is the route chosen by Montanha Clube, to test the athletes' skills.

Programme

24 March (Saturday)
- 9am-6pm: Free Practice

25 March (Saturday)
- 9am-10:30am: Practice
- 11am: Qualifiers
- 2pm: Final

Book your stay at Bookinxisto.com.

The competition will include some of the fastest mountain bike riders in the world.

This race precedes the 2018 European Downhill Championship, scheduled for April 6, 7 and 8, also at Louzanpark, as part of Cyclin' Portugal’s 2018 project, which recognises the Aldeias do Xisto as a prime destination for cycling.

The finish line, paddock and administration area will be in the surroundings of the Aldeias do Xisto/Louzanpark Mountain Biking Centre.

Registration can be submitted here.