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the GOATS 2026

Name: the GOATS 2026
Start: 2026-06-10T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-10T08:00:00-04:00
Location: Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

 Castelo Branco, Portugal  444.2mi (715km)

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2026 Tour Divide

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The GOATS is an off-road ultra-distance bike challenge covering 715km in the Mountains region in Portugal…

When

Date: June 10

Time: 8:00 am

Details

Event Website

Organizer: Edgar Santos

Email: info@thegoats.cc

Where

Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela

Penhas da Saúde
Covilha, Castelo Branco 6200-073 Portugal

Venture into the wild soul of Portugal, where ancient mountains whisper stories to the wind and peaks rise to touch the sky. A circular path through the untamed heart of the Serra da Estrela, weaving through timeless villages, the mystical peaks of the Açor, and the rolling ridgelines of Caramulo. This is more than a ride—it’s a journey through silence, mountains, and sky.