Portuguese Enduro Series - Terras de Bouro Round 1

Photo report for In Nature covering the first round of the Portuguese Enduro Cup.

After three years of being one of the venues of the Atlantic Enduro, Terras de Bouro received last weekend the first round of the 2018 Portuguese Enduro Cup organized by In Nature together with A.D.R.C. Chorense. Located in the north of Portugal this is one of the mandatory stops while you are cruising along the north and if you want to get in touch with Peneda-Gerês National Park in order to enjoy its unique fauna, flora, gastronomy and stunning trails. The name Terras de Bouro make us travel back in time to get in touch with Germanic tribe called Búrios who had invaded the Iberian Peninsula installing themselves between Cávado and Homem rivers. This region has one of the most precious memories of the Roman times - Via Nova or Geira - a trail built to connect Portugal with Spain in order to amplify the Roman presence on the Iberian Peninsula.

Over two days - one of training and other for racing - the riders would be able to struggle five stages with good weather conditions besides the outstanding scenarios, it’s a case to say that we had an excellent weekend. The only day of racing was dominated by Emanuel Pombo. The well known Portuguese Rider was the fastest over the race beating José ‘Meira’ Oliveira by 24 seconds and João Reis by 48 seconds. At the women, Maaris Meier took the win putting Aurea Agostinho on the second place by 2 minutes and Gabriela Vasconcelos in third with a 3 minute 40 second gap. After this round, Pombo and Meier are at moment the first leaders of the Portuguese Enduro Series. The caravan will hit the road and make the second stop at Lousã, which received this year the finals of European Downhill Championships proving the quality of the trails and connection with mountain biking.

Point 0 to Stage one, here we go.

Lino Correia surrounded by Baccharis trimera. They look beautiful but I assure you that you don't want to touch them.

Emanuel Pombo won the race for only 24s but he had everything under control.

King Meira sits in second at the end of the day, 24 seconds off Pombo.

The Young Gun, João Reis was on fire he rode to third place.

One of the mandatory stops on training in search for the smooth and fastest line.

Duarte Medeiros squished his Transition on Stage 2.

Marco Fidalgo a well known rider from Portugal shred into a solid fifth place.

Rolling over big rocks.

Third for Helder Padilha, it's a good sign for future rounds.

Ivan Silva making quick work of the rocks on Stage 1.

Kept it smooth, fast and consistent.

If you want to meet the Enduro spirit in person, you must talk with Vasco Carnim.

Smashing rocks and riding fast, Carlos Viana landed himself at the first spot of Youth Category.

From Marathons to Enduro, Maaris Meier dominated since the first stage.

Aurea Agostinho, pushing her way to 2nd.

Gabriela Vasconcelos on her way to 3rd place on home soil.

Dimitri Silva won the fight for the 1st place at Individual class.

Just because Panshots are cool.

Not Moses... Just a Santa Cruz crossing this water puddle.

If America have Cody Kelley, we've Diogo Silva.

Full gas beneath the eucalyptus.

João Gomes rode consistently throughout the weekend and left Terras de Bouro with a 1st place in his pocket.

Some off camber zones close to stony walls.

I could also find a bit of Lošinj here.

Enough of soft trail! It's time for Rock n' Roll.

Through the forest straight to end of Stage 5.

Dário from Bikes and Beer crew blasted some wild roots.

Leonardo Marcelino heads into the bobsled tunnel on stage 5.

The best way to finish a race, tabletop for the crowd.

Elite podiums

Results

Men
1) Emanuel Pombo - 19:43m
2) José “Meira” Oliveira - 20:07m
3) João Reis - 20:32m

Women
1) Maaris Meier - 26:02m
2) Aurea Agostinho - 28:02m
3) Gabriela Vasconcelos - 29:42m

M30
1) João Gomes - 20:51m
2) João Pereira – 21:30m
3) Helder Padilha - 21:47m

M40
1) Bruno Morais - 21:59m
2) Pablone – 22:33m
3) Nuno Lopes – 22:47m

M50
1) José Salgueiro – 23:31m
2) Joaquim Dias – 24:13m
3) Manuel Gomez – 25:15m

Youth
1) Carlos Viana – 14:35m
2) Tiago Silva – 15:26m
3) Bernardo Tavares – 15:28m

Junior Men
1) Nicolas Carrera – 22:39m
2) João Ferreira - 24:39m
3) Bernardo Silva - 26:05m

All the results here.
Visit In Nature website to schedule a ride at Terras de Bouro.

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