REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Ride Across Douro-Minho registration information

WHERE CAN I REGISTER

Registrations are available only through the form  in this website.

Each athlete’s, or their companions, registration is validated only after the payment be made. In case of withdrawal there is a reimbursement plan of part of the amount already paid (see “WITHDRAWALS” below).

WHEN CAN I REGISTER

There are 3 registration periods, with different prices.

Registrations close on August 31th, 2024 or earlier if the limited number of participants is reached.

LIMITED NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS

Registration for Ride Across Douro-Minho is limited to 50 athletes

SPLIT PAYMENT (OPTIONAL)

In the two first periods an alternative way of splitting the total registration cost in 2 payments is available:

PAYMENTS  LIMIT DATE
1st PAYMENT Registration Date
2nd PAYMENT 31/07/2024

In the 3rd period the split payment is not available.

This option is only available on the registration’s pack payment. Any extra services payments should be made at once, when paying for one of the three registration’s phase. However, some extras, like Single Room Supplement or the Companion Pack, are subject to a limited number of places, so they can be not available at later dates. We advised to subscribe the extras with the first payment.

TWO ELEMENTS TEAM (RELAYS)

Participants will be able to enroll in “doubles” – teams with 2 athletes – splitting the course of each stage by both of them, with the relay location defined by the organisation in each stage.

The entry fee for participants in Double Teams is the same as the individual participation fee.

Participants in Double Teams will have to move during the stages by their own transport (from the beginning of the stage to the relay area and from this point to the end of the stage, always safeguarding the rules of the race, especially regarding the circulation of vehicles in the middle of the athletes).

Participants in Double Teams who wish to contract transfers, to and from, these relay points in each stage should contact the organisation by email: info@rideacrosschallenges.com

COMPANIONS

The organisation keeps a limited number of places for companions.

However, the companions must move through the stages by their own transport, always respecting the rules in particular regarding the movement of foreign vehicles in the middle of the athletes and the dynamic support during the stages.

The organisation will provide touristic information to help the athlete’s companions planning each day’s visit to the best spots along the course.

EXTRA SERVICES

During registration, and beyond the basic registration pack, participants can subscribe some extra services:

• Premium Travel Insurance
• Single Room Accommodation Pack
• Massage Pack
• Premium Mechanic Pack
• Training Planning Pack / Athlete Follow up

CUSTOMISED SERVICES

Information and subscription of customised packs and upgrade services like:
• Customised massage service
• Bicycle unpacking, assembly, disassembly and packing service
• Bike Rental
• Tours for companions
• Extra nights and other programs before and after the event

Contact the organisation by email: info@rideacrosschallenges.com

SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND FEES FOR GROUPS, TEAMS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES

The organisation offers special conditions and fees for groups, teams, travel agencies and tour operators.

Please request more information by email: info@rideacrosschallenges.com

WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS

The registration of each rider or companion is validated only after the payment made by bank transfer, following the data provided after completing the registration form

Withdrawals undertaken before the beginning of the event must be communicated to the organization by email to  info@rideacrosschallenges.com

In case of withdrawal there is a refund plan, with the refund of part of the amount already paid, depending on the date on which the withdrawal is communicated to the organisation. 

• Withdrawals communicated before 12:00 pm April 31st, 2024:
Non-refundable fee: 300,00€

• Withdrawals communicated between 12:00 pm May 1st and 12:00 pm June 15th, 2024:
Non-refundable fee: 50% of the total amount already paid for the complete pack and all the extra services.

• Withdrawals communicated after 12:00 pm June 15th, 2024:
There will be no refunds of any amount already paid.

VOUCHERS

Alternatively, the athlete who gives up can choose to transfer his registration for the next year’s edition (2025), keeping one voucher that can apply on the registration of the next years edition. The value of this voucher depends on the date of the communication of his (her) withdrawal:

• Until 12:00 p.m. April 31th, 2024:
Voucher with a value of 100% of all the amount already paid for registration and extras

• Between May 1st and June 15th 2024:
Voucher with a value of 50% of all the amount already paid for registration and extras

• After 12:00 p.m. June 15th 2024:
The participant doesn’t benefit of any voucher.

REGISTRATION TRANSFER

A registration can be transferred to another athlete if the transfer request and the the new athlete’s data are communicated to the organisation, by e-mail to info@rideacrosschallenges.com, before 12:00 pm August 31th 2024.

After this date no transfer registration requests are accepted.

TRAINING PACKS

To help everyone wanting to challenge themselves in our Ride Across events, we provide a Training Planning service, prepared by a Cycling accredited coach, with extensive experience as a coach, but also as an athlete. Choose from one of our Packs.

BASE PACK

Personalized planning – Yes
Training Peaks software account – Yes
Training feedback – Biweekly
Analysis of training/competition files – Biweekly
Coach interaction – Weekly
Planning adjustments – Biweekly
Performance test (FTP on home rollers) and analysis – Every 8 weeks
Response to contact – Bi-daily

Cost: €50 per month

PREMIUM PACK

Personalized planning – Yes
Account Training Peaks software – Yes
Feedback on training sessions – Weekly
Analysis of training/competition files – Weekly
Coach interaction – Daily
Planning adjustments – Weekly
Performance test (FTP on home trainers) and analysis – Every 4 weeks
Response to contact – Daily
Feedback on Food and Sports Nutrition – Yes
Feedback on choice of paces and material for the event – Yes

Cost: €80 per month

Purchase or request more information by email: info@rideacrosschallenges.com

CANCELLATION INSURANCE

It is highly recommended that each participant take his or her own individual cancellation insurance in order to have the possibility to claim their entry and extra services fees back, if they are not able to participate in the event due to medical, injury or any other valid cancellation reason.

Athletes may contact the insurance company on their own countries or they can purchase the Premium Travel Insurance available as an extra with the Ride Across Douro-Minho registration.

More information about the conditions and coverages here.