Transportugal Registration Opens Today
News Release / 01.10.2012
On the 1st of October, at 0:00 (Portuguese time), subscriptions will start for another great adventure - the 11th edition of TransPortugal Garmin Race.
The 2013 edition of the already mythical race will happen from the 4th to the 12th of May. Once more a group of tough people will cross Portugal from north to south, from Bragança to Sagres.
It is easy to find stories of past years races on the internet. Memories are often of joy, mixed with a lot of sweat, some pain, a sense of overcoming one’s limits, but above all the longing and yearning to repeat that crazy week.
2013
In 2013 the route will be mostly identical to last year's, including the unforgettable crossing of Serra da Estrela, with its never-ending climbs and breath-taking scenery. There will be only minor changes where we think it is possible to ride in even more beautiful tracks.
In the subscription packages there are some major changes allowing participants to organize logistics the way they wish better - you can either buy the full package and stay in some of the best hotels Portugal has to offer and taste the exquisite Portuguese gastronomy in buffet dinners, or you can arrange all aspects of lodging and food yourself. The final prices are in the race website at www.trans-portugal.com.
A Different Race
There are no classes or categories, with the handicap system in place everybody can aspire to be victorious in this tough endurance challenge.
The key element for the race is the GPS device that all racers must carry. On TransPortugal Garmin Race the course is not physically marked, there are no arrows or other signs indicating the way to follow, the information is only on the GPS each participant carries with him. A map on the screen, overlaid with the track line is all that is required for them to find their way through the 1150km long route without getting lost, without hesitations or the stress of not knowing whether or not they are on the right track.
Our race was one of the first to use this new technology right from the first edition eleven years ago. Our motto has always been “We Leave behind only footprints or tire tracks”.
Race Registration
But the thing you must really concentrate on the days to come is to win the registration race, happening soon on-line, on the race website. The registration form is very simple, containing only the essential data the organization needs to confirm registrations with the athletes.
Bear in mind that last year the available slots were over very fast – if you really want to register don’t wait for the morning after! There are only 80 vacancies.
If you are related to one of the racers, a friend, or simply interested in having a different holiday, we have a treat for you – TransPortugal Garmin Race invites you to follow the race and get to know Portugal far from the normal tourist routes. Try out the local gastronomy and stay in the same fine hotel as the participants.
You will have all the perks the participants gets and also a staff member dedicated to take you to the most interesting historical and cultural places along the race course, including historic villages, breathtaking sceneries and landscapes, earthly paradises known only to the gods.
You can subscribe this package by email using info@trans-portugal.com, telling us if you’ll follow the complete race or only part and if you’ll be sharing the room with one of the racers.
For further information on the race please check the website at www.trans-portugal.com
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