The Brazil Ride MTB Stage Race is a seven bicycle race in
Chapada Diamantina
Chapada Diamantina (; Portuguese for the "Diamond Plateau") is a region of Bahia state, in the Northeast of Brazil. This mountain range is known as “Serra do Espinhaço,” in Minas Gerais state, south of Bahia.
Description
The Chapada Dia ...
area of Brazil. The Brazil Ride premiered in November 2010
Each day of the competition provide an average of 80 to 100 kilometers of
mountain bike
A mountain bike (MTB) or mountain bicycle is a bicycle designed for off-road cycling. Mountain bikes share some similarities with other bicycles, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain, which ...
terrain.
The stage is the
Chapada Diamantina
Chapada Diamantina (; Portuguese for the "Diamond Plateau") is a region of Bahia state, in the Northeast of Brazil. This mountain range is known as “Serra do Espinhaço,” in Minas Gerais state, south of Bahia.
Description
The Chapada Dia ...
, part of a protected area. The National Park has 152 thousand hectares and average altitude ranges between 800 and 1200 meters above sea level, with peaks of up to 2000 meters. The region features several fountains, waterfalls, crystal lakes, red-colored rivers and a diverse fauna and flora.
Brazil Ride presents different categories: open, mixed, ladies and master. Athletes have to be at least 40 years old.
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Cycle races in Brazil