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Categories: SPORTS

Madeira endurance sports competitions

Entities: Maria João Abreu · Trail da Camacha · Paulo Macedo

Overview

In July 2026 the 51st Volta à Madeira cycling race was held over six stages, with Diogo Pereira (men) and Daniela Isidoro (women) taking overall victories and multiple classification jerseys. The event featured a dominant performance by the Grupo Parapedra team and concluded with a reduced peloton.

A few weeks later, in early August, the Trail da Camacha mountain‑running race took place on Madeira’s rugged terrain. Portuguese runners Paulo Macedo and Maria João Abreu won the main 26‑km race, while additional shorter and youth categories were contested. Both events illustrate the island’s continued role as a venue for high‑profile endurance competitions, drawing regional athletes and showcasing varied disciplines of cycling and trail running.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Paulo Macedo and Maria João Abreu win Trail da Camacha race

    Paulo Macedo (2:17:08) and Maria João Abreu (3:00:48) won the 26 km Trail da Camacha in Madeira, with dozens of athletes competing across multiple distances.

  2. 18 days ago

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    Diogo Pereira and Daniela Isidoro win 51st Madeira Bike Tour

    Diogo Pereira and Daniela Isidoro claimed overall victories at the 51st Madeira Bike Tour, with Grupo Parapedra dominating the six‑stage race from 15‑19 July.

Sources

dnoticias.pt · sapo.pt