All news
Politics
Business
Technology
Incidents
Sports
Weather
Science
Entertainment
World
Real Estate
AI News
Granfondo was "Medio" and "Mini" in Lousã but it was still a partyPhoto by TheShiv76 on Pexels
SportsCoimbra

Granfondo was "Medio" and "Mini" in Lousã but it was still a party

Diário de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 08:50

The organization of the Granfondo in Lousã cancelled the longer distance of the race, keeping only the "Medio" and "Mini" modalities. Despite this reduction, the event was still described as a great party in Lousã.

The race took place in the Lousã region, which is known for being a popular destination for cycling events in Portugal.

The cancellation of the longer distance did not prevent the event from taking place, which maintained its festive character for the participants who chose the shorter races.

The article highlights that, even with the limitations imposed by the organization, the Granfondo managed to provide a positive experience to the participants present in Lousã.

Why this matters

The athletes and cycling enthusiasts in the region saw the main event cancelled, but were able to participate in the alternative races. The organization managed to maintain the festive spirit of the event in Lousã, which is a reference for outdoor sports in the central region.

About this summary

This is our short summary of a report published by Diário de Coimbra on 14 September 2026 at 08:50; the full text stays with the publisher. In our feed it sits under Sports, and it concerns Coimbra. We currently carry 32421 items in that section.

All items in this section →
Source

Related articles

Operação Milan: conheça o programa do Benfica para o arranque da Liga Europa
Sports

Operation Milan: meet Benfica's program for the Europa League kickoff

Benfica prepares for the Europa League kickoff with the so-called "Operation Milan", a specific preparation program for the game against Sporting, a team led by Ruben Amorim, scheduled for Wednesday. The operation includes all logistics and planning for the team's trip to the rival club's facilities.

Record14/09/26, 12:25
Depois de deixar o Al Nassr, Brozovic tem novo desafio na carreira
Sports

After leaving Al Nassr, Brozovic has a new challenge in his career

The 32-year-old Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic left Al Nassr, from Saudi Arabia, and already has a new club: Al Sadd, from Qatar. This transfer represents a new challenge in the player's career, who was seeking a change after his spell in Saudi football. Al Sadd is one of the most traditional clubs in Qatar, known for having revealed and hosted great international stars over the years.

SAPO Notícias14/09/26, 12:16
Antigo guarda-redes do West Ham morre aos 64 anos: "Descansa em paz, gentil gigante"
Sports

Former West Ham goalkeeper dies aged 64: "Rest in peace, gentle giant"

Ludek Miklosko, former goalkeeper for West Ham and the Czech Republic national team, died aged 64. The English club confirmed the news on social media, describing him as a "gentle giant" and paid tribute to him. Miklosko played for West Ham between 1993 and 1997 and is remembered for his impressive career in European football.

SAPO Notícias14/09/26, 12:15
Sports

Veríssimo, Farioli and Banjaqui: FC Porto-Benfica already heating up with refereeing at the center of controversy

The classic match between FC Porto and Benfica, which will decide the league leadership, is marked by an intense exchange of accusations between the clubs regarding refereeing. Benfica used statements from sports commentator Farioli to criticize a controversial play from last Sunday, while FC Porto denies having any influence on referee appointments, with Veríssimo and Banjaqui also involved in the public discussion between the two clubs.

Público14/09/26, 12:12