rally guide - Baja Portalegre 500

RALLY GUIDE
22nd to 24th October 2015
INDEX
Introduction
3
History
4
The Event
5
Past winners
6
Organisation
7
Programme
10
Entry details
12
Insurance
15
Super special stage – SSS1
15
Service parks and refuelling
15
Media
16
Accommodation / Booking
16
Itinerary
17
General facts and information
19
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INTRODUCTION
Dear friends,
Just one year away from celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 29th edition of the
charismatic Baja Portalegre 500 is back with some novelties, underlining the
Automóvel Club de Portugal (ACP) commitment to continuously give the Baja
more and more reasons to increase spectators’ interest so that, year after year,
the sporting and organisational level of this event is reinforced as a world wide
reference in off-road events.
This time the organiser has decided to go back to a layout used in previous years of the Baja
Portalegre 500, introducing a new SS on the event’s first day and after SSS1. Besides the traditional 5
km of the Prologue which signals the start of the competition, Cars, Bikes, Quads and UTV/Buggy will
face a further 85 km on SS2, giving the Baja Portalegre 500’s Day 1 a different and more relevant
dimension in comparison to recent editions.
As in previous years, the event remains a part of the FIA Cross Country World Cup, signalling the end
of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile’s off-road season, as well as the end of the FPAK and
FMP calendars. Therefore, and as usual, the Baja should be decisive for the several national and
international titles, a fact that
not only underlines the international relevance of the event, but also
brings to Portalegre the best international off-road drivers.
We are, once more, grateful for the support of our sponsors – BP, Alentejo Tourism Board,
Municipality of Portalegre and Municipality of Ponte de Sor – as well as for the collaboration of the
Municipalities of Abrantes, Alter do Chão, Crato, Gavião, Monforte and Nisa, and the Community
Councils of Arez e Amieira do Tejo, Chança, Comenda, Cunheira, Monte da Pedra e Foros do Arrão,
without which the Event would not be possible.
We also count on the collaboration of the National Guard (GNR), the Fire Brigade of Portalegre
District, as well as on the support of Hertz, Fonte Viva, Ibermedia, SNB, Fencaça, Portuguese Hunters
Federation, RTP and Rádio Portalegre (104,5).
We also appreciate the support of all the elements of the organisation and we owe a special thanks
to the support of the owners who allow the race to cross their lands. This collaboration is the secret of
our success and the reason for the longevity of this race.
For all these reasons, we hope that you will be able to join us for the 29th Baja Portalegre 500.
Carlos Barbosa
President of ACP
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HISTORY
Brief History of the Event
The Baja of Portalegre was the first cross-country event held in Portugal, in June 1987, based in Portalegre
city.
In fact, Clube Aventura, headed by José Megre, an ex-Dakar Rally driver, had this event in mind since
1983, but it took him almost four years to materialize the idea, since he had to get the help and
authorization from the local authorities. Dr. Miranda Calha, today a member of Parliament and, at that
time Minister of Sports, was behind this idea.
100 cars and more than 100 bikes entered the first Baja Portalegre, at that time called Rali Maratona de
Portalegre and sponsored by Finicisa.
The event ran on a 350 km route long to be done twice with no stops. Heavy rains and mud made the
event a remarkable challenge for cars and bikes.
The second and third edition, were held on the following two years, where entries and mud conditions
doubled. On the memorable fourth edition in 1989, there were 250 cars and 450 bikes but only 10% of
the competitors finished! It was amazing, besides the conditions!
Since the first year, many international riders, even the best of them, who came from around the world
just to join Portalegre, represented bikes. From Serge Bacou, Thierry Charbonnier, Gilles Lalay, Stephane
Peterhansel, David Castera, Cyril Esquirol, Richard Sainct, Alain Perez, Thierry Magnaldi, and many others
have participated in this event.
Only in 1995 and 1996, foreigner riders reached the podium, as it was the case of Richard Sainct and Alain
Perez.
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THE EVENT
1988
The 1st edition of the event under the name Rali Maratona de Portalegre Finicisa, run with 2
laps on 350 km itinerary.
2nd edition with 2 laps on a 400 km itinerary (800 Km Finicisa – Portalegre)
1989
The event ran on a single lap of 500 km, under the name – 500 km Cerveja Sagres Portalegre.
1990
On the bikes, the race changed to one rider per bike. Entries rose to 250 cars and 450 bikes and
an identical figure ran on the following three years!
1997
11ª Baja Galp 500 Portalegre – The event gets a new sponsor and, due to heavy rain, it was
shorten to 200 Km. The main National TV Network – SIC, started a 5 years strong coverage of
this event.
1999
Baja Porta da Ravessa 500 / Portalegre – A new sponsor entered again. The Adega Cooperativa
do Redondo, producer of some of the best Alentejo Wines (Porta da Ravessa), became the
main sponsor. For the first time this event was ran on two special stages for cars.
A 3rd special stage was introduced for cars, to be ran on Sunday morning. The event was
candidate of the FIA Cup of Bajas.
1987
2001
2002
As a FIA Baja Cup event, the race re-entered the National Championship, as a “Joker” event.
National TV Station RTP was granted the exclusive TV rights of the event.
2003
Porta da Ravessa wine gives way to a new wine: Anta da Serra, from the same company,
therefore it became the name of the event.
2004
Colin McRae raced his first race with his new Nissan Pick Up, entered by Nismo.
2005
201 bikes and 133 cars at the start and a great participation from the factory teams. VW with
Carlos Sainz (first cross country race), Bruno Saby, Jutta Kleinschmidt and Mark Miller, and
Mitsubishi, with Luc Alphand and Hiroshi Masuoka. Under some heavy rain the race between
Sainz, Kleinschmidt and Alphand was a great one. The winner was the Mitsubishi of Alphand.
2006
211 bikes and 114 cars at the start. Marc Blazquez dominated the race. Between the bikes,
Mario Patrão won and Luis Engeitado was the fastest of the quads.
2007
2008
Portalegre saw for the third time, Miguel Barbosa and Miguel Ramalho claim victory. António
Maio wins at the Bikes.
144 Bikes and 90 cars at the start. The new brand Pajero Racing Lancer with Stephane
Peterhansel and Jean Paul Cottret won its first race. In the Bikerbikes the local “hero” António
Maio won again.
2010
Krysztof Holowczyc (auto) and António Maio (bike) win the Baja.
2011
The celebration of the 25th edition was praised with more than 600 competitors, a tribute
to the first cross-country race held in Portugal.
2012
As a FIM Baja World Cup for the first time, António Maio wins the race for the 5th time.
Victories for Roberto Borrego (Quads), David Além (UTV), João Guilherme (Buggy) and
Miroslav Zapletal / Maciek Marton (Auto).
2013
Holowczyc (Auto), Patrão (Bike), Carita (Quad), Tavares (UTV) and Ferreira are the
winners
2014
Ricardo and Manuel Porém (Auto); Mário Patrão (Bike); Luís Engeitado (Quad); João Lopes and
Bruno Santos (UTV); Bruno Martins (Buggy) are the winners.
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PAST WINNERS
Year
Auto
Bike
Quad
UTV
Buggy
1987
Bayona / Costa
Marques / Carvalho
1988
Tucha / Castro
Lopes / Lopes
1989
Almeida / Almeida
João Lopes
1990
Guedes / Choças
António Lopes
1991
Almeida / Silva
António Lopes
1992
T.Breyner / Baptista
António Lopes
1993
T.Breyner / Baptista
Carlos Crespo
1994
Vassalo / Caiado
Paulo Marques
1995
Garcia / Janela
Richard Sainct
1996
Campos / Figueiredo
Alain Perez
1997
Godinho / Jesus
Miguel Farrajota
1998
Campos / Figueiredo
Ruben Faria
1999
Vassalo / Condenso
Ruben Faria
2000
Sousa / Silva
Luis Serra
Paulo Barbosa
2001
Campos / Figueiredo
Paulo Gonçalves
Mário Reis
2002
Barbosa / Ramalho
Luis Serra
Vítor Santos
2003
Barbosa / Ramalho
Sandro Marcos
Jordi Saborit
2004
McRae / Thorner
Mário Patrão
João Lopes
2005
Alphand / Picard
Mário Patrão
Rui Fernandes
2006
Blazquez / Mercader
Mário Patrão
Nelson Caxias
2007
Barbosa / Ramalho
António Maio
Vitor Santos
2008
Peterhansel / Cottret
António Maio
Rui Mendes
António Val
2009
Campos / Baptista
Mário Patrão
Humberto Pinto
Jorge Monteiro
2010
Holowczyc / Fortin
António Maio
Roberto Borrego
Esteves / Amado
Val / Carvalho
2011
Campos / Baptista
António Maio
Roberto Borrego
Jorge Monteiro
Porêlo / Porêlo
2012
Zapletal / Marton
António Maio
Roberto Borrego
David Além
J. Guilherme
2013
Holowcyzc / Schulz
Mário Patrão
André Carita
Nuno Tavares
Ferreira/Barbosa
2014
B. Martins
Porém / Porém
Mário Patrão
Luís Engeitado
Lopes / Santos
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ORGANISATION
Contact details:

Secretariat
From Monday to Friday - from 10H00 to 18H00, until October 20th (Tuesday)
Automóvel Club de Portugal
Rua General Humberto Delgado, 3
2685-340 Prior Velho
PORTUGAL
[email protected]
Responsible
Secretariat
Press office

Vanda Marcelo
Maribel Cascão
Miguel Fonseca
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
+351219429187
+351219429192
[email protected]
+351219429187
+351219429192
[email protected]
Rally Headquarters
From 21st -24th October – PORTALEGRE - NERPOR
Note: There will be an advanced secretariat point at the start and at the finish of the Special Stages.
KEY OFFICIALS – AUTO
Organising Committee
Chairman
Vice-President
Carlos Barbosa
Mário Martins da Silva
João Jordão
Stewards of the Meeting
Chairman of the Stewards
FIA Steward
FPAK Steward
Stewards’ Secretary
Fred Gallagher (GBR)
Mauro Tavella (ITA)
Horácio Rodrigues
Carla Almeida
Observers and Delegates
FIA Observer
FPAK Observer
FIA Technical Delegate
FPAK Technical Delegate
Richard Schilling
Pedro Cordeiro
Lionel Carre
Cristiana Pace
Eliseu Valente
Senior Officials
Clerk of the Course (CoC)
Deputy Clerk of the Course
Pedro Almeida
Jaime Santos
Orlando Romana
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Chief Safety Officer
Route Supervisor
Secretary of the Meeting
Secretary
Scrutineers co-ordinator
Scrutineers
Jaime Santos
Orlando Romana
Vanda Marcelo
Maribel Cascão
Daniel Ribeiro
Pedro Marcelo
Carlos Correia
Pedro Azevedo
Pedro Barradas
Diamantino Nunes
Mário Bandeira
Mª. Fátima Carvalho
Miguel Fonseca
Nuno Santos
TBA
Chief Medical Officer
PCs co-ordinator
Official Timekeepers
Press Officer
Event’s Logistics
Service Park co-ordinator
COMPETITOR’S RELATIONS OFFICERS (CROs)
Franco da Silva
Filipe Gaivão
EVENT OFFICIALS – BIKE / QUAD / UTV / BUGGY
Organisation Committee
Chairman
Vice-President
Carlos Barbosa
Mário Martins da Silva
João Jordão
Jury
Jury President
FMP Jury Member
ACP Jury Member
Jury Secretary
José Rita
José Clemente
Nuno Caldeira
Virginie Hargitai
Technical delegates
FMP Technical Delegates
Jorge Martinho
José Deitado
Senior Officials
Clerk of Course (CoC)
Assistant Clerks of the Course
Chief Security Officer
Orlando Romana
Nuno Caldeira
Jaime Santos
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Route Supervisor
Route Director
FNMR Environmental Steward
Secretary of the Meeting
Secretary
Responsible for the Event’s Logistics
Technical Stewards
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Official Timekeepers
Service Park Coordinator (NERPOR)
Orlando Romana
Jaime Santos
José Miranda
Maribel Cascão
Vanda Marcelo
Nuno Santos
José Deitado
José Miranda
Pedro Corrula
Eduardo Botelho
Carlos Calhau
Luís Carrapatoso
Pedro Barradas
Mário Bandeira
Mª de Fátima Carvalho
TBA
COMPETITORS RELATIONS OFFICIER – BIKE / QUAD / UTV / BUGGY
Nuno Caldeira
FEDERATIONS
FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL DE L’AUTOMOBILE
8, Place de la Concorde – 75008 Paris – France
Tel.: +33 1431244 55 – Fax: + 33 143124466
www.fia.com
FEDERAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE AUTOMOBILISMO E
KARTING
Rua Fernando Namora, 46 C/D – 1600-454 Lisboa
Tel.: +351 217112800 – Fax: + 351 217112801
www.fpak.pt
FEDERAÇÃO MOTOCICLISMO PORTUGAL
Largo Vitorino Damásio, 3 C - Pavilhão 1 - 1200 - 872 Lisboa Tel: + 351 213936030 - Fax: + 351 213971457
www.fmportugal.pt
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SECURITY EQUIPMENT SUPLLIERS
GPS / GSM
+ 351 239999486
[email protected]
Sentinel
+ 33 467273584
[email protected]
PROGRAMME OF THE EVENT
AUTO PROGRAMME
Wednesday, 21st October
10h00/20h00
Accreditations
Near Stadium
Thursday, 22nd October
08h00/21h30
Rally Office opens
08h00/17h00
08h00/16h00
Accreditations
Delivery of the safety equipment (GPS/GSM and Sentinel)
Administrative checks
HQ (Nerpor)
Near Stadium
HQ
HQ
09h00/16h00
Issue of the road book for Leg 1
10h00/17h00
Scrutineering
HQ
13h00/16h30
Super Special Stage reconnaissance
17h30
Press conference
18h30
1st Stewards Meeting
HQ
19h00
Publication of the start list for Leg 1
HQ
20h00
Delivery of the Road Book – Stage 2
Briefing with the CoC and the organizer
HQ
Friday, 23rd October
07h30/20h30
Rally Office opens
09h00
Start of Leg 1
09h30
Starting Ceremony / Start of SSS1
12h00
Selection of start position for Leg 2 (1st ten winners of SSS1)
13h00
Publication of the start list for Section 2
13h55
Start of Leg 2
HQ (Nerpor)
Nerpor
Start of SSS1
10
15h50*
Arrival of Leg 1
Nerpor
15h00/19h00
Delivery of the road book for Leg 2
HQ
19h00
Publication of the start list for Leg 2
HQ
Saturday, 24th Octobert
06h00/21h00
Rally Office opens
HQ (Nerpor)
06h00
Start of Leg 2
Nerpor
12h00
Start of Section 4
Nerpor
16h15*
Arrival of Leg 2
Nerpor
17h30
Podium Ceremony
HQ
18h00
Final scrutineering
Nerpor
18h15
Post-event Press Conference
HQ
20h00
Publication of the provisional final classification
HQ
20h30
Prize Giving Ceremony
HQ
* Estimated time
BIKE PROGRAMME
Wednesday, 21st October
10h00/20h00
Accreditations
Stadium
Thursday, 22nd October
08h00
Rally Office opens
Nerpor
08h00/17h00
Accreditations
Stadium
09h00/15h00
Administrative checks
Nerpor
09h30 / 15h30
Scrutineering
Nerpor
13h00/16h30
Super Special Stage reconnaissance
Nerpor
17h30
1st Jury Meeting
Nerpor
18h00
Press conference
Nerpor
18h30
Publication of the start list and starting order for Leg 1
Nerpor
19h00
Briefing with the CoC and the organiser
Nerpor
21h30
Rally Office closes
Nerpor
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Friday, 23rd October
07h00
Rally Office opens
Nerpor
07h30
Start for Leg 1
Nerpor
08h00
Starting Ceremony / Start of SSS1
Nerpor
08h05*
Arrival of SSS1
Nerpor
12h00
Start for SS2
Nerpor
13h00*
Arrival of SS2
Nerpor
15h00*
Arrival of Leg 1
Nerpor
18h00
2nd Jury Meeting
Nerpor
19h00
Publication of the results of Leg 1 and starting order for Leg 2
Nerpor
20h30
Rally Office closes
Nerpor
Saturday, 24th Octobert
08h00
Rally Office opens
Nerpor
08h35
Start for Leg 2
Nerpor
09h00
Start for SS3
13h35*
Arrival of SS3
15h05*
Arrival of Leg 2
Nerpor
16h00
Podium Ceremony
Nerpor
17h15
Post-event Press Conference
Nerpor
18h00
3rd Jury Meeting
Nerpor
19h00
Publication of the provisional final classification
Nerpor
20h30
Prize Giving ceremony
Nerpor
22h00
Rally Office Closes
Nerpor
* Estimated time
ENTRY DETAILS
Opening and closing dates for entries



17th August 2015 – Opening date for Entries
02nd October 2015 – Closing date for entries with reduced fees
09th October 2015 – Closing date for entries
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Online entries
To register for the Baja Portalegre 500, competitors need to register online at
www.bajaportalegre500.com or http://provasdesportivas.acp.pt/
For foreign competitors must send/upload an authorization letter from their ASN giving permission to
participate in the event.
The Baja Portalegre 500 scores points for:
Auto



FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies
National Cross Country Championship FPAK
National Cross Country Trophy FPAK
Total Mazda Challenge 2015 (National Event)

Eligible Vehicles
Group & Class
Vehicle
T1.1
T1 4x4 Petrol
T1.2
T1 4x4 Diesel
T1.3
T1 4x2 Petrol
T1.4
T1 4x2 Diesel
T2.1
T2 Petrol
T2.2
T2 Diesel
T3.1
T3
T3.2
T3 Lightweight
The Baja Portalegre 500 scores points for:
Bike / Quad / UTV


National Cross Country Championship FMP
Polaris ACE Challenge 2015 (National Event)
Bike
M1
M2
M3
Bikes 2T
Bikes 4T
Bikes 2T
Bikes 4T
Bikes 2T
Bikes 4T
from 50 cc to 175 cc (TT1 FMP)
Up to 250 cc (TT1 FMP)
+175cc up to 280cc (TT2 FMP)
+ 250cc up to 450cc (TT2 FMP)
+ 280cc (TT3 FMP)
+ 450cc (TT3 FMP)
Quads
Q1 (4T)
UTV-Buggy
U 2 (UTV)
Only UTV
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For more details, see the Supplementary Regulations
www.bajaportalegre500.com
ENTRY FEES – Auto
T1 – T2 – T3
Entry
GPS-GSM
Sentinel Unik 2
Total
2100€
100€
100€
2300€
Kit Sentinel Unik2 (complete) = 274€ (new)
Kit Sentinel Unik2 (antenna and fixing bracket) = 66€ (second hand)
Note: the entry fee includes third part liability insurance. Entries submitted after 3rd up to 9th October will
undergo an increase of 500 Euros.
Included
 Civil liability insurance towards third parties
 One service plate
Extra Service Plates
 Truck
 Auto / Van
200 €
100 €
ENTRIES FEES – Bike
The entry fees for each vehicle (include the entry, the insurance premium with third-party civil liability
cover, GPS/GSM, LCS, security system and two service plates):
Bike / Quad
UTV – Buggy
Entry
375€
475€
GPS / GSM*
65€
65€
Total
440€
540€ (includes Road Book)
*The use of the security system will be delivered upon payment of a deposit of 250€, in cash or by check
issued to Cronobandeira, Lda. At the end of the race, this deposit will be recovered upon delivery of the
equipment in perfect functioning conditions.
Note: from 3th -9th October, entry fees increase 250€.
Payments are to be made by wire transfer to:
Account name:
Bank contact:
SWIFT
IBAN
Baja Portalegre (Automóvel Club de Portugal)
BPI, SA
Rua Tenente Valadim, 284
4100-476 Porto
BBPIPTPL
PT50001000002673878001239
Without payment the entry will not be considered, therefore it is necessary to send the proof of wire
transfer to the fax number +351 219 429 192 or by email to [email protected]
INSURANCE
The entry fees, includes the civil liability insurance towards third parties, according to the law. Damages to
crews / service crews, rally / service cars are not covered by the insurance provided by the organizers.
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The maximum indemnity per accident is limited to 20 000 000€ or 6 000 000€ in corporal or material
damages, respectively.
This insurance covers the competitor from the start until the end of the event.
Insurance Company:
Fidelidade-Mundial, SA
Largo do Calhariz, 30 - 1249-001 Lisboa
Portugal
Telef. +351 213 237 000 Fax +351 213 238 001
SUPER SPECIAL STAGE – SSS1
The Super Special Stage is compulsory for all competitors, with the whole crew on board.
The Super Special Stage will be run near the city of Portalegre.
The Super Special Stage will be held on Friday, October 23th.
The reconnaissance of the Super Special Stage can be done according the programme, on foot, with a
bicycle, a scooter or a quad with less than 100 cc.
SERVICE PARKS AND REFUELLING
AUTOS
ONLY ONE SERVICE LOCATION AND REFUELLING FOR THE WHOLE EVENT
(NERPOR – Portalegre)
Service A
Service B
Service C
Service D
After the start of Leg 1
After the arrival of Leg 1
After the start of Leg 2
After SS3
00h10
02h00*
00H10
00h20
* Maximum time
** Refuelling is permitted in only one refuelling zone, situated nearly service area in NERPOR or at the
nearby service stations. Refuelling it is not permitted in Selective Sectors, Liaisons Sectors and Service
Areas.
SERVICE AREAS AND REFUELLING BIKE / QUAD / UTV / BUGGY

On the liaisons before and after SS1

4 Service Areas and refuelling Zones

The Bikes need to have a fuel capacity for 85 km (approx.)
MEDIA
The requests must be registered online at www.bajaportalegre500.com or
http://provasdesportivas.acp.pt/, up to Friday, 9th October, 2015!
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Requested information/documents:
 Name(s) and type of the representative(s) who will be covering the event.
 A formal accreditation request written on the publication’s official letterhead, signed by the
Director of the publication / agency.
 E-mail and a fax number
 Photocopy of the National Press Card(s) of the representative(s) who will be covering the
event.
Press Officer ACP Motorsport
Rua General Humberto Delgado, 3
2685-340 Prior Velho
PORTUGAL
Tel. + 351 21 942 91 87 Fax. +351 21 942 91 92
[email protected]
ACCOMODATION - BOOKING
Accommodation can be booked directly at:
ACP Viagens
www.acp-viagens.pt
Phone (+351) 21 351 38 30
Fax: (+351) 21 799 12 02
For further information please contact: [email protected]
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ITINERARY AUT0
Leg 1 - Friday, 23 October
SS km
0A
1
SS1
1A
1B
START Leg 1 / Service IN
Service A (NERPOR)
Service OUT
TC START SSS1
SSS1 START
SSS1 STOP
Regrouping IN (Ponte de Sor)
1C
2
SS2
2A
Regrouping OUT / Start Section 2
TC START SS2
SS2 START
SS2 STOP
Service IN
2C
Service B (NERPOR)
ARRIVAL Leg 1
Leg 1 totals
Total
km
Time
0,00
0,00
0,00
7,07
0,00
7,07
00:15
60,00
5,52
60,00
01:15
4,00
4,00
00:15
1st Car
09:00
09:10
09:25
09:30
09:35
10:50
5,52
13:55
14:10
14:15
15:25
85,00
85,00
6,71
6,71
90,52
77,78 168,30
90,52
77,78 168,30
00:25
02:00
*
*
15:50
17:50
*
Leg 2 - Saturday, 24 October
TC
LOCATION
2D
START Leg 2 / Service IN
Service C (NERPOR)
Service OUT
TC START SS3
SS3 START
SS3 STOP
Service IN
Service D (NERPOR)
Service OUT - Refuelling IN
Refuelling OUT - Regrouping IN
2E
3
SS3
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
4
SS4
Regrouping OUT / Start Section 4
TC START SS4
SS4 START
SS km
Liaison
km
0,00
Section 1
00:10
Section 2
2B
Liaison
km
Total
km
Time
1st Car
0,00
06:30
00:10
0,00
60,00
0,00
60,00
5,86
65,86
0,00
0,00
150,00
5,86
215,86
0,00
0,00
00:20
00:20
26,10
26,10
00:30
06:40
07:55
08:00
09:55
10:15
01:15
150,00
150,00
10:35
10:55
00:20
11:55
12:25
12:30
200,00
4A
SS4 STOP
200,00
4B
ARRIVAL Leg 2
Leg 2 totals
350,00
Leg 1 - SSS1 + SS2
Leg 2 - SS3 + SS4
Total
TOTALS
SS
Liaison Total
90,52
77,78 168,30
350,00 151,96 501,96
440,52 229,74 670,26
60,00 60,00
151,96 501,96
01:15
Section 3
0
LOCATION
15:00
*
Section 4
TC
16:15
*
% SS
53,8%
69,7%
65,7%
*maximum time, check-in advance is authorized
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ITINERARY BIKE
Day 1 - Friday, October 31
SS km
START Leg 1 - NERPOR
TC Start SSS1
SS1 START
SS1 STOP
Regrouping IN
Liaison
km
Total km
Time
7,07
7,07
00:20
60,00
5,52
60,00
01:30
1st. Bike
07:05
07:25
07:30
07:35
09:05
5,52
1C Regrouping OUT
1D TC Start SS2
SS2 SS2 START
4,00
4,00
*
10:40
10:55
11:00
00:15
85,00
2A
SS2 Stop
2B
ARRIVAL Leg 1 / Parc Fermé IN
Leg 1 totals
12:00
85,00
90,52
7,17
78,24
7,17
168,76
02:00
Section 1
0
1
SS1
1A
1B
LOCATION
*
Section 2
TC
14:00
TC
LOCATION
2C START Leg 2 - NERPOR
3 TC Start SS3
SS3 SS3 START
3A
SS3 STOP
3B
ARRIVAL Leg 2 / Parc Fermé
Leg 2 totals
Leg 1 - SSS1 / SS2
Leg 2 - SS3
Total
SS km
Liaison
km
Total km
Time
1st. Bike
26,10
26,10
01:15
07:55
09:10
09:15
350,00
14:00
350,00
350,00
5,86
31,96
5,86
381,96
RALLY TOTALS
SS
Liaison Total
90,52
78,24 168,76
350,00 31,96 381,96
440,52 110,20 550,72
00:30
*
Section 3
Day 2 - Saturday, November 1
14:30
*
*
% SS
53,6%
91,6%
80,0%
* maximum time, check-in advance is authorized
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GENERAL FACTS AND INFORMATION
Traffic regulations in Portugal and Spain
Maximum speed limit (1)
Cities and built-up areas
One lane carriageway
IC (Complementary Itinerary)
IP (Main itinerary)
Dual carriageway with Bikeway characteristics
Bikeway
(1) Except where a lower speed is indicated
50 km/h
90 km/h
90 km/h
90 km/h
100 km/h
120 km/h

In Portugal we drive on the right

Exceeding the maximum speed limits may result in the withdrawal of the driving licence, in
addition to a cash sanction

It is expressly forbidden to drive in Portugal with an alcohol level in the blood equal or superior to
0.50 gr/l. Authorities may decide the immediate immobilization of the vehicle.

It is compulsory for drivers and passengers to wear seat belts at all times.

It is forbidden to use the mobile phone while driving.
Petrol Stations
Most petrol stations are open between 8 am and midnight. In the big cities, motorways and dual
carriageways service stations are open 24 hours a day.
City / Town
Portalegre
Portalegre
Portalegre
Portalegre
Ponte de Sor
Ponte de Sor
Gavião
Address
Galp – Av. da Extremadura Espanhola
Cepsa – Av. da Extremadura Espanhola
Galp – Av. D. Nuno Álvares Pereira
Prio – Av. Francisco Fino
BP – Av. Liberdade (N244)
Galp – Av. Liberdade (N244)
Repsol – Alameda 25 de Abril
Schedule
07h00 / 00h00
07h00 / 23h00
07h00 / 22h00
07h00 / 23h00
24h00
06h00 / 23h00
08h00 / 21h00
Fuel prices
Portugal
Diesel (fuel)
1,30 €
Petrol 95
1,60 €
Petrol 98
1,75 €
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Rent-a-Car
It is possible to rent a car in all major cities and at Lisbon airport.
Conditions
It is compulsory to show an identity card (EU citizens) or valid passport (other nationalities), green card.
Driver must be aged over 25 (it is acceptable drivers aged 21 if their driving licence has already 2 years).
Insurance is compulsory.
Company
Contacts
HERTZ
808 202 038
EUROPCAR
21 940 77 90
Weather
In October, the climate in Portalegre is typically autumn: increasing humidity and rain periods.
The weather is usually unstable; mornings are foggy while afternoons are sunny and clear, though some
showers can occur.
Consider wearing warm clothes in cooler evenings and by night, when temperatures get much lower.
For further information visit www.ipma.pt
Sunrise and Sunset
SUNRISE
SUNSET
2015/10/22
07h46
18h41
2015/10/23
07h48
18h39
2015/10/24
07h49
18h38
DATE
Banks
CITY/TOWN
Portalegre
Portalegre
Portalegre
Ponte de Sor
Gavião
BANK
TELEPHONE
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
+ 351 245 339 100
Santander / Totta
+ 351 245 300 080
BPI
+ 351 800 200 510
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
+ 351 242 292 060
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
+ 351 241 632 166
Opening hours: Mo to FRI: 08h30 – 15h00
Credit Cards and ATM Cash points
Most establishments accept credit cards.
An MB sign can identify cash points (ATM).
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Emergency Useful Numbers
TELEPHONE
EMERGENCY NUMBER
Ant Poisoning Information Centre (24h)
Portalegre
HOSPITALS
Portalegre
Abrantes
GNR
POLICE
GNR
PSP
112
808 250 143
+351 245 301 000
+351 245 301 105
+351 241 360 700
+351 245 302 380
+351 245 331 647
+351 245 300 620
Taxis
City
Telephone
Portalegre
Portalegre
Ponte Sor
+351 245 202 375
+351 245 204 694
+351 242 202 521
Distances
From – To
Distances
Lisbon → Portalegre
Portalegre → Castelo de Vide
Portalegre → Crato
Portalegre → Nisa
Portalegre → Alter do Chão
Portalegre → Gavião
Portalegre → Estremoz
Portalegre → Ponte de Sor
Portalegre → Elvas
Portalegre → Caia (Spanish Border)
230 km
20 km
23 km
35 km
34 km
56 km
57 km
62 km
64 km
67 km
Towing Services
TELEPHONE
+ 351 21 924 91 03
+ 351 93 850 03 64
+ 351 24 541 23 53
ACP REBOQUES
Reboques Oscar
Reboques Branquinho
Pharmacies
City
Portalegre
Portalegre
Portalegre
Ponte de Sor
Gavião
Nisa
Alter do Chão
Pharmacies
Elvas
Chambel
Cunha Miranda
Varela Dias
Pimentel
Seabra
Alter
Telephone
+ 351 245 330 388
+ 351 245 205 461
+ 351 245 204 416
+ 351 242 201 203
+ 351 241 632 211
+ 351 245 410 030
+ 351 245 619 145
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DISCOVER PORTALEGRE
The Northern Alentejo - Portalegre - is almost a mythic region, a region where time is time. Reality lies
here, waiting to be unveiled, in the endless plains and mountains, in the water that entertains and cures,
in the great open spaces of nature or in those built by man both for ancient wars and for peace.
Authenticity lies here, in the nobility that our ancestors lent to the stones of the dolmens and menhirs, to
the armorial bearing of the manor houses and to the unique flavours generated in secret in the ancient
convents and wineries. The truth also lies here, in the festival and the fair, in the music, the dancing and
in the local art, where tradition is maintained.
The city of Portalegre, with about 16000 inhabitants, grew up mainly from the 16th century on, moment
when Portalegre became town and bishopric. Also the economic progress, result of the agriculture, trade
and industry, took some noble and bourgeois families to the new town, where they built houses with
some charm and greatness.
The places to visit are open every day, except Mondays; the schedules are similar (9h30 -12h30 /14h –
18h).
DISCOVER PONTE DE SOR
Ponte de Sor is a municipality in Portalegre District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 16,722 in an
area of 839.71 km².
The city's name is derived from the first roman bridge, which was part of the 3rd military road connecting
Lisbon to Merida. An area of upheaval in between borders during the reconquest, Ponte de Sor, which
initially belonged to the Templars, was taken back by the Order of St. Benedict. Its first "Foral Charter"
was bestowed upon it by the Diocese of Évora in 1161, and later ratified by D. Manuel. Once the roman
bridge was gone, King João VI had the bridge that stands today built in 1822
PLACES WHERE TO EAT
PORTALEGRE
O Tarro - +351 925 700 721
Grelhados do Bonfim - +351 245 202 585
A Gruta – +351 245 201 402
Solar do Forcado – +351 245 330 866
Tomba Lobos - +351 245 906 111
Escondidinho – +351 245 202 728
Caldeirão de Sabores - +351 966 795 751
Álvaro (Urra) - + 351 245 382 283
Convívio Pizza & Grill - +351 245 399 999
Tomba Lobos - +351 245 906 111
PONTE DE SOR
O Lusitano - +351 936 223 597
Olivença - +351 242 206 201
O Padeiro - + 351 242 206 957
O Barril - +351 912 740 384
Quadrifonia - +351 242 203 283
FOROS DO MOCHO
Retiro do Mocho - +351 242 904 271
MONTARGIL
A Tropical - +351 242 904 606
CRATO
Prior do Crato - +351 245 990 197
A Adega - +351 968 087 480
FOROS DO ARRÃO
O Vicente - +351 242 965 169
FLOR DA ROSA
O Recanto - + 351 245 996 112
ALTER DO CHÃO
Páteo Real - +351 245 612 301
GAFETE
O Lagarteiro - +351 245 790 113
GAVIÃO
Casa Marinheiro - +351 241 632 195
NISA
Flor do Alentejo - +351 245 429 424
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