The Brazil Ride MTB Stage Race is a seven bicycle race in Chapada Diamantina area of Brazil. The Brazil Ride premiered in November 2010[1] Each day of the competition provide an average of 80kmto100kmkm (50milesto100mileskm) of mountain bike terrain.
The stage is the Chapada Diamantina, part of a protected area. The National Park has 152 thousand hectares and average altitude ranges between 800mand1200mm (2,600feetand3,900feetm) above sea level, with peaks of up to 2000m (7,000feet). 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.