Ibiti has gained another space for those who love cycling: the new bike track, built at Engenho Lodge in partnership with Sense, promises to be a meeting point for cyclists of all ages. As well as promoting health and fun, the new circuit reinforces Ibiti's connection with sport and with reducing the carbon footprint, since the bicycle is one of the most sustainable means of transportation.
"The track is very nice and will encourage a lot of sport, especially among children. Cycling is on the rise today, and initiatives like this encourage the community. This track can be used by anyone, on any type of bike, even electric bikes. It can be used for training, evolving movements, having fun and overcoming challenges. The most important thing is that it becomes an incentive for sport and fun, bringing more and more people to cycling"says Miguel Giovannini, mountain bike champion, entrepreneur of the Bike House in Ibiti Village and Ibiti Projeto bike guide.
Named the Sense Bike Zone, the track includes curves, ramps, descents, jumps and even a bridge, as well as making intelligent use of the natural elements of the terrain, such as rocks and trees. Nothing has been wasted: everything has been integrated into the course, reinforcing the connection between sport and nature.
"The main objective is to enable children to overcome challenges and feel this connection with nature. In an increasingly technological world, structures like this offer unique experiences, capable of inspiring future athletes and sports enthusiasts," explains Daniel Teixeira Sales, Niel, a specialist in multi-sports tracks and responsible for the work.
Sertoes MTB: of September 4th to 6th
The news comes in line with the Sertões MTB 2025, which will have Ibiti Projeto as its stage for the fourth year running. After passing through Campos do Jordão (SP) and Nova Lima (MG), the third stage will define the season's champions in three days of challenging races, between September 4 and 6.
- Prologue (Thursday, 4/09): 21 km, 1,000m of altimetry.
- Stage 2 (Friday, 5/09): 43 km, 1,700m of elevation, with long uphill stretches.
- Stage 3 (Saturday, 6/09)47 km (Pro) with 1,700m of elevation. For E-Bikes, a 42 km course, with 1,500m of elevation variation.
In addition to the competition categories, the event will debut the Tourism Category, aimed at those who want to pedal at a lighter pace, with E-Bikes, enjoying the trails and landscapes of Ibiti without the pressure of competition. It will take place on Saturday (6), with an estimated 30 km route, accompanied by guides and monitors. Limited places (register here).
"We're making cycling a national passion, and it's wonderful to have partners like Ibiti who believe in this purpose with us"celebrates Leonora Guedes, CEO of Sertões.
Closing party with Wilson Sideral
Another attraction will be the unprecedented awards party that closes the Sertões MTB Ibitipoca and the Sertões MTB Cup on Saturday night, after the winners of the stage and the champions of the season have been consecrated, with a concert by Wilson Sideral and band. The general public will also be able to attend - tickets are already available at link.
As in the first two stages of the championship (Sertões MTB Mantiqueira and Sertões MTB Nova Lima), big names in mountain biking will also be in Ibitipoca. Among them, Albert Morgen, Sherman Trezza de Paiva, Hugo Prado Neto, João Paulo Firmino, Lukas Kaufmann, Márcio Ravelli, Miguel Giovannini and Luciano "Kdra" Lancellotti. In the women's competition, Isabella Ribeiro and Roberta Kelly Stopa stood out.
