We continue celebrating National XCM Championships won by ISB SPORT ambassadors! José Dias, from the Klimatiza Team, claimed victory at the Portuguese National XCM Championship in Seia. The Portuguese rider has established himself as one of the leading figures in marathon MTB thanks to a career defined by consistency and reliability in long-distance and particularly demanding races. He is a regular Top 10 finisher at the Cape Epic, has achieved a podium finish at the XCM World Championships, and is a national champion in the discipline, among many other notable achievements. His profile fits perfectly with the current competitive DNA of both the Klimatiza Orbea Team and ISB SPORT, as he is a strong and experienced rider, accustomed to the demands of high-endurance races and to fighting for top positions on the international calendar.
The National Championship took place in Seia on a demanding course, featuring an elite marathon race covering approximately 95 kilometres and 3,200 metres of accumulated elevation gain, bringing together nearly 300 athletes competing across various categories. In the elite men’s race, José Dias (Klimatiza Orbea Team) completed the 96-kilometre course in 4h 23m 27s, finishing 1m 14s ahead of Guilherme Mota (Guilhabreu MTB Team), who secured second place. Diogo Graça (Bombos S. Sebastião/Bolflex/ElectroMinho) completed the podium, finishing 1m 58s behind the winner.
