The northern mountainous region of Macaé hosted the second day of races on the Usina do Frade track, which is an official mountain bike downhill competition. This event is part of the National CBC DH2 Rating, overseen by the Brazilian Cycling Confederation and the Rio de Janeiro State Cycling Federation (FECIERJ).
The competitions allowed leading athletes from the country to test their skills and positioned the municipality as a national center for the speed descent discipline. The track, located in the Frade area, features a technically challenging route with sandy soil and high-speed sections lasting over three minutes.
Champions of the discipline highly praised the structure and technical quality of the track, comparing it to international venues. This positive assessment strengthens the status of Pista da Usina as one of the key sports facilities in the state and country for mountain biking.
Local athletes noted the significance of participating in the official national rating supported by the local public. Athletes from Macaé emphasized that having a professional track in their territory contributes to improving the training process, attracts racers from different regions of the country, and raises the technical level of local practitioners.
The success of this event also highlights the efforts of the municipal government to develop extreme sports and tourism in the Northern Mountain Region, aimed at attracting new national and international events to the city. The program energized the Frade area throughout the weekend, gathering residents, tourists, and speed enthusiasts.