Team Bianchi Prata Honda wins the Portuguese Cup at Baja TT do Norte
- franciscoldfonseca
- Apr 28
- 3 min read
Tomás Dias first overall, first in TT2 and first in juniors
João Pires fourth overall, second in TT1 and first in Veterans
The biggest team in the national TT - 4 riders at the start and 4 riders at the finish
Team Bianchi Prata Honda once again made history on the national cross-country scene by winning the Baja TT do Norte Portuguese Cup in Valpaços this weekend. The race, organized by Cami Motorsport with the support of the FMP, featured more than 250 timed kilometers, divided into two technical and demanding special stages, which put the endurance and quality of the drivers and machines to the test.
The team, made up of four riders, finished the race with everyone crossing the finish line - a reflection of the preparation and reliability that distinguish the Bianchi Prata project.
Tomás Dias shines and makes history
With an impeccable performance, Tomás Dias, at the controls of his Honda CRF450RX, became the absolute winner of the race, also winning in the TT2 class and among the juniors. The young rider from Reguengos de Monsaraz dominated both stages, finishing more than four minutes ahead of the second-placed rider - a feat that consecrates him as the youngest rider ever to win the Portuguese Cross-Country Cup.
“🏆We won the Portuguese Cup! Despite an early crash and a problem with the brakes, we managed to recover and win with a very strong pace. We flew in the north of Portugal.” - Tomás Dias
João Pires: regularity and podium on three fronts
On the Honda CRF250RX, João Pires was another standout name, taking first place among the veterans, second place in TT1 and fourth place overall, once again proving his consistency and experience in highly demanding races.
“It was a different race, with lots of challenges, but it went well and was excellent training. Being with the team at these times is always special.” - João Pires
Fábio Magalhães and Fernando Sousa reinforce collective performance
The team's technical assistance also supported two riders:
Fábio Magalhães, also on a CRF250RX, surprised with 2nd place overall and victory in TT1, despite a navigation error that took him out of the fight for outright victory.
“I was leading comfortably until a marker error took me off course. Still, I loved racing again and I'm already looking forward to more!” - Fábio Magalhães
Fernando Sousa closed his participation with a solid 3rd place in TT1 and 2nd among the Veterans, completing the team's collective success.
Pedro Bianchi Prata: “We made history”
At the end, Team Manager Pedro Bianchi Prata couldn't hide his pride at the result achieved:
“We made history by winning the Portuguese Cup. It's a well-deserved victory for the whole team, the result of a lot of hard work. Congratulations to Tomás Dias, who performed brilliantly. The organization of the race was exemplary and it was clear that the north of the country has all the conditions to host the CNTT. We hope to return next year with even more force,” commented Pedro Bianchi Prata at the end.
Team Bianchi Prata's next event will be the Baja de Extremadura from May 1st to 3rd.
Text - Team Bianchi Prata
Find out more about the team at www.bianchiprata.com
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