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A 1000km route through the scenery of Rwanda, with 18,000 M+, in an area known as the land of a thousand hills (Le Pays des Mille Collines), thanks to the endless ‘ups and downs’ in this stunning country.

Feb 2nd 2025

Back for its 4th edition, the GranGuanche Audax Road is a self-supported, single-stage, fixed-route, endurance cycling event across the Canary Islands. It’s not a race, it’s a collective adventure and a personal challenge to finish the route. There’s no cut-off time, there are no prizes, no medals, no brevet cards or finisher diplomas. The Audax is focused on the experience rather than the final results. It’s a demanding route for experienced riders as it includes serious climbs, high mountains, and remote areas. Experienced means well-trained, technically skilled, and wisely equipped. Exhaustion, sleep deprivation, and night rides add even more risk to a challenging ride. Participants are fully responsible for their safety and logistics.

Jan 26th 2025

A truly unique event to kick off the annual calendar. With three distances on offer, this fat-biking snow race gives riders the chance to tackle the winter elements of Norway. In what might appeal to experienced, cold weather cyclists, the race course runs on snowmobile tracks, dogsledding trails, snow covered roads and cross country skiing trails.

Jan 25th 2025

The first race in the new Solstice Series, a quartet of events covering all four seasons of the year. On the shortest day of the year, the Solstice Alleycat invites riders to race against the fading light, navigating between 10 checkpoints spread across the landscape before the sun sets. Unlike traditional races, there is no set course - each rider must choose their own path to beat the setting sun on this fleeting day.

Dec 21st 2024

Lee Endres is co-host of the DotComms Podcast and a Sheffield based bike fitter specialising in ultra-cycling at Peak Bikefitting.

By: Amanda Wishart

Feb 6th 2025

A race around a country dubbed the land of a thousand hills, with multiple off-road sectors and varying climates demands unique preparation. Read on to find out how riders will equip themselves for this 1,000km lap of Rwanda.

Feb 1st 2025

The first episode of Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, brought to you by DotWatcher. This month Lee and Samuel explore the month ahead and winter ultra-cycling with Miron Golfman, Nina Gassler and Graeme Raeburn.

Jan 30th 2025

The fourth edition of the Granguanche Audax Road: a paved route across the Canary Islands which goes by the most iconic roads and climbs of the archipelago. Road or touring bikes with low gearing and minimum 25mm tyres will be required.

Jan 26th 2025