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Bikes of Lakes 'n' Knödel 2025
The bikes of Lakes 'n' Knödel 2025. What bike will the riders select and what will they pack for this border crossing adventure? Will they have enough extra bag space to carry all the Knödel?
Exploring Waypoints: Planning Efficiently
Route management is something often underexplored in ultra-distance racing. With many riders seeing little need to scour a fixed-route race, and those leaving their free-route planning until the last minute.
Bikes Of The Alps Divide 2025
The weather is never going to be perfect when you're peaking multiple mountains through the Alps, so riders need to be prepared for sun, rain, wind and even snow. A tough race that will take a lot of thought to be properly prepared for!
Bikes Of Seven Serpents Illyrian Loop 2025
An unsupported 650km through north Albania, with 13,000m of elevation gain. The scenic route passes reservoirs, forests and historical sites.
Bikes of Borderland500 2025
Borderland500 is a varying distance road ultra exploring the Welsh Borderland.
Bikes of SUCH 2025
Starting at any train station in Switzerland, SUCH25 riders are to pass through all 26 states and additional checkpoints, finishing in Berne.
Bikes of Sneak Peaks 2025
The second edition of this unsupported gravel bikepacking race through the Italian Dolomites and the Triglav Mountains in Slovenia features three fixed routes of varying distance and elevation, none of which are easy!
Bikes of Further Perseverance Pyrénées 2025
The bikes that will arrive at Refuge of Rulhe to travel old, adventurous mountain routes - forgotten by most.
Bikes of Supergrevet Vienna Berlin 2025
The bikes of Supergrevet Vienna-Berlin 2025. Following the pioneering passion of those who rode the original event in 1893. While the route deviates slightly from the original 1893 event the bikes, spirit and flair lives on.
Bikes of the Log Drivers Waltz 2025
This 800km route through the Ottawa Valley explores the endless network of lonely backcountry gravel and dirt roads requires a bike comfortable enough for long dusty days and the rough roads of the backcountry.
Bikes of The Land Between 2025
A race in in the land between Scotland and England on a mixed terrain loop with some classic Northern English weather discovering the land from the exposed highlands to the industrial coastal cities.
Bikes of North Wales 400 2025
With a clear forecast and an incredibly hilly route, how light will riders go for 400km of Welsh trails?
Bikes of Ardennes Monster 2025
"The monster within ourselves" needs to be released for this hill-fest in the Ardennes. See what the riders chose as their demon steeds.
A Word: What Self-Supported Really Means
Marei Moldenhauer put pen to paper exploring what self-supported means in a post to close her commentary of Taunus Bikepacking. We’re proud to share it as a separate feature.
Bikes of Bentang Jawa 2025
The machines ready to tackle the staple of the Indonesian Audax scene, Bentang Jawa. Running the length of the South Island, riders compete with weather, hills and plenty of other racers.
Bikes of GBDURO25
The bikes that riders will use to travel from the very bottom, to the very top of the UK - off road. This is not an easy task and riders will need to be fully self-sufficient for this single stage ride.
Bikes of Munich Milan Gravel 2025
Munich Milan Gravel bikepacking challenge is 800km from Munich to Milan, going north to south through the alps
Bikes Of Mother North 2025
The bikes ready to tackle 1000km through the Norwegian fjords and forests - the land of the perpetual sun.
Bikes of Super-Brevet Berlin-Munich-Berlin 2025
A classic in the German long-distance scene, riders either have 64 hours to complete the route one way, or 128 hours to ride the entire route back to Berlin.
101: New Ultra Race Announcement
Lot Dot have announced their brand-new ultra-distance race dedicated to women, non-binary, and trans riders, the LOST DOT 101.
Bikes of Basajaun 2025
From lush forests, riders will descend to barren plains, after reaching the banks of the Ebro river they will tackle the Sierra de la Demanda. The route culminates around the Pico San Lorenzo, before returning to the Basajaun homelands.
Bikes of Dorset Divide 2025
Dorset is the home of the Jurrasic coast. Well-known for its beautiful landscape and coast line this 320 mile route takes in its iconic places and best kept secrets! Although the landscape may be breathtaking, so are the bikes!
Bikes of VIA Race 2025
The second chapter of VIA begins in Italy, following another historical journey all the way to the Netherlands. Riders will need balance comfort with speed for this 4000km free-route adventure across Europe.
Bikes Of Transcontinental Race No11
The Transcontinental Race exists to find the fastest person to cross Europe by bicycle, and is regarded as the birthplace of competitive bikepacking in Europe. These are the bikes of the 11th edition of this iconic race.
Bikes of The Hills Have Bikes 2025
This second edition will take riders from the Netherlands into Germany in search of hills! With 60% of the route off-road, riders will need a little more tyre for this adventure.
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Race Reports
Follow along your old and new favourite races beyond just chasing dots. Our community of experts provide in depth commentary.
Guides
A series of in-depth guides that help you navigate the world of ultra-distance racing.
Bikes of...
Ever wondered what your favourite rider takes along for the trip?
5 Minutes With...
Learn more about the riders behind the dots. We talk to community heroes, industry insiders and champion races to find out more about bikepacking racing.
Roundtables
Prominent members of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.
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Discover More
Race Reports
Follow along your old and new favourite races beyond just chasing dots. Our community of experts provide in depth commentary.
Guides
A series of in-depth guides that help you navigate the world of ultra-distance racing.
Bikes of...
Ever wondered what your favourite rider takes along for the trip?
5 Minutes With...
Learn more about the riders behind the dots. We talk to community heroes, industry insiders and champion races to find out more about bikepacking racing.
Roundtables
Prominent members of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport.