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Bikes of Amersfoort-Sauerland-Amersfoort 2025
A challenging 1000km road adventure on quiet roads with amazing views through the most beautiful regions of the Netherlands and Western Germany.
Bikes of Trans Balkan Race 2025
The fourth edition of the Trans Balkan Race is a mountain bike adventure across the Balkans. 1,400km with 27,000m of ascent through remote mountains and rugged borderlands, riders have a long and challenging journey ahead.
Bikes Of Great British Escapades 2025
A mixed weather, off-road, MTB oriented race taking looping through areas of outstanding beauty and National Parks in the North and South Downs in the South of England.
Bikes of Hardennes Gravel Tour 2025
Riders will explore the hidden trails of the Ardennes through this bikepacking adventure, featuring 65% off-road, two checkpoints and a time limit of 90hours for the 700km route and 50 hours for the 300km option!
Bikes Of PedAlma Madrid to Barcelona 2025
The bikes of Madrid To Barcelona by PedAlma gives you an insight into how riders plan to take on this route through the lesser known roads between the two largest cities of the Iberian Peninsula.
Bikes of Headstock 500 2025
Taking riders through some of the most breathtaking landscapes of the UK, visiting the Black Mountains, the Cambrian Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Bikes of Highland Trail 550 2025
A gem of the European bikepacking calendar, attracting riders from across the world. The HT550 promises another year of hike-a-bike, unpredictable weather, and river crossings.
Bikes of Peaks and Plains 2025
Peaks & Plains is an unsupported ultracycling road bike challenge that takes you through the highest peaks and across the vast plains in the heart of Germany.
Bikes Of Seven Serpents 2025
This fixed gravel route takes riders from Ljubljana to Trieste over 850km with 16,000m gained. There's a mixed forecast this year, so riders will have to prepare for potential rain.
Bikes of Bee Line 200 2025
Riding through Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Lancashire, the many highlights will include some of the best off-road biking trails found in the North West.
Bikes of Utrecht Ultra 2025
Utrecht Ultra combines free and fixed routes, with 98% of the course on tarmac. Passing through three different countries on a fixed route and then mandatory parcours, it's a real ultra adventure.
Bikes Of 303 Lucerne 2025
For the second edition, this self-supported, single-stage cycling journey unfolds through Lucerne, Switzerland. Spanning 303 kilometres, it presents an exhilarating adventure, characterised by its untamed beauty and fulfilling experiences.
Bikes Of Headstock 200 2025
The Headstock 200 is an exhilarating journey through South Wales’ post-industrial heartland. It’s a place where the past and present intertwine to create an unforgettable endurance cycling experience.
Bikes of the Accursed Race No2 2025
The bikes of the second edition of the Balkan adventure, the third offering from Lost Dot, the organisers of the Transcontinental Race.
Bikes of Seven Serpents: Quick Bite 2025
Sister race to Seven Serpents, this shorter and smoother version takes riders through Slovenia, Croatia and finishes in Trieste, Italy.
Bikes of The Wild West Country 2025
Check out the bikes for riders tackling 800km of hot hills in the South West of the UK. This year is down to be a scorcher, so riders might have made kit adjustments for this dry heatwave.
Bikes of The Southern Divide - Spring Edition 2025
Check out the bikes of The Southern Divide. The route this year is really dry, which we're certain will have affected bike & kit choices.
Bikes of Gravel Birds 2025
Departing from the town of Castro Verde, this adventure loops across the remote inland areas of Guadiana Valley and the majestic Atlantic coast.
Bikes of Dales Divide 2025
Cast an eye over the bikes and kit lists of the riders lining up at this 400km / 600km off-road double traverse of Northern England. Over moor and mountain, the Dales Divide takes in some of the UK's most exposed off road riding.
Bikes of Le Tour de Frankie 2025
Mexico's only self-supported bikepacking race through Mexico's backcountry on gravel and paved roads passing the occasional volcano. Welcome to El Infierno Del Sur!
Bikes of The Unknown Race 2025
For the third edition of the Unknown Race little more is known than previous editions! Riders will need to be equipped for varying spring weather in the mountains. This is made even more of an art given they don't know where they will be going, meaning flexibility is key.
Bikes of Norfolk 360 2025
The bikes riders will be using to tackle the 360, a race aimed at introducing riders into the ultra-sphere.
Bikes of Doom 2025
Ranging from hardpack gravel, abandoned 4x4 roads to remote, rugged singletrack, riders won't want to be underbiked. There's plenty of hardtail MTBs on the startline, which often means custom frame bags! Take a look at this eccentric collection of bikes for Doom 2025.
Bikes of GranGuanche Audax Gravel 2025
The fourth edition of GranGuanche's Gravel audax takes in five of the Canary Islands with four ferry journeys. In true audax spirit, riders must be self-supported but are allowed to ride together and draft. Informed by past editions, how will the rigs fare this year?
Bikes of Race Around Rwanda 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.
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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.