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GranGuanche Audax Trail 2024

GranGuanche Audax Trail 2024

The fourth edition of the Granguanche Audax Trail is a self-supported, single-stage, fixed-route, endurance cycling event across the Canary Islands; an unpaved route with considerable elevation gain. In true audax spirit, riders must be self-supported but are allowed to ride together and draft one another.

Nov 24th 2024

Across Andes 2024

Across Andes 2024

The 2024 edition of Across Andes is called Patagonia Verde as riders head into Chile's Aysén region known for its greenery, large glaciers, fjords, and snow-capped mountains. A ride at the end of the world.

Nov 24th 2024

Further Elements 2024

Further Elements 2024

Further Scotland carries on the spirit of the original Further in the Pyrénées. Which is about challenging and pushing boundaries. If Further in the Pyrénées is a challenge of off-roading and hike-a-bike in a mountainous region, Scotland will be a challenge against the elements.

Oct 25th 2024

Peninsular Divide 2024

Peninsular Divide 2024

The inaugural Peninsular Divide is a Malaysian self-supported ultra covering 1500km with 20000m ascent. The route takes riders through all terrains, from smooth roads to rugged gravel paths, and racers must be prepared for the hot and wet weather of the rainy season.

Oct 20th 2024

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Winter Watching 2024

Winter Watching 2024

A selection of race films and athlete endeavours from 2024, perfect for the longer nights in the Northern Hemisphere or on your turbo trainer.

By: Kitty Dennis

Dec 20th 2024

The Triple Crown Challenge

The Triple Crown Challenge

The Bikepacking Triple Crown is comprised of three routes: the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the Arizona Trail, and the Colorado Trail. Completing all three in a lifetime earns a rider a place on the Triple Crown Finisher list. The Challenge, does this all in one season.

By: Beccy Waters

By: Kitty Dennis

Dec 9th 2024

Bikes Of GranGuanche Audax Trail 2024

Bikes Of GranGuanche Audax Trail 2024

The fourth edition of the Granguanche Audax Trail: an unpaved route across the Canary Islands with considerable elevation gain. With a rich variety of terrain to contend with, the route calls for hardtail MTBs, or monster-cross gravel bikes with low gearing.

Nov 23rd 2024

Bikes of Across Andes: Patagonia Verde 2024

Bikes of Across Andes: Patagonia Verde 2024

Into the depths of Chilean Patagonia they go! The gravel roads of this forested and beautiful corner of Chile call. Riders will pass through the fjords and forests of Patagonia Verde on this 950km route.

Nov 23rd 2024