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For 2025 the Transibérica route takes riders from Bolzano, Italy to Bilbao, Spain via some brutal mountain passes across the Iberian Peninsula including the Petit San Bernard, Alpe d'Huez, the Aubisque and many more.

Aug 19th 2025

One of the pearls of the calendar, SRMR offers one of the wildest and most inhospitable environments for a bikepacking race with its often harsh and unpredictable mountain weather, contrasted with the warmth of the local hospitality.

Aug 15th 2025

The fourth chapter of a 1000km ride that takes in almost every significant climb the organisers could find. With over 100 climbs, this race has a limit of 100 hours. Who has what it takes to tackle the Monster?

Aug 13th 2025

An original of the world of bikepacking, the Colorado Trail Race is a mountain bike race through the Colorado Rockies. Notorious for its tough terrain and altitude, the CTR is not for the faint of heart.

Aug 10th 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.

Aug 22nd 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.

Aug 21st 2025

With a clear forecast and an incredibly hilly route, how light will riders go for 400km of Welsh trails?

Aug 20th 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.

Aug 14th 2025