Races

Started: 08:00, 18 April, 2025

Now established as one of the UK's premier off-road races, the Dales Divide always draws a wide variety of experience to the start line, from those chasing the FKT to ultra-distance first timers. The route loops across the English countryside, traversing from coast to coast and back, following bridleways and bogs, tarmac and double track, and everything in between. Unsurprisingly, the springtime weather in the North of England can easily help define this race.

Started: 05:00, 17 April, 2025

The third instalment of this unique free-route race. The format creates many unknowns but is simple in design: first CP will only be revealed one hour before the start. At CP1 riders will receive the location of CP2. At CP2 they will recieved the location of CP3, etcetera. The final distance will be around 1000km.

Started: 06:00, 12 April, 2025

Designed to be an entry level event for those starting out their ultra-cycling journey, Norfolk 360 is four laps of the same route, which will weave through a variety of English countryside and along the coastline too. With a checkpoint located centrally, riders can sleep and store essentials in order to be fresh for each lap.

Started: 05:00, 7 April, 2025

A 1,200 km self supported cycling adventure on the legendary roads of the Northern Classics with lots of Bergs and Cobbles on routes used in Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, La Flèsh Wallonne, Liège Bastogne Liège and Amstel Gold.

Started: 12:00, 6 April, 2025

Experience the true Ozark backcountry. Expect rough Forest Service and County roads, with longer routes featuring rugged, remote singletrack.

Started: 11:00, 30 March, 2025

A collection adventure departing in traditional audax spirit, riders must be self-supported but are allowed to ride together and draft one another. The route mainly keeps to gravel, but also includes single track, sandy sections and hike-a-bike. And there is the extra challenge of connecting multiple ferries between the Canary Islands.

Started: 07:00, 28 March, 2025

With six distances available, La Garba Gravel invites riders to explore the Ebro Delta Natural Park and the Ports Natural Park, in the Catalan region of Spain.

Started: 10:00, 22 March, 2025

The Spring Equinox OmniLoop is a 24-hour, 3D Time Trial— an endurance trial where distance takes a backseat to time. Riders will have a full day to ride as far as they can and accumulate as many points as possible, navigating through three unique loops in the heart of the Cotswolds, a region known for its blend of beautiful vistas, pretty villages and challenging climbs.

Started: 22:00, 14 March, 2025

A race the width of Australia: from Perth to Sydney, riders take on this Aussie classic emulating the journey of the Overlanders of the 19th century.

Started: 22:22, 13 March, 2025

Lawrence Walters, Loz, is attempting to break the unsupported record for the circumnavigation of Australia on a fixed gear track bike. Starting on the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride he'll cover over 14,200km.

Started: 23:00, 23 February, 2025

Athletes must qualify in order to undertake this adventure through the Alaskan wilderness. A fat-biking event for those willing to endure some of the harshest landscapes accessible by human power. With two route options - either 350 or 1000 miles - riders will brave extreme winter conditions.

Started: 18:00, 21 February, 2025

A 3000km epic spanning the length of New Zealand, from Cape Regina in the north to Bluff in the south. Riders have 45 days to complete the route that will seem them ride the best of New Zealand's cycle trail rides, heartland rides, and quiet back country roads.

Started: 17:00, 7 February, 2025

The fifth edition of the infamously challenging Atlas Mountain Race. Each year throws new weather challenges, and riders are often forced to prepare for unpredictability along rugged terrain. Walking is not uncommon, re-supply can be limited, and there will be plenty of climbing through the Anti-Atlas and High-Atlas.

Started: 03:00, 2 February, 2025

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.

Started: 06:00, 26 January, 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.

Started: 05:00, 25 January, 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.

Started: 08:00, 21 December, 2024

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.

Started: 12:00, 24 November, 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.

Started: 09:00, 24 November, 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.

Started: 07:00, 25 October, 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.

Started: 05:00, 20 October, 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.

Started: 13:00, 17 October, 2024

A stalwart of the MTB bikepacking calendar: the Arizona Trail Race is known for its rough nature, extreme temperatures, long stretches without resupply and an arduous 23 mile hike-a-bike through the Grand Canyon. The AZTR regularly attracts some of the strongest off-road racers and has remained true to its original self-supported ethos.

Started: 03:00, 13 October, 2024

After a year hiatus, 2VS will be held as a free-route for the first time ever since its inception in 2019. Often used as a European season finale, this Southern Italian will take riders from Mount Vesuvio to Mount Etna via eight parcours and, undoubtedly, some steep climbs, excellent food and rough roads.

Started: 04:00, 9 October, 2024

UBS defines itself as an adventure dedicated to those who love to dream, know how to push themselves and strongly believe in the values of sportsmanship. An idyllic end of the season Mediterranean adventure, but don't be fooled, it's no holiday.

Started: 06:30, 6 October, 2024

The Goats is a gravel cycling challenge that takes place in the heart of Portugal. With the late season start and a selection of dirt roads to tackle, this race will entice the gravel riders to do one last ride in this wonderful scenery.