I still remember sitting on the side of the road at 3am, legs cramping, headlight flickering, with another 2,000 metres of climbing still to go. It was my first Everesting, and I was absolutely convinced I had made a catastrophic mistake. Two hours later, as the sun started to rise and I crested the hill […]
Category Archives: Ultra Cycling Challenges
Ultra Cycling Challenges
Transcontinental Race Preparation: The Complete Preparation Guide for Ultra Cyclists
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Jul
Jul
The Transcontinental Race is Europe’s definitive self-supported ultra cycling challenge. 4,000 km across the continent, no support crew, total self-reliance. With TCRNo12 starting July 19 from Trondheim to Greece, Wim shares his complete Transcontinental Race preparation guide covering training, sleep strategy, gear philosophy, and pacing. Everything you need to understand what this iconic race truly demands.
Ultra Cycling Challenges
Paris Brest Paris 2027: The Ultimate Guide to Cycling’s Greatest Ultra Event
09
Jul
Jul
There’s a moment that happens to almost every ultra cyclist. You’re deep in a brevet — maybe 300 km in, two in the morning, legs burning, lights cutting through the dark — and some seasoned randonnée veteran pulls alongside and says, very quietly: “You know, for PBP you need to do this twice. Then once […]
Ultra Cycling Challenges
Fasted Training and Ultra Distance Cycling: The Complete Guide to sobre Training for Endurance Athletes
06
Mar
Mar
Ultra distance cycling is one of the most extreme forms of endurance sport. Riders frequently spend 10, 20, or even more than 30 hours on the bike, often covering distances of 500 to 1000 kilometers in a single event. In races such as bikepacking ultras or multi-day endurance challenges, performance is determined not only by […]
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Feb
Feb
Happy to present you my personal list of 2026 Ultra Distance Cycling Challenges and Races. For the past six years, ultra-distance cycling has shaped not only how I ride, but how I think, plan, and live. What began as curiosity about how far I could push myself has evolved into a structured, intentional pursuit of […]
05
Jan
Jan
On the morning of July 4, 2025, I rolled my bike out of my garage in a quiet suburb near Antwerp with a simple but daunting goal: ride for 24 hours straight, covering 638 kilometers, climbing 3000 meters, and pushing my mind, body, and equipment to their limits. This wasn’t just a test of endurance; […]
Ultra Cycling Challenges
Riding Beyond Limits: My UBF Pyrénées Orientales Ultra Distance Cycling Adventure
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Dec
Dec
Ultra-distance cycling has always been more than a sport to me. It is an ongoing conversation with my limits, a search for meaning in exhaustion. It is also a way to connect with landscapes in a way that’s both fierce and intimate. The UBF Pyrénées Orientales ultra distance cycling race, organized by Ultra Bike France, […]
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Jun
Jun
September 2024. The air in the French Alps was crisp, mornings fresh, and the mountains seemed to be waiting for me. After months of prep, countless long ultra cycling rides and challenges, I finally arrived in Le Bourg‑d’Oisans—the small, vibrant village at the foot of Alpe d’Huez that became my ultra cycling base for the […]
Ultra Cycling Challenges
My Stelvio Ultra Cycling Obsession: Climbing All 3 Sides Twice, 9,050 Altitude Meters in a Day
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May
May
There’s a moment, in every ultra cyclist’s journey, when you stand at the foot of a legendary climb, staring upwards and quietly thinking: “What if I just kept going?” That’s exactly where I find myself right now—mentally preparing, physically training, and emotionally obsessing over one of the wildest ultra cycling challenges I’ve ever set out […]
12
Jun
Jun
Imagine the thrill of conquering the steep inclines of the Ballon d’Alsace in the French Vosges during a 10 K everesting, the relentless challenge of the bicinglé de Ventoux (6 times the Mont Ventoux in one ride) and the breathtaking beauty of the Tour du Mont Blanc cyclo (320+ km and 8000+ elevation gain). Now, […]
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