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; […]
Category Archives: Ultra Cycling Challenges
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 […]
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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, […]
Gravel riding, Ultra Cycling Challenges
The Little Belgium Cycling Ultra Ride: A Journey of Endurance and Grit
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May
May
The Little Belgium Ultra Cycling Ride is not just a test of physical endurance but a journey that carves the shape of Belgium beneath the relentless turning of wheels. Starting from the heart of Brussels, this 300+ kilometer cycling tour is a tribute to the spirit of adventure that lies within every cyclist’s heart. Imagine […]
Ultra Cycling Challenges
Ultra Cycling with Psoriatic Arthritis and the benefits of anti-inflammatory food
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Feb
Feb
The world of ultra cycling is a testament to the incredible endurance and determination of the human spirit. It’s a sport that pushes me to my limits, challenging me to pedal through hundreds of miles, often in a single stretch. But what happens when an ultra cyclist like me faces an additional hurdle, one that […]
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Jan
Jan
Hey everyone! I’ll be sharing my experience completing a virtual “Everesting” challenge (aka vEveresting) on the Alpe du Zwift in the popular program Zwift. For those who may not be familiar, “Everesting” is the challenge of climbing the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest (8849 metres or 29.029 feet) on a bike. The Alpe du Zwift […]
07
Dec
Dec
If you’re an endurance cyclist, you’ve probably heard about carb loading. If you’re going on a long ride, it’s important to fuel properly. Being an ultra cyclist or endurance rider myself carb loading is vital to perform. But what is it? And how does it help your performance? Carb loading can be a helpful way […]
Cycling clothing, Cycling Jerseys, Ultra Cycling Challenges
The iconic Mapei vintage retro cycling jersey
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Sep
Sep
The Mapei brand is one of the most important in the history of cycling. Giorgio Squinzi was passionate about two-wheelers and was the driving force behind a legendary squad that is now part of the history books of our sport. His daughter, Veronica Squinzi, is now the CEO of the group. For her, Mapei’s return […]
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