RACE ACROSS BLOG

Welcome to our Blog: stories, advice and inspiration for living ultra-cycling to the full.

Whether you're an adventure enthusiast, a performance-oriented athlete or simply curious about the world of ultra-distance running, this blog is for you.


Here you'll find :

  • Participant testimonials and inspiring stories from the community.

  • Practical advice and motivation to help you progress and stay motivated.

  • Focus on essentialequipment and materials.

  • Articles dedicated to health and performance.

  • Accessible content to show that cycling is for everyone.

👉 Our goal: to share with you authentic stories, useful resources and the energy that keeps the Race Across Series community alive.

Advice & Motivation
Testimonials & Community
Cycling for all
Equipment & Supplies
Health & Performance
THE TRAILS
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GRAAALPS 2025: Looking back on Alain Rumpf's epic journey

GRAAALPS 2025 recounts the epic journey of Alain Rumpf, who traveled 800 km of gravel roads between Switzerland, Italy, and France. Through Alpine passes, wild trails, and moments of doubt, his adventure highlights the very essence of GRAAALPS: a raw, committed, and deeply human challenge.

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RACE ACROSS BENELUX 2026 - Ultra Cycling: DETAILED ROUTES

The Race Across Series unveils for the first time a route entirely dedicated to the Benelux, an iconic region for Northern European cycling and the birthplace of strong traditions combining Ardennes hills, steep-sided valleys, long plains, and a rich brewing culture.
With four formats— 1,000 km, 500 km, 300 km, and 200 km (including a 200 km By Night) —Race Across Benelux is becoming one of the major new events on the ultra-distance calendar in Europe.

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Race Across France 2026: the route in detail

Discover the official routes of the Race Across France 2026: five distances ranging from 200 to 2,500 km, from the Basque Country to the Mediterranean, through France's legendary mountain passes and iconic landscapes.

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🎙 Ultra Talk - Valentin Van Overloop: between resilience, strategy and ultra passion

On the eve of the start of the 1000 km Race Across France, destination Mandelieu, Arnaud Manzanini welcomes Valentin Van Overloop in a new episode of the Ultra Talk podcast.


A heart-to-heart interview with an experienced cyclist and Race Across Series regular, who is about to take the start for the 7th or 8th time.

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