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.
How to Properly Adjust Your Bike Headlamp: 3 Tips for Riding at Night with Peace of Mind
At Race Across Series, we know that in ultra-cycling events, it’s often the little details that make all the difference. And when it comes to riding at night, properly adjusted lighting is essential for greater comfort and peace of mind as you tackle the kilometers.
Discover the routes for the 2027 Race Across Paris
Discover the routes for the 2027 Race Across Paris! From 200 to 1,000 km, explore the routes, landscapes, and iconic landmarks that await you, from historic sites to forests and wide-open spaces.
Race Across France: The Songs That Accompanied the Participants
Beyond the competition, the Race Across France puts people at the heart of the adventure. Find out how Anaëlle’s daily calls supported the 20 women competing in the 2,500-kilometer race.
Discover the routes of the Race Across Spain: Destination Cantabria 2026
For this second edition, Race Across Spain offers several formats and unique experiences throughout Spain. From the 1,000K crossing between the Mediterranean and the Cantabrian Sea to the 300K and 200K routes in the Cantabrian Mountains, discover the routes, landscapes, and main challenges of each course.
White bikepacking panniers: much more than just style
Find out why white bike bags offer much more than just a unique design: better visibility, increased comfort, and practical benefits for bikepacking and ultra-distance riding.
Driving Safely at Night: Essential Tips
Check out all our tips for riding your bike safely at night: lighting, visibility, reflective gear, and advice from CYCLITE athletes.
Race Across Québec Presented by Decathlon 2026: The Secrets of Our Routes!
Take a look behind the scenes at the Race Across Québec presented by Decathlon 2026 routes. More than 3,800 km of routes surveyed on the ground, gravel sections, climbs with gradients exceeding 20%, Québec’s most scenic roads, and challenges tailored to each distance. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Energy Management: How to Fuel Up Properly for Long Distances
Nutrition, Hydration, and Energy Management: Discover the essential strategies for success in your next ultra-distance adventure. From 200 km to 2,500 km, learn how to fuel your performance, avoid fatigue, and optimize your recovery with advice and expertise from our partner, Cyclite.
Race Across Benelux
The Race Across Benelux offers an exceptional ultra-cycling journey starting in Amsterdam. Combining cultural immersion, pacing, and exploration of three iconic countries—the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg—this adventure pushes the limits of cycling endurance.
Fast & Light: The Ultimate Gear List for 200–300 km Races
On a 200- to 300-kilometer race, every detail counts. Discover the essential gear list for riding light, fast, and efficiently in ultra-distance events, with a setup optimized for performance and endurance with Cyclite.
Dive into the heart of Quebec’s ultra-adventure with Race Across Québec!
Join Sacha Bricout on an ultra-adventure through the Race Across Québec. With rugged roads, strategic aid stations, and breathtaking scenery, get ready for an extraordinary challenge.
Henri Do: Ultra-endurance as a Field of Exploration
Discover the story of Henri Do, a Quebec-based ultra-cyclist, his approach to endurance, his extreme challenges, and his unique perspective on ultra-cycling as a form of personal exploration.
Race Across Paris 2026
For its 5th edition, Race Across Paris returns with a completely redesigned course.
With Pierre Lugat at the helm, take a behind-the-scenes look at a meticulously crafted route, where every kilometer has been designed to ride, feel the excitement… and enjoy to the fullest.
Headlamps for ultra-cycling: why use them and how to secure them properly
In ultra-cycling, riding at night is part of the adventure. Learn how to get the most out of a helmet light so you can ride efficiently and safely.
Pauline Gaidet: from trail running to ultra-cycling, a rebirth over 2,500 km
A former trail runner, Pauline Gaidet is taking on the 2,500 km Race Across France after an injury that turned her life upside down. She talks about her transition to ultra-cycling, her recovery, and the deeper meaning behind this new challenge.
Base camps on the Race Across: understanding the heart of semi-autonomy in ultra-distance cycling
In Race Across, base camps are neither hotels nor simple supply stations. As central points in compact formats or strategic landmarks in itinerant races, they play a key role in managing effort, recovery, and logistics, while respecting the principle of semi-autonomy. Understanding how they work is already a step toward better preparing for your adventure.
Race Across Switzerland - The routes in more detail!
Race Across Switzerland is a unique event within the Race Across Series.
Here, ultra distance is not only measured in kilometers or elevation gain, but in the ability to read the mountain, manage effort, and endure in a demanding environment.
Authentic alpine routes, total immersion in the heart of the Swiss and Italian Alps, and a confident vision of self-supported ultra-cycling—no free kilometers, no gimmicks.