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
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Equipment & Supplies
Health & Performance
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Advice & Motivation Guillaume MARTIN Advice & Motivation Guillaume MARTIN

Managing sleep during ultra-distance races: The sleep rule in the Race Across Series

In ultra-distance events, sleep is a key factor in safety and performance.
Often misunderstood, sometimes perceived as a constraint, it is nevertheless central to modern ultra-cycling.

In this article, we look back at the origins of the sleep rule introduced in the Race Across Series, the scientific basis behind it, how it works in practice, and its real impact on athletes' performance.
Essential insight to better understand why sleep can also be a performance lever.

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Advice & Motivation, Testimonials & Community Guillaume MARTIN Advice & Motivation, Testimonials & Community Guillaume MARTIN

Riding alone at night on ultra-distance rides: a real fear, but one that can be overcome

Riding alone at night over ultra-long distances is one of the biggest fears for women who want to get started. Fear of isolation, the unknown, a bad encounter, or a mechanical incident: these fears are real.
In this interview, Lee Jenkins, finisher of the Race Across France 1000 km and new ambassador for the Race Across Series, shares her personal experience, her fears in the field, and the practical tools that helped her conquer the night. An authentic testimony showing that fear is not a weakness, but a starting point.

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Advice & Motivation, career paths Guillaume MARTIN Advice & Motivation, career paths Guillaume MARTIN

Am I ready to take on the challenge of 2,500 km across France or Quebec?

Am I strong enough to complete the 2,500 km Race Across France?
Behind this impressive figure lies a very different reality: ultra-distance running is not a matter of superhuman strength, but of strategy, organization, sleep management, and mental resilience. Semi-autonomy, base camps, drop bags, nutrition, support team... Discover why the 2,500 km race is a challenge that can be achieved by those who take it step by step.

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Advice & Motivation Guillaume MARTIN Advice & Motivation Guillaume MARTIN

🎙 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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