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.
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.
“The more women there are at the starting line, the more natural it will become and the more the virtuous circle will take hold.”
Nathalie Monnier joined GRAAALPS as a participant and is now the race coordinator, fully committed to the project. A passionate ultra-cyclist, bicycle traveler, and expert on the Alpine regions, she uses her experience to ensure safety, consistency of the routes, and the overall experience of the participants.
Through her personal journey, Nathalie shares a sensitive and committed vision of ultra-distance cycling, where adventure, preparation, and mental endurance are just as important as physical performance. She advocates for an inclusive approach to ultra-cycling, highlighting the barriers that still exist for women and the need to transform the narratives surrounding the discipline.
Representation, communication, mentoring, and more inclusive event design: Nathalie takes concrete action to make the starting line more accessible and natural for everyone. An inspiring interview at the crossroads of human commitment, alpine adventure, and a modern vision of ultra running.
GRAAALPS 2026 — the alpine adventure - Route details What to expect from an ultra-cycling gravel event in the Alps?
Crossing the Alps by bike is not simply a question of miles or elevation gain.
It is a total immersion in a mountain range that can never be tamed, only crossed with humility.
With GRAAALPS 2026, each route tells a different story, but they all share the same promise: riding where the mountains are still raw, wild, and vertical. From gravel trails suspended above legendary passes to secret valleys and exposed ridges, the route traces a direct line across the Alps—the real ones, the ones that command silence, respect, and sustained effort.
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.
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.