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.
đ Our goal: to share with you authentic stories, useful resources and the energy that keeps the Race Across Series community alive.
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.
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-cyclingâno free kilometers, no gimmicks.
GRAAALPS â the quest for the Alps, the 500 and 300 km
The 500 km and 300 km formats of the GRAAALPS offer a direct immersion into the alpine world.
Here, there are no unnecessary detours: the mountains are omnipresent, the terrain sets the pace, and each pass becomes a key moment in the journey.
Designed as loops starting from Crans-Montana, these routes offer a clear sense of adventure without ever reducing the intensity. They feature a series of iconic climbs, high-altitude gravel trails, and panoramic views of the highest peaks in the Alps.
GRAAALPS 2026 â 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 Alpsâthe real ones, the ones that command silence, respect, and sustained effort.
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 formatsâ 1,000 km, 500 km, 300 km, and 200 km (including a 200 km By Night) âRace Across Benelux is becoming one of the major new events on the ultra-distance calendar in Europe.
Race Across Paris 2026 - Les Boucles de Chantilly
This latest edition of the Race Across Paris promises to be a breathtaking adventure, transforming the City of Light into a vast adventure playground for cycling enthusiasts, offering a striking route through the iconic avenues, picturesque alleyways and green spaces for which the city is famous.
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.
RACE ACROSS PARIS 2025: All you need to know about the courses
Discover the 2025 Race Across Paris routes: an ultra-cycling adventure between Paris, Chantilly and Hauts-de-France, from 300 to 1000 km, semi-autonomously.
RACE ACROSS SWITZERLAND: All about the courses
The Race Across Switzerland 2025 takes you to the heart of the Swiss Alps: mythical passes, grandiose landscapes and a semi-autonomous challenge. A unique adventure to test your limits in the midst of spectacular nature.
A long-distance bike race in the heart of Quebec in 2025
Discover the 2025 Race Across Québec routes: 1000, 500 and 300 km between Bromont, Terrebonne and Quebec's most beautiful landscapes.
An Epic Bike Race across Spain in 2025
The Race Across Spain crosses the Iberian peninsula from north to south, between mountains, plateaus and coastline. With its long climbs, endless roads and often extreme weather, it's an endurance challenge that brings cyclists face to face with the diversity and beauty of the Spanish landscape.
A memorable bike race in Belgium 2025
Between grandiose landscapes and personal challenges, discover the unique experience lived by cyclists during the Race Across Belgium.
Race Across France 2025: The Ultimate Ultra Bike Race Challenge
Diving into the heart of the Alpine passes, discover how the mythical routes of the Race Across France 2025 offer a unique terrain for cyclists in search of their first ultra.