Ultra for Everyone

More than just a slogan, this maxim is at the heart of the Race Across Series. Every decision we make is aimed at making ultra-cycling accessible to all cyclists, whatever their level or personal challenge. Because the adventure begins where you decide to chart your own course.

The Race Across Series Concept

Semi-autonomous ultra-distance, for everyone.

Ultra-distance accessible to all - discover the Race Across concept

Race Across is a series of ultra-cycling events designed to make ultra-distance cycling accessible to as many people as possible. On road courses ranging from 200 km to 2,500 km, cyclists ride semi-autonomously, day and night, through spectacular landscapes.


Field camps: No assistance along the route, but rest stops are located along the routes so you can rest, refuel, or repair your bike. Support is permitted only at these locations.

Safety: Each participant is equipped with a GPS, guaranteeing real-time tracking for safety, transparency and the experience of those around them. A team is on hand 24/7.

Drive, we take care of everything: Luggage transport, dropbag, meals, our team and volunteers are there for you.

Our promise: experience an intense and authentic adventure, alone or as a duo or team, whatever your level. With Race Across, ultra-cycling becomes a personal, supervised and inspiring exploration.

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The PGO: Your guardian angel

In the shadow of each Race Across, the Operational Management Station (OMS) keeps a constant watch. A veritable race HQ, it centralizes everything:

  • Real-time GPS tracking of each participant

  • Monitoring compliance with rules, such as mandatory rest periods

  • 24-hour assistance in case of need or an unexpected situation on the road

The PGO ensures that the adventure unfolds safely, fairly, and with peace of mind.

Invisible yet essential, it accompanies every pedal stroke and stays connected to all cyclists until they cross the finish line.

An ultra-distance challenge? Our Race Across PGO has got you covered.
Your guardian angels in action on the Race Across Series

Bases de vie: oases in the heart of ultracycling

At the heart of the ultra-distance adventure, when the road seems endless and each pedal stroke becomes heavier, the life bases appear as real oases for the cyclists. These essential checkpoints on the Race Across offer a smile, a hot meal, a sympathetic ear.

These are simple but vital places for any ultracyclist: where you can sleep for a few hours, nurse a tired body and meet up with other adventurers who share the same challenge. Here, solitary effort becomes collective, and each stage becomes an unforgettable memory.

Much more than mere logistical stops, the living bases are refuges for mind and body, crossroads of stories where the soul of each ultra-distance race is built...

Support is allowed at every Basecamp : plan wisely. Whether it’s practical help or simply moral support, they’ll be invaluable allies in seeing your adventure through to the end.

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Logistics & baggage transport

Because an adventure like the Race Across doesn't just happen on the bike, we can also help you with all the logistics.

Luggage Transport: Your personal belongings are handled and transported from one Basecamp to the next, so you’ll have your things with you at every stop.

Travel with Peace of Mind: Focus on your athletic challenge—we’ll take care of the rest.

Logistics designed to lighten your load, allowing you to ride lighter and enjoy the Race Across experience to the full.

Relief bags on the race across series

Ultra-distance according to Race Across Series

  • Ultra-distance night riding

    Ride day and night

    facing silence, fatigue and sometimes discomfort. Discover the magic ofultra-cycling, pedaling under the sun and the stars, driven by your own determination.

  • Ultra-distance forges souls.

    Surpassing yourself mentally and sometimes physically

    alone with yourself or with your team. At Race Across Series,ultra-cycling is above all a mental challenge, where every kilometer builds resilience and inner strength.

  • Safety on our ultra-distance races

    Putting safety at the heart of every adventure,

    thanks to supervision, GPS tracking and base camps. Safety is a top priority with the PGO, guaranteeing a supervised, responsible and serene ultra-cycling adventure.

  • discover even more landscapes at ultra-distance

    Exploring territories

    cross varied landscapes and meet local communities. Each race is an invitation to explore unique territories, between mythical roads and unforgettable landscapes.

  • emotions on an ultra-cycling challenge

    A transforming experience

    that leaves a lasting impression well beyond the finish line. The Race Across Series goes beyond sporting performance to offer a life experience that leaves a lasting impression.

  • race across ultra-cycling series services

    Drive on, we'll take care of the rest

    We offer a range of services unheard of in ultra-cycling: luggage transport, dropbag and rider meals...nothing is left to chance thanks to our team and volunteers. Enjoy the adventure to the full: the organization provides logistical support and peace of mind for participants.

  • Basecamp or basecamp race across ultra-cycling

    The Bases of Life.

    The Living Bases are your oasis. Strategically positioned, they allow you to rest, take a shower, collect your belongings...

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4,000 participants placed their trust in us in 2026—and that’s no coincidence.

LEGENDARY ROUTES

Crossing iconic countries, passes and regions from the history of international cycling

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A HUMAN ADVENTURE

A committed, supportive and inclusive community for an unusual but shared adventure.

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THE SAFETY OF OUR PARTICIPANTS

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A team dedicated to your safety during the event 7/7, 24/24. our PGO watches over you. rules to protect you.

SURPASSING ONESELF

This adventure is first and foremost yours, your challenge, your story. Surpassing yourself and discovering your limits.

A little help to know if you've chosen the right adventure?

First, choose your distance, your challenge.

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ROAD

Race Across' series logo with a road leading to the horizon and the text 'Road 1000KM'.
Logo for a race in the Road 500KM series, featuring a figure walking along a mountainous road.
Logo for a 300 km race with a runner's silhouette and a road, text 'Road 300 km, Race Across Series'.
Logo for a 200 km race in a transverse series, depicting a mountain road with a person walking.


Whether you're new to ultra-cycling or a seasoned cyclist looking for a new challenge, Race Across Series events offer routes to suit all levels. Road or gravel, short or long distance, every rider can find the cycling adventure that suits him or her in our ultra-distance races.

Next, choose your format:

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SOLO

Two women cyclists on the podium, wearing helmets and medals, in front of a finisher's sign with inscriptions in French and English.
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DUO

TEAM OF 4

ROAMING OR COMPACT?

TO EACH HIS OWN.

A colorful path winding through the mountains, two people cycling, a castle with a lake, a campground with a flag, symbolizing a journey or adventure.

In the itinerant format of the Race Across Series, whatever the mileage chosen, the objective remains the same: to rally from point A to point B on a unique ultra-distance race course. Throughout your semi-autonomous adventure, you'll find a number of rest and refreshment bases to keep you going. You're free and independent, but you can count on these stops to recuperate and share in the spirit of ultracycling.

The assistance of your family or friends is also authorized on these bases, to live this challenge in the best conditions.

The touring format isn't just a race: it's a real crossing, the experience of a lifetime, embodying the very essence of ultra-cycling and the Race Across Series.

👉 Where can you find the touring format? On the Race Across France, and on some of the 1000 km routes offered in our other Race Across Series destinations.

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In the compact formats of the Race Across Series, each course is designed around a single Basecamp, which acts as both start and finish. Depending on the distance you choose, you'll need to complete 1, 2 or 3 loops to complete your ultra-distance challenge.

These formats offer many advantages to ultra-cycling enthusiasts:

  • the certainty of finding your belongings and the comfort of a fixed Basecamp ,

  • simplified logistics for your family and friends, who can support you from a single point,

  • a progressive approach to discovering the spirit of the Race Across Series while pushing your limits.

A true gateway to the world of ultracycling, compact formats combine safety, support and self-transcendence. An experience that's both accessible and demanding, true to the essence of ultra-distance racing.

FIND MY RACE

A typical Race Across experience

Find out what a typical Race Across event is like, from the start at race bib to the final podium.

🏁 1. Home

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Race Across Series, get your bearings in the event village, and meet our teams and partners. Drop off your bike at the bike park

đŸŽŸïž 2. Removal of the race bib

Please go to the “ race bib ” pickup tent. Each runner will receive their “ race bib ” envelope and welcome pack.

đŸšČ 3. Bike Inspection

A bike check and mandatory equipment inspection are required before the briefing.

đŸŽ€ 4. Briefing

Latest updates, safety guidelines, and an overview of the rules for the adventure.

đŸ›°ïž 5. Distribution of GPS units

GPS trackers are distributed in the starting area.

⏱ 6. Individual start

Each runner or team sets off individually every 30 seconds to begin the adventure—either solo, in pairs, or in teams of four.

🚮 7. The Route

The heart of the experience: riding, managing your effort, exploring exceptional landscapes.

đŸ—ș 8. The PGO

Our operations control center monitors you and is available to assist you if any problems arise.

🛑 9. Field Camp(s) & Resupply

True oases where you can rest, eat, and recharge. A sleeping area is also available.

🎉 10. Arrival

Cross the finish line, experience the thrill, and head home with your finisher T-shirt, personalized trophy, and finisher drink.

đŸœïž 11. Street Food Party

Moments of fellowship and celebration over a shared meal.

🏆 12. Podiums

The winners' celebration with the official podiums.

They say it better than we do.

  • Julien Chorier, on the across switzerland race

    A basecamp is a real comfort: it's a place where you can meet up with family and friends, who are always ready to help. But more than that, they provide invaluable mental support. I really enjoyed this world, so similar to that of trail running.

    Julien Chorier

  • Pauline Gaidet on the Race Across Spain

    "I've had great sensations and incredible emotions thanks to this community - I didn't expect that. "

    Pauline Gaidet

  • Alexandre Bizeul on the Race Across France

    "a big thank you to all the organization and volunteers, that's what really makes the difference".

    Alexandre Bizeul