ultra cycling

Reflections on my latest attempt the slay the Atlas Mountain Race… and what’s next

Rich Stoodley has had a good while to reflect on his second attempt at this beastly Moroccan ultra-distance race. Here's what went down

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:43
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Bring on the Atlas Mountains: a beginner’s guide to ultra-distance bike racing

Richard Stoodley is heading back for a second pop at the notoriously tough Atlas Mountain Race, that departs from Marrakech on 9th February. Read all about what happened last time around and the strategy for attempt 2

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 13:32
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“I like the action and riding fast”: Jonas Deichmann, marathon man, on his latest endurance epic

Fresh from his out-and-back trek across the width of the United States, the ‘German Forrest Gump’ chats to road.cc about the joys of bikepacking, his best days on a bike, and why the Midwest can be a real slog

Sat, Dec 09, 2023 10:45
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How to smash an ultra-distance bike race: riding the 600km Race The Pearl in Sri Lanka

While he ultimately had great success, Toby Read had to overcome some tough training, a monsoon and hallucinations to emerge victorious at the Race The Pearl ultra in Sri Lanka. Here's how he did it...

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 16:15
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Transcontinental Race: Defending champion Fiona Kolbinger has purse and tracker stolen while sleeping

German ultracyclist carries on, but her dot is missing from the live tracker for now

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 09:48
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Win a free year of komoot by sharing your Festive 500 rides with us… plus check out some monster 500km tours for inspiration!

Rapha’s Festive 500 is a popular way to ensure you maintain some fitness during the holidays… but how about doing the lot in one incredible tour? Check out these epic routes, and find out how to win a free year of komoot!

Tue, Dec 21, 2021 15:00
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Matt Page’s Rapha Festive 500 in a day: how he did it

500km in the rain and cold, on Christmas Eve? Inspired by his fundraising drive for the Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity, Matt did just that and clocked up the distance well before Christmas day. Here's his recap of the challenge...

Thu, Dec 31, 2020 12:57
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Riding 600km solo, unsupported and ultra-light from Malaga to Mallorca: Part 1

Step out of the airport with your bike, assemble it, scrap the box and ride the last 600km to get back home. Here is Monika's story of a super tough yet liberating ultra-distance ride...

Sat, Feb 08, 2020 18:30
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