555 Alpes-Maritimes by BikingMan Gravel Race | Race type

June 27th to 29th 2025
555 Alpes-Maritimes #3

The N°1 gravel ultradistance event in the Alpes-Maritimes! Take up the challenge of this exceptional adventure over a weekend to explore the French Riviera on a unique gravel course.

555 ALPES-MARITIMES By BIKINGMAN | Distance courseDistance500 km 555 ALPES-MARITIMES By BIKINGMAN | Dénivelé courseElevation<12,000 m 555 ALPES-MARITIMES By BIKINGMAN | Durée de la courseTime Limit60 hours

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Find useful information on the logistics and calendar of the race below.

The race will include 1 mandatory checkpoints.

 

The event calendar
Get ahead by arriving as early as possible at the race village to be able to start with complete peace of mind.

  • Reception and control of mandatory equipment: Thursday June 26th from 5pm to 7pm.
  • Pre-race briefing: 1 month before departure (video).
  • Start of the race: Friday June 27th (time to be confirmed).
  • Arrival Time Limit: Sunday June 29th.

For your safety, you must take the following equipment with you in order to participate in the race. The organization will ensure that you are in possession of the mandatory equipment when checking in for athletes and bicycles.

  • GPS tracker – provided by the organization
  • 1x set of 4 spare AAA batteries (ideally lithium) (for the GPS tracker)
  • Bike GPS – Wahoo / Garmin type or equivalent
  • 1x bicycle helmet
  • 1x front light (with permanent mode)
  • 1x rear light (with permanent mode)
  • 1x bicycle pump (mandatory even when using tubeless tires)
  • 1x inner tube + 1x repair kit (patch + glue + tire changer – mandatory even when using tubeless tires)
  • 1x spare set of brake pads
  • Water bottles for a minimum capacity of 1.5l of water
  • 1x pair of gloves
  • Reflective clothing (eg: Audax vest, yellow safety vest…)
  • 1x survival blanket
  • 1x jacket or jersey with light rain protection, ideally with a hood
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Mobile phone and charging device (eg: dynamo or USB battery)
  • Identity document + paper or digital copy of it (ex: keep a copy of your passport or identity card on your personal cloud)

For this 555 Alpes-Maritimes whose route includes 20% gravel sections, we recommend the following configuration:

  • Gravel bike
  • Tires with 40mm minimum width
  • Front transmission single plate (36 or 38 teeth) or sub-compact (example: 46-30 teeth) and cassette as large as possible (example: 10-50 teeth)
  • Disk brakes

The official stage city

The racing village, where the start and finish of the race will be held, is located in Valberg, 80 km from Nice on the Côte d’Azur.
You will be able to camp there with your tent, come by van or camper van or sleep in the many accommodations available at the resort. The city also provides BikingMan participants with access to showers and free parking during the event to facilitate your arrival and experience on site.

What’s included in my registration

Race package

  • BikingMan Goodies (personalized cap, bag, water bottle etc)
  • GPS tracker for security and live-tracking
  • Brevet card to stamp your progression
  • Race manual with GPS trace
  • Access to the bikepark secured by Wheelskeep
  • Bag storage during the race

Security and Supervision

  • Equipment checking before the start
  • Race Briefing for all participants
  • Race angels 24h/24 at checkpoints and on the road
  • Marshals on the road, to ensure safety
  • SOS function on the tracker
  • Medical on-call available 24 hours a day
  • Communication group dedicated to the athletes

Media Coverage

  • OWAKA Livetracking platform in real time
  • Media cars to immortalize your exploits
  • Professional photographers and videographers on the road
  • Race animation on social networks

After the race

  • Finisher T-shirt
  • Finisher DogTag
  • Pietra’s finisher beer
  • Diploma delivery to each Finisher
  • Personal photo gallery in low resolution to share about your adventure
  • The unique experience and atmosphere of the BikingMan events

Optional services

  • Hotel partners with negotiated rates
  • Insurance to cover you during the event
  • Photo Packs in HD and personnalized
  • Personal video packs of your best moments

What I’ll find at 555 Alpes-Maritimes’ checkpoint

  • Race Angels to welcome and encourage you 24/7
  • Rest zones equipped with camp beds for power naps
  • Power stations to recharge your gear (GPS, lights etc.)
  • Water supplies and energy bars
  • Hot coffee to start stronger
  • A PRO catering service for hot meals 24/7

What awaits me on the BikingMan finishline

  • Red carpet to celebrate your arrival
  • Race Angels on fire with the BikingMan bell
  • Unforgettable encounters with other finishers
  • Your awards ceremony: Finisher t-shirt, medal and diploma
  • An ice cold Pietra beer
  • Souvenir photos to immortalize your feat

Thank you to the event partners

BikingMan Alpes-Maritimes

Ekoi
Owaka
Radio Cyclo
Wheelskeep
Département 06
Cote D'Azur
Valberg
Adonis Residence Valberg
Adonis Le Chastellan
Logicoss
Brasserie Pietra
FastClub Cafe
Go'Lum
Go'Lum

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