555 Mantiqueira by BikingMan Gravel Race | Race type

From May 30th to June 1st 2025
555 Mantiqueira #1

The Serra da Mantiqueira is a mountain sanctuary, where exuberant nature reveals its strength at every turn. Cycling through its roads is pushing your limits, facing intense altimetry and stunning landscapes. A unique invitation for lovers of cycling and adventure!.
For Brazilians who want to register in reais R$, please use this link

555 Mantiqueira By BIKINGMAN | Distance courseDistance500 km 555 Mantiqueira By BIKINGMAN | Dénivelé courseElevation9,500 m 555 Mantiqueira By BIKINGMAN | Durée de la courseTime limit55 hours

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SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS
The city of São José dos Campos is located in the Vale do Paraíba region and serves as the base for the Race Village, with the start, finish, and official accommodation at Hotel B&B.

It is located 93 km from São Paulo and 343 km from Rio de Janeiro.

AIRPORTS
There are several major airports to reach the Race Village. Evaluate the best option based on your airline. There are direct international flights to São Paulo (GRU and VCP) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG), as well as domestic flights to São Paulo (CGH, GRU, and VCP).

  • São Paulo International Airport – André Francisco Montoro (GRU) – Guarulhos, SP (75 km)
  • Congonhas Airport (CGH) – São Paulo, SP (103 km)
  • Viracopos International Airport (VCP) – Campinas, SP (172 km)
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport – Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) – Rio de Janeiro, RJ (331 km)

Contact the event organization for details on transportation from the airports to the race village

Find useful information about the 555 Mantiqueira calendar below.

The race will include 2 mandatory checkpoints.

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

  • Reception and control of bikes and mandatory equipment: Thursday, May 29th from 5pm to 6:30pm.
  • Technical Meeting: Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm.
  • Start of the race: Friday, May 30th at 6am.
  • CP1: Gonçalves-MG (to be confirmed)
  • CP2: Wenceslau Braz-MG (to be confirmed)
  • Arrival Time Limit: Sunday, June 1st at 1pm.
  • Closing party: Sunday, June 1st from 1pm to 3pm.

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 bike GPS – either dedicated device or smartphone
  • 1x bicycle helmet
  • 1x front light (with permanent mode)
  • 1x rear light (with permanent mode) – Lights with only “blinking” function are considered insufficient. The participant must ensure that they have “permanent lights both in front and rear of the bike.
  • 1x bicycle pump (mandatory even when using tubeless tires)
  • 1x repair kit: Patch + glue + tire changer – mandatory even when using tubeless tires
  • 2x inner tubes
  • 2x spare set of brake pads
  • Water bottles for a minimum capacity of 1.5l of water (A 750ml bottle will be provided to each athlete by the organization)
  • 1x pair of gloves
  • 1x jacket or jersey with rain protection (preferably with a hood)
  • Warm protection for cold (e.g. leg-warmers and arm-warmers)
  • 1x Reflective clothing (eg: Audax vest, yellow safety vest…)
  • 1x survival blanket
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Mobile phone and charging device (eg: dynamo or USB battery)
  • Identity document or passport + paper or digital copy of it (ex: keep a copy on your personal cloud)

For this 555 Mantiqueira, with a route that consists of 50% asphalt and 50% gravel, we recommend the following configuration:

  • Gravel or Mountain Bike
  • Tires of MINIMUM 40mm
  • Transmission ratio of 0,65

The official host of 555 Mantiqueira

The B&B Hotels chain is recognized as one of the most welcoming to cyclists in the world, and we are pleased to have them as our base for the 555 Mantiqueira Race Village in São José dos Campos – SP.

More info

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
  • GPS trace
  • Parking and bag storage during the race

Security and Supervision

  • Equipment checking
  • Virtual Technical Meetings with all the participants
  • Race angels 24h/24 at checkpoints and on the road
  • SOS function on the tracker
  • Medical hotline available 24 hours a day by phone
  • Communication group dedicated to the athletes
  • Accident insurance with personal and civil liability during the event

Media Coverage

  • OWAKA Livetracking platform in real time
  • Professional photographers and videographers on the road
  • Wide coverage on social medias and Race Angels

After the race

  • Finisher T-shirt
  • Finisher DogTag
  • Finisher Diploma
  • Beer and other goodies at arrival
  • The unique experience and atmosphere of the BikingMan events

Optional services

  • Hotel partners with negotiated rates
  • Photo Packs in HD

What I’ll find at 555 Serra Mantiqueira’s checkpoint

  • Race Angels to welcome and encourage you 24/7
  • Power stations to recharge your gear (GPS, lights etc.)
  • Fruits, crackers, candy and water supplies for added comfort
  • Hot coffee to start stronger
  • Rest/Sleep Accomodations (traded directly on checkpoint or at nearby locations)

What awaits me on the BikingMan finishline

  • Red carpet to celebrate your arrival
  • Race Angels with BikingMan bell
  • Unforgettable encounters with other finishers
  • Your awards ceremony: Finisher t-shirt, medal and diploma
  • A cold beer or chopp
  • Souvenir photos to immortalize your feat

Thank you to the event partners

555 Mantiqueira

Ekoi
Owaka
Cuida Caps
Lane
B&B Hotels Sao Jose dos Campos

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