€249

 April 27th to May 1st 2020
BikingMan Corsica #3

Who has never dreamt of bikepacking Corsica? Dare to ride around the Jewel island and get the maximum experience! From Biguglia (Bastia), you will face the mountains through the Regional natural Park of Corsica, to reach the Southern parts of the island. You will then follow the west coast heading north, passing by its enchanting beaches, through the desert of the Agriates and around the Cap Corse. Corsica at a 100%

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BikingMan CORSICA #3 in numbers

CORSICA By BIKINGMAN | Race typeRace start Biguglia
CORSICA By BIKINGMAN | Distance courseDistance 850 km
CORSICA By BIKINGMAN | Dénivelé courseTotal elevation 15,000 m
CORSICA By BIKINGMAN | Durée de la courseTime limit 5 days – 120 hours
CORSICA By BIKINGMAN | CheckpointMandatory checkpoints 2

About Corsica

History and symbols of Corsica

One of the legends about the origin of the name given to the island of Corsica tells us that the Greeks would have called it Kallistê (in ancient Greek: “the most beautiful”). True or false, this mythical island is the crown jewel of the Mediterranean sea and offers an extraordinary cycling experience. Its topography makes it a mountain emerged from the sea.
Being the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica has long been part of the Republic of Genoa before becoming a french department during the revolution, on January 15th 1790.
Its immense forests and numerous summits at 2.000 meters above sea level have long been a challenge for its potential invaders to penetrate its lands. The island has a rich and preserved biodiversity with many protected reserves. Its mountains, snowy in the winter, entail demanding passes, expect a hilly riding experience, at the best climatic / touristic period. For 2020, the race course has been improved to reach Palombaggia beaches and then ride Ospedale and Bacinu passes…

Recommended bike

Corsica is 100% tarmac road conditions.
For this reason, we advise using:

  • Road Bike
  • 25mm tires minimum

Mandatory Equipment

You are required to have the following equipments with you during the race. The organisation will ensure you have all mandatory equipement when you attend the athletes and bikes check-in.

  • GPS tracker – provided by the organisation
  • 1x spare set of 4x AAA batteries (for the GPS tracker)
  • 1x cycling helmet
  • 1x front bicycle light (with permanent mode)
  • 1x back bicycle light (with permanent mode)
  • 1x bicycle pump (mandatory even when using tubeless tires)
  • 1x inner tube + 1x repair kit (patch + glue + tire remover – mandatory even when using tubeless tires)
  • Water bidons for a minimum water capacity of 1.5 liters (1x 750ml water bottle provided to each athlete by the organisation)
  • 1x pair of gloves
  • Reflective clothing (eg: Audax gilet, safety yellow jacket…)
  • 1x survival blanket
  • 1x jacket or jersey with light rain protection, ideally with hood
  • Warm protection for the fresh nights of Corsica (eg: leg and/or arm warmers)
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Mobile phone and charging device (eg: dynamo or USB powerbank)
  • Passport + paper and digital copy of your passport (keep a copy of your passport on your personal cloud service)

Documents

Download the GPS trace of the race course:
RideWithGPS – BM Corsica 2020

Download the template for the sworn statement
Sworn statement template

Download the template for the medical certificate
Medical certificate template

Download the template for the tracker deposit
Tracker deposit template

Athletes Hall of FAME

Come as you are is the number one rule for BikingMAN races. Last year we had world record holders, epic adventurers, experienced ultracyclists, olympians, etc… Check the list of participants for BikingMan Corsica 2020 and discover who you will be riding with across the island. You can also take a look at 2019’s finishers.

Show me Corsica 2020 Participants

What’s included in my inscription

Race Package

  • Race goodies
  • GPS tracker for safety and live-tracking
  • Race manual with GPS route
  • Brevet card to stamp your progression
  • Bag storage during the race

Safety

  • Equipment checking before the start
  • Race briefing with all participants
  • Medical teams
  • Manned checkpoints and volunteers on the road
  • Marshals on the road
  • SOS function on the tracker

Media coverage

  • Livetracking platform with dedicated app
  • Media cars on the course
  • Professional photographers on the road

After the race

  • Finisher Medal
  • Prize Pool and finishers’ goodies
  • Personal Photo Gallery available for sale in HD
  • The experience of a unique adventure

Participants Testimonials

BikingMan Portugal is a race with its difficulties (wind, climbing, distance, bumpy road) and a trip with beautiful landscapes. But above all, it's great human encounters that will remain forever etched in my heart.

An Ultra Family
Julien Vayssettes - France (Corsica and Portugal Finisher)

It's hard but it's so beautiful this race should be on every bucket list of an ultracyclist!

This race should be on every bucket list
Fabian Burri - Switzerland (IncaDivide 2 times participent)

IncaDivide will leave you breathless, literally and figuratively

IncaDivide will leave you breathless
Sofiane Sehili - Vainqueur de l'IncaDivide 2019

BikingMan Peru offers a unique opportunity to pursue a passion to see a part of the world that is etched in folklore, history and in the heart of the mighty Andes where the famed Inca dynasty conquered and ruled the whole of South America. Don’t be fooled by the basic stats that read “10days/1650kms/32,000m altitude gain” because this event “is not about the bicycle” - just look at my state of the art LOOK gravel bike and Leo’s very basic “+15 year old” hardtail mtb. Yes, you need to be fit and armed with suitably warm clothes and bike-spares to survive this journey across the cold high-altitude (+4,500m) mountains - but the quintessential thing that you need is a well trained mind that is fueled by passion and filled with positive energy and determination because Incadivide is mentally tough and unrelenting it is life changing. This event consumes me and has defined the meaning of “Explore - Endure - Empower”

Incadivide is mentally tough and unrelenting it is life changing
Edmond Menzies - South Africa (BikingMan Veteran)

Nothing prepares you for the comradery of BikingMan. You come for the desire to push your boundaries but you end up appreciating the bonds and friendship both during and after the race. BikingMan you are special, till next time.

Nothing prepares you for the comradery of BikingMan
Anonymous

Thank you all so much. To all at BikingMan, this has been a special race. Oman is a great country, safe, clean and the people are amazing. The BikingMan team are a GREAT TEAM!! Super organized, always helpful and such nice people. Thank you all, see you again soon.

A special race
Daniel Green - UK (Ultracyclist)

The first time I went to Oman, it was amazing! Made a lot of new friends and promised to come back this year. So I did and the second time was even better! The BikingMan family is growing and I’m so happy to be a part of it. Thanks a lot to all of you guys. I had an amazing time here and I promise I’ll come back! Inshallah!

Second time was even better
Fabian Burri - Switzerland (BikingMan veteran)

Axel and the team, Taiwan was amazing, Oman was equally as awesome! The research you put into designing these courses is very impressive. The teams before and during the race at each checkpoint were excellent. I noticed improvements since Taiwan, with the number of volunteers and medics etc. And this all adds to the professionalism and structure you have established. BikingMan is an amazing concept with great camaraderie amongst participants. It’s a privilege to participate in your events. Thanks a lot. Until next time in Peru.

A privilege to participate
Chris Cameron - UK (BikingMan Veteran)

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