FAQ – frequently asked questions

We open pre-registration each year before each event. If you have pre-registered, you will have priority to validate your bib once the event is open for registration.
Make sure to create your participant profile on our dedicated Registration platform and keep ready for the opening of the registrations as some races can fill up quickly.

Each BikingMan event has a limited number of places. If your event is indicated as complete/full, you have the possibility of registering on the waiting list until a new bib is made available by the organization and/or the cancellation of a bib by another participant.
When a place becomes available, and depending on your position on the waiting list, you will receive an email inviting you to finalize your registration. You will then have 24 hours to validate the payment of your bib. After this time, it will be assigned to the next person in the waiting list.

As long as you are over 18 years old on the day of race start, BikingMan events are open to everyone, there is no qualifying event to be able to participate.
We ask you to justify the experience of a 200km ride or a good sporting experience to ensure that you have an idea of what awaits you.

An unsupported race (without assistance) is a race during which each participant will have to be autonomous to manage every aspect of their race (food, navigation, sleep, repairs). No following car that can provide any assistance is allowed. Each participant must therefore live his own adventure and get to the end of it by his own means, his own equipment and his own will.

The price and what your registration includes are detailed on each race page.

Each BikingMan ultracyclist can find all the registrations for his events on his participant space.
He also has the possibility of personalizing it in his image by providing, among other things, his ultracyclist profile and can manage his mandatory documents.

After completing your registration, you will receive an email from our registration platform. If not, please check your junk mail. If you still have nothing, please contact our support team by email using the contact form.

The list of mandatory documents for your race is available in your participant space. These documents must be sent to the organization one month before the race at the latest.

Yes, civil liability and accident damage insurance with the option of repatriation. You can take out this type of insurance at Assur-Connect.
By subscribing to the year-round plan, you will be covered for your leisure activities and your cycling trainings.

No, cancellation is not possible. However, we offer a transfer option (if you have not taken out cancellation insurance, see article below) allowing you to take part in another event on the calendar (see conditions of the race contract in your participant dashboard).

Yes with our partner Assur-Connect. This insurance must be taken out at the time of your registration and under certain conditions allows you to be reimbursed for part of your registration fees..

By simply logging into your participant space. click at the top left in the “my registrations” menu then “registration details” and finally on “transfer my registration”. You will have a drop-down menu which will offer you the choices of races available where there are places left.
It is possible to transfer your bib up to a maximum of 15 days before the event.

If you encounter an error or abnormal behavior on our registration platform, try to take a screenshot and send it to our support team via the contact form.
Try to describe as accurately as possible the actions you have just taken so that our team can identify the cause of the problem and help you as quickly as possible.

On each race page, a “Calendar” tab details the key dates and highlights of the race.

The start/finish city is indicated on the race page.
The exact start/finish location (race village) is indicated in your participant space by downloading the race manual.
The logistics details of your event may change, so be sure to check the latest updates to the race manual regularly.

Some BikingMan events include gravel sections in their course. On the race calendar page, you have access to the percentage of gravel in each event. Make sure you read them to make the right technical choices (tires, bikes).
All gravel races require a gravel bike or a semi-rigid mountain bike.

For your peace of mind, on each BikingMan event, a secure storage solution at the race village for 1 bike bag + 1 bag of personal belongings is offered to participants.
It is not possible to access returnable bags during your race.

For events in France: by car, by train (each French round has a station nearby) or by plane if you are coming from abroad (airport accessible near the race village).
Each international stage has an airport nearby if you are coming from abroad.

Yes, for some events we offer an optional shuttle service accessible to participants. All the details and other transport solutions are indicated in the race manual downloadable from your participant space.

Preferential rates are generally negotiated for BikingMan participants and their families with our hotel partners.
You will find the details of their offers in your participant space section «toolbox» by downloading the racing manual.
As these offers are limited, we advise you to book your accommodation at the race village as soon as possible.

By going to the participant area of your race, you can access the list of participants in your event. You can also connect to the STRAVA club or the FACEBOOK group dedicated to athletes to discuss with the BikingMan Family.

The exact location of the checkpoints is communicated one month before your race in the race manual for your event accessible for download in your participant space.
Each round in BikingMan format has THREE control points, each 555 has ONLY ONE.

In the « Race course » tab on the race page. The final official route for your bike GPS is generally shared 2 weeks before the event (except for the BikingMan X whose route is revealed on the day of the briefing).

Yes: General, Female, Male and Pair (Duo).

SOLO, your progress, refueling and repairs must be carried out alone. You can occasionally pedal and greet your traveling companions but you cannot ride with several people while taking advantage of everyone’s aspiration.
DUOs, on the other hand, have the right and obligation to ride together throughout the course. Each member of the duo must carry the entire list of mandatory equipment.

The famous Race Angels welcome hug, a cold beer and some goodies to celebrate your arrival but there is no financial prize involved.

No, only “muscle” bikes are allowed on the events.

The following bikes are authorized to take the start: tandem, recumbent bike, Brompton-type folding bike, cargo bike, etc.

The rules are described in the race contract accessible in your participant dashboard. A summary of the BikingMan ethics is described on our website: The Organization

120 hours (five days) for the “BikingMan” format and 60 hours for the 555 format. Your progress is monitored with a GPS tracking system and you receive a stamp from the organization at the physical checkpoints. Each checkpoint has a time limit to ensure you complete the race in time.

It is not mandatory. We advise you to bring equipment if you plan to sleep (bivouac) in nature. Seek advice on the BikingMan Facebook group if you want to camp. Finishers will be able to inform you about their strategy.

Yes, the complete list of mandatory equipment is indicated in the “mandatory equipment” tab on your race page and it will be checked at your check-in and randomly during your race by the Race Angels.

In the “Recommended bike” tab of each race page, you will find our advice. Depending on the nature of the route, its difficulty, the presence or not of gravel, we adapt this setup (type of bike, tyres, brakes, transmission) to offer you what we think is the best compromise to face the difficulties of the route.

A highly qualified bike repairer is present in the race village of certain BikingMan events during the equipment check period. He will do his best to solve your problem.

The BikingMan Academy brings together many video tutorials and testimonials from participants that will help you prepare for your adventure (physical preparation, equipment, strategy, diet, repairs during the event, etc.).
Do not hesitate to reach out to the #bikingmanFamily (BikingMan Facebook group ) to discuss your upcoming event and receive good advice.

The final route is usually available 2 weeks before the start of the race after we have received all administrative authorizations from the authorities. You will then have access to it in the race manual accessible for download from your participant space.

We are dividing the final route into several separate GPX segments (preferable for running your bike GPS) and also preparing a version compatible with your smartphone.

The ‘Calendar’ tab on your race page details important event events such as check-in, race briefing times, dates start/end of the race and the closing party.

Gloves and helmets are mandatory during the race.
If you choose to ride at night, it is essential to use your lights (front AND rear) and reflective clothing.
We strongly recommend the use of a mirror and reflective stickers for increased safety and visibility. Our partner The Beam offers very effective and practical solutions for these 2 elements.

Try not to exceed 24 hours without sleep. It is essential to sleep and rest in order to avoid inattention/hallucinations on the road and potential accidents.
Naps help a lot to keep going, remember to rest.

Each participant plans their race according to their own sleep strategy (micro-naps, rest at checkpoints, booking a hotel or accommodation, etc.). Following cars being prohibited, it is not possible to be followed by a motorhome or camper-van to rest inside.
On each CP, rest areas reserved for participants will be accessible. For more details see the “What I find in CP” section on each race page.

It is authorized to refuel in the bars, restaurants and food shops (water and food) that you will find on the course. Do not hesitate to take advantage of the local specialties, they are generally homemade and contribute to the experience of the regions crossed. Also consider gas stations which can sometimes operate 24 hours a day and provide access to hot drinks and snacks.
You will also have a catering service or restaurant partners on most races to eat hot food 24 hours a day at each checkpoint.

Depending on the race, fountains are sometimes available on the course to fill your cans. Remember to carry water purification tablets in case of doubt about the potability of the fountain.

If you eat in a restaurant, always prefer a popular place and ask advice from locals who generally know the best restaurants!

On each CP, charging stations are made available to participants to recharge their various devices (GPS, lights, smartphone, etc.).

Each participant is equipped with a GPS tracker for their safety and to be able to follow their progress in real time.

For fans and family, you can track your favorite’s position on our website on the LIVE page.
For participants: during the race briefing, we share the event follow-up URL to communicate to your relatives.

In the event of a mechanical problem: have your bike repaired by going to the nearest town. If the city is too far, manage to enlist the help of the locals or take a taxi to reach the nearest bike shop. In this case, you will have to notify the organization to inform it of your situation and justify (with your GPS traces, photos or videos) that you have resumed pedaling from the exact place of your breakdown.

If the repair is impossible and you have to abandon the race, the organization can provide you with advice on how to return to the race village.

In the event of a health problem: you can seek advice from the race medical on-call service with our partner LOGICOSS. Depending on the advice received, you will have instructions for directing you to a pharmacy, a doctor or a hospital.

If you wish to continue the race after your health problem and you have requested motorized assistance or have had to leave the track for treatment, you will have to return to your last position on the bike on the track to resume pedaling. You must be able to justify your trips to the organization (with your GPS tracks, photos or videos)

BikingMan events are unsupported. This means that each participant must be self-sufficient on the course for all his needs including his repatriation during a retirement.It is not possible for the organization, for questions of logistics and security, to support each participant who would come to abandon.

We remind you that in the event of abandonment, it is also the participant’s responsibility to ensure that the GPS tracker is returned to the organization BEFORE the end of the race.

BikingMan events are designed to give you a unique experience in the heart of exceptional natural environments. The media cars are there to immortalize these moments spent by the participants, in photos and videos, in order to preserve and offer you the images of your adventure and to animate the communication around the event, especially on social networks.

No help will be provided to you by the media cars. They may, however, be required to sanction you in the event of inappropriate behavior (eg: dangerous) or for non-compliance with the rules (eg failure to present mandatory equipment).

The organization’s telephone numbers are provided on the brevet card you receive at check-in. These numbers can be reached by phone or WhatsApp.

The patent card also contains the race HQ number as well as the main telephone numbers you need to know to contact local emergency services and emergencies.

The GPS tracker must be returned to the organization at your arrival at the race village if you go to the end of the race or we will be brought back to the race village with the end of the race if you have had to abandon.

In the event of a tracker not returned on time or broken, the participant must pay the sum of 200 euros to the organization.

With a dedicated bike carrying bag (see this video for example) or in a bicycle box that you can find at your bike dealer.

At the finish line, you can enjoy an optional massage service that will greatly contribute to your post-race physical and mental recovery.

After the event, for a suitable active recovery, we recommend low intensity outings to promote muscle regeneration as well as a balanced diet and restful sleep.

Each BikingMan event has proprietary timing technology that allows you to find your intermediate times at checkpoints and your total time at the finishline (this time may change depending on the potential application of penalties applied by race management).
The official results of your race are available within 48 hours on our dedicated results page.

To enter the championship ranking for the current season, you must be a finisher of at least 2 events (formats: BikingMan or 555).
You can view at any time the up-to-date ranking by consulting our page dedicated to series rankings.

As soon as you become a finisher of a BikingMan event for the first time (formats: BikingMan or 555), you become a life member of the BikingMan family with a dedicated profile page on our Hall of fame.
With each new race successfully completed, you will unlock new badges.