After a seven-year hiatus, the IncaDivide returned this year. Peru hosted the 4th edition of this legendary event—the very race that launched the BikingMan series a decade ago. With its vast territory, rich in breathtaking landscapes and crossed by countless unforgettable trails, the country captivated participants with its beauty, spirituality, and the warmth of its people. This experience inspired Thibault’s reflection for Les Nouveaux Visages du sport (The New Faces of Sport): “Pedaling to find the meaning of life.”
Through conversations—including video discussions—with Axel Carion and Christian Orange (a finisher of the 2026 IncaDivide), they explore the elements that define this ultra-adventure and what stands today as perhaps the ultimate way to escape the madness of modern life and travel by bike.
 
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A hint of 2027

The 2027 season is fast approaching, and it is already time to look ahead to your next adventures: the mystical beauty of Morocco, the classic challenge of Corsica (with four formats now on offer), the wild adventures in Brazil, or even surprises yet to be revealed.
So, what will you choose?

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7 years since the BikingMan had to leave his country of heart for other countries. 2026 therefore marks the return of the IncaDivide, the legendary ultracycling event which takes its brave participants on an extraordinary adventure, in the middle of the gigantic landscapes offered by the Peruvian Andes, from its peaks over 6000m to its valleys of titanic dimensions.
And for this 4th edition, a completely new route awaited the runners with a unique promise: to pedal at an altitude of more than 5000m and experience conditions that only Peru can offer.
If you missed the live event and its daily summaries, or if you want to dive back into this extraordinary odyssey, then watch the full video of the event
 

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Brazil #6

Following the return of the Inca myth, it is already time to bring this massive 2026 season to a spectacular close: Brazil awaits, promising—as always—an adventure where nature takes center stage. Winding through the provinces of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, where lush vegetation intertwines with numerous waterways, this 1,000 km route—predominantly on gravel—guarantees participants an immersive discovery of the charms of this vast, continent-sized nation!

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A hint of 2027

The 2027 season is still a long way off, but you can already embark on the classic Corsica challenge. Four formats are now on offer: the legendary “1000”—featuring a near-complete loop of the “Island of Beauty”—two “500” formats (road and gravel), and a new “300” format designed for those short on time or looking to dip their toes into ultra-cycling with a manageable distance before tackling more demanding adventures.
So, which will you choose?

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For its 6th edition, the BikingMan AURA relocated to offer a more “Alpin” experience. Starting from Albertville, the route took participants over iconic regional mountain passes—such as the Grand Colombier, Col de la Madeleine, and Croix de Fer. These Tour de France legends were tackled in two formats: the traditional 1,000 km race and a 500 km “Half” version featuring an already legendary route.
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IncaDivide #4

Returning to Peru after a long seven-year hiatus, 2026 marks the grand comeback of the IncaDivide. On the agenda is an extraordinary route through the heart of the Sacred Valley in the Cusco region—the ancient Inca capital. Set amidst a landscape of unparalleled geological and archaeological richness, participants will experience high-altitude cycling—crossing passes exceeding 5,000 meters—surrounded by vast, awe-inspiring scenery.

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Brazil to wrap up the season in style

In October, Brazil will host the grand finale of the 2026 BikingMan season. With its 1,000 km race winding through the Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul provinces, BikingMan Serra Geral offers a gravel experience amidst lush vegetation and countless waterways—a truly nature-focused adventure.

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For its 6th edition, BikingMan Alpes-Maritimes revisited familiar territory to serve up a brand-new recipe. The route features the “Giant of Provence” and the summit of La Bonette, alongside the Pontis, Noyer, and Homme Mort passes—among many others—before heading toward Sainte-Victoire and the Buis or Valberg passes via Péone. It is a unique and unforgettable succession of climbs—a feast for the eyes and a test for the legs—representing a true challenge for any cyclist!
Immerse yourself in the adventure experienced by BikingMan Alpes-Maritimes participants through these images, showcasing both the 500km and gravel course options—each offering equally stunning scenery and demanding challenges.
 

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BikingMan AURA #6

Starting from Albertville for the first time and featuring two road formats—500 km and 1,000 km—the BikingMan AURA takes center stage on July 19 with back-to-back starts for the BikingMan and Half events. Highlights of the route include the Grand Colombier, the Vercors and Chartreuse massifs, and plenty of surprises in the heart of the Alps.

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The Return of the Myth

Absent from the BikingMan calendar since 2019, the IncaDivide—that legendary adventure in the Peruvian Andes—is making a comeback for an epic journey that promises to be truly spectacular. Starting in Urubamba, just a stone’s throw from the historic city of Cusco, the route will take participants into the majestic, towering Andes mountains, with sections reaching altitudes of over 5,000 meters. Spanning nearly 1,200 km, the course offers the chance to experience an unparalleled, colossal adventure: IncaDivide.

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Year after year, this magical island continues to enchant and captivate the intrepid hearts of those who come to discover it. Its majestic mountains rising from the sea, its countless perched villages instantly seducing you, its splendid cape inviting you to return time and again. Corsica is a truly unique territory, especially for embarking on a cycling adventure, and this year was spectacular. With three formats (1000km road, Half road, and 555km gravel), the event attracted over 400 participants. It is to pay tribute to them, and also to this incredible island, that we are sharing with you today the BikingMan Corsica 2026 film, a rich and emotional compilation of these epic adventures.

The BikingMan season resumes this weekend: 

BikingMan Alpes-Maritimes #6

After eight days spent under the spell of Corsica, it’s time for the Alps and their legendary mountain passes. The 2026 route welcomes back the Giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux, and promises a new course rich in breathtaking sceneries, including the inevitable Cime de la Bonette. This 2026 edition will also offer two brand-new routes: Half and 555, the latter featuring a truly exceptional gravel section: the Haute Route du Sel!

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AURA in July

For the first time starting in Albertville, the BikingMan AURA also marks the return of a legendary mountain pass: the Grand Colombier. This new starting point also promises a rewarding journey through the Savoie region and its magnificent landscapes. It’s not too late to join the adventure and choose the format that suits you best: 1000km or Half. AURA.

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Its diverse landscapes, unique atmospheres, secluded trails leading to incredible geological formations, and unparalleled greenery complete the picture. The 2026 edition was a spectacle from start to finish, both on road and gravel, and an unforgettable experience for all participants, who left with their heads full of memories.

And to further awaken the senses, it’s time to (re)immerse yourself in these Moroccan atmospheres with the BikingMan Morocco 2026 film. 22 minutes suspended in time, yet 100% at the heart of BikingMan Morocco.
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The BikingMan season resumes this weekend: 

BikingMan Corsica #9

After this fabulous week of ultracycling in the land of light, it’s time to return to Corsica for three exceptional races: the 1000km will offer an even more refined course and a near-complete tour of the Isle of Beauty, showcasing its most exclusive charms. The Half and 555km formats will offer a South-to-North crossing experience, partially gravel for the 555km and 100% road for the Half, once again featuring the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of Corsica.
Three formats, nearly 450 participants in total.

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The Alps are coming soon!

At the end of June, starting in Valberg, the South of France will be in the spotlight. From the Alpes-Maritimes region, nestled in the Valberg resort, you’ll find the three formats of the 2026 BikingMan: 1000km road, Half 500km road, and 555km Gravel, with three brand-new routes. The 1000km race features the return of the Giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux, and, of course, the legendary Col de la Bonette. If you too want to take on the most iconic passes of the Alps, it’s not too late to join the adventure and choose the format that suits you best. Alpes-Maritimes.

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So don’t waste a moment and immerse yourself in the Turtle’s adventure to find out what their biggest challenge in AURA has been, to read here:

Tale of the Turtle in AURA

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Thank you Patrick for this sharing which reminds us that falling on an ultra unfortunately remains a possibility and something to keep in mind as an unfortunate end to this kind of adventure. Good recovery to you and we hope to see you soon on a bike.

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Patrick’s Bikingcrash in AURA

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Sunday
I disembark at Beaumont-lès-Valence, base of BikingMan AURA (AUvergne-Rhône-Alpes) for check-in and briefing. Like all the competitors, I am very well received by the BikingMan team, Axel and his Race Angels. I find Patrick Gilles, the president of my Cyclosportissimo team, as well as Hugues Faivre d’Arcier, with whom I have already shared an RAF and an RAB (Burgundy). Hugues is the one who greatly lowers the average age of the competitors. And like any young person, he is still dissipated. For example, he rides his bike and changes his tires after the briefing, while everyone else has already been doing this for at least a week, and has been rechecked 3 or 4 times that it was
For my part, I do not know what result I can do. Of course, I’ve already won a BikingMan, I’m starting to master the subject. But the start of my season was seriously disrupted by an accident and there are many specialists announced on the starting line. Ultra races are clearly 2 categories of competitors. Those for whom completing the distance is a personal challenge, who are there to finish according to their possibilities, their training, and who have already planned to sleep every night, sometimes with hotels already reserved. And there are the furious ready to flirt with the limits of their health to fight it out. I am part of it, I have already crossed the other side of the limit which leads to the DNF. My last training sessions have not necessarily reassured me. A 200 km in the Alps where I returned totally transferred, sometimes walking in the passes. And technical problems that have multiplied, cause of abandonment if it happens in the race (Di2 front derailleur out of order, Garmin counter screen that comes off, etc.). Well, we’ll see tomorrow.

Monday
Ln the next day at 5 a.m., the flashing garland made up of the lamps of 120 runners is ready to illuminate the Rhône valley. I fell asleep early, no stress, it’s already won. I’m leaving with the 2nd wave (of 10 runners). I realize after the start that Patrick is in this group as well. We break away quickly. Prohibited drafting obliges, and different rhythms, we double, split, redouble… It’s quite unpleasant, impossible to regulate your speed. I tell myself that we will be naturally separated by the (severe) slope of the Col de la Mure. And it is, but not at all like I thought. To my great surprise, Patrick, whom I knew as a less good climber, boosted by his good season, including a 2nd place at BikingMan France, flew in front of me, and quickly joined the best of the 1st wave at the head of the race. I sometimes see them in the distance. It will last like this until Cheylard, km 60. There, we are not kidding anymore, I am on my adopted land. I’ve been riding here for a very long time, it’s MY cycling paradise. It’s time to show who’s boss here . I make the effort to take the lead… only to lose it almost immediately. A runner coming back from behind cannonballs past me. I will learn later that it is Yoan Dercourt, whom I did not know, and that he left with the last wave, so with about 10-12 minutes of handicap.
Back to square one, we find ourselves with Patrick playing the game of double / split. No one in sight behind, and we imagine that Yoan left for a festival in front. As we gain height towards the Gerbier de Jonc, I am hypnotized by the juices illuminated by the rising sun. Too beautiful . We leave the Gerbier on our right, towards the Cantal mountains. We thus evolve between 800 and 1300m of altitude, never flat. Patrick surprises me more and more, he pulls big gears. We fall back on Yoan. The beginning of hell for me… Patrick and Yoan are driving fast. I try for my part to follow from a distance by smoothing the effort. Uh… They know we left for more than 1000km? I often lose them, especially in the countless bumps, and then I come back. We pass fantastic landscapes including the immense Naussac lake. Finally comes CP1. My 2 friends finally did not let me go. I fill up with delicious lentils-sausages (error), drink 450 liters of water, and leave, alone. Yoan made a quick meal, and Patrick deals with his social networks. I think we were all tired of suffering, and it was time to ride at our own pace. From the start, I suffer. The heat and the digestion stick me to the asphalt of the Pas de Peyrol.



I have nausea. It will last until dusk. Patrick then comes back to me. I let him go ahead. I am therefore 3rd at this moment. The sun begins to set. I am alone in the world on a plateau, with the mountains of the Massif Central in the background on a red background. That’s wonderful! Thanks again Axel for the routes you find for us (I had already loved the BikingMan France route). It’s time to join civilization. Great descent in the cold (yes, I have to get dressed). Arrival in Issoire where I briefly bump into Patrick. He will stop taking water afterwards, and I will never see him again on this BikingMan (teaser). I follow the trail, still no Yoan in sight. I take a look at the livetracking, and I find that I’m in the lead. Yoan is actually behind. He stopped sleeping for a bit. So here I am in what I prefer. At night, with its deserted roads and bearable temperatures. The kilometers go by. Small surprise with an extreme slope (I even stopped because I thought I had stayed on the big plateau, which the little one had not been able to pass). And I find the whole team posted on this slope, to revel in their find. Later I will learn from the organization that Patrick is no longer in the race. Trajectory error, fall, breakage, hospital, and abandonment. I am very disappointed for him. Patience Patrick, you will come back stronger. Regularly, I see the red BikingMan car. Axel and Cédric come to take pictures and ask me questions. “How are you Remi? Well, a little tired all the same, I’ve been driving almost non-stop for 24 hours…

Tuesday
Sunrise, it’s time to move on to my moment of ultra happiness: breakfast. Unfortunately, it’s not going very well. Bakeries are rare in the Dombes. Just found a dry pain au chocolat. No apple turnover, no coffee, no orange juice … I lost enough time searching, and given the time, I decided to head for CP2. You have to stay vigilant on the track, the changes of direction follow one another, and the traffic intensifies. Arrived at CP2, I find the whole team who press me once again with questions and photograph me from all angles. Refueling, and here we go again, attacking Grand Colombier, one of the few passes I already know on this route. Its extreme slopes will therefore not be a surprise to me. I already decided before arriving there to go up on foot to save myself. The approach, on the other hand, I did not know it from this side. It’s going up fast, and above all it’s the heat wave . No shade at all, the Garmin indicates 38-39°C. Then hiking session therefore, as planned. It’s looooong. I still get back on the bike at the level of the Selle de Fromentel to end up pedaling.
I rock in the rapid descent. Suddenly I take a pothole. Fall limit. Phew, no punctures either. Even the 2 canisters remained on the bike. A miracle. I arrive at the bottom, drive to Culoz. I decide to take stock of the livetracking. And here is the drama. I realize that my phone – in theory fixed by magnet on the handlebars – is no longer there. The pothole… I consider for a moment going to look for it, but that means going back 25km, including the climb of the Grand Colombier, with no guarantee of finding it. I forget.
This whole part is terrible. The heat is intense, the water impossible to find. The rare fountains are dry. Among so many examples, I try to reach a cemetery that is difficult to access, barriers and stairs to pass, I look for the tap, I am delighted to have found it, to finally see a sheet explaining that drought = closed tap. AND THE CYCLISTS??? After Chambéry, I tackle the Charteruse trilogy, Granier-Cucheron-Porte.



The Col du Granier is in full sun, it’s hell. Fortunately the end of the day is approaching. Temperatures are starting to drop. We finally find the mountain atmosphere. It continues with the Cucheron, then the Col de Porte where a cyclist accompanies me. I can’t follow him, yet he doesn’t seem to force himself, is of a certain age and is in sneakers! Uh … you would not be burnt Rémi?
The sun is starting to set, I try not to stop, the goal is to make the great descent to Grenoble with the little light that remains. Passage of the agglomeration, endless cycle path with lots of concrete raised by roots, branches, pebbles. I remain vigilant, do not want to die. It is now completely dark. The last of my journey.

Wednesday
I know that there are 2 big passes left in the Vercors, but I didn’t worry about the detail at all. When the Garmin shows me the profile at the foot of the first, the Pas de Pré Coquet, I get scared. 21 km, more than 1200 m of altitude difference. I manage, it’s ok. No cars, no Race Angels. Only a few wild boars and badgers share my route. Descent to Saint-Jean en Royans, which I have already crossed during 2 unfortunate RAFs. I find my guardian angel Sergio there, the Race Angel on a motorcycle, who has already accompanied me to the suspenseful final of the BM France. He will end up with me.
Barring a big failure, victory is likely. Yoan, 2nd, is still chasing me, between 15 and 30 km depending on the scores. However, I can’t relax, can’t take a big break. Luckily I’m still not sleepy. Over 48 hours I know that the adrenaline keeps me awake. I won’t even have any hallucinations about this race. So I keep going. Totally different from that of the Ardèche elsewhere. I am far from the watts sent Monday during the battle at 3. But obviously my pursuers too. After Saint-Jean, I therefore tackle the final bouquet, the Col de la Machine and Col de la Bataille sequence. I panic a little. Unable to turn my legs, sitting on the saddle, I have to climb up like a dancer, it does not move forward. I see myself losing the race. I land after 3-4 km, and realize that I stayed on the big plateau. Lack of lucidity! I’m going back. Relief, I can still pedal. This last pass is nevertheless endless, 34 km in total. When you wait for the delivery of a finish line, it’s a long time! A last effort on the small pass of the Limouche, and diving on the Rhone valley. This time, barring an accident, it’s won. Axel, his team and a surprise await me at the finish line. I did it!

Saturday
Well, it’s not too bad. Sleep level, I recovered. No trauma related to distance, buttocks on fire style or loss of sensation in the feet. With experience, and podcasts, I have refined what was wrong, and I use what works best for me. 80 km this morning, good feelings.
The only big problem to deal with after this ultra finally, is the lost phone.

There remains for me to thank Axel for all of his work, and the Race Angels for their kindness throughout the race. A real favorite .
Finally Cédric, I still don’t know why I’m doing this . But I might do it again soon…

You can find the full race standings here:

AURA Ranking #2 2022

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