The Races
Discover the calendar of the BikingMan series
The BikingMan ultracycling races are unassisted (without external assistance). This is the ultimate endurance challenge for athletes that are ready to cycle unassisted in all kinds of terrain and weather conditions.
The 2020 season will be composed of 6 races and will bring together the most demanding climatic and topographic conditions on the planet. From the desert of Oman, to the stunning mountains of Corsica, the atlantic forests of Brazil, the high altitude of the Peruvian Andes, the extreme south-west of Portugal and the tropical jungle of Laos.
To be ranked in the 2020 BikingMan Series, same rule as in previous years, you will need to be “finisher” on a minimum of 2 (two) BikingMan races.
2020 season
February 22nd 2020Sultanate of Oman
Explore the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on an improved course: the Hajar Mountains, the spectacular Jebel Shams pass, the Ash Sharqiyah Desert and the Arabian Sea. Get away from winter and ride across the desert of Oman.
Sprint
1.060 km
9.300 m
5D / 120H
September 21st 2020Portugal
Explore the Algarve mountains and the fortified cities of the Alentejo along the Spanish border. Join the Atlantic coast to reach the western-most point of Europe.
Sprint950 km12.000 m5D / 120H
New Date: October 26th 2020Corsica
New course for 2020! Dare to ride around the Jewel island and get the maximum experience! Natural park, southern paradise beaches, enchanting coastline, desert and Cap Corse: Corsica at a 100%.
Sprint850 km15.000 m5D / 120H
June 7th 2020Brazil
Join the inaugural edition of BikingMan Brazil to explore some of the oldest mountain ranges of South America and get a glimpse of the immense biodiversity that covers the country.
Sprint1.000 km17.000 m5D / 120H
July 13th 2020PeruDIVIDE
The grail of the BikingMan series will unveil a completely new race course, mostly on gravel. You will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas near Cusco and ride across the marvels and beauties of the Andes.
Divide
1.600 km
38.000 m
14D / 336H
October 26th 2020Laos
The land of the million elephants will be featuring an improved course in North-eastern Laos. You will explore the tropical jungle, ride along the Mekong, rice fields and through the ethnic villages of Laos.
Sprint920 km17.000 m5D / 120HApril 26th 2021CorseNew route for 2021! The jewel of the Mediterranean welcomes you for a unique experience! Natural park, heavenly beaches, enchanting coasts, desert and Cap Corse: a renewed challenge for 100% of Corsica.
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June 21st 2021France
From the Côte d’Azur, you will climb the Préalpes d’Azur park to reach the Gorges du Verdon before climbing Mont Ventoux then cross the Écrins national park to the highest road in Europe and the Col de la Bonette to finish along the Mediterranean Sea.
Sprint1.000 km20.000 m5D / 120HBikingMan points system for the World Series
To enter the BikingMan Series ranking, the same rules apply from the 2018 and 2019 seasons’ series, riders will be required to be “finisher” on a minimum of two BikingMan races in the same category.
2 race formats – 2 points level
the points system is made easy and simple, no fancy calculation or hidden rule that you would discover the hard way.
- Each race in the series allows the rider to score category points (Solo male, solo female, team)
- The amount of points is based on the rider’s position at finish, for the first 20 finishing riders
- Beyond the first 20 positions, each finisher scores points.
- The following chart details the points given for each position/finisher for both race formats: Sprint (time-limit < 120hours) and Divide (time-limit > 240hours).
Ready for thenext race? Portugal #2
Come explore the mountain range of the Algarve, cycling through the many fortified cities of the Alentejo along the Spanish border, before joining the Atlantic coast to reach the westernmost point of Europe, Sagres, following the Portuguese secret routes.
Portugal invites you for an incredible ride under the amazing lights of the first days of autumn on the iberic peninsula. Will you be able to resist its attraction power?
Start and finish of the race: Faro.
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BikingMan Race partners
The official timekeeper for BikingMan events!
Since the 2019 edition of BikingMan Corsica, Krono has provided the technical timing solution for all BikingMan events.
But Krono is also essential to the organization of our events, providing a single management platform, from registration to results.
Krono is a passionate and precious partner that BikingMan can count on at all times.
BikingMan races live-tracking!
Live-tracking is an essential aspect of our races, to allow as many people as possible to follow the progress and prowess of each of our participants, in addition to the safety aspect for their families.
Since 2018, Maprogress provides the platform that makes this possible, based on the technology of our fleet of SPOT Gen3 beacons, and thus allows our entire community to take part in the adventure.
The official BikingMan jersey!
Since 2019, Solosalita has been designing and producing the official BikingMan jerseys.
For each race its unique visual, combining aesthetics, sobriety and a touch of color.
Solosalita also supports us by providing jerseys and apparels for our reconnaissance and expeditions around the world.
Indispensable for pedaling in style and comfort!
Official bike bags supplier!
Ortlieb is one of the recognized leaders in bikepacking equipment especially with its Waterproof range of bags designed to withstand the extreme climatic conditions that ultracycling races can encounter.
From the start, Ortlieb has supported BikingMan by providing the prizes awarded to the best finishers and by accompanying us on our reconnaissance and expeditions all over the world.
An all-terrain partner!
