The Race Calendar
Discover the 2023 BikingMan Origine season
BikingMan ultracycling races are meant to take you back to the essence of cycling: self-supported (no external assistance), no stage and beautiful natural environments.
The BikingMan Series is the 1st World Ultracycling championship, with races in many locations, the ultimate endurance challenge for athletes ready to cycle unassisted in all kinds of terrain and weather conditions.
The 2023 Championship will again feature 7 stages opening with the spring warmth of Portugal, exploring the most epic regions of France and closing with Brazil and the dreadful Atlantic forest.
To enter the championship rankings, participants need to complete 2 sprint events of the Series.
Gravel cyclists will also be able to discover the 555 events series, including the 2nd edition of the 555 Vercors.
Note: the 2023 calendar still has some secrets and surprises to reveal. Keep an eye on this page to discover what’s coming!
2023 season
Title partner of the BikingMan Championship
The French cycle brand shares the same passion for escape and the return to nature that we try to convey through our races.
By becoming the title partner of the championship, Origine is joining forces with BikingMan to immerse you in these extraordinary ultracycling adventures.
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May 1st 2023Portugal
Come and discover the many ingredients that make the BikingMan Portugal so special: explore the Algarve mountains and the fortified cities of the Alentejo, follow the Spanish border, reach the Atlantic coast and the western-most point of Europe and enjoy the warm and vivid atmosphere of Spring.
Sprint
1,000 km
12,000 m
5D / 120H
May 29th 2023Corse
The jewel of the Mediterranean welcomes you for an always unique experience! Natural park, heavenly beaches, enchanting coasts, the Agriates desert and the infamous Cap Corse: the island never ceases to amaze.
Sprint1,000 km18.000 m5D / 120H
June 26th 2023France
The south region of France invites you to discover its best hidden secrets. From the Côte d’Azur, reach the Gorges du Verdon en-route to climbing Mont Ventoux before crossing the Écrins national park towards the highest road in Europe, la Bonnette, before a lovely finish along the Mediterranean Sea.
Sprint1,000 km20,000 m5D / 120H
July 28th 2023Vercors
Take on the challenge of the 555, our IncaDivide inspired event that mixes road, gravel and unique verticality. The course is a spectacular exploration of the Vercors massif over the space of a weekend.
555500 km12,000 m55H
September 15th 2023Alpes-Maritimes
The first ultra-distance gravel event in the Alpes-Maritimes! Embark on an exceptional adventure over a weekend to discover the hidden Côte d’Azur.
555500 km12 000 m55H
September 25th 2023Brazil
Join 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 km18.000 m5D / 120H
BikingMan points system for the World Series
To enter the BikingMan Series ranking, riders are 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.
- Each race in the series allows the rider to score points (For General and Categories rankings: 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 X.
- Ties in rankings are ordered by best position achieved
Ready for thenext race? PORTUGAL #5
For 2023, Portugal will again open the BikingMan season, bringing a florishing experience of the Algarve and Alentejo regions. Ride across a green Portugal rich with vegetation and vivid colors.
Start and finish of the race: Faro.
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