The Races
Discover the 2019 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 2019 season will be composed of 6 races that bring together the most demanding climatic and topographic conditions on the planet. From the desert of Oman, to the stunning mountains of Corsica, the jungle of Laos, the high altitude of the Peruvian Andes, the extreme south-west of Portugal and the endless passes of Taiwan…You can challenge yourself on one or more races of the 2019 season and get special price conditions with the “season” pass. To be ranked in the 2019 BikingMan Series, same rule as in 2018, you will need to be “finisher” on a minimum of two BikingMan races.
2019 season
February 24th 2019Sultanate of Oman
Explore the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula: the Hajar Mountains, the spectacular Jebel Shams Pass, the Ash Sharqiyah Desert and the Arabian Sea.
Sprint
1.050 km
7.200 m
5D / 120H
May 20th 2019Laos
Explore the kingdom of the million elephants and challenge yourself on a mountainous race course through the tropical jungle. Ride along the Mekong and through the ethnic villages of Laos.
Sprint780 km11.000 m5D / 120H
August 14th 2019PeruDIVIDE
The ultimate bikepacking epic! Taste the quintessence of Peru and the Andean Cordillera. The grail of the BikingMan series on the historic roads of the Inca Empire.
Divide
1.650 km
23.500 m
10D / 240H
September 23rd 2019Portugal
Explore the stunning Algarve mountain range and the many fortified cities of the Alentejo along the Spanish border. Join the Atlantic coast to reach the most extreme western point of Europe.
Sprint950 km10.000 m5D / 120H
November 4th 2019Taiwan
Discover the hidden face of Taiwan! Challenge yourself on its challenging mountains in the heart of several national parks and close to the sublime Chinese sea.
Sprint1.150 km18.000 m5D / 120HBikingMan points system for 2019 World Series
To enter the 2019 BikingMan Series ranking, the same rules apply from the 2018 season 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 2019 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 defined by the rider’s position at finish, for the first 20 finishing riders
- Beyond the first 20 positions, each finisher scores point.
- 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? BikingMan Oman #2
What better way to start your cycling season than exploring Oman with your bike? The Hajar Mountains, the spectacular Jebel Shams Pass, the Ash Sharqiyah Desert and the Arabian Sea, all the elements are gathered to offer an epic experience, one that will get engraved in your memory for the years to come. After completing #bikingManOman, riding will never be the same again.
100 slots only, the race will start from Barka city at the Al Nadha Resort and finish in the old part of Muscat. The first checkpoint is located at the Jebel Shams Resort on a spectacular location. Checkpoint 2 is located by the Arabian Sea, at the doors of the desert. Are you ready to get away from Winter and ride through the desert of Oman?
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