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Race across the Alps
Jun 28, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Race Across the Alps 2024, set for June 28th and 29th, is renowned as the most demanding one-day cycling race in the world. Starting and finishing in Nauders, this grueling event takes cyclists on a breathtaking journey through three countries: Italy, Switzerland, and Austria. This race is not only a test of physical endurance but also mental fortitude, traversing challenging terrain that includes multiple alpine passes.
The race covers a total of 525 kilometers and features a significant amount of climbing, making it comparable in difficulty to combining several other famous alpine cycling events. Moreover, this event serves as an official qualifying race for the Race Across America (RAAM), with competitors required to finish within a 32-hour time frame to qualify.
Participants in this race are typically experienced long-distance cyclists who are well-prepared for extreme challenges. The race attracts participants from around the world, looking to test their limits in one of the most beautiful yet demanding settings in the sport of cycling.
