The Ardennes Monster
August 13 @ 8:00 am - August 17 @ 5:00 pm
The Ardennes Monster
Resist & Ride Belgium Ultracycling Challenge – 2025
Event Background
The Resist & Ride Belgium Ultracycling Challenge (also known as the Ardennes Monster) is an intense, ultra-distance cycling event designed for experienced cyclists seeking a grueling challenge. With its course spanning over 1000 kilometers (or 500 km options), this event tests both the physical and mental limits of riders as they tackle an incredible 20,000 meters of elevation gain. The race takes place across Belgium’s challenging and scenic Ardennes region, showcasing the country’s rugged terrain.
This race, organized by OVEMOVE, offers two main categories: individual “SOLO” riders and paired “TEAM X2” participants. It’s an entirely self-supported race, emphasizing rider autonomy without external assistance. The event takes place at night and day, demanding meticulous preparation and resilience.
Event Schedule
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 PM (Europe/Paris)
SOLO 1000: 1000km route with 20,000 meters elevation
TEAM X2 1000: Team of 2 participants, 1000km route, 20,000 meters elevation
SOLO 500 – EVEREST: 500km route with 8,848 meters elevation (Everest Challenge)
TEAM X2 500 – EVEREST: Team of 2 participants, 500km route, 8,848 meters elevation
Registration Details
Eligibility: Open to riders 18 years and older
Registration Requirements:
Completed registration form
Paid entry fee
Signed declaration of honor
Medical certificate confirming fitness for ultra-cycling
Personal accident insurance policy
Civil liability insurance
Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 22, 2024, 11:59 PM (Europe/Paris)
Entry Fee
SOLO 1000:
€235 before December 15, 2023
€270 after December 15, 2023
TEAM X2 1000 (per teammate):
€220/team member before December 15, 2023
€250 after December 15, 2023
SOLO 500 – EVEREST:
€185
TEAM X2 500 – EVEREST (per teammate):
€175
The Route
The Ardennes Monster route spans approximately 1000km (distance subject to changes based on GPS providers), with over 20,000 meters of elevation gain for the 1000km challenge. The course winds through Belgium’s scenic Ardennes regions, including parts of Namur, Liège, and Luxembourg provinces.