TRANSPYR COAST TO COAST – GRAN RAID MTB
To put it simply, if you enjoy riding your mountain bike then the Transpyr Coast to Coast – Gran Raid MTB is for you. Trails, roads, and incredible tracks between valleys and mountains all await.
This is an unparalleled adventure where the passion for cycling, camaraderie, and discovering new places blend with the mystique of landscapes, secret roads, and dreamlike trails. This prestigious event will allow you the precious opportunity to conquer the Pyrenees and cross them from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, a feat accomplished by only the most dedicated.
The Transpyr Coast to Coast is made for you if you train regularly and have the proper physical and mental preparation. Participants must be able to maintain an average speed of at least 10 km/h on each stage. The race consists of 7 stages, totalling approximately 750 km of distance and nearly 18,000 m of cumulative elevation gain, which represents a daily average of 105 km and about 2,500 m of cumulative elevation.
There are some moderately technical, even difficult, sections, but they are few. These are moments when you can get off your bike and get back on later. In general, the Transpyr Coast to Coast features a high level of bike-ability. The organisation guarantees the availability of bike cleaning stations at the end of each stage, either with hoses or pressure washers, as well as a small self-service workshop area.
The Gran Raid MTB mode, originally designed for participation as a pair, offers the following participation categories:
- TEAM: Cross the Pyrenees with your adventure partner.
- SOLO: Designed for individual cyclists.
- EAST: Complete the first 3 stages.
- WEST: Complete the last 4 stages.
Internationally recognised as one of the best stage races, the Transpyr Coast to Coast – Gran Raid MTB mode is a transformative and unforgettable MTB race that will lead you across the most stunning landscapes of the Pyrenees.
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