MONACO DI BAVIERA CLASSIC 2026
1.537 Km, +31.810m
Start & Finish in Munich (Germany)
20.06.2026
Registration from 03.01.2026 (10:00 CET)
The original. The classic. The legendary.
THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
Monaco di Baviera Classic stands as the pinnacle of unsupported ultracycling challenges—an epic test of endurance, determination, and spirit.
Embark on this legendary adventure from the heart of Munich, Germany, at the break of dawn on 20st June 2026, and brace yourself for an unforgettable ride.
The base fixed route spans a staggering 1,300 km, ascending 23,550 meters, through a land of breathtaking landscapes and hard terrain. 98.9% of the path is pure tarmac, with just a hint of off road —1.1% between gravel and cobbled sections. Along the way, score as many points as you can within the Explorer Point sections. The new MdBC legends will score all the 100 points, riding 1.537 Km with 31.810m in total. A minimum of 20 points are required to qualify as a finisher. The more points, the better classification.
What makes the Monaco di Baviera Classic truly unique is the combination of beauty and brutality: a route that takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, crossing both the Alps and the Dolomites. Much of the journey unfolds away from traffic, along dedicated cycling paths that let you immerse yourself fully in the experience. At the same time, it is one of the toughest ultradistance challenges on the global scene—an extreme test shaped by relentless climbing, punishing gradients, and long hours spent at high altitude.
The clock will relentlessly tick toward the 27th of June 2026, as you push to reach the finish before the sun dips below the horizon.
This is more than just a ride—it’s a journey of endurance and discovery, where every rider who dares to start writes their own story.
Monaco di Baviera Classic - The original. The classic. The legendary.
MAIN RULES
Leave no trace
Riders can participate solo or in team (2, 3 or 4)
Riders must be fully self-supported
Riders must know and follow the local laws and traffic regulations at any time
No drafting allowed at any time
Tracker device must be active during the entire route
No E-BIKES allowed
Riders are required to read and sign the corresponding rider manual and rider agreement
WHAT YOU GET
Being part of to the Ultracycling Challenges’ community, including exclusive ultracycling coaching & mentoring online sessions
Welcome event incl. food and drinks
The full kit of .GPX route files
Publishing of riders’ bike features on dotwatcher.cc
Small bag storage service for the duration of the challenge
A starter-kit including, at least:
o Ultracycling Challenges’ drawstring bag
o Map of the route
o The tracking device for the duration of the challenge
o The exclusive and individually personalized Monaco di Baviera Classic cap
o The exclusive Specialized Munich’s water bottle – Ultracycling Challenges’ 2026 special version
o Ultracycling Challenges’ jelly beans
o Other goodies like gels or energy bars
Real-time tracking for the duration of the challenge
Live media coverage with photo and video (drones to be confirmed)
Coverage of the challenge on social media and dotwatcher.cc
Publishing of individual times on website and media incl. replay functions
Finisher goodies incl. at least:
o The exclusive 3D biodegradable Monaco di Baviera Classic’s finisher medal
o Hoppebräu non-alcoholic beer.
Access to showers 24/7 (by Specialized Munich)
Rider finisher get-together with beer
Album of Images of the challenge to be downloaded
Discounts on the full range of Ultracycling Challenges’ cycling apparel
50% discount for the Monaco di Baviera Classic’s T-Shirt edition 2026
10% discount for purchasing ultracycling Cyclite equipment
25% discount for renting Apidura equipment at simplybikepacking.com
5% discount on all UC Challenges at 2027
Other goodies from our partners and sponsors
Other discounts to be arranged
With the passion, dedication, and genuine spirit of the Ultracycling Challenges’ team, we will bring you the adventure of a lifetime!
o First 50 riders: 203€ (30% off)
o From 51 to 75: 232€ (20% Off)
o From 76 to 100: 261€ (10% Off)
o From 101 to 120: 290€
ENTRY FEES
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Start from Munich
From the Bavarian capital, where rivers and history intertwine, the odyssey begins. Munich releases riders into the open road, only to await their glorious return—a city that will feel transformed once its challengers come back from such a legendary adventure.
EP1: Eng Alm
Hidden deep in the Karwendel mountains, the Eng Alm is a pastoral dream turned epic backdrop: a high alpine valley lined with ancient sycamore maples and ringed by sheer limestone walls. Riding here feels like entering a secret kingdom of timeless beauty, a serene pause before the brutality of the great passes to come.
Those who conquer Eng Alm will earn 12 Explorer Points.
Reschenpass
Crossing into South Tyrol, the Reschen Pass greets riders with the haunting sight of a church tower rising from Lake Resia’s turquoise waters. It is both a gateway and a symbol: the passage into a world of high mountains and unrelenting beauty.
Passo dello Stelvio
The Stelvio is cycling’s Everest. With 48 hairpins on its northern face and a summit at 2,757 meters, this climb is a pilgrimage of pain and glory. Each switchback writes another line in a saga that every cyclist dreams of etching into their legs.
Sentiero Valtellina
The route covers more than 400 Km of the best paved bike paths. The Sentiero Valtellina segment, connecting Bormio with the start of Mortirolo along the Adda river ist just amazing.
Passo del Mortirolo
Feared and revered, the Mortirolo is a wall of relentless gradients hidden in dark forests. This is where the great battles of the Giro d’Italia were forged, where legends cracked and others rose, and where suffering becomes eternal memory.
EP2 Passo Gavia
From alpine meadows to icy glaciers, the Gavia is raw, remote, and wild. Its summit feels like the edge of the world, where snowfields linger and storms can appear in an instant—an ascent that tests both strength and soul.
Those who conquer Gavia will earn 14 Explorer Points.
Ciclabile Valsugana
Another beautiful bike line from Pergine until Borgo Valsugana to warm up for the Dolomites.
Passo Manghen
Narrow, steep, and utterly untamed, the Manghen feels more like a hidden path than a road. Its twisting ramps lead into the deep heart of the Trentino wilderness, a climb that punishes mercilessly but rewards with silence and solitude.
Ciclabile Val di Fiemme e Fassa
38 km of marked bike line between Molina de Fiemme and Fontanazzo. One of our favourites!
Passo Sella & Passo Gardena
The Dolomites reveal their grandeur at the Sella, where vertical cliffs of pale rock rise above lush meadows. Each turn offers a postcard of alpine majesty, a reminder why this land is a UNESCO treasure. Just after, flowing curves and vast horizons make the Gardena a jewel of the Dolomite crown. It is less savage, more lyrical—a passage carved for those who love to fly between summits in the shadow of cathedral-like peaks.
EP3 Passo Pordoi
The Pordoi is pure cycling mythology. At its summit stands a monument to Fausto Coppi, Il Campionissimo, and every rider who ever dared to defy gravity. To crest here is to touch the very soul of the sport.
Conquer it and you will earn 7 explorer points.
EP4 Passo Valparola
Twin climbs that unravel like a saga: the Falzarego climbing through tunnels of rock, then Valparola lifting you into a high, windswept world. Together, they embody the Dolomites’ raw drama and eternal allure.
Those who climb until the top will ern 10 explorer points.
EP5 Passo Fedaia
Steep, savage, and dominated by the Marmolada glacier, the Fedaia is one of the hardest climbs in Italy. Its endless straight ramps strip riders bare, leaving only willpower to carry them to the dam and the silence of the high lake.
Without any doubt, 11 Explorer Points well earned.
Passo Giau
A road of perfection: hairpins stacked one after another into the sky, with views so staggering they seem unreal. The Giau is beauty and brutality combined—the Dolomites at their most sublime.
EP6 Lago di Misurina
Nestled among forests and peaks, the shimmering waters of Misurina are a moment of serenity amid chaos. Reflection and respite here feel almost sacred, before the road tilts skyward again toward the giants.
10 Explorer Points that will taste like glory.
EP7 Tre Cime
Few roads strike fear like this one: short, brutal, and ending beneath the jagged towers of the Tre Cime. The final ramps touch gradients near 20%, but at the summit lies one of cycling’s most awe-inspiring finishes.
7 Explorer Points well earned indeed.
EP8 Monte Zoncolan
The beast of Friuli. With slopes that rise cruelly above 20%, the Zoncolan is one of the most brutal climbs in the world. To scale it is to stare into the abyss of suffering—and to emerge as something more than a rider.
Those who survive this will add 13 Explorer Points.
Alpe Adria Radweg
The Alpe Adria Radweg is not just a bike line but an astonishing experience as you will ride through tons of bridges and tunnels which makes it feel like you were in a theme park.
EP9 Edelweißspitze
Austria’s crown jewel rises into a kingdom of glaciers and jagged summits. The Grossglockner’s mighty Hochtor leads to the cobbled ramp of the Edelweißspitze, a 360° throne above the Alps, where the sky feels within reach.
The cobbled peak worths 3 Explorer Points.
EP10 Kitzbüheler Horn
Here is where heroes fall and legends rise. The final trial is a monster: brutally steep, unrelenting, and infamous. The Kitzbüheler Horn is the last gate of fire—conquer it, and you will earn the last 13 Explorer Points to become a new Monaco di Baviera Classic legend.
Finish in Munich
Back in Munich, the circle is complete. After mountains and borders, the city greets you as a conqueror—ready to celebrate the Classic with Bavarian cheer and a hero’s return. Watch out: you might not be the same person anymore.
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