MONACO DI BAVIERA CLASSIC IV
Monaco di baviera classic IV
The original. The classic. The legendary.
19.06.2027 | Munich
1.350 ~ 1.600 Km | +23.500m ~ +32.000m
200 hours
The original unsupported ultracycling challenge through the Alps and Dolomites — now in its fourth chapter. A legendary journey where beauty and brutality meet across some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes — the true spirit of ultracycling.
Registration from 01.10.2026
THE CHALLENGE
Monaco di Baviera Classic stands as the pinnacle of unsupported ultracycling challenges—an epic test of endurance, determination, and spirit.
Embark on the fourth edition of this legendary adventure from the heart of Munich, Germany, at the break of dawn on 19th June 2027, and brace yourself for an unforgettable adventure.
The base fixed route spans a staggering 1,350 km, ascending 23,500 meters, through a land of breathtaking landscapes and hard terrain. 99% of the path is pure tarmac, with just a hint of off road —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 1.600 Km with 32.000m in total, and etching their names into the Hall of Legends. 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 epic climbing, punishing gradients, and long hours spent at high altitude.
The clock will relentlessly tick toward the 26th of June 2027, as you push to reach the finish before you reach the 200 hours time limit.
A journey of endurance and discovery, where every rider who dares to start writes their own story.
Monaco di Baviera Classic IV - The original. The classic. The legendary.
MAIN RULES
Leave no trace
Riders can participate solo or in team (from 2 to 6)
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 Cyclite wash bag POUCH
o Other goodies like gels or energy bars
Real-time tracking for the duration of the challenge
Live media coverage with photo and video
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 trophy
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
90 days of Komoot premium
50% discount on the full range of Ultracycling Challenges’ cycling apparel and merchandising
50% discount for the Monaco di Baviera Classic’s T-Shirt edition 2026
20% discount on the entire Lupine product range
10% discount for purchasing ultracycling Cyclite equipment
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!
RIDERS MDBC III - SPECIALIZED MUNICH
FINISHER TROPHY | CAP
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Start from Munich
From the Bavarian capital, where rivers and history intertwine, the journey 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 10 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 12 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!
EP3 Sella Ronda loop
The Sella Ronda loop takes riders into the dramatic heart of the Dolomites, scaling four legendary alpine passes (Sella, Gardena, Campolongo, Pordoi). This spectacular high-altitude circuit can be tackled in either direction, offering breathtaking limestone views around every single corner. Complete it and earn 19 Explorer Points.
Passo Fedaia
Rising from the Fassa Valley, this classic ascent of the Fedaia winds gracefully through alpine forests and scenic hairpins beneath the towering peaks. Riding from Canazei, the challenge is a beautifully steady companion to the dramatic north face of the Marmolada, leading you to the grand dam and the emerald waters of the high lake.
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.
EP4 Valparola & Falzarego
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 7 explorer points.
EP5 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. 8 Explorer Points that will taste like glory.
EP6 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. 6 Explorer Points well earned indeed.
EP7 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 9 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.
EP8 Mangart
Crossing the border into Slovenia, riders face the monumental ascent of Mangart, the highest paved road in the country. A breathtaking journey of narrow tunnels and sweeping curves that climbs above the clouds to a dead-end colossus in the Julian Alps. Complete it and earn 16 Explorer Points.
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 2 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 11 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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