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Watch: Into the Rift, the story of the Atlas Mountain Race

Held in mid-February, before the world changed, the inaugural Atlas Mountain Race was an ultra-endurance bikepacking race held over 1,200 kilometres of the most rugged and remote roads in Morocco. Along forgotten gravel paths from Marrakech to the Atlantic coast, riders climbed a staggering 25,000 metres of elevation, over terrain that included snow-capped peaks, scorched …

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Bikes of the Bunch: A retired pro’s Belle Cycles A.T.E.R exploration rig

Bell Cycles A.T.E.R custom bike packing rig

Here’s something a whole lot different. Built for multi-day all-terrain adventures and with a design inspired by the “War Rig” of Mad Max fame, this handmade Spanish ride is unlike any other. This unique bike belongs to former pro cyclist Christian Meier. Having retired from the WorldTour in 2016 (he spent his last five seasons …

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Photo gallery: The savage beauty of the inaugural Atlas Mountain Race

In February 2020, 185 riders from 27 countries headed to Morocco for the inaugural edition of the PEdALED Atlas Mountain Race. This 1,150 km, single-stage, unsupported bikepacking race saw riders test themselves against each other and the harsh environment of the Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains. The race was as stunning as it was tough, …

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Video: The Atlas Mountain Race looks savagely beautiful

The Atlas Mountain Race is a new, unsupported, single-stage ultraendurance race that will be held in Morocco in February 2020. Judging by the teaser video above, it’s going to be a brutally tough but stunningly beautiful ride. The race will start in Marrakech on February 15 and take riders across the High Atlas mountains towards …

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