From 14 to 24 August 2024 – 2000 km, altitude 19500 meters
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October 9, 2023 | (rsn) – Popcorn, cycling and music – the three great loves of Evan Thuer’s life. That’s why he sells ten types of delicious organic popcorn at bike races through his “Popmobile” and organizes ultra-biking events with friends, including “Pop Ouest” and “Desertus Bikus.” His latest product: the “Nomadian RhapsoBike” steering raid, inspired by the wild lifestyle of the hero in Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
“The starting and finishing locations will be in different countries each year, as is the case with Desertus Pecos The entire path of this wilderness saga must be completed without support and completely independently. “All streets and lanes are permitted,” says Ivan.
Just as the “Desertus Bikus” is a tribute to the Dakar Rally, the “Nomadian RhapsoBike” aims to commemorate the legendary “Route du Rhum”, a single sailing race over 3,500 nautical miles (6,500 km) from the port of Breton. Saint Malo to Guadeloupe Island. The “Nomadian RhapsoBike” isn’t very long: it takes you over 2,000 kilometers and an altitude of 19,500 meters from the Loire Valley across Great Britain to the Isle of Skye in northern Scotland.
First you cross the Loire Valley with its famous castles, then head to the British Isles, passing through three countries of the United Kingdom, past legendary lochs, windswept seacoasts and rugged mountains, to the remote, wild Scottish Highlands.
Each participant must plan the route himself; All streets and lanes are permitted. A gravel bike is recommended so you can switch between on-road and off-road if necessary. Eight waypoints and three courses must be covered and are mandatory for placement.
A GPS tracking device will be provided by the organization for the duration of the competition; During the entire race, the organizers and all beginners can follow the route and location.
the facts
Date: From August 14 to August 24, 2024
Registration deadline: June 1, 2024
Distance: about 2000 km/19500 m;
Mandatory: 8 waypoints, 3 courses
Start: Muides sur Loire/ Porte de Chambord, Loire Valley, France
Destination: Portree/Isle of Skye, Scotland
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