Registration for the Iberica-Traversa closes soon. Start for the gravel/trail route is 25th September in Irun Spain. Start for the new road route 26th September in Irun: https://iberica-traversa.com/register-for-iberica…/
The next edition starts on September 25th and we will be heading south!
The inaugural Iberica-Traversa road route starts on September 26th at Irun.
The route is 1800km long with about 25000 elevation gain. With the highest climb to the top of Pico del Veleta (3,398m) the highest road in Europe.
In Tarifa, you can join the Morocco-BikeAdventure and continue to Sidi Ifni. It’s an option for anyone who wants to be a part of 2 Continents Adventure.
Gehan and Felix heading checkpoint in the Gorafe Desert – IT northbound 2022. Photo: Andy Buchs
Marco who was the last remaining rider on the route had scratched due to stomach issues. Due to the rain in the south of Spain that made the route around the Gorafe desert unrideable was certainly one of the toughest.
Thanks to all and every each who took time to be a part of this amazing adventure. Thank you for your feedback. It was pure pleasure to be on the route with you all!
You can still follow Jan who is finishing his ride to Irun out of competition.
The next start of the Iberica-Traversa will be September 25th, gravel/trail and the new road version.
Despite all the mechanical issues and being stuck in the mud for many hours! He finishes the most demanding ride he’s ever taken on in an amazing time of 9D 19H 22M.
Massive congratulations!
Steven Le Fevre at the finish line in Irun. IT northbound 2022. Photo: Andy Buchs
He arrived at the finish line at 22:22 which was just after the sunset, conquering the last 300km with almost 4,500 meters of climbing in 15h.
What a finish!
He started the IBERICA-TRAVERSA as a pair rider together with Gehan. Unfortunately, Gehan was forced to quit the race due to knee pain. They rode together for 1300km.
The course was smashed in 9D 15H 22M.
Felix and Gehan pair riders IT northbound 2022. Photo: Andy Buchs
Felix reached the last checkpoint in Pamplona. He is expecting to be in Irun by the sunset.
He is on the final stretch of Iberica-Traversa route. 70 km to go!
Steven is 30 km behind Felix.
Luca had no chance to continue the race due to a broken frame around the bottom bracket so he finished his performance of the course at the checkpoint in Cuenca.