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21.06.2024

The NorthCape-Tarifa race has begun

Yesterday, precisely 00:01, under the midnight sun, the NorthCape-Tarifa race has begun.

Ahead lies a long, beautiful, and challenging journey to the southernmost point of the continent in Tarifa.

Riders will test their limits, embrace breathtaking landscapes, and forge unforgettable memories.

Stay safe out there and cherish every mile.

P.S. For those daring to break the route record – Allez, allez, allez!

NCT2024
15 countries
7400 km
80,000 vm

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19.06.202419.06.2024

Riders registration done

In this year’s edition, one rider finishes in Helsinki, two in Bregenz, and one in Nice. Two pairs will start and finish in Tarifa, and one rider in the velomobile category will finish in Bregenz.

Check out these photos from our route check in May:

In southern France, the new cycle route in Sète bypasses red lights and roundabouts, taking riders straight to the heart of the town.

13.06.202411.06.2024

New cycle route in Sète

In this year’s edition, one rider finishes in Helsinki, two in Bregenz, and one in Nice. Two pairs will start and finish in Tarifa, and one rider in the velomobile category will finish in Bregenz.

Check out these photos from our route check in May:
In southern France, the new cycle route in Sète bypasses red lights and roundabouts, taking riders straight to the heart of the town.

12.06.202411.06.2024

55 registered riders

This year’s NorthCape-Tarifa adventure has 55 registered riders, with most planning to complete the entire 7,400 km route to Tarifa. After some cancellations, we expect 45 riders at the start.

Photos from the Camargue in southern France.

11.06.202411.06.2024

Tracking is online

Less than 9 days until the NorthCape-Tarifa bicycle adventure begins!

Tracking is now live and will start at 00:01 on July 20th:
https://www.northcape-tarifa.com/2024-tracking/

Photos from the route check in May:
Cannes to Nice, a stunning section along the Mediterranean Sea with red rocks.

04.06.202404.06.2024

Impressions from the Gotthardpass

Gotthard Pass, the second pass in the Alps, opened last week, and there’s still plenty of snow! It’s a 10 km climb from Andermatt, and riders can choose to ride on the charming old cobblestone road and descend on the famous Tremola with its 24 switchbacks (see the 3rd photo on the left). Right now, the old road is still covered in snow, but it will be cleared before the first riders arrive in the Swiss mountains.

Photos from our route check on May 31, 2024.

20.05.202420.05.2024

Checkpoint and finish point Nice

Nice at the Côte d’Azur is checkpoint and finish point at route km 5370. This year Nice is also the final finish at the Tour de France, the biggest yearly sport event on the world. The first time ever, that the tour will not finish in Paris. On this occasion Nice changed this year our finish monument.

Nice is also checkpoint and finish point of the 45-SouthWest bicycle adventure. The NorthCape-Tarifa and the 45-SouthWest routes cross each other at the checkpoint Nice. Otherwise 45-SouthWest is a very different route.

Registration for the 2025 edition of the #45southwest will open begin of August.

Photos: from the route check May 2024

13.05.202404.06.2024

Pico del Veleta May 11th 2024

The route check for 2024 is finished and the route files from the start at the NorthCape to Tarifa ready. The roads of the “Giants” how they call the high mountain passes in Briancon France, are still covered with snow.

So also Pico del Veleta, with 3400m the highest route point at km 7000. Some impression from Pico del Veleta where the road is still under 2m of snow from this weekend.