Focusing on ultra-cycling, in 2024, the Race Across Series built momentum as a rendezvous for adventurers and cycling enthusiasts alike.
Based in France, the event organising team notes that inclusivity remains a central priority for the series. In 2025, this will be strengthened through a strategic partnership with Wilma, a cycling apparel brand dedicated to women.
The new partnership aims to encourage more women to embrace ultra-distance challenges through actions, including:
- Tailored logistical support for female participants
- Enhanced visibility and representation for women in the series
- Initiatives to break down barriers, such as a flexible registration policy allowing women to defer their registration for up to three years if they become pregnant during the registration year
Alongside this, now boasting a race roster across six countries and two continents in 2025, the Race Across Series is pursuing growth via new initiatives. These include: a new event in Spain, and a tie-up with event organiser Beyond Endurance to launch the GRAAALPS ultra-distance gravel event.
Race Across Series by the numbers
- +93% participation increase in 2024 with 2,700 registrations across all events
- 1,273,600 km covered in total by participants
- Over 38,000 members in online community
- Over 3 million cumulative views of video content
- 44 nationalities represented throughout the season
- Growth in female participation: +25% in Quebec and +18% in Switzerland
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