The 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race IPWR or Indy-Pac was a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race across Australia. It has been held in subsequent years as a Ride instead of a Race. The fixed route is about 5,500 km long and goes from the shore of the Indian Ocean near Perth to the Pacific Ocean in Sydney. The race attracted a lot of attention partly due to the big names in the sport all racing against each other, but ended with the tragic death of Mike Hall.
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The Trans Am Bike Race is a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race across the USA. The fixed route is about 4,300 miles (6,900 km) long and goes from Oregon to Virginia. This article includes reports of the first 3 editions of the race in 2014, ’15 and ’16, including details of how Lael Wilcox became the first woman to win it overall in 2016.
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Route overview, race summary, results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 7th edition of the Transconinental Race in 2019.
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This is the second of two pages containing information about the 2017 Transcontinental Race No5. See the page for a…
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Route overview, results highlights and details of the race organization and tragedies that surrounded the 2017 Transcontinental Race No5.
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Route overview, race summary, full results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 4th edition of the Transconinental Race in 2016.
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Route overview, race summary, brief results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 3rd edition of the Transconinental Race in 2015.
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Route overview, race summary, brief results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 2nd edition of the Transconinental Race in 2014.
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Route overview, race summary, brief results, links to media coverage and rider reports from the 1st edition of the Transconinental Race in 2013.
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Ultra-distance cyclists need to maintain a positive mental approach and deal with intense emotions. Physical exhaustion & mental fatigue make this difficult, but being prepared and aware can help you to get through the difficult times.
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