Transcordilleras is not just a race — it’s one of the most demanding and awe-inspiring self-supported cycling events on the planet. Set in the heart of Colombia’s majestic Andes Mountains, this bikepacking adventure challenges riders to cross three mountain ranges over eight stages, covering approximately 1,000 kilometers and climbing more than 20,000 meters in elevation.
Starting in Paipa, Boyacá, the route pushes participants through a constantly shifting landscape of high-altitude páramos, steep jungle valleys, rugged gravel tracks, colonial towns, and endless switchbacks. Each day delivers new terrain, new climate zones, and a new mental and physical test. This is Colombia at its most raw and real — a country where the road tells stories, and the climbs make legends.
Riders must carry all their gear, navigate independently using GPS, and rely on grit and strategy to reach each day’s checkpoint. Transcordilleras is self-supported, but far from solitary — along the way, you’ll connect with local communities, ride alongside fellow adventurers, and become part of Colombia’s ever-growing ultra-cycling scene.
This is more than a competition. It’s a deep dive into the soul of Colombia — a country that lives and breathes cycling, where the mountains shape character and every summit reveals something more than just a view. For experienced cyclists looking to go beyond limits, this is the ride of a lifetime.
Ride the mountains. Live the challenge. Discover Colombia.
Welcome to Transcordilleras.
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