INSPIRATION
WHERE OUR IDEA OF ADVENTURE WAS BORN
The Ultra Biking Sardinia is inspired by the world of epic cycling of the early 900 so well told by the pen of Albert Londres in the book "Tour de France, Tour the souffrance"; a cycling characterized by long distances, traveled by day as at night, a cycling that did not stop in front of extreme weather conditions where every stage was a great adventure!! Participating in the UBSX means going back in time, abandoning the certainties of everyday life, immersing yourself in nature, confronting your limits and discovering new depths within yourself. We welcome you to the world of Ultrabiking !!
ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS ?
You will be the protagonist of an incredible experience of distance, alone or in pair, in unsupported mode (no assistance for food, repairs, orientation) pedal by day and, if you will decide, at night through a territory full of surprises running across coastal roads and the wild mountain territories of Barbagia and Gennargentu. Whether you choose to live this experience trying to achieve your best performance or you want to enjoy every moment as in a trip planning refreshments and night breaks, the UBS Xtreme will allow you to find your own dimension.
SARDINIA ENDLESS ISLAND
The story of your race
Your personal challenge will begin in Alghero, a wonderful tourist resort overlooking the Coral Riviera. At first light from La Mariposa campsite, home to UBSX headquarters, your great adventure will begin: a few kilometers and the road will immediately begin to climb towards Villanova Monteleone (567m altitude). Old abandoned roads will lead you towards Giave and then cross the Logudoro region at the foot of the first major climb: Mount Limbara (1300m altitude). The climb, over 10km long, in addition to offering breathtaking views of Gallura, will take you to discover the American USAF ghost base abandoned since 1993 with its gigantic satellite dishes.
Cycling south, passing through the small villages of Barbagia (Bitti, Onani and Lula), you will arrive in Dorgali to tackle the climb that will lead you to the Genna Silana pass (1000m altitude) which dominates the Supramonte massif.
A short descent or then it will still be uphill: first towards Talana, then the Correboi Pass and finally the discovery of Bruncu Spina, the only ski area in Sardinia (1600m altitude).
Once again, you'll cycle south to reach the Nuragic complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, of Su Nuraxi in Barumini; after many climbs, crossing the Medio Campidano will finally give you plain ... but don't get too used to it. Here is Masua Sugarloaf, the highest sea stack in the Mediterranean, in the splendid setting of the southwest coast of Sardinia, and then the Montevecchio mining complex. There are still 200km to go until the arrival and the trail will take you to Santu Lussurgiu and then climb through the Montiferru woods, at an altitude of 900m near the Madonnina chapel. The final push will be the 45km separating Bosa from Alghero: one more bend and the Catalan city will appear, the emotion will suddenly hit you, it was tough but the satisfaction will be priceless, your eyes will get wet ... you will be Finisher of UBSX.
UBSX CREW
A passionate group of people capable of always giving you a smile and supporting you in times of difficulty: over the years, our Crew has created a unique family atmosphere that has made our event a true celebration of ultracycling unsupported. Professional and attentive, the Ultrabiking Sardinia staff will guide you in realizing your DREAM ... to become a UBSX finisher.
MEDIA COVERAGE
During the event there will be photographers and videomakers who will tell through images and videos your adventure: you will be the protagonist along with the other Dreamers of the narration of this first edition of Ultrabiking Sardinia.