Imagine a mountain-bike race from the top of the snow-capped French Alps, sludging through the snow on a ski slope and racing to the finish through the valley which ends at Allemund… That’s what this awe-inspiring mountain bike ride called Megavalanche is all about.
The Megavalanche is a downhill mountain bike race, the longest of its kind, starting from 3300meters at the top of Pic Blanc above the iconic French Ski resort of Alpe D’Huez, descending 25 kilometers to the valley below. 2000 competitors battle through qualification to make it to the 200-rider race down the ski slope and mountain.
Have a look at the video below for some insight into the experience.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Entries: These open in January for race week in July. For more information and your chance to enter check out- http://www.ucc-sportevent.com/megavalanche-alpe-dhuez-en/
Travel: The nearest airport to the race is Lyon, France
Accommodation: Chalet Ribot, http://www.chaletribot.com/
Equipment: 160/170mm enduro mountain bike