THE RACE

The Atlas Mountain Race is a serious undertaking that should not be underestimated. It takes place in an environment that can be as tough as it is beautiful. It requires not only the ability to ride big days back to back, but also knowledge and experience of being self-reliant in an arid mountain environment. Although it is definitely a race, your primary concern should always be your own safety. Riders will experience the natural beauty of Morocco, and the warmth and generosity of its people. It is an experience that will stay with you a lifetime.

This race was primarily born out of my experiences racing the Transcontinental Race: an incredible adventure and now Mike Hall’s legacy. He was personally involved in the Silk Road Mountain Race, the AMR’s Kyrgyz sister race, prior to his tragic death during the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. He should have been a part of it. I hope that making it happen is a worthwhile contribution to the unsupported racing scene that he was instrumental in helping to create. He is sorely missed.

Nelson Trees - Founder & Race Director

 THE RULES

  1. Ride from the designated start line to the designated finish via the route provided and the 3 staffed checkpoints listed in this manual and specified on the Brevet Card

  2. No 3rd party support, private lodgings or resupply. All food, drink and equipment must be carried with you or acquired at commercially available services

  3. Riders must not sollicite any form of private resupply from locals on the race route, any such interaction must be freely offered and unplanned

  4. No drafting (other than pairs with their partners)

  5. All forward travel overland must be human powered

  6. All riders must maintain evidence of their ride

  7. Travel insurance, cycle helmets, lights and equipment in the required equipment list are mandatory, we may be checking

  8. Riders must know and observe all local traffic laws

  9. ‘Leave no trace’ : all riders are expected to follow the 7 leave no trace principles.

  10. Ride in the spirit of self-reliance and equal opportunity