Victor Bouscavet, winner of the Race Across France, covering 2500 km by bike in 5 days, 13 hours, and 27 minutes

This Wednesday, June 28, Victor Bouscavet, a passionate 27-year-old cyclist from Besançon, achieved a feat by winning the 6th edition of the Race Across France, a 2500 km ultra-cycling race with 40,000 meters of positive elevation gain. After crossing 21 departments and climbing 65 official passes, he crossed the finish line in Mandelieu-La Napoule in just 5 days, 13 hours, and 27 minutes, among the 150 participants who started the event from Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on June 22.

Photo: © KRYNDS

For five intense days, Victor pedaled relentlessly through several iconic regions of France, including the Vosges, the Jura, the Alps, and the French Riviera, pushing his personal limits at every turn of the race.

With an average of over 400 kilometers per day, he managed to combine speed and endurance to overcome the many obstacles encountered on his path. His performance is a source of inspiration for cyclists and sports enthusiasts, demonstrating that perseverance, determination, and self-transcendence can lead to extraordinary achievements.

Upcoming starts:

  • Friday, June 30 – from 8 am : start of the 500 Km from Saint-Jean-en-Royans
  • Friday, June 30 – from 10 pm : start of the 300 Km from Mandelieu-La Napoule

Source: Press Release

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