MTB Bielsko-Biała 2026
📍 Silesia, Poland
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Date
5 July 2026
Distance
48.3 km · 33.7 km · 11.5 km
Elevation
1,781 m
Difficulty
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Sudety MTB Challenge
Sudety Mountains, Poland · 22–25 July 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
A challenging four-day mountain bike stage race through the rugged Sudety range of Poland, featuring highly technical singletracks and steep mountain climbs. Offering both Adventure and Classic distance formats, it is designed to test a rider's physical strength and bike handling skills over memorable mountain terrain.
Visit official site →- Distances
- Adventure (~175 km total) · Classic (~234 km total)
- Elevation
- 6,445 m
- Surface
- singletrack, dirt, gravel
- Typical W/kg
- 3.2–4.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
Dedicated mountain bikers who thrive on technical descents, demanding climbs, and authentic multi-day trail racing.
Who will struggle
Cyclists with limited off-road handling skills or those unprepared for consecutive days of steep, rugged alpine climbing.
Training focus
Develop back-to-back endurance capacity alongside technical descent confidence and high-torque climbing power.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
What are the distance options for the Sudety MTB Challenge?+
Riders can choose between two primary categories: the 'Adventure' option which averages 40 to 50 km per day, or the longer 'Classic' option which averages 60 to 70 km per day.
Where is the race base located and how are logistics managed?+
The race is headquartered in Stronie Śląskie, Poland. To keep rider logistics to an absolute minimum, the event operates out of a single, centralized Race Village.
What is the terrain like?+
The route takes riders through the Śnieżnik Massif as well as the Bialskie and Złote Mountains, featuring a diverse mix of singletracks, gravel paths, technical trial sections, long uphills, and wild descents.
What on-course support and services are provided?+
The organization provides professional route marking, mid-race refreshment stations, medical and rescue coverage, a bike wash area, neutral bike mechanical service, live timing, and a recovery meal at the end of each stage.
How many stages make up the race?+
The event consists of four distinct daily stages scheduled consecutively from July 22 to July 25, 2026.
