THE TRAKA ADVENTURE

560 KM +10.000M


GPS route – Unmarked route
*TRACK AVAILABLE ON RIDE WITH GPS TWO DAYS BEFORE THE TRAKA ADVENTURE.

1 May 2024
Departure time: 07:00 AM
Parc de les Ribes del Ter
Self-sufficiency
3 days 12 hours

The Traka is a non-competitive bike outing that takes place on gravel roads, sections of asphalt roads, and trails completely open to the transit of any other vehicle, such as trucks, tractors, hunters, locals, or tourists. The route only has 200 registration spots, with priority given to those who have completed The Traka 360.

Strict compliance with traffic regulations is mandatory, always traveling in the right lane and respecting all signs.

Ethics, camaraderie, and respect for the environment are the most important values ​​we demand from participants. Participants may stop to eat, have dinner, lunch, repair bicycles, or sleep, as long as they resume the route where they left off last.

Participants will be guided by the GPS navigation system. It is necessary to strictly follow the traffic code and all its instructions.

To participate in The Traka adventure, you must provide a link to demonstrate your experience in ultra-distance cycling. You must have completed The Traka 360 or provide a link to the result of a race of at least 300 km with 5,000 meters of positive elevation gain or 10,000 accumulated.

*TRACK AVAILABLE ON RIDE WITH GPS TWO DAYS BEFORE THE TRAKA ADVENTURE.

Route

  • Distance and altimetry
    Real distance: 560 k
    Positive incline: +10.000 m
    Acumulated incline: 20.000 m
    Maximum altitude: 2.060 m
    Minimum altitude: 0 m
  • Terrain
    Track: 290 km
    Asphalt: 270 km
  • First participant time: 25 hores
    Limit time: 3 days 12 hours
  • Limit times (pass control)
    Finish: 7:00 PM Saturday
  • Navigation GPS (no marks)
  • Tracking for geolocator
  • The Traka Adventure it is an route where all traffic regulations and local day and night laws must be complied with. In the case of leaving the route, driving on motorways and dual carriageways is completely prohibited. REMEMBER! Leaving the high mountain area, to return to Girona the vehicles are sent on the motorways N-260 TÚNELS DE COLLABÓS and A-26 Olot to Besalú.
  • On the route you can experience and encounter unexpected situations, some risky and others not, ex. Fires, traffic accidents, works on paths or roads… It is important that you think that you have to be one more and respect the instructions of the authorities or competent people at this time. If you leave the route and recalculate the route due to some adversity of this type, nothing happens.
  • The departure goes through high mountain, mid-mountain, coastal and plain areas, keep in mind that the climate is very varied depending on the area you are in, the difference between the high areas and the coast can vary by up to 20 degrees and at night up to 30 degrees. Therefore, you must bear in mind that during the hours you are on the route you may encounter adverse weather situations such as: rain, snow, granite, electrical storms, high temperatures or unexpected flooding of rivers.
  • The traka adventure it’s a partner or individual adventure, so you’re not allowed to ride the wheel of another cyclist other than your partner.
  • The adventure has no refueling zone, you have to be self-sufficient with yourself, you can stop to recharge and buy, but no outside assistance is allowed. Pre-event reservations for accommodation or restaurants are not permitted. It is also not allowed to receive help from another participant to be pulled with rubbers, ropes or propelling by hand.
  • In the event of a medical emergency or breakdown of your bicycle, you can take the transport you deem necessary. Remember that if you continue you must do so from the same point you left the route.
  • In the category for couples, support may be provided, but under no circumstances can you be dragged by a rope, command or rubber. If one of the 2 components leaves, the partner can follow, but will not be classified at any time.
  • OnThe Traka adventurethe organization will not provide any kind of insurance and is not responsible for any direct damage and/or indirectly to you or to third parties. You are required to have insurance, and therefore, you must take into account that it must cover you:
  • Cycling all day and night.
  • Bear in mind that all the responsibility lies with you.
  • The insurance has to have explicitly: death and illness, medical coverage for a minimum of 6 months.
  • In the case of being from a country outside the event, the insurance has to cover extradition and repatriation.
  • Our office will be 24 hours a day during the 4 days, examining every movement of each participant, which is mandatory to carry your phone on in case we have to contact you. 
  • Also a security team will be ready 24 hours for any emergency, but remember that if you have a mechanical problem and fatigue you will have to be self-sufficient to return to Girona.
  • In the bib you have a phone number of the organization that you can call in case of emergency 24 hours a day, obviously we do not have ambulances spread over 560k, as it is impossible to cover such a large perimeter, but if we have experience in activating our emergency service and we can rescue you by air or land depending on the severity.
  • If you do not take risks, you have ahead of you a challenge that will leave moments engraved in your mind for life, at least we have worked for this to happen, so that our main objective is safety, that everyone returns home and then make you live unique moments.

 

 

Services

  • Official gift
  • Finisher gift
  • Environmental tax
  • Online time
  • Online Photos
  • Car park
  • INSURANCE NOT INCLUDED (EVERYONE SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN INSURANCE TO COVER THEM)

SELF-SUFFICIENCE

Individual categories

    • Absolut woman
    • Absolut man
    • No binary

Team categories*

    • Woman
    • Man
    • Mix

E-Bikes categorie

*The team categories do not score the Gravel Earth Series

E-Bikes are allowed

Regulations

Documents

THE TRAKA SHOP

From t-shirts, sweatshirts, unique accessories and adorable bodies for the little ones, we offer a unique selection of products. Come visit us at the stand we will have at The Traka base camp, and take a souvenir for you, your family or friends. 

TAXI SERVICES by José Taxi

The cab service, our recommendation is: José from Girona. Call at +34 666 45 30 32 and book your cab to move around during your stay in Girona, they are a comfortable option to move from the airport to the center of Girona, to get to the hotel or any other transportation need during the week of The Traka. In addition, these cabs have the capacity to transport bicycles and suitcases.

MECHANICAL POINT by Doctore Bike

Ready for the adventure at The Traka? We’re here to make sure your bike is ready too. Doctore Bike will be at base camp to help you with set-ups, repairs and adjustments – get ready to ride without worry! Book your reservation sending an email to: doctore@doctorebike.com

FOOD ZONE by Pizza Provisions

The fun at The Traka continues with delicious dining options! We are excited to have Pizza Provisions by Funky Pizza at the event, offering a wide selection of pizzas for you, your friends and family. 

226ers KIT by Can Ribas

We want to make your experience at The Traka as easy as possible, that’s why we offer you the option to buy your kit with 226ers at Can Ribes. Simply order your kit by sending an email to: bicicletesribas@gmail.com and pick it up at the stand at the base camp.