FLATY888 Ultra-Cycling Rallye

ALPS TO ADRIATIC

2 x TransAlp
FLATY888 is an ultra-cycling rallye across the Alps to the Mare Adriatico and back, all on your own and without outside help. Our second edition will start south of Munich, the turning point of the 8 will be Venice.

THE ROUTE

88 Hours, 1 Epic Ride
FLATY888 is a free-route ultra-cycling rallye with 8 checkpoints (one of them secret…). It touches Germany, Austria and Italia. All public roads, paths, ferries and cable cars are allowed. Our reference route is 888 km with up to 8,888 meters of elevation gain. What will your routing strategy be?
Is FLATY888 flat? Well, it’s intentionally flatter than many other races, which improves accessibility for everyone. But don’t be fooled — just because it’s flatter doesn’t mean it’s easy. It can be brutal.

THE BIKE

Gravel? Road? Your Call.
FLATY888 is an all-road ultra-cycling rallye. Some checkpoints are off-road, so tire choice matters. A gravel or road bike with 32 mm tires should be enough for most. Wider gives you more freedom – but a MTB isn’t essential.

WHAT AWAITS YOU

Flatter? Yes. Easy? Never.
888 kilometers of open roads, stunning mountains, reflecting sea and endless horizons. Your breath in sync with every pedal stroke. It’s not about how fast you are. It’s about making it through all checkpoints to the very end.

THE CODEX

Self-supported – and truly so.
At FLATY888, you’re on your own from start to finish. No food, no tech, no shower – no organizer support at all. Only publicly accessible infrastructure is allowed: shops, campsites, fountains, ferries, cable cars. Support must be available to everyone – no private help, no pre-arranged bookings, no friends handing out snacks. It’s just you, your route, and the world out there.

THE TRACKING

Live Tracking Included
Accredited riders receive a GPS tracker to carry throughout the rallye. Live position and rankings are shown via FollowMyChallenge – the world’s leading dotwatching platform.

THE CHECKPOINTS

Expect the Unexpected.
Some checkpoints are anything but ordinary. Unique, demanding, and sometimes way off-road – they’ll push you to your limits – and they’ll test your skill, grit and willpower.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES

• Race cap with cap number
• (Vegan) catering
• Storage facility for personal items
• Rider Manual incl. checkpoints gpx data
• Live tracking on the Internet with timing
• Social media featuring, event photos download
• Discount on outdoor equipment at outdoo.store
• Finisher medal

DATE

12. July 2026
Accreditation 12:00 noon, Start 5:00 p.m.

START/FINISH

Mittenwald, Germany
Turning point: Venice, Italy

Limit
88 Riders

Refund
Full refund until 30.09.2025. Until 31.12.2025: 60%, until 28.02.2026: 30%, until 30.04.2026: 10%. No refund after 30. April 2026, but the possibility of transferring to a replacement participant.

NEW IN 2026 – SHORTCUT 444

FLATY888 Shortcut – 1 x TransAlp
444 kilometers. 4 checkpoints. The beginner-friendly version of FLATY888.
One breath across the Alps – and back. No support, no distractions. Just you, your bike, and the call of the mountains.
For everyone who wants to feel what ultra-cycling is all about – without riding all 888 km.

REGISTRATION

Registration until
30.09.2025 (First Mover)
31.01.2026 (Early Bird)
15.06.2026 (Latecomer)

Solo: First Mover 170 € / Early Bird 190 € / Latecomer 210 €
Pair: First Mover 340 € / Early Bird 380 € / Latecomer 410 €
Shortcut444: First Mover 130 € / Early Bird 150 € / Latecomer 170 €

10% reduced entry fees for 2025 FLATY888 Riders

ORGANIZER

FLATY888 is a riders for riders event.
Race director: Christian Mayer, Instagram @docduk, bikepacker, CX rider & owner of gravelrace.de, @gravelrace.de, man behind #freeze400 .

Any question? Drop an email at chris@flaty888.cc