NorthCape, Norway June 20th 2026
Source: https://www.northcape-tarifa.com/
- Start date: June 20th 2026 / 00:01 at the NorthCape, Norway
- Dinner and last minute information: June 19th 2026 / 19:00 at the NorthCape – dinner is offered
- 19.06.2026 / 14:00: bus leaves at Alta to the NorthCape
- Riders registration: June 18th 2026 / 15:00 – 18:00 in Alta, Norway – mandatory
- Registration: closed
- 3 categories:
– Single rider
– Pair riders
– Recumbent bikes - 4 finish points:
– Helsinki in Finland (1753km)
– Bregenz in Austria (4135km)
– Nice in France (5260km)
– Tarifa in Spain (7460km) - For whom: for everybody who will go for an unsupported bikepacking adventure
- No time limit.
The NorthCape-Tarifa-Course (NCTA) is the route for the longest single-stage bicycle race in Europe.
🚴 Quick Facts
- Start: North Cape, Norway.
- Finish: Tarifa, Spain.
- Distance: 7,400 kilometers.
- Climbing: 80,000 meters.
- Countries: 15 nations.
- Rule: No outside help allowed.
🗺️ The Four Sections
Riders can choose to finish at different points.
- Section 1: North Cape to Helsinki. (1,753 km)
- Section 2: North Cape to Bregenz. (4,135 km)
- Section 3: North Cape to Nice. (5,260 km)
- Section 4: Full course to Tarifa. (7,400 km)
⛰️ The Big Challenges
- Weather: Freezing arctic wind to desert heat.
- Sunlight: 24 hours of daylight in Norway.
- Mountains: Famous Alps and Pyrenees climbs.
For rules and registration, visit the official NorthCape-Tarifa Website.
