TransOst Challenge 2022

3,000km through six Eastern European countries, over 56,000 elevation meters, mostly on paths, forest roads and small roads. This is the TransOst Challenge!

So far we have only had the dream – but never the time. To once ride the whole TransOst from Bayreuth to the Black Sea – in one piece. Now it’s time! The “Unsupported Bikepaking Race – TransOst Challenge” starts for the first time on July 1st in Bayreuth, in front of the world-famous Festival Theatre.

Not so long ago, the borders for our adventure were still closed. Now we pass old border paths, bunkers, UNESCO World Cultural Sites, 27 breathtaking small and large mountains, cycle through European primeval forests where shy bears, wolves and lynxes live and catch a glimpse of the legendary Eastern European charm.

On the given TransOst-Route we start on our Gravel- and Mountainbikes from the country of origin of the Danube, up to its estuary in Romania. Not relaxed along the cycle path, but across the long chain of mountain ranges through Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine and Romania to the destination of Konstanza on the Black Sea.

Behind the “Unsupported Bikepacking Race” stands the guiding company TransOst, which offers guided, supported and individual mountain bike tours. Especially for the Challenge, will be completed with luggage and also with Gravelbikes, the track has been optimized. Less difficult mountain bike trails, more gravel, forest and forest trails as well as small roads.

The challenge is addressed for riders who love adventure, have an idea of bike-packing, feel comfortable off the beaten track and have a passport for the Ukraine – where almost every kiosk has the best WiFi.