Badlands 2025

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• 133 days ago

  Day Five Update...

  by Chris Tonge

  There are still many riders working toward the finish line. In total 73 Solo and 13 Pairs are trying to complete the 813.84 km track before tomorrow’s deadline at 2:00 p.m.

  

  The riders are quite spread out over the last 250km of the track. For those nearing the end, the strategy is simple: keep moving. At this point, it’s less about speed and more about mental and physical fortitude. They are likely pushing through exhaustion, navigating the final sections of the challenging terrain.

  For riders further back, their strategy is a mix of managing rest, nutrition, and bike maintenance to simply complete the distance within the time limit.

  

  Just like the other days at Badlands this year the most defining factor will be the heat. The high temperature in Granada today is forecast to be 31°C (88°F). This heat, especially during the middle of the day, will be extremely draining for riders who are already deep into a multi-day effort with significant sleep deprivation.
• 134 days ago

  An Update from the Finish

  by Chris Tonge

  Finishers: 97 Solo, 19 Pairs

  On Route: 99 Solo, 21 Pairs

  DNF: 38 Solo, 9 Pairs

  There are approximately 99 solo riders still on the course. They are spread out across a wide range of distances. The largest group of riders, with 51 riders, are within the final 100-200km of the race. This suggests a significant number of riders are pushing to complete the course.

  

  It’s been the best day in terms of weather so far with the temperatures only reaching the low 30s and most of the riders have made good progress in their push for Granada.

  
• 135 days ago

  More Finishers and Mid-Race Update

  by Chris Tonge

  Finished Riders: In the Solo category, 30 riders have crossed the finish line. Rick Steffen secured the top spot with an impressive time of 1 day, 14 hours, and 15 minutes. The first four finishers all completed the track in under two days, a testament to their incredible speed and stamina.

  However, the times quickly spread out, with later finishers taking over 2 days and 12 hours to complete the same distance. This wide distribution highlights the diverse strategies and pacing adopted by the competitors.

  In the Pairs category, four teams have finished. The duo of Adam Jordan & Gregor Lah claimed first, finishing in 1 day, 20 hours, and 39 minutes.

  

  Still on the Course: The Heart of the Event
  The real story of the event is still unfolding with the 196 solo riders and 42 pairs who are still pushing forward. They are spread across hundreds of kilometers of the track, with a significant number currently in the final third of the event.The majority of these riders are in the 600-700km range, meaning they are approximately 114-214km from the finish line.

  

  Attrition and DNF Statistics: 46 riders have officially dropped out (DNF), 37 were solo riders and 4.5 were pairs. The primary reasons for withdrawal were the heat on the first day, mechanical failures, falls, sickness, or severe fatigue.
• 135 days ago

  The Race Continues...

  by Chris Tonge

  Solo Riders: There is a tight cluster of riders between the 700km and 800km mark, with Johannes Franzky leading the pack at 802.08 km, followed closely by Anuchi Gago and Christian Stepke. This group is likely pushing hard to be the next to finish.

  The main group: A large number of riders are distributed between the 600km and 700km range. The field starts to spread out more as the distance increases, but there’s still a significant concentration here.

  The mid-pack: The bulk of the remaining solo riders fall between 450km and 600km.

  The tail end: A small group of riders is still in the early stages, below the 400km mark. The last rider who is still active on the course is Muhammad Rizky at 210.87 km, with many riders behind him having already dropped out (DNF).

  Pairs: The top three pairs who haven’t finished yet are fairly close to one another, ranging from Inocencio Serra & Jesús Alberto Rubio at 771.87km down to Mathias Duus Møller & Jonas Krarup Kirkegaard at 742.33km. They are all well within a strong position to finish soon.
• 135 days ago
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  Svenja Betz Is First Woman to Finish Badlands 2025

  by Guest
• 135 days ago
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  Rick Steffen Wins Badlands 2025

  by Guest
• 136 days ago
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  Chris Hall’s 2025 Badlands Setup (Video)

  by Guest
• 137 days ago

  Day 1: Here We Go!

  by Miles Arbour

  Photos by Badlands.cc

  The 2025 Badlands event kicked off in Granada earlier this morning with cool temps (18°C), with over 300 riders from 47 countries gathered in the square in front of the Congress Centre for the grand depart.

  

  By the afternooon, temperatures in Dehesa de Guadix (185km mark) had already soared to 37°C. By 4:30 p.m., the organizers reported temperatures as high as 43°C in Villanueva, where riders were in desperate need of water and food at a local bar.

  

  Just before 5:00 p.m., Cara Dixon arrived in Villanueva but decided to scratch after leading the women’s race for the first few hours. See her Instagram post below.

  
• 137 days ago

  Alex Hotchin's Map is in the Spectator Guide

  by Logan Watts

  

  Badlands posted a full spectator guide including a route preview, estimated finish times, and more—plus, illustrator Alex Hotchin’s map. Find it here.
• 139 days ago
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  Rigs of the 2025 Badlands

  by Miles Arbour