The route of the Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme follows the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway and is divided into 15 stages, which are between 300 and 1,400 kilometres long. After three weeks, on 6 August, the participants are expected to reach the finish line in Vladivostok. They will then have 58,000 metres of altitude difference, seven time zones and five climate zones behind them. And the proud realisation that they have ridden one of the toughest bike races in the world.
Variety is guaranteed in this race, which not only leads through seven time zones, but also through five different climate zones. Between the frosty mornings of the Russian continental climate and the subtropical sultriness of the Far East, the cyclists can expect temperature differences of up to 40°C. The race director will be Ernst Lorenzi, organiser of the Ötztal Cycle Marathon.
According to the organisers, the Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme 2015 is aimed at "professional athletes who already have experience in ultra-marathons, as well as semi-professional bikers and enthusiastic amateurs". In view of the great challenges, the starting field will probably be manageable.
