NEXT HERO RACE
14 June 2025
BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites
Dolomites Val Gardena - Italy
The 2025 HERO Series kicks off from the summits of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world.
Aspiring Titan HEROes will have to face this first, great challenge by competing on the 86 km and 4,200 hm course on the Sella massif.
Cyclists will have to tackle demanding climbs, technical downhills, and different types of terrain across the four Ladin valleys of the Sellaronda and the Seiser Alm. A challenge which will push all participants, amateurs and pros alike, to their limits – a veritable test of their mental and physical stamina, the hallmarks of true heroes!
The HERO family keeps on growing!
Dedicated to people looking for that extra challenge, in pursuit of that adrenaline rush which comes from following one’s passion.
Get ready for summer 2025 – three UCI races are lined up for our HEROes. The first in the Series kicks off in June with the BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites, followed in July by the Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon in Germany, and ends with the Iron Bike Race in Switzerland in September.
The 2025 Races
Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon
Kirchzarten - Germany
13 July 2025
Iron Bike Race
Einsiedeln - Switzerland
21 September 2025
HS REGULATION
JACKPOT
The 2024 HERO Series boasts a total jackpot of € 15,000 for UCI athletes and teams as well as amateurs. The prize and title will be awarded on 22 September 2024 during the final Prize Giving Ceremony during the BIKESIDE MTB FESTIVAL at Einsiedeln.
All cash prizes are subject to tax withholdings. As per Law 91/1981 (Article 3, Paragraph 2, Letter a) and DPR 600/1973, the withholding tax for Italian residents is 20%, while for non-residents, it is 30%.
HERO Abu Dhabi
08 – 11 February 2024
Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ever thought of participating in a cross-country race on an island? Well, now you can compete in the unique location of Hudayriyat Island, where the inaugural edition of HERO Abu Dhabi takes place.