Swiss Ultracycling Challenge
September 3, 2025 · 1000km
September 3, 2025
Swiss Ultracycling Challenge
Some things never change. It’s hard to imagine ending the season without the SUCH. This will be my fifth time—and definitely not the last!
Details
Start: A random train station in Switzerland
Finish: Bern, Switzerland
↗️ Distance: 1’000km
↔️ Elevation: 10’000m
About the race
The Swiss Ultracycling Challenge (SUCH) is an unsupported bicycle race that covers approximately 1000 kilometers across Switzerland. The race involves cycling through all 26 Swiss cantons and hitting six predetermined checkpoints. Riders start at any Swiss train station and finish at the Bundesplatz in Bern. The challenge includes 10,000 to 15,000 meters of elevation gain.
Since the race is unsupported, participants must manage all aspects of the journey on their own, including food, repairs, and accommodations. SUCH tests both physical endurance and route planning skills. The 2024 edition (SUCH24) is scheduled to begin on September 11, 2024.