frequently asked questions

No, bookings are only allowed after the challenge has started.

Yes! A small luggage can be stored in a protected area. We accept no liability for lost items or valuables.

The best way to get there is by bike or by public transport :)

Yes, all participants must hold valid liability, accident, health, and death insurance for the entire duration of the event, covering emergency rescue, medical expenses, and repatriation.

Participants must follow the whole gpx track as planned. Shortcuts are not allowed and will lead to a penalty. If you leave the route, to get food, rest, or for any other reason, you must come back to the exact spot where you left and carry on from there. If a road is closed or blocked, it is up to you to find another way around and rejoin the official route. In that case, please contact the organisers and let them know.

You need a reliable bike built for long-distance riding on mixed terrain and in alpine conditions. For this route a gravel bike is a great choice. If you prefer more comfort, a mountain bike works well too. In the end. its up to each rider to decide which bike to use.

Yes. All participants must carry the GPS tracker through the event. The tracker allows the organization and the public to follow the challenge live and is also used for timing and route control. You are responsible to keep the tracker with you, working and charged until you finish and hand it back to us.

Yes. If you’d like to ride the event together with someone, you are welcome to register as a pair. As a solo rider, drafting and group riding are not permitted. In general, dust & distance follows self-supported principles. If you meet another rider on the route, you must still ride indecently, make your own decisions and avoid gaining an advantage through cooperation. In an emergency, helping each other always comes first.

Self-supported means you ride the whole route by yourself, without private help from others. The only outside help allowed is support that is available to every rider equally. In practice, that means places open to everyone along the way, like supermarkets, cafes, hotels or bike shops. Anything else you need, you carry with you. Private resupply points or depots are not allowed.

dust & distance starts in Munich. Further details about the exact start procedure, finish area and rider briefing will be published before the event.

No, drafting is not allowed, unless you are riding as a registered pair.