The Race Manual
Your Essential Guide

Reading the official Race Manual is mandatory for all registered riders—it contains everything you need to prepare, ride safely, and respect the self-supported ethos.

What’s inside:
Rules & Ethos: Race guidelines and the spirit of self-supported ultra-cycling.
Equipment & Gear: Mandatory gear checklist and bike requirements.
Logistics: Start/finish procedures, checkpoints, and GPS tracker usage.
Safety: Emergency protocols and scratching procedures.

Understanding the manual is crucial for your safety and preparation. Download the full document below:

Race Manual Luxembourg Edition 2027

Key Event Details

GOUDA - LUXEMBOURG - GOUDA

🗓 Event Dates: March 26- 28, 2027

📣 Race Briefing: To Be Announced

🚀 Start in waves: March 26, from 10:00 AM

🏁 Start & Finish Location: Kale Jonkerpad 3, 2805 LD Gouda, NL

🚴 Race Format: A Self-Supported Ultra Bikepacking Race

🗺️ Route: Approx. 700 km / 5.000m elevation gain 
(Fixed road route)

Bike Check

To ensure a smooth process and avoid long queues, Bike Check slots will be spread across three options:  

To Be Announced

Two weeks before the event, you will receive an email containing a personal link to book your preferred time slot and location for your Bike Check.  

Rider Agreement & Liability Waiver

By registering, you have already digitally accepted the Borderline700 Rider Agreement & Liability Waiver. This means you have confirmed that you’ve read, understood, and accepted all rules, risks, and responsibilities for this event.  

If you wish to review the full agreement again, click the button below:

Rider Agreement & Liability Waiver

🎒Bag Drop:
A bag drop service will be available at the Base Camp. You can leave one small bag with personal items, which we will label and store safely.

🅿️ Long parking
You can park your car for free at the Base Camp (Kale Jonkerpad 3, 2805 LD Gouda). If you sleep in a hotel, it is best to leave your car there. No surveillance, parking is at your own risk.

💬Questions?
If you have any questions after reading the Race Manual and the information here, feel free to contact us at borderline700@boonline.shop

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