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A former professional runner with an impressive track record, Pierre Rolland is taking on a challenge worthy of his legend: the 555 Maroc, the new ultra-distance gravel event organized by BikingManFrom September 19 to 21, 2025, around Marrakech, he will tackle a 500 km course with more than 8 m of positive elevation gain, to be completed in total autonomy in less than 000 hours.
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BikingMan, pioneer of ultracycling
Founded by cycling explorer Axel Carion, BikingMan is the first world championship of ultracycling races. For the first time in Morocco, this edition introduces a gravel event, combining physical challenge and immersive adventure. Marrakech, the event's base camp, offers an ideal setting with its routes spectacular, its breathtaking landscapes and a climate conducive to long distance.
A magnificent journey in the High Atlas
The route takes riders along a network of gravel trails around the "red city." The program includes picturesque villages, breathtaking panoramas, and the ascent of the Oukaïmeden Pass, perched at an altitude of over 3 meters. A challenge that combines endurance, strategy, and connection with nature.
A new era for cycling
Ultracycling events, like BikingMan, redefine modern cycling. They demand total commitment, deep introspection, and absolute respect for the territories they cross. More than a race, BikingMan Morocco is a human and sporting experience that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
