Blog - 45-SouthWest

18.08.202418.08.2024

Windmills in Spain

The windmills in Spain are part of the 45-SouthWest route and combined a checkpoint parcour.

Registration for the 2025 edition is open:
https://45southwest.com/registration-2025/

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05.08.202405.08.2024

Registration for the 45-SouthWest 2025 is open

The registration for the second 45-SouthWest is open:
https://45southwest.com/registration-2025/

Photos from the inaugural edition 2023.

03.08.202403.08.2024

Registration opens Monday 5th of August

We are thrilled to announce that the registration for 45-SouthWest 2025 will open coming Monday August 5th 22:00 CET. You will find the link to the application form on our website.

Start date 20 June 2025

Photos from the inaugural edition 2023.

23.06.202423.06.2024

Registration will open in August

Dear all!

Registration for the next edition of 45SW will open in August!

In the meantime, head to NorthCape-Tarifa.com and get ready to follow the incredible journey, starting on June 20th, as the riders conquer the length of Europe.

Stay tuned for updates!

45SW June 20th, 2025
Kraków – Tarifa
4400km

23.06.202323.06.2023

The inaugural 45-SouthWest is underway

The inaugural 45-SouthWest is underway! The riders set off at sunset from the Main Square in Krakow. They are embarking on a 4,400km journey, traversing dreamy backroads, scaling the highest European peaks, encountering natural wonders, and conquering legendary cols.

We wish you a safe journey!

May the 45 wind accompany you and propel you southwestwards towards Tarifa, the southernmost point of the European mainland…

04.06.2023

Registration closes

The registration for the inaugural 45-SouthWest will close Monday 23:59.
Last chance to be part of this new bikepacking adventure.

https://45southwest.com/registration2023/

29.05.202304.06.2023

Route de sel

As you come over Col de Tende towards Nice, you’ll follow the “route de sel” and roads used by the famous Monte Carlo Rally. In the past, it took people three days on horseback to travel from Limone to Nice. Interestingly, apples from the Piemont region were also transported to Nice.

28.05.202304.06.2023

Rivers of Europe

The route will take the riders alongside several significant rivers of Europe. They will start their adventure along the Vistula River, the longest river in Poland. Moving forward, the iconic Danube River, which is the second largest in Europe. They will also cross the Po River in Italy, the longest there. The route will take them across the majestic Rhone River, a major watercourse in France and a scenic 30-kilometer stretch along the Canal du Midi.

25.05.202304.06.2023

Gorges du Verdon

Photos from the route checking, currently heading south.

At the Gorges du Verdon the route will lead the riders over to the famous Pont de I’Artuby. This bridge is one of the highest bungee jumping spots in all of Europe! Will any daring riders add an extra dash of thrill to their adventure and take the leap?