World’s coolest mountain bike race at North Pole 

NEXT RACE SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 8TH 2009

The first mountain bike race at the North Pole took place on April 7th 2007. The event saw fourteen cyclists from eight different nations pedalling furiously for 26.2 miles on specially designed Crescent mountain bikes.

In front of a small crowd on a drifting Russian ice base, Salvatore Grimaldi - owner of Crescent - set the cyclists on their way. Their progress was monitored and recorded by event manager, Richard Donovan. Conditions were perfect for a polar race with brilliant sunshine and -26C temperatures.  

Juan Antonio Alegre of Spain quickly took the lead and stayed in that position throughout the gruelling event. On a special one-mile course carved into the ice, Alegre managed to forge a sizeable lead on his nearest rivals. However, it was never entirely comfortable for him in the extreme sub-zero temperatures. 

Miguel Caselles of Spain took second place with Kym McConnell of New Zealand coming through for third. Alegre said he felt “on top of the world” after the race and that he would like to encourage people to cycle for a cleaner world.  

Are you up to the challenge of competing in this amazing event in 2009 and visiting the precise Geographic North Pole in the process? The year 2009 is the 100th anniversary of Man first reaching the North Pole. As a North Pole Bike Extreme (NPBE) contestant, you can create history as a new breed of Arctic adventurer in this special Centenary year. The race presents a truly unique opportunity for bike extremists to visit one of the remotest parts of the planet to test their biking skills.

For the entry fee of €11,900, entrants will be provided with accommodation in Spitsbergen on April 6th; return flights from Spitsbergen to the North Pole camp; accommodation while at the Pole from April 7th to 9th; entry to the official North Pole Bike Extreme race; helicopter flights in the polar region; medals and souvenirs; professional photos of each competitor in action; a DVD of the race; and hotel accommodation on April 9th on return from the Pole.

Apply Now for the North Pole Bike Extreme race!

2009 Bike Extreme Schedule

RESULTS OF 2007 NORTH POLE BIKE EXTREME 

1.  Juan Antonio Alegre (ESP) 3:10:55 Bib No. 1

2. Miguel Caselles (ESP) 3:30:21 Bib No. 4

3. Kym McConnell (NZL) 3:37:14 Bib No. 8

4. Jukka Viljanen (FIN)  3:47:22 Bib No. 13

5. Peter Bell (NIR)  3:58:51 Bib No. 2

6. Robert Greaves (GBR) 4:02:26 Bib No. 6

7. Bobby Bostic (USA)  4:10:39 Bib No. 3

8. Johan Soderstrom (SWE) 4:16:27 Bib No. 12

9. Peder Stenson (SWE)  4:27:57 Bib No. 14

10. Finbarr Murphy (IRL)  5:11:34 Bib No. 10

11. Karen Michelsen (CAN) 6:37:25 Bib No. 9