NorthCape, Norway June 20th 2026
Source: https://www.northcape-tarifa.com/
Europe’s Longest Unsupported Bicycle Race
- Start date: June 20th 2026 / 00:01 at the NorthCape, Norway
- Dinner and last minute information: June 19th 2026 / 19:00 at the NorthCape – dinner is offered
- 19.06.2026 / 14:00: bus leaves at Alta to the NorthCape
- Riders registration: June 18th 2026 / 15:00 – 18:00 in Alta, Norway – mandatory
- Registration: closed
- 3 categories:
– Single rider
– Pair riders
– Recumbent bikes - 4 finish points:
– Helsinki in Finland (1753km)
– Bregenz in Austria (4135km)
– Nice in France (5260km)
– Tarifa in Spain (7460km) - For whom: for everybody who will go for an unsupported bikepacking adventure
- No time limit.
The NorthCape-Tarifa-Course (NCTA) is the route for the longest single-stage bicycle race in Europe.
Ralph “Dizzy” Diseviscourt and Manuel Fischer on the way to Tarifa
Luxembourg ultra-cyclists Ralph “Dizzy” Diseviscourt (Cap #60) and Manuel Fischer (Cap #70) are currently conquering the NorthCape-Tarifa 2026, an grueling 7,400km self-supported bicycle race spanning from northern Norway to southern Spain.
Luxembourg’s Ultra-Cyclists: The 7,400km Hunt for Spain
While both riders share a homeland, they are executing entirely different strategies across the European continent.
🚴♂️ Ralph “Dizzy” Diseviscourt: Chasing the Lead for Charity
Ralph Diseviscourt is currently putting on a masterclass in endurance cycling, establishing himself as a dominant frontrunner. [1]
- Podium Position: As of early July, “Dizzy” is securely holding 3rd place overall out of the entire international field, trailing only Florian (France) and Jens Volkersdorfer (Germany). He has already crushed over 5,800 kilometers.
- Milestone 50th Birthday: On Day 14 of the race, Ralph spent his 50th birthday pushing through a grueling 250km stretch in the French Alps. He celebrated the milestone by climbing iconic Tour de France passes including the Iseran, Télégraphe, Galibier, Lautaret, and Ornon. [1]
- Riding for a Cause: Instead of gifts, Ralph has transformed his race into a fundraising campaign for two Luxembourgish charities: ZEFI (supporting children and families) and KeNako (supporting solidarity projects in Africa).
- The Journey So Far: Ralph has battled relentless headwinds and loose mud in Latvia, successfully crossed Checkpoint 3 in Toruń, Poland, and passed Checkpoint 6 in Nice, France, as he readies his final push down to Spain.
🚴♂️ Manuel Fischer: Consistency and Pacing
Manuel Fischer is executing a deeply disciplined, self-supported adventure further back in the field.
- Current Standing: Manuel is riding a steady, highly commendable race, currently positioned in 35th place overall.
- Distance Covered: He has successfully cleared nearly 3,000 kilometers. This places him on the final stretches toward Checkpoint 4 in Bregenz, Austria, leaving the flat Baltic states behind and preparing to enter the formidable mountain segments of Central Europe.
From the Arctic Circle to Tarifa: The Luxembourg Duo’s Epic Push
You can track their progress live as they head toward the Mediterranean Sea on the official NorthCape-Tarifa Live Tracking Map.
You can find and interact with the maps of the NorthCape-Tarifa route across a few specific platforms:
📍 Live Tracking Map
To see the official interactive map embedded with live rider GPS coordinates, check the NorthCape-Tarifa Live Tracking Hub. This page utilizes tracking engines to display the entire trans-European corridor alongside the real-time progress of riders like Ralph and Manuel.
📐 Route Breakdown Maps
To view static maps and details of each segment, visit the official NorthCape-Tarifa Route Overview. The 7,460 km pathway is divided into five parts:
- Part 1: North Cape to Helsinki (Finland)
- Part 2: Tallinn (Estonia) to Bregenz (Austria)
- Part 3: Bregenz to Nice (France)
- Part 4: Nice to Andorra
- Part 5: Andorra to Tarifa (Spain)
💾 GPX Trail Map Downloads
For a full, downloadable MapHub file containing the interactive track and historic GPX files for your own navigation software, you can source files via the cycling blog WeOnBikes Trail Download.
Results Tarifa Solo Finisher
The official Tarifa Solo Finisher classification for the most recent editions of the NorthCape-Tarifa Bicycle Adventure features elite ultra-cyclists completing the monumental ~7,400 km course.
The official final standing classifications of riders who successfully conquered the full course and reached Tarifa include the following:
2026 Edition (Current Leaderboard)
The top three podium positions for the 2026 edition have freshly crossed the finish line in Tarifa, separating themselves as the clear frontrunners:
| Position | Rider | Nationality | Time |
| 1st | Florian Moreau | France | 20 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes |
| 2nd | Jens Volkersdorfer | Germany | 20 days, 19 hours, 34 minutes |
| 3rd | Ralph “Dizzy” Diseviscourt | Luxembourg | 21 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes |
In the NorthCape-Tarifa Bicycle Adventure (NCTA), Manuel Fischer (representing Luxembourg/Germany) participated as an ultra-endurance participant alongside fellow riders like Ralph “Dizzy” Diseviscourt.
Fischer competed as a finisher/participant in the event, riding the demanding self-supported route across Europe. Specific individual live-tracking splits, section finishes (such as Helsinki, Bregenz, Nice, or full Tarifa), and official total time updates for his ride can be verified on the official tracking portal at NorthCape-Tarifa Live Tracking & Results.
Manuel Fischer on Facebook
DAY 45: Ronda 
Tarifa 
130 KM and 1,758 m D+
Total: 7,594 KM and 71,245 m D+
Done. NorthCape to Tarifa is completed.
When I started this morning in Ronda, I already had a strange feeling. Today was not just another stage. It was the last one. The last morning on the bike. The last segment. The last ride to Tarifa.
After 44 days of moving south, crossing countries, mountains, heat, wind, gravel, forests, cities, borders and endless roads, I suddenly realized how extraordinary and unique this journey has been. Today, I still cycled. But everything felt different.
The last break at a gas station.
The last stop in a café.
The last bar to refill bottles and eat something.
The last climb.
And then the last descent towards Tarifa.
From Ronda, the route crossed the Serranía de Ronda, with the final Andalusian mountain roads, steep hills, white villages and wide views over the valleys.
It then continued south through the Genal valley area, towards Gaucín and the quieter roads leading down towards Jimena de la Frontera.
The landscape changed again.
Mountains became lower. The roads opened. The vegetation became drier. And then came the wild feeling of Los Alcornocales. Cork oak forests. Remote valleys. Quiet roads. Almost empty sections.
A beautiful last transition before reaching the Campo de Gibraltar.
The final part of the route, was unforgettable. From the Algeciras side, the road climbed again into the hills above the Strait of Gibraltar.
And suddenly, the sea appeared. Not as an idea anymore. Not as a finish line on a map. Real sea. Blue water. Open horizon. And across the Strait, the coastline of Morocco.
Seeing Africa so close after starting at the North Cape was overwhelming. It made the scale of the journey feel real in one single image.
Europe behind me. Morocco in front of me, Tarifa below me.
The last kilometres were not easy. The descent towards Tarifa was beautiful, but exposed. Heavy crosswinds hit me again and again.
I had to stay focused, hold the bike firmly, manage the gusts and control the descent all the way down.
It was as if the route wanted one final reminder: This race was not over until the very last metre. Reaching Tarifa was emotional and overwhelming. I felt joy. Relief. Gratitude. And a little disbelief.
I am so grateful for the luck, the beauty and the freedom I experienced during these 45 days.
This adventure was not perfectly prepared. From January to June, I could train 8,000 km, but all of it was indoors on my home trainer. Three weeks before the start, I got injured. I had to seek several medical sign-offs to be allowed to start. And I had very little time to prepare and optimize my full setup.
Still, I started. And now I am really happy to have finished NCT. Not as fast as I initially thought.
But still reaching Tarifa in excellent shape. I really enjoyed the route. And I learned so much. About Europe. About resilience. About patience. About limits. About myself.
For 45 days, I crossed a continent on two 35 mm tyres, with my own legs turning the pedals. Nothing more. And somehow, that was enough.
This would not have been possible without the unwavering support from An Gee. Thank you so much.
NorthCape to Tarifa:
45 days. 15 countries. 8 checkpoints. 7,594 km. 71,245 m D+.
Finished in Tarifa.
