2027 Race Brochure
TOPICS
Introduction
ARABIA DIVIDE IS NON-STOP MIXED TERRAIN ULTRACYCLING EVENT COMPLETELY UNSUPPORTED FOLLOWING A FIXED ROUTE
ULTRACYCLING
A form of long-distance cycling that goes far beyond traditional race formats, typically covering hundreds or thousands of kilometers over multiple days
NON-STOP
A continuous race format without stages.
The clock never stops, and riders decide when and where to rest. Time management, sleep strategy, and pacing become critical elements of performance.
UNSUPPORTED
A race format in which riders are fully self-sufficient. No outside assistance is allowed—no team cars, no private support crews, no pre-arranged help. Participants must source resupply, accommodation, and mechanical support independently using only publicly available services
FIXED ROUTE
A predefined and mandatory course that all riders must follow from start to finish. The exact track is provided by the organization, and deviations are not permitted unless required for safety or rerouting.
The Rules
Each participant will receive an official Brevet Card.
To remain in the General Classification, riders must collect all four official stamps proving their physical passage through the CPs:
• Start — Jazan�• CP1 — Abha�• CP2 — Al Bahah�• Finish — Jeddah
Cut-off times are absolute:
• Race Start: At the Start Line at the official departure time.
• CP1 — Abha: within 72 hours from the race start.
• CP2 — Al Bahah: within 144 hours from the race start.
• Finish — Jeddah: within 192 hours from the race start.
Those who arrive beyond the cut-offs may still continue their crossing of the Kingdom and reach the shores of the Red Sea.
�They will earn the title of Finisher — but their names will disappear from the General Classification.
The road remains open.�The clock does not.
The Route Overview
The Route Overview
Arabia Divide takes riders across some of the most spectacular and unexpected landscapes of Saudi Arabia.
Starting from the humid shores of Jazan near the Yemeni border, the route immediately climbs into the brutal walls of Fayfa before entering the towering mountains of the Aseer Range through remote gravel roads, ancient villages, deep valleys, volcanic landscapes, and endless off-road sectors.
Riders will cross the vast Aseer Plateau, descend through spectacular mountain roads suspended above the valleys, and travel through forgotten settlements and desert landscapes where modern life feels far away.
From high mountain gravel roads above the clouds to endless exposed desert sectors near Al Makkah, Arabia Divide constantly changes scenery, terrain, climate, and atmosphere.
The journey finally ends on the shores of the Red Sea after crossing mountains, rocks, wind, heat, and some of the wildest landscapes Arabia has to offer.
More than a race, Arabia Divide is an expedition across the raw beauty of Saudi Arabia.
The Route Overview
Safety: Equipment
Failure to comply with mandatory safety requirements may result in denial of start or disqualification from the GC.
Mandatory Safety Equipment
Certified cycling helmet
Front light (main + spare)
Rear light (main + spare)
Fixed reflective rear-view mirror
Bicycle working bell
High-visibility vest
Rain jacket
Emergency bivy bag or emergency thermal blanket
Minimum Water storage capacity of 2 L
First EID Kit
HIKE-A-BIKE HARNESS IS NOT MANDATORY BUT EXTREMELY RECCOMENDED
At the starting line, all participants will undergo a mandatory equipment check.�The minimum required safety equipment includes:
Safety: Documentation
At the starting line, all participants will undergo a mandatory equipment check.�The minimum required safety equipment includes:
Mandatory Documents
Photo ID: A valid form of identification—such as your passport, driver’s license, or ID card—is required to prove identity and prevent any impersonation.
VISA & ID Carry Policy: The rider must carry identification document at all times during the challenge. Police or military may stop you for identity checks along the way.
Waiver Request signed: to testify that the rider has acknowledged and understood all the conditions are responsibilities during the race
Medical Check Certificate: To certified that the rider has been medically tested for high intensity physical activity
Insurance: The rider has to prove that is covered by proper insurance coverage
Failure to comply with mandatory safety requirements may result in
denial of start or disqualification from the GC.
Safety: Bike Choice
Before choosing you weapon you must consider the following:
ON ROAD
(SMOOTH AND BROKEN TARMAC)
60%
OFF ROAD
(GRAVEL, SINGLE TRACKS, SANDY ROADS):
40%*
*THIS % CAN BE INCREASED WITH SOME EXTRA SCOUTING .
IT COULD EASILY REACH 70% OFF-ROAD AND 30% ON ROAD)
Safety: Saudi Roads
1-Digit Roads: Primary National Highways
2-Digit Roads:Secondary Highways
THESE ROADS ARE BANNED FROM THE RACE
3-Digit Roads:Regional Connections
THE ROADS ARE MINIMIZED IN THE RACE
4-Digit Roads:Rural Roads
THE ROADS ARE THE MOST COMMON TARMAC ROAD IN THE RACE
Whenever riding on 3-digit roads you MUST ride
Within the side shoulder of the lane as much as possible for the configuration of the road
Tracking
OFFICIAL PLATFORM
All devices are registered on the official tracking platform
SAFETY MONITORING
Race organization can verify rider position and monitor emergencies in remote areas
PUBLIC TRACKING
Friends, family and followers can monitor riders live during the race
EMERGENCY
PUSH BUTTON
Tracking
Arabia Divide support cars will operate across the route to monitor rider safety, verify road conditions, and support the coordination of the event throughout the most remote sectors of the course.
Their role will also include ensuring that all riders comply with the race rules and preserving a fair-play environment by assigning penalties or disqualifications in case of serious breaches of the race ethos.
Why Arabia Divide?
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
Arabia Divide will attract international cyclists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventure travelers to discover Saudi Arabia through one of the world’s most spectacular ultra-cycling routes.
PROMOTION OF REMOTE REGIONS
The route highlights mountains, villages, deserts, and landscapes rarely seen by international audiences, helping promote tourism and visibility across remote areas of the Kingdom.
LOW INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT
Arabia Divide is a self-supported cycling event operating on public roads with minimal infrastructure requirements and no road closures.
POSITIONING SAUDI ARABIA
Arabia Divide supports the growth of Saudi Arabia as a global destination for outdoor adventure, endurance sports, and exploration tourism.
Arabia Divide is more than a race, Arabia Divide is an invitation to discover Saudi Arabia
Contacts
Race Director: Valerio Cecchini
Email:valerio@harakabaraka.co.uk
Instagram: @arabiadivide
Site: www.arabiadivide.cc