BikingMan Corsica

This ultra-distance cycling event consists of a 1000km route through the most authentic and rugged landscapes of the island.[3] Historically the Corsican mountains and coastal paths have provided a legendary challenge for athletes and explorers seeking wilderness. The regional identity is promoted through a “slow-travel” philosophy that encourages athletes to respect the rural villages and natural parks they cross. Visitors witness the start and finish in Biguglia experiencing the excitement of an international endurance community under the island sun. The social impact boosts the hospitality sector in remote interior villages that are usually bypassed by traditional tourism. For researchers it serves as a case study for sustainable sporting events in sensitive Mediterranean ecosystems. Preserving the purity of the island’s natural landscape while fostering adventure tourism is the core ethos of this event.