Holy Sh1t Alps Conquest

Holy s**t! Nora & Juliane Großkopf (128) are the last finishers of the first Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest , arriving in Munich after 316h 23min and completing the challenge with 37 points. What a ride!

Throughout the journey, the twins showed an incredible spirit and determination, taking on every challenge together.

But perhaps their favourite part wasn’t a particular climb or a fast descent. It was being out there to see the sun rise over the mountains every day.

“Simply magical.” A beautiful way to experience the Alps and a beautiful way to finish this first edition.

Congratulations, Nora & Juliane. You made it!

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Holy s**t! Martin Klauser (5), who already finished Monaco di Baviera Classic - Specialized Munich last year, has completed Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest with the full 100 points, earning his place among the Legends.

301h 53min to cover the 2,200 km and more than 40,000 m of elevation across the Alps.

One climb stood out for him in particular: Col de la Croix de Fer.

A majestic journey, an epic performance, and a well-deserved place in the Hall of Legends.

Congratulations, Martin!





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295h 39min later, Frederik Burgsmüller (29) is in Munich. With 77 points, Frederik has earned his place among the Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest finishers.

The Col du Galibier was one of his highlights, but the journey also came with some less enjoyable moments. The heat took its toll, and he spent a couple of days feeling ill after a carbonara pizza that may have been a little too adventurous.

Still, he recovered, got back on the bike and kept going.
Congratulations, Frederik!

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Anne Handrischeck & Tim Schiffer (13) claim the first position in teams of two at Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest scoring 62 points after 278 hours on the road!

For their first adventure in ultracycling, they showed incredible determination from start to finish. And Anne went even further, completing all the optional climbs on top of their route.

Among their highlights were Col du Galibier, Cime de la Bonette and Furkapass. A first ultra cycling adventure, a huge challenge, and a finish they can both be proud of.

Congratulations, Anne & Tim!




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Federica Rota Fede Rota & Umberto Begnis (14) are Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest finishers, completing the challenge in 274h 33min with 56 points!

The first days were tough, with stomach problems that were probably made worse by the heat. But as the road climbed higher, they started feeling better and better.

And they certainly found their rhythm in the mountains. Their favourite moments came at Col de la Loze, Cime de la Bonette and Fukapass, climbs that made all those hard kilometres worth it.

Congratulations, Federica and Umberto!





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Pavel Krajcik (11) is now a Ultracycling Challenges Legend, scoring the full 100 points after 257h 59min on the road at Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest

After not being able to finish this year’s Monaco di Baviera Classic - Specialized Munich due to stomach issues, Pavel came back with something to prove. And the Alps both tested and rewarded him equally along the way.

The heavy rain took out both his front light and his navigation device. His solution? Rice. He bought some, packed his wet electronics in it, and kept them there for two days. Finally, it worked. And so did Pavel.

Congratulations, Pavel!




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259h 52min. Matteo Sabato (78) made it.

After an incredible journey across the Alps, Matteo becomes a Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest finisher, completing the challenge with 39 points.

Congratulations, Matteo!




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Carmelo Romano (33) is a finisher!

With 52 points, Carmelo has made it all the way to Munich in 259h 49m and earned his place among the Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest finishers.

He particularly loved Furkapass and the legendary cobbles of the Tremola, two very different roads, but equally memorable.

His verdict on the whole adventure?
“Una bellissima esperienza, molto dura.”
A beautiful experience. A very tough one.

Congratulations, Carmelo!




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231h 1min. And another story of refusing to give up.

Peer Adam (36) is a Holy (S**t) Alps Conquest finisher, adding the Finisher Trophy to the Monaco di Baviera Lite he earned back in June.

His journey was far from smooth. A broken bottom bracket sent him on a pilgrimage through bike shops in the area, searching for a way to get back on the road. He eventually got it fixed and returned to the challenge.

Then came stomach problems that slowed him down, but never stopped him. He kept moving, kept fighting, and made it to Munich.

Two trophies this summer. Another hell of a ride.

Congratulations, Peer!




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Manuel Hohenleitner ( #127) reached Munich after 228h 58min, with 100 points, inscribing his name in the Hall of Legends.

And his journey included one particularly painful moment: he lost his glasses on a pothole… and watched the third car run straight over them. 😬

But Manuel kept going, with the same great spirit all the way to the finish.

And we certainly won’t forget the images of him climbing the Col de la Loze, one of those moments that will stay with us from this first edition.

Holy s**t Manuel! Congratulations! What a journey




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