"The premise of an Everest remains the same: ride one climb repeatedly until you've matched the height of Mount Everest - 8,848 meters (29,029 feet). On Dobratsch, that means seven and a half laps of a 16 km ascent, gaining roughly 1,200 meters per climb. The math checks out, and so does the suffering. Dobratsch: Austria's New Temple of Vertical The course itself is as scenic as it is punishing."
"The event features a 19-hour cut-off window, ensuring riders of all abilities can chase their version of Everest safely, with no cars, no interruptions - just you, your bike, and a long stretch of alpine tarmac pointing skyward. Four Formats, One Goal Everesting Austria is built to welcome both first-timers and masochists. Riders can choose their challenge: Eighth, Quarter, Half, or Full Everesting distances Solo or Team categories (teams of 2, 4, or 8) A fully closed course for uninterrupted climbing"
Everesting Austria stages a closed-road climbing event on Mount Dobratsch near Villach, Carinthia where riders repeat a 16 km ascent that gains roughly 1,200 meters per lap until reaching 8,848 meters. Riders can attempt eighth, quarter, half, or full Everesting distances and may enter solo or in teams of 2, 4, or 8. The pristine mountain road offers sweeping views over Carinthia and the Julian Alps and delivers a demanding gradient. A 19-hour cutoff accommodates varying abilities, and the event concludes with the Villach Basecamp Festival featuring local food and live music.
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