EmpireLands was born from the idea of bringing contrasts to life: road & off-road, sea & mountains, historic villages & cities, ancient & modern history… through two routes that will make you write a new unforgettable page in your history

We have worked hard on the tracks to offer the right balance of dirt roads, paths, asphalt and some single tracks, but always thinking of riding it with a gravel bike, avoiding as much as possible the parts with too high a technical difficulty. Of course, it is also possible to participate by mountain bike

If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone in search of a real adventure, all in a unique event… you’ve come to the right place!

#EMPIRELANDSLEGEND
This is the 'wild' side of Race Across Italy, which will take you along some of the ancient Roman Empire roads.
Inspired by the Roman Empire, with a route of around 915 km and an elevation of D+  13,000 m, 70% off-road, it is a Gravel event in bikepacking where you imagine going to conquer Rome and back. Start in Silvi Marina, crosses 3 regions, 4 National Parks, and twice in the Apennines and then to the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas - a unique coast-to-coast in the heart of Italy.

->  900 Km e D+ 13.000 m  70% Off Road

-> Single Stage

-> Mandatory Track

-> 5 Mandatory Check Points  :

CP1 Tagliacozzo Fraz. Poggetello  (AQ)

CP2 San Pietro (Roma)

CP3 San Felice Circeo

CP4 Montecassino’s Abbey – Montecassino (FR)

CP5 Roccaraso (AQ)

-> Time Limit : 10 days

#EMPIRELANDSEPIC
The beautiful Silvi Alta (the ancient Castrum Silvae)  during the Roman Empire was one of the Roman strongholds on the Adriatic Sea. Along this millenary history, you will cross a state, two regions, the Apennines, and after enjoying the Trabocchi coastline, visiting historic villages nestled in national parks and crossing the ancient consular roads, on the Via Appia Antica you will immerse yourself in millenary Rome where you will conclude a unique adventure in front of the magnificence of St. Peter's Square.

->  390 Km e D+ 6.500 m  70% Off Road

-> Single Stage 

-> Mandatory Track

-> 2 Mandatory Check Points:

Tagliacozzo : Poggetello (AQ)

FINISH LINE San Pietro (Roma) 

Time Limit: 6 days

Why choose Empire Lands?

 Because it will be a bikepacking adventure on three unique routes through nature, history, adventure. Choose yours!

Solo Self Supported

• Participants must plan to manage navigation, logistics, and self-sufficiency while passing through the mandatory Check Points.
• The main rule is an absolute ban on trail riding and if a cyclist meets another cyclist they may ride side by side but for no more than 30 minutes in total throughout the race.
• In case the organisation finds a longer period, they will be undeservedly moved to the Pair category

Pair Self Supported Riders

• In the pair category, riders act as a single unit and may share, food, drinks and equipment.
• Only in this category you are allowed to trail with your teammate and may share resources.