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Battle of the Strait
Difficulty Profile
TERRAIN
CLIMBING
HEAT
1300 km
Distance
24000 m
Elevation
Road
Surface
Extreme
Difficulty
What to Expect on Battle of the Strait
BOTS RACE is the ultimate Battle of the Strait. It is a free-route ultra-distance race that links the Strait of Gibraltar, starting and finishing in Tarifa.
There are 10 checkpoints to complete between the Strait of Gibraltar and you decide on strategy and direction. With approx 1,300km route to traverse and 24,000m elevation gain.
From the get-go, you as a rider choose which half of the strait to hit first. Do you immediately head north to scale some of the highest sierras of southern Spain? Or will you cross over to the Kingdom of Morocco and spine south along the mysterious Rif Mountains to explore the deep nexus that exists between the two continents?
Regardless, whichever way you go, be sure that this race will not disappoint in terms of beauty and difficulty. So come well prepared in tools and stamina.
The first rider to complete all checkpoints in the fastest order and in the spirit of being self-supported, is crowned the winner.
Bike Setup for Battle of the Strait
Bike
Endurance Road Bike
Tires
30-35mm Tubeless
Cassette
10-36T
Chainring
46/30T-50/34T (2x)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Battle of the Strait?
Battle of the Strait covers 1300 km with 24000 m of climbing along the way — a steadily rolling profile from start to finish.
What bike do I need?
A Endurance Road Bike is the right tool for Battle of the Strait. Set it up with 30-35mm Tubeless rubber and gear it low — a 46/30T-50/34T (2x) chainring and 10-36T cassette will keep you spinning on the steeper sections.
How difficult is it?
Battle of the Strait carries an overall difficulty rating of Extreme. The terrain itself is mostly smooth, fast-rolling surfaces, the climbing is relentlessly mountainous, climbing almost the entire way, and conditions tend to run mild and generally comfortable.
When does it take place?
Mark your calendar for November 21, 2026 — Battle of the Strait's autumn timing means as conditions start cooling but daylight hours are shrinking.
What surface is it?
Battle of the Strait runs primarily on road, and we'd recommend 30-35mm Tubeless tires to handle it comfortably.