Past Event
OFF-ROAD
Dorset Divide
Wareham
600 KMS
8000M
Distance
550 km
Elevation
11000 m
Surface
Off-Road
Difficulty
Moderate
TERRAIN
CLIMBING
HEAT
REMOTE
What to Expect on Le Tour de Farce
Like in the lesser known race, le Tour de France, le Tour de Farce is 4 challenges within a single event. Each day, riders will be timed between hostels and the lowest accumulated time holds the Yellow Jersey. But a series of penalties and bonuses make sure the timing isn’t as simple as speed.
There will be decorated eggs.
There will be a daily Monarch of the Mountain stage, and daily award for Young (at heart) Rider. The Green ‘sprint stage’ jersey will take place on our final day which will entail a mystery points-based off-road orienteering challenge.
We know you’ll want to remain hyper focused on the task at hand, so as well as having a bed each night, we will also provide breakfast each morning and a simple, hearty, plentiful vegan dinner each evening. We won’t tuck you in but we’ve got almost everything else covered.
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Bike Setup for Le Tour de Farce
Bike
Hardtail MTB
Tires
2.2-2.4" Tubeless
Cassette
10-52T
Chainring
30-32T (1x)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Le Tour de Farce?
At 550 km with 11000 m of elevation gain, Le Tour de Farce is roughly the distance of 13 marathons back to back, with climbing that adds up to more than 1.2 times the height of Mount Everest.
What bike do I need?
A Hardtail MTB is the right tool for Le Tour de Farce. Set it up with 2.2-2.4" Tubeless rubber and gear it low — a 30-32T (1x) chainring and 10-52T cassette will keep you spinning on the steeper sections.
How difficult is it?
We rate Le Tour de Farce as Moderate overall. Riders should be ready for seriously technical, unforgiving terrain throughout, steadily rolling, with a healthy amount of climbing elevation gain, and cool conditions.
When does it take place?
Mark your calendar for October 11, 2026 — Le Tour de Farce's autumn timing means as conditions start cooling but daylight hours are shrinking.
What surface is it?
Surface-wise, expect off-road throughout Le Tour de Farce — 2.2-2.4" Tubeless tires are a safe bet.