Sprint Upwards “Mountains Higher” 2026

Charity Cycling Race in Support of the Defense Forces of Ukraine!
'Higher Mountains' Uphill Sprint 2026

The competition format is an uphill climb on gravel, cross-country, or cyclocross bikes along a street where two-thirds of the surface consists of historic cobblestones.

Organizers strongly recommend reviewing the route in advance and selecting appropriate tires.

Participants on road bikes or fixed-gear bikes may participate at their own risk if they wish.

Categories by bike type:
— Flat handlebar (MTB and others);
— Drop handlebar.

Age categories for men and women separately:
— 16–29 years old;
— 30–39 years old;
— 40–49 years old;
— 50–59 years old;
— 60+ years old.

Start order:
The start takes place by category in ascending order of bib numbers. Participants who register on the day of the race will start after all other participants.
The start is carried out in pairs, which are determined randomly (by draw) within the same age and gender category.
Each pair starts with a 20-second handicap relative to the previous pair.
The interval between the start of different categories is 2 minutes.