Avirex HERO Challenge

2024 AVIREX HERO CHALLENGE

After seeing Top Gun 2 – Maverick at the cinema, we were struck by a singular thought: we often test our limits at the HERO, too, on climbs and descents, similarly to what happens during the movie’s most exciting scene. This is what inspired us to create an extra special challenge: the AVIREX HERO Challenge.

Avirex hero challenge 86 & 71km

Avirex hero challenge 60km

HOW IT WORKS

Once you reach the Duron Pass on the 86 km and 71 km routes, it will be like Maverick flying into the canyon for you. Once you reach the Tirler intersection, your ascent to Zallinger (3,500 meters of route and 300 meters of elevation gain) will be timed: those who complete the ascent within 18 minutes for elite riders, within 21 minutes for hobby/licensed men, and within 27 minutes for all hobby/licensed women can consider themselves Top Guns in mountain biking.

On the 60 km route, however, the challenge starts at Lupo Bianco and is timed until Passo Sella (3,600 m route and 400 meters of elevation gain). Those who complete the AVIREX HERO Challenge within 45 minutes for elite men and within 50 minutes for elite women, hobby riders, and licensed can consider themselves Top Guns in mountain biking.

PRIZES

Those who complete the challenge will be able to take home an AVIREX HERO Challenge edition patch as a memento of their accomplishment.

The 2024 AVIREX HERO Challenge will have an overall ranking, where the top three in the overall standings who have achieved the best time in climbing Zallinger and Passo Sella will be awarded the following prizes:

Joined overall Ranking for 86 km and 71 km:

1st place: G1 leather jacket with the Avirex Hero Challenge patch

2nd place: Avirex Hero Challenge hoodie

3rd place: Avirex Hero Challenge t-shirt

Ranking for 60 km:

1st place: MA1 nylon jacket of the Avirex Hero Challenge

2nd place: Avirex Hero Challenge hoodie

3rd place: Avirex Hero Challenge t-shirt

HOW TO TAKE PART IN THE AVIREX HERO CHALLENGE?

Cyclists on the 86/71/60-km course of the 2024 BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites will automatically take part in the challenge. The threshold will be timed by Datasport between the two sections. Times can be seen on the Datasport APP.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

PRIZE AWARDS

The AVIREX HERO Challenge winners will be awarded during THE GREAT FINALE!on Saturday 15th June at 9.00 pm

If you’ve completed the challenge, head to the Race Office in Nives Square on 15 June between 16:00 and 21:00 or to the Active & Events Office in Selva Val Gardena on 16 June between 09:00 and midday to receive tour T-shirt.

The prizes won’t be shipped to your address.