TO BECOME A HERO AT THE SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES
La sfida nella sfida
TO BECOME A HERO AT THE SÜDTIROL DOLOMITES
Avirex HERO Challenge
OUR EXTRA SPECIAL CHALLENGE
86 KM & 71 KM
X Tirler 1.760 m - Zallinger 2.054 m
TIMED CLIMB
3,5 km
300 hm
MAX TIME
ELITE 15 MINUTES
MASTER MEN 19MINUTES
MASTER WOMEN/HOBBY WOMEN & MEN 23 MINUTES
60 KM
X LUPO BIANCO 1.730 M – PASSO SELLA 2.240 M
TIMED CLIMB
3,6 km
510 hm
MAX TIME
ELITE MEN 34 MINUTES
ELITE WOMEN 34 MINUTES
MASTER 39 MINUTES
HOBBY 42 MINUTE
2026 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 15 minutes for elite riders, within 19minutes for hobby/licensed men, and within 23 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 510 meters of elevation gain). Those who complete the AVIREX HERO Challenge within 34 minutes for elite men and within 34 minutes for elite women, 42 minutes for hobby riders, and 39 minutes for licensed can consider themselves Top Guns in mountain biking.
HOW TO TAKE PART IN THE AVIREX HERO CHALLENGE?
Cyclists on the 86/71/60-km course of the 2026 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.
THE CHALLENGE IS ON: REACH THE FINISH AND WEAR A LEGEND
All riders completing the challenge within the time limit will receive the exclusive AVIREX X HERO jersey polo shirt. The prizes for the podium finishers of the 86 km, 71 km and 60 km courses are:
- 1st Overall Place (Men/Women – 86/71 km): the iconic G1 leather jacket
- 1st Overall Place (Men/Women – 60 km): the legendary blue nylon CWU jacket
- 2nd Place (all courses): customised Avirex hoodie
- 3rd Place (all courses): customised Avirex T-shirt
