Unsupported bikepacking race
across Central Europe
Live tracking
Live tracking is available through MapCatch. Follow riders on the embedded map here, enlarge it to fullscreen, or open the full MapCatch view in a new tab.
Latest update
There is one day left at the early price. Until 21 September 2026, you can register for Lost Ride 2027 for 2000 CZK or 85 EUR.
After that, summer ends, the fee jumps to 3000 CZK or 130 EUR, and your bike will still weigh exactly the same. Only your bank account gets lighter.
If you are already packing maps, a sleeping bag, and a few questionable decisions in your head, stop training your hesitation and send the registration.
The idea behind Loudání is enduring.
Picturesque landscapes, forests, hills, cultural landmarks, all in a land made for bikepacking. This is Lost Ride, a race like no other. We took the best from Loudání and created a continuation of the oldest bikepacking race tradition in Europe. Lost Ride is an unsupported race with a previously unknown route through the Central European region.
The clock never stops. And there are no trophies waiting. You will ride forgotten forest tracks and trails. Asphalt is scarce and sometimes you may need to carry your bike. You will resupply on your own, whenever possible. The theme, route, distance, and elevation change every year. What remains is the subtle tension of the unknown and the silence of the night when you hear only your own breath.
You can choose to ride using printed map sheets or the MapCatch app, where you will only see the route 5 km ahead. It’s up to you whether to keep the broader awareness or follow a thin line with the handicap of uncertainty. Either way, expect surprises. The route may not be fully fixed and self-routing might be needed in some places.
We aim to design a route that can generally be ridden, though there will be demanding sections. Most of the route leads through natural and interesting locations. At the finish, accommodation, hot showers, and facilities will be available. We will do our best to allow your family and friends to welcome you at the finish.
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participants from around the world
You sign up, choose how much uncertainty you want to carry, and then travel to the start for maps, briefing, and a night start. The start and finish will be in Czechia, easy to reach by train with a bike, and announced later. The only clean decision comes by 1 May 2027: paper in your pocket or MapCatch on your bars. We currently expect another Tuesday evening start, but we are still discussing whether to move it 1-2 days earlier or later.
Register for the race and lock in your participation.
You choose maps or app during registration. If you change your mind, you may update that choice until 1 May 2027. After that, we will prepare maps and start instructions based on the submitted choices.
Navigation choice
The start will be in Czechia and easy to reach by train with a bike. The exact location will be announced later. Expect an evening programme with map handover, briefing, and a night start; the date is still under discussion and may move 1-2 days earlier or later.
Race start: 22:00.
Estimated arrival is the same weekend, with the latest finish time on 8 June at 22:00. The finish will be in Czechia, easy to reach by train with a bike, and announced later.
Some races drown in rulebooks. We keep it lean, adventure and friendship come first, and nature has a way of checking everyone’s motivation on its own.
