July 4 to 6, 2025
A headache for many of you, the choice of your equipment is a question that often comes up… Because while physical fitness is very important for completing the 140 km, having reliable and suitable equipment is just as important! We’re lucky enough to be supported by brands that are specialists in their field, and today they’re going to give you their advice on how to be at your best on D-Day…
The MB Ultra Somfy is 7000 m of D+. Over the 140 km, you’ll have to tackle long climbs with steep gradients, as well as descents where you’ll be able to grab precious seconds. So choose your gear carefully!
We therefore recommend that you don’t think too big in terms of gear ratio, as you need to be able to ride it for 140 km! A smaller gear will never bother you and will allow you to turn your legs well whatever the terrain, whereas a gear that’s too big will cause you a few problems over time… We therefore recommend a 28 or 30-tooth chainring. Bear in mind that a 32 or 34-tooth chainring will be very difficult to bring to bear over such a long distance with so much difference in altitude, especially at the end of the race!
It’s out of the question to set off without making sure you have all your gear with you in case of a puncture, broken chain, etc. Zéfal presents the perfect combination if you want to keep your pockets free:
Transporting cans with a large capacity on a fully suspended mountain bike is often difficult. The new side bottle holder, Pulse S2, with its adjustment range of 52 mm, allows you to optimize the positioning of your bottle holders so that you can easily transport and remove bottles up to 1L capacity such as the Magnum.
Because it’s not just your equipment that’s going to be put to the test during the race… Your body will be too, and after months of training, you probably all have one goal in mind: to become a Finisher!
As you prepare to take on the challenge of the MB Race, our partner Tingerlaat is there to accompany you on every pedal stroke.
Miles of roads and trails to explore… and your skin? They share with you the best tips for looking after your skin, whatever the distance.
Here are a few tips to protect your skin and stay at the top of your game:
With Tingerlaat, cross the finish line in top form, with skin as resilient as your competitive spirit.
Overstims, leader in its field, accompanies you before, during and after your race by offering the best nutritional experience possible. In addition to all their advice . It offers you energy plans based on your race:
As we all know, the MB Ultra Somfy course is a tough and varied one, so Scott has the right bike for the job: the Spark RC. This bike is a benchmark in cross-country cycling, and is just what the sport requires: performance on the way up, and ever faster on the way down. The Spark’s versatility makes it the perfect companion for tackling the legendary Somfy MB Ultra and enjoying yourself all the way.
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