Race Preview: Grand Raid Godefroy

Grand Raid Godefroy, the Ultimate Battle
12th and 13th September 2015 – Bouillon (Belgium)

After the turnaround taken last year following the introduction of a completely new team, in charge for this mythical race organization, the Grand Raid Godefroy eyes to hosting its 19th edition with a lot of ambitions.


Following the positive popular feedbacks that were received after 2014 edition, GRG will now last for two days, and as a starter we will have the GRG Enduro, which will be the 8th and antepenultimate round of the EREC Enduro challenge.


Hosted over a 35km loop across Bouillon natural landscape, the race will propose to the riders 6 stages tailored to the standards of the more recent Enduro events. Hand groomed with love by MTB enthusiasts, the timed stages will allow the most demanding riders to make a difference, tackling the many natural technical features of the area. You will be in for a treat, a big bowl of adrenalin right in the middle of the Belgian Ardennes range.


Sunday will be dedicated to cross country marathons, that made the fame of the Grand Raid Godefroy since 1996. With loops ranging from 40km up to 160 km, each and every one will find a challenge to his physical abilities. The 4400m of climb over 160km are going to give all its meaning to the GRG moto « the Ultimate Battle », racers will need to toughen up in order to complete the battle, and prove themselves as real fighters.


Two innovative race formats will top up this great week-end of racing. First, an « all mountain » podium will be held, for the riders competing both Saturday in the Enduro, and Sunday on the 40km cross country loop. May the fittest triumph!
The first real dedicated E-Bike race in Belgium will be held on Sunday, on a specific and well thought loop.


You can find more information on the following links:
grandraidgodefroy.be

Registration happens here:
chronorace.be/inscriptions/choixformulaire.aspx?eventId=1138505635865748

Photos by Oliver Béart, Vojo Magazine:
vojomag.com