Details Announced for TransAtlantis 2023

Press Release: TransAtllantis


This year organization was forced to cancel due to a strong probability of a volcano eruption but TransAtllantis is back for 2023. Unlike the first edition, where due to covid restrictions consequences, the race was forced to restrict itself to the main island of São Miguel, now the race will be back to the original concept of a multi-island enduro adventure. So from 4 to 9 of September 2023, riders will embark on a journey across 4 islands, between 4 to 6 stages a day through ancient trails, purposely built trails, farmers trails, volcano landscapes and many more...

Arrival and departure to the Azores will be on the Terceira island, home of the Angra do Heroismo city, the first city of the Azores, now classified as UNESCO World Heritage and home to the NATO airbase. Riders should book their flights to the Internacional Airport of Lajes (TER). Direct flights to the Azores are available from North America (Boston, New York, Toronto) and from Europe (Lisbon, Oporto, London, Manchester, Frankfurt, and others).


The program will look like this:

Day Zero- 3rd of September (Sunday)
Arrival and shakedown




Day One- 4th of September (Monday)
First day of competing in the singletracks of Terceira from the mountain to the beach


Day Two- 5th of September (Tuesday)
Morning ferry to the São Jorge island, island of the cheese and coffee plantation,
racing on the famous rockcore singletrails of the Fajas (Portuguese term of obscure origin used to describe supra tidal talus at the foot of coastal cliffs, caused by landslides or lava flows).




Day Three- 6th of September (Wednesday)
Quick ferry to Pico island, Home of the tallest volcano of Portugal (highest point also), volcanic wine and big cultural history in whale hunting in the past.
Racing on lava rivers (solid lava), technical ancient trails and farmers trails through vineyards.





Day Four- 7th of September (Thursday)
2nd day on Pico island racing in the shadow of the volcano, through vineyards and old black lava rock trails
Ferry to Faial island




Day Five- 8th of September (Friday)
Volcano top to the sea in Faial island, a safe harbor for all sailors crossing the Atlantic North





Day Six- 9th of September (Saturday)
Short day from the top to surf on the volcano gravel finishing with lunch at the last erupted recent volcano of the Azores (Capelinhos).
Afternoon cruise back to Terceira island for wrap/podium pool party at a small local hotel.




Entries will be live at January 15th 2023 at 15:00 AZOT at www.transatlantisrace.com/
Limited to 85 riders