Jeroboam Bikepacking-300km (Italy)

The iconic 300 km Jeroboam, where many ultra‑athletes have challenged themselves over the years, is divided into two days: 300 km, 7,500 m of elevation gain and an overnight stay in a mountain hut or tent at the halfway point. A “light” bikepacking experience—smooth, modern and accessible even without an ultra‑endurance background.

Key info:
• Distance: 300 km
• Elevation gain: 7,500 m
• Format: 2-day bikepacking
• Start/finish: Bergamo
• Mandatory stop: Halfway Village
• Support: Unsupported (GPS)

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Key info:
• Distance: 300 km
• Elevation gain: 7,500 m
• Format: 2-day bikepacking
• Start/finish: Bergamo
• Mandatory stop: Halfway Village
• Support: Unsupported (GPS)

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FCI daily license (Non UCI-team member) mandatory for all the applications for non licensed riders: € 10

Registration fee for Jeroboam 300
Licensed cyclists  until 02/06/2026: € 60

From 3 June: €10 surcharge

3T bike rental through the Reverb Hub or info@reverbcycling.cc

Participants are required to present themselves at the start of their respective route and use the following equipment appropriately:

– Lights with sufficient charge to last at least 6 hours (for the 300km route);
– Helmet; – GPS device with a battery sufficient to cover the chosen route’s duration;
– Suitable clothing (including a waterproof jacket);
– 1.5 liters (or more) of liquids;
– First aid kit;
– Kit for repairing breakdowns, punctures, and spare parts (brake pads, oil, multitool, pump, tire levers, inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, chain quick links);
– Mobile phone.

JEROBOAM SERIES 2026 REGULATIONS – ITALY

JEROBOAM SERIES 2026 REGULATIONS – ITALY

Art. 1 – Date and Location
Jeroboam Franciacorta is a non-competitive cycling event organized by REVERB CYCLING in collaboration with 3T Cycling Srl and its selected partners. The event will take place from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Erbusco, Italy.

Art. 2 – Routes and Start Times
Jeroboam offers five non-competitive routes: 600 km, 300 km, 150 km, 75 km, and 37.5 km. Each participant may choose the route that best suits them, and this choice must be indicated at the time of registration. Route selection cannot be changed after registration. Participants must rely on the GPS route provided before the start. Maps and GPS tracks of the routes are available on the official website, www.jeroboam.bike.

Art. 3 – Participation Rules

For the 600 km, 300 km, 150 km, and 75 km routes, participants must hold one of the following valid licenses:

• FCI + EPS affiliated with FCI (ACSI, CSI, CSAIN, UISP, AICS, ASI, CSEN, LIBERTAS, OPES, US ACLI).

Athletes without a valid license or affiliated with an unrecognized organization must purchase a daily license (FCI) for €10, which includes basic daily insurance coverage for REVERB CYCLING SSD’s Italian events.

For the shortest route (37.5 km), no affiliation is required.

For the 600 km, 300 km, and 150 km routes, participants must present one of the following medical certificates:

• CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS for competitive cycling as per the provisions of DM 18/02/1982 and related regional regulations (Protocol Table B1).
• CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS for competitive cycling for NON-COMPETITIVE ATHLETES per Art. 5 DM 18/02/1982, including all diagnostic protocols outlined in the decree and regional regulations (Protocol Table B1).

For the 75 km and 37.5 km routes, participants must provide one of the following:

• CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS for competitive cycling (as outlined above).
• CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS for sports activity requiring high cardiovascular effort under DM 24/04/2013 (Protocol Table B1).
• CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS for non-competitive sports as per DM 24/04/2013 and DM 08/08/2014 (Annex C).

For the 37.5 km route only, this additional certificate is accepted:

• CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS for recreational/motor activity under Law 9 August 2013, No. 98. Recreational/motor activity refers to activities not tied to sports federations or aimed at achieving competitive performance but rather for personal physical and mental well-being.

Non-Italian residents must provide a certificate according to the model at:
http://bit.ly/jeroboam_health_form.

Participation is only permitted for those deemed eligible, who have paid the registration fee, and submitted a valid medical certificate. Non-registered cyclists will not be allowed to participate and will be removed. In case of an incident, they will be held liable for damages. Registrations from participants disqualified by their federations or organizations for doping or other reasons will not be accepted.

The Jeroboam organization reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to accept or reject any registration without providing a reason.

Art. 4 – Equipment
Participants must bring and appropriately use the following equipment:

• Lights with at least 6 hours of charge (for the 300 km route).
• Helmet.
• GPS device with sufficient battery for the selected route.
• Appropriate clothing, including a waterproof jacket.
• At least 1.5 liters of liquid.
• First aid kit.
• Repair kit for breakdowns, punctures, and spare parts (brake pads, oil, multitool, pump, derailleur hanger, tubes, CO2 cartridges, chain links).
• Mobile phone.

The 37.5 km ride is an ecological ride (maximum controlled speed of 25 km/h, stops every 25 km). Individual participants are responsible for their own medical checks and personal insurance. A non-competitive medical certificate is required, as recreational certificates are not accepted for routes exceeding 20 km.

Art. 5 – Safety and Traffic Regulations
All participants must comply with traffic regulations.

Art. 6 – Payment Methods
Registration fees can be paid online via https://www.endu.net/ or on-site before the start (cash only). Checks, bank transfers, or other payment methods will not be accepted.

Art. 7 – Substitutions or Withdrawal
Substitutions or deferrals to the following year are not allowed. No refunds will be issued for participants unable to attend. Exceptional cases may be evaluated at the organization’s sole discretion.

Art. 8 – Time Limits and Assistance
Time limits for completing the routes are published on www.jeroboam.bike. No medical or mechanical assistance is provided except for medical SOS in emergencies. Private assistance vehicles are not allowed.

Art. 9 – Refreshments and Stamps
The list of refreshment stations (for validation stamps) will be published on the event website. Stamps in the Road Book are the sole proof of completing the route and will be provided at the start, along the route, and at the finish.

Art. 10 – Complaints
Complaints must be sent via email to info@jeroboam.bike within 15 days of the publication of the final results.

Art. 11 – Information
www.jeroboam.bike, info@reverbcycling.cc, info@jeroboam.bike

Art. 12 – Event Cancellation
If the event is canceled due to force majeure, registration fees will not be refunded.

Art. 13 – Changes
The organization reserves the right to modify the regulations at any time. The website www.jeroboam.bike is the sole official information source. Route changes may occur up to 12 hours before the event starts.

Art. 14 – Consent and Authorization
By registering, participants:

• Confirm they have read, understood, and accepted the regulations.
• Guarantee proper behavior before, during, and after the event, including abstaining from alcohol, drugs, or stimulants.
• Declare their physical fitness and submit a valid medical certificate.
• Release the organization from liability for accidents or damages before, during, or after the event.
• Consents to the use of their personal data, including for commercial purposes, such as the publication of their name in connection with the event results on the official website www.jeroboam.bike, in compliance with Art. 13 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 and Articles 12, 13, and 14 of EU Regulation 679/2016.

Declares to have carefully read the Organizer’s Privacy Notice. Participation in the Event implies the processing of participants’ personal data for the purposes and in the manner described in the Privacy Notice. The data controller is the Organizer.

Grants the organizers the broadest consent for the use, within the limits allowed by law and even for profit, of any video or photographic images taken during the event, also allowing the organizers to transfer such images to third parties.

Acknowledges and accepts that, given the public nature of the Event, the scope of services involving the dissemination and commercial use of video-photographic recordings of the Event, and the impossibility of selectively limiting video-photographic recordings, registration and participation in the Event require authorization for the recording and use of one’s image as indicated in this Regulation, as well as in the Release Form and Privacy Notice.

General Info and Inquiries:

Is it a competitive race?
No, it is a non-competitive event organized in collaboration with 3T Cycling and associated partners. However, symbolic prizes will be given to the winners in each category.

Can a mountain bike be used?
Yes, it is also open to mountain bikes.

Can GPS be used via cell phones?
Yes, as long as the battery life is guaranteed for the entire route.

Can two water bottles be used?
Yes, while keeping in mind that a minimum of 1.5 liters of fluids is required.

Is the 75km start on two days?
There will be two starts, one on Saturday and another on Sunday. The route is completed during the course of one day and will be the same for both days.

Is the 37.5 km start on two days?
The same applies as for the 75km.

When will the track be communicated? Can it be downloaded?
The maps and GPS tracks of the routes can be consulted on the official website www.jeroboam.bike and will be provided before the start, also through printed “roadbooks” delivered at the village.

What certificate is needed?
For participation, a suitable and valid medical certificate is required. For Italian residents: for the 300km and 150km routes, a certificate of eligibility for competitive cycling is required; for the 75km and 37.5km routes, a non-competitive certificate is required. For non-Italian residents, a medical certificate is required according to the model found at the following link: http://bit.ly/jeroboam_health_form

Is it necessary to be a member of a sports club?
For Italian participants, it is necessary to have a sports membership for the current year issued by the Italian Cycling Federation (F.C.I.) or affiliated with the Italian Cycling Federation for the current year. For participants of other nationalities, it is necessary to have a valid membership card for the current year issued by the cycling federation of their country recognized by the International Cycling Union (U.C.I.). Those who do not have a valid sports membership must activate the “CSI membership card” (costing €10) which includes insurance coverage.

Does the €10 sports club membership card also cover the medical examination?
No, the €10 membership fee includes insurance coverage but does not cover the medical certification required for participation in the event.

Does a track and field permit count?
No, a suitable medical certificate (for competitive or non-competitive cycling) is required depending on the length and type of route for which one is registered.

Can you register on-site?
No, registrations are only available online within the deadlines indicated on the registration page for the relevant Jeroboam. Requests for on-site registration during the event day will not be considered.