Hungarian Divide

Bikepacking adventure through Hungary

THE IV. Hungarian Divide is a self-sufficient, non-guided bikepacking adventure, which participants complete on their own. In 2023, the longest cycling adventure in the country will return with the traditional individual categories, as well as a pairs option.

It’s up to you how long you go: whether you treat it as a challenge or as a shared adventure or a tourist experience. We provide the framework and help you get the most out of it!

INDIVIDUAL FULL DISTANCE ENTRY INDIVIDUAL HALF DISTANCE ENTRY PAIRS FULL DISTANCE ENTRY DOUBLES HALF DISTANCE ENTRY

distance

730 / 1400

13.000 / 23.000

meters elevation

7 / 10

day time limit

WHAT DOES THE TICKET PRICE CONTAIN?

→ A carefully planned mostly off-road route of approximately 1400 km, which is guaranteed to be a great experience.

→ A FollowMyChallenge tracker, where your friends and loved ones can follow you 0-24, and where you can see who’s around you. You can get last year’s tracker replay by clicking here .

→ A goodie-bag with useful accessories and presents from sponsors

→ Unique finisher’s merch

→Hot meal + drinks at the pre-departure dinner in Rudabányácska.

→ Photo material of the event.

CATEGORIES AND TICKET PRICES

You can enter the Hungarian Divide as an individual or in pairs for a full or half distance. A maximum of 300 people can register for the event.

Entry fees:
Full distance:

Individual

Early Bird until 31.01.2023: 59.000 Ft – ca. 145 EUR
Normal Bird until 31.03.2023: 67.000 Ft – ca. 165 EUR
Late Bird until 2023.06.05: 75.000 Ft – ca. 185 EUR

Couple
Early Bird until 31.01.2023: 89.000 Ft – ca. 218 EUR
Normal Bird until 31.03.2023: 100.000 Ft – ca. 245 EUR
Late Bird until 2023.06.05: 112.000 Ft – ca. 275 EUR

Half Distance
Individual

Early Bird until 31.01.2023: 45.000 HUF – ca. 110 EUR
Normal Bird until 31.03.2023: 51.500 Ft – ca. 125 EUR
Late Bird until 2023.06.05: 57.500 Ft – ca. 140 EUR

Couple
Early Bird until 31.01.2023: 69.000 Ft – ca. 170 EUR
Normal Bird until 31.03.2023: 77.000 Ft – ca. 190 EUR
Late Bird until 2023.06.05: 86.000 Ft – ca. 210 EUR

SCHEDULE OF THE EVENT

2023.06.0917:00 – 21:00: Pick-up of the race packet (Rudabányácska, Smaragvölgy restaurant)

2023.06.09 17:00 – 24:00: Pre-evening party, dinner

2023.06.10 7:00 – 8:00: Pick-up of the drive package

2023.06.10 9:00: START

2023.06.16. 21:00: Half distance cut-off time, halfway tracker deadline

2022.06.19 18:00: End of the Hungarian Divide 2023 full distance, tracker submission deadline and closing time

LIST OF RIDERS

ROUTE

ENTRY AND TICKET PURCHASE

INDIVIDUAL FULL DISTANCE ENTRY INDIVIDUAL HALF DISTANCE ENTRY PAIRS FULL DISTANCE ENTRY DOUBLES HALF DISTANCE ENTRY

HUNGARIAN DIVIDE ENTRY LIST

#	Nem	Category
1.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
2.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
3.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
4.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
5.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
6.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
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8.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
9.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
10.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
11.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
12.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
13.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
14.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
15.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
16.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
17.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni
18.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Egyéni

#	Nem	Category
1.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
2.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
3.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
4.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
5.	Nem szeretném megadni	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
6.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
7.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
8.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry
9.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide - Pair member entry

#	Nem	Category
1.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
2.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
3.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
4.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
5.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
6.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
7.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
8.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
9.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
10.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
11.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
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13.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
14.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
15.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
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17.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
18.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
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20.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
21.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
22.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
23.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
24.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
25.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
26.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni
27.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Egyéni

#	Nem	Category
1.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Páros
2.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Páros
3.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Páros
4.	Nő	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Páros
5.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Páros
6.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Féltáv Páros

#	Nem	Category
1.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Páros
2.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Páros
3.	Férfi	Hungarian Divide Teljes Táv Páros

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What training / biking skills do I need to get started?

The terrain: The route of the Hungarian Divide is mostly on terrain, “wild” roads. The proportion of sections where advanced technical skills are required shall not exceed 2% of the total length. Since this is not a race, many people get off in these parts with safety in mind and push the bike with noble simplicity.
Climbs: There are several difficult ascents on the route that require a lot of effort, which is why we recommend those sections for beginners only as a team or with an ebike. These sections are marked in advance in the route file so that you can prepare individually / as a team.

In pairs: a basic level of training, but confident and practised technical skills are required. Together with peers, with technical knowledge, it can be accomplished by anyone who has the right bike. You can read about recommended bicycle choices in another question.
Individual: advanced cycling training, strong technical foundations, outstanding problem-solving skills, experience gained on self-sufficient tours are required. Completing such a challenge alone requires tremendous mental strength, focus, motivation in addition to those listed.

If you’re unsure based on what you’ve read and would prefer to gain experience in shorter events, we recommend our Gravel Series and the Balaton Bike Derby.

What kind of bike do I need to get started?

At the Hungarian Divide, we recommend starting with a bicycle with at least 45 mm wide tires. For comfort, the wider the better, the most comfortable solution is a mountain bike with 2 ″ (50mm) tires. Gravel bikes are also very popular and are also suitable, and we recommend a minimum 45 mm tyre size. In addition to the bike, the “pilot” is also important, you need to be able to operate your machine very confidently, even in difficult terrain.

Where can I find the detailed rules of the event?

The preliminary handbook of the Hungarian Divide will be sent to the starters approximately before the start of the event. 30 days.

What is the doubles category? How does it work?

The pairs category is simple: you will be given a tracking device (GPS tracker) which you must carry around the course together, no switching. You will appear as a team on the GPS tracking page of the event.

If we are competing in pairs, do we have to enter as individuals or as one?

If you are entering as a pair, you will need to nominate a team captain who will handle the registration and payment for the whole team. After a successful team entry, the team captain will receive an email with instructions on what other team members need to do. You can find a more detailed description in the team tickets.

Can it be a traditional bike and an E-Bike within a team?

Yes, however, teams with at least 1 E-Bike participant will qualify as an E-Bike team.

I can’t find the Solo and Tour categories. What happened to them?

This year will be no separate categories for racing. We will start as 1 big peloton, and drafting is allowed. This year, participants who treat the event as a competition will be able to go along with others.

When will the route be final?

The route is still being planned, but we can tell you that it will largely cover the 2021 divide route, running east-west. The final route, downloadable gpx file, is expected at the end of the permitting process, by the end of May.

What are the cancellation policies?

If you are unable to attend the event, please indicate this in writing to hello@klnd.eu with a reference to your order ID.

– We will refund 100% of the ticket price within 14 days of purchasing the ticket
– After that, we can no longer refund, but tickets can be transferred to another year.

We will only do this by email confirmation, please do not initiate this by phone / in person.

I have a question that I did not find the answer to either on this page or in the manual. How can I reach you?

We are waiting for your question to the e-mail address hello@klnd.eu, we will try to answer it as soon as possible.