Soft Launch 2026
Drop The Alps — Soft Launch 2026
A limited unsupported gravel adventure through the Austrian Alps. Only 30 riders, free of charge. Ride Beyond the Known.
Event Overview
Everything, at a glance.
Registration
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Registration & rider check-in
Official Start
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Official event start
Time Limit
30 Hours
Start to finish
Rider Limit
30 Riders
A small, chosen field
Entry Fee
Free
The 2026 Soft Launch is free of charge
Navigation
GPX
Self-navigated
Live Tracking
Included
Followed dot to dot
Location
Dust Bikes
Registration & Start, Innsbruck · Finish at Goldenes Dachl
Route Overview
One loop. Innsbruck to Innsbruck.
Distance
≈ 249 km
Elevation
≈ 6,940 m
Riding Time
Up to 30 h
- Alpine Gravel
- Forest Roads
- Mountain Passes
- Fast Gravel
- Steep Climbs
- Technical Descents
Start — Dust Bikes · Finish — Goldenes Dachl
249.1 km · 6,940 m
Elevation Profile
543 – 1910 m
Estimated Riding Time
Up to 30 Hours
Ride it as a race or a journey — the clock is the only rule.
Schedule
Three days.
Friday
2 October 2026
- Registration at Dust Bikes
- Bike Check
- Rider Welcome
- GPX Distribution
- Event Briefing
- Goodie Bag Collection
Saturday
3 October 2026
- Bag drop-off at Dust Bikes
- Coffee & croissant
- Official Start from Dust Bikes
- Live tracking begins
Sunday
4 October 2026
- Finish at the Goldenes Dachl, Innsbruck
- Finisher photos
- Food
- Community gathering
- Celebration
What Riders Receive
GPX Navigation
Professional Rider Guide
Live Tracking
Event Number Plate
Photography
Media Coverage
Partner Goodie Bag
Finisher Recognition
Rider Responsibility
Drop The Alps is completely unsupported. Every rider is responsible for:
- Navigation
- Food
- Water
- Mechanical Repairs
- Weather Decisions
- Personal Safety
- Accommodation if required
- Respecting local traffic laws
- Respecting nature
Mandatory Equipment
Checked at registration. No exceptions.
- Helmet
- GPS device + official GPX route
- Fully charged phone
- Power bank + cable
- Front + rear lights
- Emergency blanket
- Waterproof jacket
- Basic bike repair kit + pump/CO₂
- First aid kit
Soft Launch Route · Draft
Download the GPX.
This GPX is a draft version, shared to help you plan your ride, gear and resupply. The final route will be released a few weeks before the event and may differ from this file.
Download Draft GPXImportant Information
- The organiser reserves the right to modify the route before or during the event if weather or safety conditions require.
- Every rider participates entirely at their own risk.
- Mountain weather can change rapidly.
- Respect nature. Respect local communities. Leave no trace.