The WOW-Cyclothon used to be the ultimate cycling showdown around Iceland’s ring road. Teams from all corners of the globe, ranging from Tour de France contenders to weekend warriors with questionable bike shorts, dared to conquer the entire island in under 48 hours during the summer months. In this relay-style race, they battled not only heavy winds, high mountain passes, and sleep deprivation but also each other’s questionable navigation skills, all under the watchful eye of the never-ending midnight sun.
In 2022, despite the pandemic’s best efforts to ruin the fun, the event was on the verge of cancellation. But fear not, for a ragtag team of cycling enthusiasts emerged from the depths of lockdown boredom, ready to take on the challenge. Armed with nothing but determination and maybe a few questionable snacks, they set off on their own daring adventure, proving that when life throws you lemons, you better hope your bike has good brakes.
Read more about our incredible adventure: https://medium.com/wellness-travel-adventures/unyielding-spirit-cycling-the-ring-road-of-iceland-in-48-hours-e35f582b0cb4
Documentary by Brent van der Hell. Check out more of his work on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brentvanderhell3660