SNEAK PEAKS

SNEAK PEAKS is an unparalleled adventure that pushes the limits of what’s possible on two wheels. Set in a breathtakingly rugged yet stunningly beautiful environment, this journey demands resilience, self-reliance, and a passion for exploration.
This is a true test of endurance, requiring participants to conquer back-to-back long days in the saddle while navigating the challenges of a high-altitude, mountainous terrain. Riders must be prepared to face exhaustion and make crucial decisions in a demanding, unpredictable environment where self-sufficiency is key.
While we encourage riders with multi-day bikepacking experience - preferably off-road in remote areas - this isn’t an expedition reserved for only the most elite. SNEAK PEAKS is open to determined adventurers ready to embrace the challenge and commit to their safety and the safety of others.
To make sure every rider is prepared for the unique demands of this journey, we've put together a questionnaire. The first part is mandatory and focuses on real-life scenarios you may encounter during SNEAK PEAKS. It tests your decision-making skills and readiness for the challenges ahead. The second part is optional but encouraged. It allows us to learn more about you and why you've chosen SNEAK PEAKS over countless other incredible bikepacking events. We carefully review all responses. If your answers show that you might not be fully prepared yet, we'll invite you to a mandatory online briefing closer to the event. Besides the questionnaire, all riders need to send us the signed Rider Entry Agreement, a valid medical certificate and proof of travel health insurance covering emergency extraction (search & rescue) and repatriation.

We work with ticket stages to give us planning security and to give you the chance to save money by booking early. The last ticket stage closes on August 18th 2027.

The idea is to support individuals with tighter budgets and make SNEAK PEAKS more accessible with the help of the entire ORBIT360 community. The COSMIC CARE ticket is meant for everyone who cannot afford even the ticket for an annual income below 45 k EUR. This includes riders from outside the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), where average incomes are often significantly lower. If possible, consider leaving a donation at checkout to contribute to the COSMIC CARE FUND. Every donation will be matched by the organiser to help the fund grow quickly. Big hugs to everyone who contributes - you are amazing!

The COSMIC CARE FUND will be filled by buyers who are able to leave a little extra support in addition to the normal entry price. If the COSMIC CARE FUND is not sufficiently filled, COSMIC CARE tickets will temporarily not be available for purchase. Any remaining funds in the COSMIC CARE FUND will be donated to The Generation Forest.

Life doesn't always go to plan. We want to be as flexible as we can. Until now, a cancellation insurance allowed us to offer full refunds until shortly before the event. That insurance no longer exists and most of our costs (checkpoints, permits, crew, tracking) are due months before departure. So this is our new policy:

Until 31 December 2026: 70 % refund
Until 30 April 2027: 50 % refund
From 1 May 2027: no refund, but you can always transfer your ticket to someone else.

Yes at any time until 11 August 2027, two weeks before departure. Find someone who wants your spot, sort out the details between you and then let us know at info@orbit360.cc. We'll transfer the ticket to the new rider's name. The new rider needs to complete the mandatory part of the questionnaire and send us all mandatory documents before the event: the signed Rider Entry Agreement, a valid medical certificate and proof of travel health insurance.

Please keep our income-based ticket categories in mind when passing on your ticket. We trust you on this one.

COSMIC CARE tickets can't be transferred.

This is about the case where we have to cancel the event ourselves, for example because of severe weather, natural disasters, pandemics, official restrictions, strikes, war or anything else beyond our control. If you have to cancel your own spot, see "What if I have to cancel?". If we have to call it off, we'll do our best to find a new date and we'd love you to stay on board in this order: 1. take part on the new date, 2. if that doesn't work for you, move your spot to the next edition of SNEAK PEAKS at the same price, 3. if neither works, we refund 50 % of the amount you paid. Just let us know at info@orbit360.cc within 7 days after we announce the new date. If we don't hear from you, your spot stays reserved for the new date. We're a small team and most of our costs are due months before the start, so thank you for helping us keep SNEAK PEAKS alive. You're also welcome to donate your refund to the COSMIC CARE FUND.

Once the event has started, there are no refunds if it's cancelled, postponed or rerouted. The mountains make their own rules: if weather or conditions become unsafe, we may reroute parts of the track. Your safety always comes first.

We must ask you to provide a medical note signed by your doctor to certify that you are in good physical health and able to undertake the demands of the event. The certificate must be valid at the date of the event and both the stamp and signature of your doctor have to be present on the certificate.

You will have to bring: ✔ Two front & two rear lights ✔ Emergency/survival blanket or bivy ✔ Helmet ✔ Reflective jacket ✔ Minimum water capacity of 2 L ✔ A pair of brake pads ✔ USB-C cable to charge tracker
Recommended: ✔ Basic first aid kit ✔ Gloves ✔ Down jacket ✔ Water purification pills

We aim to host our events with as little negative impact on the environment as possible. One important pillar of our sustainability approach is the way participants travel to and from the event, so please come by train, bus or bike whenever you can. Flying is only okay if there is no overland option and the emissions of your flight have to be offset. By taking part, you agree to support and follow these travel guidelines. Further details can be found in our travel policy.

Departure/ finish: Bolzano
Accreditation, briefing and dinner: August 24th in the evening for EXTENDED CUT riders;
August 28th in the evening for DIRECTOR'S CUT riders
Departure EXTENDED CUT: August 25th 2027, 8 am
Departure DIRECTOR'S CUT: August 29th 2027, 8 am
Finish: there is no cut off. Finisher party on September 4th at 8 pm and we'll wait in Bolzano for the very last rider.

Start and finish will be at Ahoi Minigolf in Bolzano. It’s a lovely place with many amenities. They offer food and drinks, breakfast for all riders from 7 am on departure days and a meadow to pitch your tent with the camping flat rate.

Yes. You can pitch your tent at Ahoi Minigolf in Bolzano, our start and finish location, with showers and toilets on site. Just add the CAMPING FLATRATE to your ticket. A one-off fee of 50 EUR covers your whole stay: arrive up to two days before your start and stay until the day after the finisher party.

Not around the corner. Rather come by bike.

Each rider can leave a small bag at the finish line. We will collect all bags at accreditation. In case of a withdrawal, you will need to reach the finish line to collect your belongings.

SNEAK PEAKS is an adventure bikepacking event. Off-road riding in the Dolomites can be pretty rugged. It's a serious undertaking and appropriate riding skills are absolutely essential. We recommend riding at least on 45 mm tires with easy gearing.

SNEAK PEAKS will be a fixed route with mandatory checkpoints (Rifugios) to pass.

Yes, quite a lot to be fair. The checkpoints are one of the fundamental parts of the expedition. We decided to work together with the traditional Rifugios (high-elevation mountain huts) as they are the perfect location to recover, exchange stories and gather new energy for the next big, big climb. All Rifugios offer super delicious food at a reasonable price and most of them have overnight stay options.

A rough outline of the route is available on the website. The final route will be released about one month before the event.

A first version of the Rider Handbook will be sent in December. The final route and the final Rider Handbook will be released about one month before the event.

Yes, we will provide return routes back to Bolzano for everyone who will not be able to finish (for whatever reason). The return routes will be released together with the final route.

Let’s put it this way: we love to ride hard, but we love to chill hard, too. SNEAK PEAKS will likely be one of the toughest challenges out there, but it’s not just about a demanding route. We want to inspire people to take the next step - something they wouldn’t have dreamed of not long ago. Bikepacking events can unleash incredible strength, and we’re here to help you tap into that power by pushing you in the most supportive and uplifting way possible.

The Party Pace Patrol is a group of riders who are staying in the peloton, providing mechanical, first aid and most importantly emotional support, just for that extra fun along the way. If you're dreaming of joining an ultimate bikepacking adventure like SNEAK PEAKS but feel a little lost in the vastness of the unknown - whether it's riding or sleeping alone or just being on your own - don't worry. We'll provide a mission-approved, inclusive experience that provides the extra boost of security you need to go where only a few have gone before.

Just send us an email with a few words about yourself and why you want to be part of the Party Pace Patrol. We are looking for all kinds of riders who have experience in multi-day bikepacking events and are fairly confident they’ll finish SNEAK PEAKS, no matter how tough the circumstances.

We’re a bit bored with the rigid "guidelines" of unsupported bikepacking races. For us, it's more about the experience and the community rather than imposing strict rules on riders. We want to encourage riders to spend time together and share this adventure.

We don’t want to impose unnecessary rules that make your life harder, the route is tough enough as it is. However, to keep things fair, we ask all riders to follow one simple rule:
No outside assistance.

That’s just part of the game. Try to fix it yourself. If that’s not possible, you can go to a mechanic by any means of transport - but you must return to the exact point where you left the route before continuing.

Yes, all Rifugios serve delicious food at reasonable prices and many also offer cozy overnight stay options. Please book and call ahead.

If you prepare the route properly you will have no problem finding plenty of water and food. But remember, try to self-serve food for a day and refill your bottles whenever you can.