Atlas Mountain Race 2026 is finally here, beginning with the usual proceedings of registration. Riders trickled into the cultural centre at Ain Asserdoun Park in Beni-Mellal under persistent rain. After years of drought, high rivers, lingering snow on mountain passes, and late route changes set the tone for the adventure ahead.

In this opening episode, we hear from riders across the field to heart their thoughts and feelings on the road to the start line and what they are about to embark on.

Riders featured in this episode:

• Abderrahim Aarab & Haitam Ait bouaziz — Caps 301A&B
• Rebecca Rusch — Cap 316B
• Gökay Bıyık —Cap 17
• Sean Geivett & Emma Missale — Caps 309A&B
• Taylor Doyle — Cap 62
• Cynthia Carson — Cap 33
• Steven Davis — Cap 55
• Kerry MacPhee — Cap 137
• Rob Britton — Cap 25
• Max Riese — Cap 180

Dotwatch the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race

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Hosted and produced by Mel Webb

Sound design by Ben Crannell

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