Looking for a wild, long bike race with (almost) no rules? Crack a Mtn. Dew and get a notepad, you’re gonna be frothing at the mouth for this one. The Speed Project CYC (TSP for the cool kids) is back for another round this October. Don’t expect typical race treatments; it’s not for the faint of heart. TSP CYC is raw; there are no barriers, feed zones, or finish-line fences. It’s an ultra relay on two wheels. It’s a trip straight through the desert with no script, no spectators, and zero expectations beyond pushing yourself and your crew to the absolute limit.
Does this sound interesting to you? Well, TSP CYC is rolling from LA to Vegas this October, and remember- no rules, no excuses—just 600 miles of blank-canvas brutality.
What Is The Speed Project CYC?
Inspired deeply by The Speed Project no-map footrace from Santa Monica to Vegas, TSP CYC throws three-person bike relay teams into a stripped-down sufferfest across the Mojave. First launched last fall with help from Angus Morton, it returns this October 24–26, 2025, promising more freedom, more chaos, and more dust.
The objective of the race is to get from LA to Las Vegas as fast as possible, hitting designated checkpoints. What happens between start and finish is entirely up to you.
How It Works
- Teams of three riders, max two men per squad
- No spectators, no race caravan (or neutral support), just you and your route
- Relay format: At least one rider must be moving at all times
- Categories:
- Supported – Includes a crew vehicle and help along the way
- Unsupported – No help, no car, no mercy. It’s just the three of you and whatever you can strap to your bike
Interested? Here is What You’ll Need
- A bike. (What kind? That’s on you, the route isn’t predictable.)
- A helmet (This should be self-explanatory)
- A way to navigate (let’s say a GPS would be a good idea).
- Supplies, hydration, and possibly an RV or chase vehicle if you’re going supported.
- Price: $87.70/rider
Thou Shall Not (For the TSP CYC):
- Use a pacing vehicle
- Use an e-bike
- Use race radios
- Start an “Instagram takeover” by your sponsor without approval
Can you document your ride? Yes 100% – but you’ll have to keep it on “personal” till after the race.
Cyclespeak / Alba Optics
