coast to coast 

From Metaponto to Maratea 

May 30 - June 02 2025

“Basilicata coast to coast”, the brand that has given our region fame, becomes an Unsupported Bike Adventure. Yes, in 2025 the BBT's tracks will for the first time touch the sea, or rather two!
The second spring edition goes almost to the end of the season, to take advantage of the 02 June long weekend and to bring you from the Ionian to the Tyrrhenian Sea in an adventurous mode.

It’s true, this is a coast to coast trip, but in fact you will ride in the mountains, as usually happens here. This time it will be nice to dissect Basilicata from east to west to experience live the gradual but substantial change of landscape. The trail will start from Riva dei Greci campsite in Metaponto, amidst the fields and orchards of the flat Ionian coast, than crosses the lunar and desert landscapes of the badlands.

Then, in a gradual gain in altitude, crossing rivers and adding natural elements, you will be catapulted into the Apennines, among oaks, beeches, chestnut trees and peaks touching 2,000 metres.

Finally, you will swoop down to the sea, arriving in the astonishing setting of Lido La Secca: the Tyrrhenian coast of Basilicata (Maratea) is practically sheer to the sea and the arrival - all the way down to zero altitude- will repay all the efforts faced with a cold beer and a dip in the emerald waters of the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

GPS
GPS
You will be provided with tracks; you will be free to follow the one you prefer. Your journey will also be monitored by tracking software.
Unsupported
UNSUPPORTED
After the welcome party and departure checks, you can enjoy your ride. No support from the organizers will be provided: it's just you, your bike and your new friend, if you want.
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A to B Track
Your trip will start from Metaponto on May 30th and stop in Maratea by June 2nd. Once arrived in Maratea let us know if you will return to the starting point using the transfer service (prices and timetables will be provided), by bike or if you are going back home directly.
tempo
TIME
You set the pace and decide how long it takes to reach the. Stop where and when you want or challenge your limits by setting the record. The important thing is to arrive in Maratea before June 2nd.

LOGISTICS

During the Trail, the the Battipaglia-Potenza-Metaponto-Taranto railway line will be affected by maintenance work, and will therefore be covered only by bus service, on which bike transport is not allowed, with a few exceptions. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT YOU CAN’T REACH THE STARTING POINT (METAPONTO) BY TRAIN.

Instead, from Maratea, you can travel by train north and south without any problems, on the Tyrrhenian line.

To return from Maratea to Metaponto WE HAVE ARRANGED A SPECIAL TRANSFER SERVICE with the support of Trenitalia regional management.

This service will be of high quality and definitely improved. Usually regional and intercity trains serve the Maratea-Metaponto route; in both options, the change must be made at Battipaglia with a journey time ranging from 4 to 7 hours. The BBT Shuttle, on the other hand, only takes 2 hours and costs 40 euros. You can book it by filling out the form and paying the fee no later than the closing date of registration (04 May 2025). The sooner you do this, the better we can organise the race.

If you decide to pack your bike, you can travel on buses and high speed trains on the way and keep it mounted on the way back.

The last option is also the most adventurous: get on your bike and ride to Metaponto following one of the tracks you didn't ride on the way out!

 

TRAILER BASILICATA BIKE TRAIL COAST TO COAST

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THE TRACKS

3 beautiful trails that cross the region on the east-west axis and suit all needs.

The tracks are not definitive: we are working to offer the best possible experience..

 

Registrations are open from 01 January to 04 May 2025 and are managed by the ENDU platform

REGISTRATION FEES:

  • € 60,00 if you register from 01.01.2025 to 09.03.2025
  • € 80,00 if you register from 10.03.2025 to 04.05.2025

If you registered for the last edition and were unable to attend, please contact us for a discount voucher.
For groups of at least 10 people, in addition to the reduction of Endu commissions, there is an additional 15% discount

What is included:

  • annual membership card BASILICATA BIKE TRAIL ASD - MSP CICLISMO;
  • Integral tracks of ALL the routes in gpx format
  • briefing with participants before the start;
  • personalised plastic-free table;
  • roadbook;
  • map
  • BASILICATA BIKE TRAIL wonderful gadgets;
  • professional photos during the event;
  • tracking app;
  • a ‘welcome back’ drink&snack;
  • possibility of setting up your tent at both the start and finish;
  • shower and toilet facilities at the finish line;
  • affiliated facilities and refreshment points;
  • assured wonder.


GOOD TO KNOW!

The AGONISTIC medical certificate for cycling practice is MANDATORY (Medical Certificate for Cycling or alternatively Certificate of fitness to practice sports activity of particular and high cardiovascular commitment) in accordance with Ministerial Decree 26/04/2013 issued by a Sports Medical Centre or a Sports Physician, valid on the date of the event. It will not be possible to derogate from this indication.

If you have any doubts, you can find the explanation here.