Ascend Armenia is organized and run as an effort to build awareness and support of the sport of cycling in Armenia. Our goal is to feature this beautiful country, her warm and hospitable people, her culture, and the beautiful, challenging terrain. We want to encourage discovering Armenia by bicycle, because traveling by bike allows us to move at a slower speed, one that invites human encounters, cross cultural exchanges, and appreciation for the natural environment.

Ascend Armenia, in addition to the ultra distance race, also organizes local cycling events and competitions that build local cycling community and help us to represent Armenia more authentically.

Race registrations alone do not fully cover the expenses involved with putting on our events, and if you similarly passionate about Armenia, cycling, and discovery by bike, we invite your participation in this event through financial support.