Annapurna bike
Over 300 kilometers by bicycle through the landscapes of the Annapurna Valley in the Nepalese Himalayas, five cancer survivor women, demonstrate their incredible Spirit of self-improvement, up to an altitude of 4,300 meters.
There are journeys that don't end upon arrival. They begin when you discover how far you can go.
The Fourth edition of the Pelayo Vida Challenge It takes place in the Himalayas, an extreme environment where altitude and lack of oxygen mark every step. Five women who have overcome cancer face a high-altitude sports expedition. 300 kilometers by mountain bike, connecting Tatopani with the mystical kingdom of Mustang under the imposing presence of Annapurna.
Between deep valleys and passes reaching 4,300 meters, the challenge combines Physical demand and mental fortitude. Cycling the slopes of the 10th highest mountain in the world demands endurance, determination, and absolute group cohesion.
Miguel Silvestre
Sports Director
Miguel Silvestre, the team leader, has traveled to over 100 countries on two wheels and specializes in adventure cycling and extreme routes. His philosophy turns every kilometer into a lesson in resilience, camaraderie, and growth in the heart of nature.
The Expeditionaries
THE CHALLENGE IN THE MEDIA
The Pelayo Vida Annapurna Bike Challenge 2018 flew higher than the eagle.
Lorena Fernández: "I will carry in my backpack the thousands of women fighting breast cancer"
Annapurna, a race to beat cancer.
The Pelayo Vida Annapurna Bike 2018 Challenge summits in Lo Manthang.
Begoña Valderrama spoke to us about the documentary "Por todas: desafiando al Annapurna".
AUDIENCE IMPACTS
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PUBLISHED NEWS
Begona
Annapurna Bike 2018
«More than an illness, I experienced it as an opportunity to change my life and make it the place I truly want to be. Cancer taught me to take the reins and start over.«
45 years old · Breast cancer
Madrid · Businesswoman
Lorena
Annapurna Bike 2018
«I decided to face cancer head-on, like a warrior. I've fallen many times, but I always get back up with a smile, discovering the best version of myself in the process.«
31 years old · Breast cancer
Cartagena · Nurse
Silvia
Annapurna Bike 2018
«Falling, getting up, brushing off the scrapes, smiling, and telling life, ‘here I go again.’ Cancer taught me not to give up and to keep moving forward no matter what..»
46 years old · Breast cancer
Madrid · Administrative
Noelia
Annapurna Bike 2018
«You are not what you achieve, you are what you overcome. Cancer taught me to value my own strength and to understand all that I am capable of facing..»
40 years old · Breast cancer
Barcelona · Insurance Agent
Cecilia
Annapurna Bike 2018
«At first it was hard to accept, but with time I understood that this path came full of life lessons. I learned to look forward with more strength and awareness..»