The greatest mountain bike festival in Europe delivered an unforgettable finale! Relive the best moments from the Roc d’Azur 2025 in Fréjus, France, which featured five days of high-speed racing, technical trails, and incredible atmosphere by the Mediterranean Sea. 🌊
This highlights video focuses on the two main events:
Škoda Roc Marathon (XCM): See the relentless battle over 100+ km and nearly 3,000 meters of climbing! Watch as Belgian powerhouse Wout Alleman 🇧🇪 conquers the grueling course to take a brilliant victory, while Anna Weinbeer 🇩🇪 dominates the women’s field.
Roc d’Azur CIC (Cross-Country Marathon): The legendary final race brings out the fastest riders and the toughest competition. Experience the iconic trails of the Maures and Estérel massifs, where technical precision and sheer endurance are tested to the limit! 💥
From the thrilling finish lines at the Base Nature to the massive Expo Village and the electric energy of the crowds, this video captures the essence of the 41st edition of the Roc d’Azur!
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The Rock Dazzer CIC for me is a beautiful sporting event. The region is magnificent. You can’t ride in this kind of landscape all year round. Honestly, it’s great. It’s awesome. Excellent organization and always everyone in good spirits and smiling. The Rock Dazour CIC always remains a major event of the year. Always a pleasure to come and above all it’s the opportunity to visit the expo to see all the brands. The Rog Dazzour CIC is all about the passion for cycling. We discover magnificent landscapes. You have to come. The Rock Desour CIC is a gigantic event that has existed for more than 40 years now and brings together different disciplines. It goes from mountain biking, which remains the heart of the event after all these years, to gravel, road cycling, and even trail running and hiking in recent years. For more than 40 years, the Rock Desour CIC has not only been the biggest mountain bike race in the world. It’s a gathering of amateurs, pros, the curious, and families. It’s a festival, a place of sharing, innovation, sport, and passion. [Music] The goal of the Rock Dazzer CIC has always been to attract all audiences so that everyone can find the race that suits them. Children, older people, it doesn’t matter. Everyone can find their distance, their elevation. That’s why we have events starting as young as 2 years old with balance bikes. And then there’s no age limit. Some participants are up to 84 years old and take on the marathon, the longest distance. We also have the costumed ride which is 17 km. So there’s a bit of every spirit and every audience gathered at the Rockazour CIC. This year, it’s more than 20,000 participants, 300 exhibitors, and 100,000 visitors over 5 days. Today, it’s an unmissable and beloved event. [Music] It’s definitely a desire to grow because the terrain allows it to. The reality of the land means all sports, trail running, etc. find their place quite naturally. We take advantage of an existing and well suited setting for that. And also because disciplines evolve, participant habits evolve and so we adapt. [Applause] [Music] At the heart of the excitement of the Rock Dazour CIC, another playground is emerging here. No knobbyby tires, just the sound of footsteps on the rock, steady breathing, and the call of wild trails. Trail running, long discreet, is now an obvious part of the event. It draws its path between sea and mountain, between endurance and freedom. [Music] Hey, [Music] come. [Applause] [Music] On the 50 km course, it’s Yoan Stuck who takes first place, followed by Son Wgner and Theo Chinu. Among the women, Marian Pennock wins, followed by Leah Creepy and Cecile Petite. [Applause] This morning I did the Rock Dazour CIC trail, the 22 km, and it was really a superb course with 600 m of elevation. I ran a great race in 2 hours and 5 minutes. We’ll see what the results say. On the 28 km course, Roma Champenis takes first place, followed by Lewis Freebuff and Kevin Melli. Among the women, Muriel Morren wins, followed by Pauline Quentyn and Oran Del. [Music] [Music] [Applause] At the summit of the Rock Desour CIC, one event reigns above all the marathon. [Music] 103.8 km of total commitment, focus and raw endurance. A full crossing of the Massie Deore, where every climb counts and every descent is earned. Every turn tells the story of the rock deser CIC. Seven feed zones, five assistance areas, but only one goal to cross the finish line. Here we start early, climb hard, go far. [Music] Among the men, it’s Woot Alaman who takes first place in this Scot Rock marathon, followed by the Italian Giole Decosmo and the Colombian Hector, Leonardo Pz Leone. Among the women, Anna Weinebeer takes first place, closely followed by Rosa Van Dornne and Georgia Mar. [Music] Oh, about my race. And to be true, it was very hard and the last weeks were falling in Switzerland, not so hot. And for my system, it was M. [Music] I just want to give you something to believe. [Music] Yeah. On Saturday evening, as the sun sets over the old town of Frajus, the cobblestones of place form glow under the spotlights. The CIC Rockwell begins, turning the historic heart into a true urban circuit. [Music] 2 km of tight turns, powerful relaunches, and technical passages. [Music] [Applause] The relays follow one after another. Short of breath, focused eyes. [Music] [Applause] I just want to give you [Music] This year, the Rock Desert innovates once again. Welcome to the brand new Canacross of the Rock Desert CIC. A unique race where man and dog share the same path, effort, and bond. Each duo must find the right rhythm, the right harmony, the right trajectory. The atmosphere is both joyful and intense. At dawn, the rock deser CIC village comes to life. Under a golden autumn light, the alleys gradually fill up. Here, every booth tells a story. Children and entire families stroll between the tents. The Rock Dazour CIC is not just a race. It’s also a fair open to all. A place of meeting and discovery. [Music] Look, I’m giving you the wonderful one. No way. I read your mind. Here, it’s for you. You’ll be able to protect yourself from the Sunday. On the square, the public holds its breath. The bike trial show begins at the Rock Desour CIC. Here, everything is about balance, precision, and millimeters. The riders launch themselves onto dizzying structures, clearing blocks, ramps, and obstacles as if suspended in the air. The Rock Dour CIC is truly the major event for mountain biking and cycling in all its forms for over 10 years. For us, the Rock Dour CIC is one of the most important activations in Europe each year. It’s the nerve center for connecting with the community and an opportunity to showcase new products to the public. Even before the big races, the next generation is already on the track. The youngest riders take part in the Rock Desert CIC balance bike races. Tiny wheels roll on a course made for them, cheered on by parents and spectators. [Music] This year, gravel is once again represented. It winds through the Eststerell Mountains, offering a peaceful ride for participants. [Music] It’s beautiful. Really beautiful. It alternates between big rocky sections, smoother tracks, and bits of asphalt. The variety is great. [Music] [Music] Saturday, October 11, offered a beautiful day dedicated to gravel with the continental gravel The course wound between hills, forest trails, and technical zones of the mes demars, testing the most determined riders. From the start, the race was full of attacks, regroupings, breaks, and pure tactical moments. Several riders tried to break away on the rolling climbs while wind and rocky terrain tested nerves and machines. Among [Applause] [Music] the men, Arthur Lear date won followed by Valentine Ramande and Quinton Borg. Among the women, it was Flavy Gil followed by Kadazina Sna Panell and Delixine Meermont. [Music] It’s our 10th year. Always great fun. The nice part is seeing friends and colleagues again. Riders come from all over France and abroad. We have a good time together. We love helping at the feed stations because there are several of us and as long as we can physically do it, we lend a hand. It’s not hard work. It’s nice. It lets us enjoy the scenery we don’t always know so well. It’s a great event for the region and a chance to share a lot with our colleagues. We laugh a lot. Everything goes smoothly. The riders park their bikes neatly, eat and drink. And we provide a full assortment of bananas, gingerbread, dried fruit, and plenty of water. Lots and lots of water. [Music] [Music] We’re volunteers every year. We’re there at the gravel finish line to offer food and drinks, comfort the tired riders, and chat with them. [Music] The riders always smile and the organization is perfect. I also do it as a participant. It’s an event we look forward to all year. [Music] We love the hills. We love everything around. And we enjoy it both as participants and volunteers. [Music] What can we say about the Rock Theor CIC? It’s a superb event, great organization, sunshine, everyone cheerful and smiling. Always so kind, polite, and friendly. It’s pure joy. Thank you. At dawn, when the first rays of sunlight touch the Mediterranean, Frajus awakens gently, surrounded by the deep blue of the sea and the lush green of the Eststerel Massie. The city becomes the stage of a unique show, the rock dazor seic. Here, nature seems designed for adventurers. Ochre trails wind between pine trees, dive into the fragrant scrubland, and open onto breathtaking views. At every turn, the sea shimmers like a reward at the end of effort. Mountain bikes roam these wild lands, but never disturb them. They reveal them. The crunch of tires on red rock, the breath of riders, the silence of the hills. Everything resonates in rare harmony. [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] On Sunday, the main race unfolds over nearly 55 km with about 1,290 m of elevation gain. carved into the Masif Moore [Music] with key climbs like the famous Kubuno from the start. [Music] Brother. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] From the start, the race was explosive. After an hour, a breakaway led by Yakob Doragoni and Giole Decosmo set a pace no one could match. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] Hey, [Music] [Applause] heat. [Music] [Applause] Hey. [Music] Doragoni 27 won in 2 hours 22 minutes and 12 seconds the first Italian victory in Rock Dour history. DSMO was second [Music] and Colombian Hector Leonardo Pz Leyon third among the women. Italy shown again. Georgia Mar won in 2 hours 50 minutes and 38 seconds after making the difference in mid- mountain sections ahead of Dutch rider Rosa Van Dornne and young Italian Kiara Gualandi [Music] for only [Music] yesterday was a team race for us. All four was in front. We were super strong. And on the second or third time, me and Joe attacked and the other control the race in the group. And yeah, we made some time like came baby together and yeah, in the descents I was pretty fast and managed to make a difference. It’s true the last climbs were a bit harder. I was running low on energy. I lost some time, but I’m still happy. [Music] Yeah, honestly, it was super cool. I’ll definitely come back next year. What unites all these events is the passion for sport, the friendliness, and the joy of discovering incredible landscapes throughout the region. What makes me come back is spending a great time with friends that’s priceless. The atmosphere and the Rock Desour CIC remains a legendary race. It’s truly a celebration of sport, mountain biking, of course, but also gravel, trail running, and now road cycling. Last year, we launched the first Acoy Cycllo Rock, and we’re really proud of it. Here, so many people practice outdoor and cycling sports. It’s the perfect end of season moment. It’s pure joy to enjoy the sunshine of our beautiful coast. [Music] It’s a huge event, perfectly placed at the end of the season, a true cycling festival. My first Rock Dazzer CIC was when I was 7 years old. Now I’m 25. That makes quite a few Rock Deser events. Honestly, I recommend it. It’s fantastic. A real family atmosphere. Everyone comes to compete, but also to be together with family. It’s something that brings us closer and closer to our clients and our community. See the Rock Desour CIC in 5 to 10 years. Still full of people, passion, and exhibitors. Maybe even more disciplines. Always in this magnificent setting. [Music] ladies and gentlemen. [Music] There you are. [Music] And when it all ends, when the arches fall, when the village empties, something remains. A desire, an energy, a certainty. We’ll be back. The Rock Desour CIC is unforgettable. It’s something you live, share, and that returns every year stronger than before. See you next year for new trails, new faces, new memories. [Music] Oh, glory. [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music]