This is not about performance. This is about presence.
Far from the pressure of competition, this experience offers the rare luxury of movement without expectation. A chance to immerse yourself in the profound beauty of the trail without the looming shadow of failure. You ride not to win, but to feel. To witness. To reconnect.
Surrounded by the vast quiet of the Alaskan backcountry, each day unfolds at an intentional pace. Snow crunches beneath your tires as the winter light paints the landscape in shifting tones of silver, blue, and gold. The wilderness is raw, but your journey is refined and every detail considered. Warm, welcoming lodges await you each evening, offering a place to restore, reflect, and indulge. Think fireside aperitifs, hearty chef-prepared meals, and the kind of conversation that only happens when the noise of modern life falls away.
You’ll ride in good company. Supported, guided, and free to experience this legendary trail with the ease and elegance of a true expedition. Each mile reveals not only the wildness of the land, but something quieter within yourself.
By journey’s end, we won’t just have crossed miles of wild terrain, we’ll have shifted something within. The Alaska that challenges you is also the Alaska that changes you.
And once it leaves its mark, it never really lets go.
Because some places don’t just impress.
They imprint.
Included
· A fully curated journey along the iconic Iditarod Trail, designed to deliver a rich, immersive connection with Alaska’s winter wilderness — far beyond a simple ride.
· Full snowmachine support throughout the expedition, provided by the Iditarod Trail Invitational logistics team — ensuring mechanical assistance, trail safety, and peace of mind every step of the way.
· Elite guidance on the trail from world-class expedition leaders Willy Mulonia and Roberto Gazzoli of Project Adventure Cycling — seasoned adventurers with over 20 years of global experience, 5,000+ riders guided across continents, and 8 successful ITI completions between them.
· Pre-tour technical training, mentorship, and mindset coaching, personally led by Willy Mulonia, to help you prepare physically and mentally for the demands and rewards of Arctic travel.
· A transformative experience that will not only elevate your winter expedition skills and self-reliance, but also leave you with lasting memories from one of the world’s most legendary trails.
This event does not qualify participants for, or gain entry into, any ITI races or events. Participants interested in racing ITI events must meet the established qualification requirements through the appropriate channels.
March 13-27, 2026
The Iditarod Trail Invitational and Project Adventure Cycling invite you on an extraordinary fat bike journey.
Not a race, but a curated exploration through Alaska’s remote winter wilderness, along the frozen veins of the Susitna and Yetna Rivers, up into the serene Shell Hills, and back again.