Peninsular Divide

Welcome, Costa Rica!

From the mountains of Central America to the roads of Malaysia, we're excited to welcome another rider from Costa Rica to Peninsular Divide 2026.

Get ready for 1,500km of adventure, unforgettable landscapes and stories that will last a lifetime. See you at the start line!

Rise to the challenge.

It's finally happening.

Welcome New Zealand to Peninsular Divide.

We can't wait to see another Kiwi rider take on the challenge, discover our landscapes and become part of the Peninsular Divide story.

See you on the start line.

PENINSULAR DIVIDE 2025 FINISHER PATCH

The 2025 Finisher Patch is a tribute to the landscapes, wildlife and experiences that define the Peninsular Divide journey across Malaysia.

The oil palm trees represent one of Malaysia's most iconic landscapes. Throughout the route, riders pass through vast plantations stretching for hundreds of kilometres a reminder of the country's rich agricultural heritage and the endless roads that test both body and mind.

At the centre stands the Asian elephant, a symbol of strength, resilience and the wild spirit of the peninsula. Spotting one during the race is a rare privilege, reserved for only the luckiest riders who venture deep into Malaysia's rural heartlands.

The two-tone orange sky captures the two golden hours that every ultra-cyclist knows well, the sunrise that brings hope and a fresh start and the sunset that signals another day conquered on the road.

More than a patch, it is a symbol of endurance, adventure and the unforgettable experience of crossing a nation under your own power.

You rose to the challenge.

Now the question is... what will Peninsular Divide 2026 offer?

📷 Fiz Said

Hej, velkommen til Peninsular Divide!

From Scandinavia to Southeast Asia, another rider joins the adventure. Ready to take on 1,500+ km of heat, hills, gravel, and unforgettable memories.

See you at the start line. Let the adventure begin!

Selamat Datang!

Rise to the challenge

🇧🇪Welcome to the Peninsular Divide! From the heart of Europe to the roads less travelled of Malaysia, we're proud to welcome our rider from Belgium to this extraordinary ultra-cycling adventure. Wishing you strong legs, safe travels and an unforgettable journey across the peninsula.

Rise to the challenge.

Congratulations to every rider who crossed the finish line of Peninsular Divide 2025. Every finisher's award represents determination, resilience and the courage to keep moving forward when the road became its toughest.

A heartfelt thank you to our Guest of Honour, YB Rushdan Rusmi, Member of Parliament for Padang Besar, for presenting the finisher awards and celebrating this remarkable achievement with our riders.

Special thanks to RawkCaps for sponsoring the Special Edition Peninsular Divide Top Caps, awarded exclusively to our Champions and Category Winners. A unique keepsake to honour an extraordinary achievement.

Think you have what it takes? Peninsular Divide 2026 is waiting. The road will test you, the mountains will humble you and the finish line will stay with you for a lifetime.

See you on the start line.

From the rugged coastline and rolling green hills of Ireland to the villages, plantations, mountains and backroads of Malaysia.

A warm welcome to our rider from Ireland joining the Peninsular Divide. Ahead lies over 1,500km of adventure, challenge, and discovery across the length of the peninsula. Different landscapes, different weather, different culture but the same spirit of exploration that brings cyclists to the road less travelled.

We look forward to seeing your journey unfold, one pedal stroke at a time. Welcome to Malaysia and welcome to the Peninsular Divide.

Rise to the challenge.

Months have passed, yet these photographs still hold a special kind of magic.

Taken just before the start, they captured a moment when every possibility still lay ahead. The roads had not yet been ridden, the mountains had not yet been climbed and the stories had not yet been written. Standing beside their bicycles, each rider carried hopes, doubts, dreams and a quiet determination that could not be measured in kilometres.

Looking back now, these are more than portraits. They are reminders of a journey that changed people in ways no finish time ever could. The dust has long settled, the tired legs have recovered, but the memories of those days on the road continue to ride with them wherever they go.

Rise to the challenge.
18-24 October 2026.
Application is still open.

📷 Jovan Choo