From Ho Chi Minh City heading toward the Southwest, SOUTHWEST FRONTIER 600 takes you beyond familiar roads and into a long-distance journey through rural roads, rubber plantations, rolling hills, long climbs and the forested landscapes of Cat Tien. The route constantly shifts in terrain and rhythm - from fast, open stretches where you can maintain speed, to narrow roads winding through agricultural areas, and eventually into hilly terrain with constantly changing gradients and elevation. As you move deeper into the route, settlements become increasingly sparse, with longer stretches of road between populated areas.
The journey stretches from daylight into the night, as temperature, visibility, traffic and your perception of the terrain all begin to change. Familiar roads gradually give way to quieter, darker and more remote sections with limited support — where the ability to manage yourself, conserve energy and maintain a consistent pace becomes more important than pure speed.
This 600km randonnée is a BRM event in association with Audax Club Parisien. Riders will have 40 hours (read more detail below) to complete this challenging but beautiful course.
Registration
Entry Fee: 850,000 VND ( Member ticket will be available at 25/09, general ticket 29/09)
Entry Includes: Refreshments at controls, evening meal, overnight bag drop, event insurance, validation of ride by ACP, finishers medal.
Pre-ride Check-in on evening of 23/10 at Park Haus Thao Dien to collect drop bag, frame number, brevet card and sign event waiver
Route Information
Ride Starts at 04:00, please arrive by 03:45
600km route with approx 4000m climbing
8-10 intermediate checkpoints (approx each 50-100km)
Route finishes at Park Haus Thao Dien
Riders must complete the route within an elapsed time of 40 hours, including riding time, all stops to be eligible for homologation by Audax Club Parisien (ACP).
Full Route: UPDATE via email
Cue Sheet with directions, checkpoints: download
GPS file can be downloaded from map below or at links below
GPX
FIT - best for garmin and includes cue sheet
Important Info
Rider Briefing Pack ENGLISH / VIETNAMESE (updating and send via email)
Overnight accommodation is not included with entry.
Please complete your personal information accurately in the registration form to ensure your included insurance is valid.