Westfjords Way Challenge

Westfjords Way Challenge is a five-day ultra-distance cycling stage race around the Westfjords of Iceland. It totals 954 km and each stage ranges from 211 to 255 km. The start and finish point are in Ísafjörður. The inaugural race was held in June 2022 and was won by Lael Wilcox and Arnþór Gústavsson. In contrary to the usual stage races, it is not all about racing. Every stage includes "cultural" stops and for all participants it is mandatory to stop at at least two of them for a minimum of 20 minutes. The time is neutralized during the visit and therefore does not count for the overall time. This is for connecting the participants with the country and landscape they are racing in. The stops can be a museum, a hot pot or a farm etc.

Stage 1

 * Ísafjörður - Drangsnes - 254 km

Stage 2

 * Drangsnes - Fellströnd - 243 km

Stage 3

 * Fellströnd - Patreksfjörður - 246 km

Stage 4

 * Patreksfjörður - Ísafjörður - 211 km