Episode 147 - Where the Mountains Meet the Sea: ARWC Corsica 2026 Registration Open
About this episode
Episode 147 features Flavie Bahuaud discussing the upcoming Adventure Racing World Championship in Corsica and the challenges teams will face.
In Episode 147, we step onto one of the most storied and demanding landscapes in European adventure racing. Flavie Bahuaud of Raid In France, joins TDZ to pull back the curtain on the 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship, coming to Corsica in September 2026. This isn’t just another host venue—it’s an island defined by extremes: jagged mountains rising straight from the sea, historic trails, technical navigation, and terrain that demands respect from even the most experienced teams on the planet. Flavie shares the vision behind bringing the World Championship to Corsica, how Raid In France approaches course design at the highest level of the sport, and what teams should expect—physically, technically, and mentally—when they arrive. We talk about Corsica’s unique geography, the origins of Raid In France, and why this race will reward preparation, adaptability, and patience just as much as speed. If you’re a team dreaming of a World Championship start line, a fan tracking the future of the sport, or a racer who wants a true challenge —this is an episode you don’t want to miss. The road to Corsica has begun. Shownotes: https://www.arwc2026.com/…
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