What is the 2VS?
The Two Volcano Sprint is a single-stage, self-supported bicycle challenge starting and finishing at south Italy’s two iconic volcanoes, Mt. Vesuvio and Mt. Etna. The route crosses through National Parks, rural mountain villages, Calabrese forests, the panoramic Amalfi and Cilento coastline and the Appenine mountain range.
When
The next 2VS event will take place in 2024
The Rules
As with all self-supported adventure races, riders must cycle the fixed GPX route completely self-powered and unassisted, carrying their own gear and acquiring any food, water, resources or lodgings at commercially available services. Riders must carry a GPS tracker, that should be turned on at all times. Drafting is not permitted unless riding in a pair. There is no prize money or reward for participants except the satisfaction of having pushed their legs and limits, explored another part of this planet and contributed towards improving the lives of people living on it.
The Goal
The Two Volcano Sprint is a not-for-profit event promoting eco-sustainability in south Italy. Thanks to sponsors covering organizational costs, 100% of the riders’ entry fees, after tracker rental, go towards an annual sponsorship grant. Every year, the 2VS association offers this grant to a project, initiative or service that positively impacts nature preservation, environmental sustainability, or climate action, while boosting economic growth for local communities
Annual sponsorship award project


2VS 2022 FINISHER LIST
Position | Start # | Name | Result |
1 | 53 | Pier Francesco Santin | 105 hrs 47 mins |
2 | 97 | Robert Mueller | 109 hrs 1 min |
3 | 69 | Sebastian Sarx | 112 hrs 11 mins |
4 | 94 | Bruno Wicht | 112 hrs 54 mins |
5 | 92 | Anatole Naimi | 118 hrs 47 mins |
6 | 96 | Nahuel Passerat | 119 hrs 6 mins |
7 | 95 | Paul Niehoff | 121 hrs 27 mins |
8 | 24 | Cristian Auriemma | 127 hrs 32 mins |
9 | 90 | Kilian Wagner | 130 hrs 8 mins |
10 | 91 | Leonard V. Hammerstein | 133 hrs 13 mins |
11 | 20 | Robert Reinecke | 133 hrs 16 mins |
12 | 78 | Filippo Nicoli | 146 hrs 37 mins |
13 | 29 | Andrea Boscolo | 148 hrs 6 mins |
14 | 45 | Luís Luz | 148 hrs 55 mins |
15 | 52 | Martijn Driedonks | 152 hrs 56 mins |
16 | 84 | Victor Eklund | 153 hrs 28 mins |
17 | 34 | Boye Rijs | 154 hrs 50 mins |
18 | 33 | Christophe Claris | 155 hrs 17 mins |
19 | 86 | Erik Price | 155 hrs 52 mins |
20 | 39 | Nico Couckuyt | 156 hrs 4 mins |
21 | 66 | Maria Minervino | 158 hrs 1 min |
22 | 23 | Per Arne Janssen | 160 hrs 25 mins |
23 | 14 | Gernot Stenz | 173 hrs 16 mins |
24 | 81 | Denise Vorberg | 175 hrs 7 mins |
25 | 67 | Renato Caudullo | 176 hrs 59 mins |
26 | 43 | Eddie Kouiss | 178 hrs 10 mins |
27 | 93 | Rik Van Huik | 179 hrs 56 mins |
28 | 28 | Frieder Backu | 181 hrs 44 mins |
29 | 70 | Filippo Nicotra | 181 hrs 50 mins |
30 | 57 | Hashim Hassan | 208 hrs 4 mins |
31 | 58 | Martin Mcshane | 225 hrs 37 mins |
32 | 17 | Laurent Niederst | 230 hrs 28 mins |
Position | Start # | Name | Result |
1st | 101a | John Holden | 206 hrs 1 min |
2nd | 101b | Ian Appleby | 206 hrs 2 mins |