British Cycling Grading
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Event Summary
Event Overview
The inaugural PEAK EPIC in 2013 set a new benchmark for a hard Peak District sportive, the 2014 event confirmed it as one of, if not, the UK’s toughest Grand Fondo’s. Up there with the Dragon Ride and the Fred Whitton.
The truly epic long route ascends 4000m (>13000ft) in just 165km (103 miles) across the full breadth of Peak District taking in the; Hope Valley, Edale, Chapel-en-le-Frith, The Goyt Valley/Cat & Fiddle, Macclesfield Forest, Axe Edge, Longnor and finally Lathkill Dale.
The PEAK EPIC will take you over roads you never knew existed and away from the traffic filled major roads.
In addition to the long route there is a Medium and Short route – for full route details please click here
The ride starts and finishes from Lady Manners School in the beautiful Peak District market town of Bakewell.
A Dark & White Cycling Sportive
Event Details
- Event URN:
359273
- Start Date:
Sun, 31st May 2015
- Event Type:
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Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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Lady Manners School, Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA
View map - Cheques payable to:
Dark & White Events Ltd
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS
Reports
Peak Epic 2015 - Event Preview
Posted 30/04/2015 - Adrian Boyes
PEAK EPIC 2015 - The Toughest Peak District Sportive
... View Full Report
About the Event
Info for Riders
The 3rd Peak Epic...the hardest Peak District sportive ever! The long route has 4000m (>13000ft) of ascent in just 165km (103 miles) - climbing figures more akin to a mountain stage in the Tour de France! • Medium (101k/62mile) 2230m and shorter (63km/39miles) 1350m route options. • Starting and finishing in the beautiful Peak District market town of Bakewell. • SPORTident electronic timing - for an instant post race results print out and certificate. • Fully stocked feed stations en route; refreshments and hot drinks at the finish. For all events details including the route/route profiles and entry information go to http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/peak-epic/ ** 29/5/15 - ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED - LATE ENTRY ENQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL: info@darkandwhite.co.uk
The Rides
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165km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 31/05/15 | 08:00 | 160km / 99 miles | 640 | 200 |
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Entry:
Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£33.00)
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Sun 31/05/15 – 08:00
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100km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 31/05/15 | 08:00 | 100km / 62 miles | 223 | 100 |
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Entry:
Postal: (£25.00), On Day: (£28.00)
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Sun 31/05/15 – 08:00
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60km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 31/05/15 | 08:00 | 60km / 37 miles | 81 | 50 |
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Entry:
Postal: (£22.50), On Day: (£25.50)
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Sun 31/05/15 – 08:00
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Event Summary
Event Overview
The inaugural PEAK EPIC in 2013 set a new benchmark for a hard Peak District sportive, the 2014 event confirmed it as one of, if not, the UK’s toughest Grand Fondo’s. Up there with the Dragon Ride and the Fred Whitton.
The truly epic long route ascends 4000m (>13000ft) in just 165km (103 miles) across the full breadth of Peak District taking in the; Hope Valley, Edale, Chapel-en-le-Frith, The Goyt Valley/Cat & Fiddle, Macclesfield Forest, Axe Edge, Longnor and finally Lathkill Dale.
The PEAK EPIC will take you over roads you never knew existed and away from the traffic filled major roads.
In addition to the long route there is a Medium and Short route – for full route details please click here
The ride starts and finishes from Lady Manners School in the beautiful Peak District market town of Bakewell.
A Dark & White Cycling Sportive
Event Details
- Event URN:
359273
- Start Date:
Sun, 31st May 2015
- Event Type:
-
Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Lady Manners School, Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA
View map - Cheques payable to:
Dark & White Events Ltd
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS
Reports
Peak Epic 2015 - Event Preview
Posted 30/04/2015 - Adrian Boyes
PEAK EPIC 2015 - The Toughest Peak District Sportive
... View Full Report
About the Event
Info for Riders
The 3rd Peak Epic...the hardest Peak District sportive ever! The long route has 4000m (>13000ft) of ascent in just 165km (103 miles) - climbing figures more akin to a mountain stage in the Tour de France! • Medium (101k/62mile) 2230m and shorter (63km/39miles) 1350m route options. • Starting and finishing in the beautiful Peak District market town of Bakewell. • SPORTident electronic timing - for an instant post race results print out and certificate. • Fully stocked feed stations en route; refreshments and hot drinks at the finish. For all events details including the route/route profiles and entry information go to http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/peak-epic/ ** 29/5/15 - ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED - LATE ENTRY ENQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL: info@darkandwhite.co.uk
The Rides
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165km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 31/05/15 | 08:00 | 160km / 99 miles | 640 | 200 |
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Entry:
Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£33.00)
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Sun 31/05/15 – 08:00
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100km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 31/05/15 | 08:00 | 100km / 62 miles | 223 | 100 |
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Entry:
Postal: (£25.00), On Day: (£28.00)
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Sun 31/05/15 – 08:00
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60km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 31/05/15 | 08:00 | 60km / 37 miles | 81 | 50 |
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Entry:
Postal: (£22.50), On Day: (£25.50)
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Sun 31/05/15 – 08:00
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