Written by Laura Mullan
The Swiss Epic has everything you could want from a race – high-altitude climbs, epic rocky descents and majestic scenery. What’s more, each year there’s a fresh trail to keep you challenged and get your heart pumping, and you can expect nothing less from 2020’s race.
Across five days, you’ll speed through the pine-edged trails of Laax and the craggy mountains of Arosa, before finally reaching Davos’ dramatic alpine passes. A demanding yet rewarding race, it will test your endurance, resolve and biking skills. And, while the 12,000m climb may get tough, the staggering beauty of Switzerland’s jagged, snow-capped peaks will be the perfect antidote to help you get through.
Sign up by 31 March 2020 and you’ll get your ticket at a lower price, saving CHF 100 (£77) per rider*.
Your adventure
starts here
The Swiss Epic is more than just a mountain bike race – the fact you race in teams of two makes it all the more special and memorable. Being at the starting line with your club mate and achieving something this extraordinary together is an amazing and rewarding feeling.
It could be just the first chapter of your adventure together, too. As a Swiss Epic entrant, you have the unique opportunity of also qualifying for the Absa Cape Epic, an incredible 650km race in South Africa’s Western Cape. There are 15 slots up for grabs: 10 guaranteed entries to the highest-ranked teams and five entries that will be drawn at the Swiss Epic awards. To be in with a chance of qualifying, you simply need to register your interest when applying for the Swiss Epic.
Along with the Pioneer race in New Zealand, these events form the worldwide Epic Series – one of the most esteemed multi-stage races in the world. If you complete all three, you and your teammate will even be awarded the coveted Epic Legend medal.
All the details
The Swiss Epic kicks off on 18 August 2020, and once you arrive you won’t have to worry about any admin. As part of your entry fee, you get an all-inclusive package that covers everything from your meals, accommodation and rider bag to race support, bike wash and luggage transfer. This means you don’t have to stress about the nuts and bolts of your trip. All you have to do is ride.
Book before 31 March 2020 and race entry will cost you just CHF 1,995 (£1,554) per person. After that, it will cost CHF 2,095 (£1,632) per person before 31 May 2020*.
If you belong to an official bike club, you could get a helpful 10% discount if the club signs up 10 riders (five or more teams). Plus, you can also stay together at the same hotel. Just ask your club to email info@swiss-epic.com with the name of the club, the five team captains and their email addresses, to get the discount code.
*GBP conversions correct at time of writing.