The inaugural PEAK EPIC in 2013 set a new benchmark for a hard Peak District sportive. It can now quite easily be regarded as one of the toughest UK sportives. With 14 categorised climbs the long route ascends 4000m (>13000ft) in just 165km (103 miles) and is literally an “epic” circuit of the Peak District including: Tideswell; the Hope Valley; Edale; Chapel-en-le-Frith; The Goyt Valley/Cat & Fiddle; Macclesfield Forest; Axe Edge; Longnor and Monyash.
Primarily sticking to quiet country lanes including wherever possible stunning Peakland scenery, 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 the Medium Route (101k with 2200m of climb) and the Shorter Route (63km with 1350m climb) – for full route details see the ridewithgps maps and profiles below.
The ride starts and finishes from Lady Manners School in the beautiful Peak District market town of Bakewell.
- 01 Jun 2014 6:00am
- Ticket Status Unknown
- Dark White Cycling Events Peak Epic SportiveDark White Cycling Events Peak Epic SportiveBakewell, Derbyshire, UK
- Up to 166 km (103 miles)
- From 22.50 GBP
- 700 Riders
