Save The Date | Pyr’Epic – New event for 2016
We’ve just got word from the event organizers of the details for the new Pyr’Epic which will be taking place next year in the French Pyrenees. This ‘All mountain’ race format will feature high mountain racing with 9000m of descent!
The French Pyrénées and the Lourdes Mountain Bike Association (Organizer of the first world cup round dh uci) are happy to present you a new event the Pyr’Epic. An ‘All mountain’ race on our mountain singletracks.
After the end of the organization of our enduro race in 2013 (Endur’Hautacam Lourdes) we wanted to offer a more “high mountain” event in another format that enduro race. After three years of work and reflection we managed to find the best paths of our valleys and connect them to offer all mountain biking race on two days.
Riders are invited to participate in the first edition of the Pyr’Epic. See you on 3 and 4 September 2016, at 2877m, at the summit of the Pic du Midi, for this all mountain race! A race that connects the Pic du Midi to Lourdes over two days doing a step on Cauterets. All on Pure Pyrenean trails. 120km, 9,000 m of vertical drop for (only …) 4500m of climbing. This is the definition of “all mountain “according to LOURDES VTT.
More information will be made available over the coming months, the estimated dates are December 1st for more program, regualtion and registration details with race registration opening on the 1st of February.
Keep up to date by following the event’s Facebook page facebook.com/pyrepic.
Words & Photos: Lourdes VTT