The Epic Enduro attracts 800 bikers for the ultimate challenge
The Vélo Caroux - OCCI, Loizo rider Productions and the local mountain bike club Vélo Caroux are joining forces to revive this legendary event from 2014.
The program includes the classic solo version, in teams of three or with an e-bike, but also races for children aged 11 to 18. More than 800 participants from all over Europe are expected to take part.
The Epic Enduro is an exceptional race that represents both a sporting achievement and a personal challenge. It is a route of more than 100 kilometers, eleven rated downhill stages and 5000 meters of altitude divided into three laps. To complete it in one day on a mountain bike, pass all the checkpoints on time or even win the Epic d'Or, you have to be in top physical and mental form.
But the Caroux sometimes has the upper hand. For those who accept the challenge without reaching the finish line, the Silver Epic will reward finishers of the first two loops and the Bronze Epic will reward finishers of the first lap.
More than 800 participants from all over Europe are expected to take part and can now register. The 100 volunteers are already in the process of maintaining the routes in order to offer all participants perfect conditions. On the club side, the course construction team has already been at work for several months, rolling out the red carpet on all stages.
As with previous editions of the Epic Enduro, the camera shots will be released a few weeks before the race date so that every participant can get a clearer idea of the stages.
For this renaissance, Dirtlej has chosen to work with Epic Enduro as its title partner. A brand whose motto is "No more excuses" makes sense in the face of enduro excellence. With their expertise in gear for all conditions, riders no longer have excuses to train all winter to get ready on time. "We are honored to be a part of this event. This event brings back the original spirit of enduro racing: A physically demanding, long day in the mountains. We look forward to seeing you in Olargues," said Jan and Lena Rühl, owners of Dirtlej.
Loizo Rider Productions has teamed up with all the volunteers from Club Caroux Bike to make this 10th edition a success. With more than 15 years of experience in enduro events, the directors Jérôme Clementz and Pauline Dieffenthaler are very keen to revive this monument of enduro sport. "The Dirtlej Epic Enduro was clearly missing from the discipline. With the experience of the Caroux residents and our expertise, we want to revive it and turn it into a classic in the coming years.
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