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Autumn Epic - Return of one of the Original Classic UK Sportives

Often featured in Top 5 Late Season sportive lists, the Autumn Epic is back to claim its premier spot amongst UK Sportives. 

Enthusiasts won’t let it die and have banded together to run the classic sportive after a one year break.

“This is an original.  It set the standard at the start of the UK sportive boom and there’s a lot of affection for the Autumn Epic,” says new co-ordinator Andy Dawson.  “Yes, lots of events have copied but now its time for riders to have a go at the real classic.”

With a number of other well established events falling by the wayside recently, and the rise of numerous small  local rides, the sportive season has spread wide and thin.  “The Autumn Epic is different.  It’s one to train for, to aim to finish your season on and to know you are following in the wheel tracks of thousands of previous participants,” says Dawson. “It’s the original, epic sportive.”

Autumn Epic – started in 2005, twice voted top UK Sportive, first to have electronic timing and online entry, the course is 150km long and takes in many big climbs in central Wales including a spectacular tour of the Elan Valley. 

Early marketing slogan for the event was “Can’t climb, don’t come”.

2016 date is Sun 2nd Oct

For more information, please visit autumnepic.com 

Autumn Epic - Return of one of the Original Classic UK Sportives