News | Elite Pros Confirmed for Epic Cymru Stage Race
Following the very recent announcement of the brand new five-day bike race, Epic Cymru, that is set to take Wales by storm this year, from 15 – 19 August, 2015, two of the world’s top international Pro-Elite riders’ have already confirmed they will compete in the event
Epic Cymru – a Mountain Bike multiple-stage race – will encompass several styles of riding and is aimed at the entire spectrum of riders, from Cross Country (XC) to Enduro and Downhill, appealing to the ‘weekend warrior’ as much as the Pro-Elite stars. The first 100 entries were released last Sunday and sold out within 2 hours. Epic Cymru will re-open entries in February when the remainder will be available.
Two Pro-Elite riders from the US, Mark Weir and Jason Moeschler – both with Team WTB – have already been drawn to the challenging new event and will prove to be serious contenders for the inaugural title
Weir, 40, is an eight-time Downieville Downhill champion and has climbed over a million vertical feet in one year, whilst Moeschler, 33, has become a three-time MTB World Championship competitor and a three-time Downieville All-Mountain Pro Champion, having first made his presence felt on the racing scene in ‘97 as that year’s US Junior National Champion
Epic Cymru will include some of the best and most famous riding spots in South Wales, including Bike Park Wales, Afan Forest Park, Rheola Forest & Margam Park, with a mix of trail-centre riding and natural riding, including areas within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The race format will including timed sections and linking sections over five days, with riders competing over 18 timed sections, with separate XC and Downhill sections. Stage distances will be a manageable – but still challenging – 45-75km, with an emphasis on providing fun, technical and fast riding throughout.
Full details are available at: http://www.epiccymru.com
WTB Photos: Ale Di Lullo
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