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August 21, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Perskindol Swiss Epic moves to Graubünden – home of trails

Not all mountain bike stage races are created equally. And since the first edition of the Perskindol Swiss Epic, we knew this race stood out from the rest. As Matt Page and Stu Spies tested themselves in the UCI Men’s class, they both reached sporting high points while at the same time riding excellent trails […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: biking, Graubunden, home of trails, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, perskindol swiss epic, Swiss Epic, Switzerland

September 14, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Centurion Vaude wrestle back Swiss Epic race lead

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Another day, another change in the race lead at the 2017 Perskindol Swiss Epic! The crossing of the bungee swinging bridge at Niouc with a 200 metre high view of the canyon floor was today’s highlight for most riders – and for some, the biggest challenge of the day. This was no problem for the […]

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September 13, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Rain comes into play at the Swiss Epic

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In rainy weather the men’s field in the Epic format was disarranged today at the Perskindol Swiss Epic. The Swiss BiXS Pro Team with Konny Looser and Oliver Zurbrügg won the stage with a time of 4h 31min and took the lead rather surprisingly, despite a flat tyre. Andri Frischknecht of the Scott-SRAM MTB Racing […]

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May 31, 2017 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

2017 route for Perskindol Swiss Epic announced

Swiss Epic 2015

It is almost summer in Europe, and the trails scouts for the Perskindol Swiss Epic have had access to many trails in the warm spring weather. So much of the route has been set, and is ready to be confirmed. More details on each stage will follow in the coming weeks.  The 2017 Perskindol Swiss […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bike, MarathonMTB, MTB, perskindol swiss epic, Stage Race, Swiss Epic, Switzerland, Valais, Zermatt

September 19, 2015 By Imogen Smith Leave a Comment

Perskindol Swiss Epic – on pulling out

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So, right when Mike and I got comfortable with winning, here we are out of the race. Pulling out of a stage and the race was interesting in itself, and really brought home to us what’s great about the Perskindol Swiss Epic, and our partnership. I want to tell the story of what went on, […]

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September 15, 2015 By Imogen Smith Leave a Comment

Perskindol Swiss Epic – Prologue

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Cadel Swiss Epic

Stage races come and stage races go. Each promises something different: the Croc Trophy takes you to the wildest Australian outback. Transalp over the most magnificent passes. The Cape Epic offers the ultimate physical challenge. The Perskindol Swiss Epic has a lot going for it, but its point of difference, I’ve quickly realised, is quality. Everything, […]

Filed Under: Diaries, Team Diary Tagged With: Marathon Racing, MarathonMTB, mountain biking, perskindol swiss epic, Stage Racing, Swiss Epic, Switzerland, Time trial

September 12, 2015 By Imogen Smith Leave a Comment

Perskindol Swiss Epic Rider Diary – the mind

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When you stand on a start line and look around you one thing is always the same: everyone looks fitter, calmer, better dressed, and more prepared than you do. You can try numerous strategies to overcome your nerves: a friendly chat, a thousand-mile stare, some tweaks to your gear – but your heart will hammer […]

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September 6, 2015 By Imogen Smith Leave a Comment

Perskindol Swiss Epic Rider Diary – the bike

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The Perskindol Swiss Epic Official Race Book recommends that each competitor ride a full-suspension mountain bike with at least 120mm of front and rear travel and a dropper seatpost. I did an extra check and can confirm that this is not just for the Flow category (which is the ‘enduro’-style side of the race). Nope, […]

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September 5, 2015 By Imogen Smith Leave a Comment

Perskindol Swiss Epic Rider Diary – getting prepped

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Subaru-MarathonMTB.com Team Imogen Smith

I’ve been working in media for a while now, and I’ve learned that there’s a time for every kind of writing. There’s a time to explore ideas. There’s a time to discuss events. Then there’s a time to go deep inside and treat yourself in a bit of self-indulgent introspection. That time has come! That’s […]

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