Thanks to Humango they have done the training, but now it’s time for the epic race, the Swiss EPIC, where mountain bikers face 341 kilometers of terrain, 11,400 meters of climbing, and 12,500 meters of winding descents. This race pushed Blake and Rich to their limits with each stage more challenging than the last! – Join them for this epic adventure! 🇨🇭
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47 Comments
Where are you riding this weekend?
I’ve been looking forward to this video for some time and it did not disappoint! The photography is amazing, especially the drone shots
Would a carbon hardtail with flat pedals been a better strategic choice? Insofar as pushing/carrying your bike through the unridable sections…
The race looks awesome!
Had the problem with leg crams a few days ago as well. It was a super hot day and I was going up pretty a steep road and got the cramps in both thighs,. Turned out I was just dehydrated and because I only drank water I also was low on sodium.
Fantastic video – videography is 5*** and you two are absolute champs! Inspiring stuff! Thanks Blake & Rich!
Epic xo
Did you have any mechanical issues or punctures
20:13 OMG, that riding and that shot! B-E A-UTIFUL!
Huge congrats to Blake and Rich! Monster effort right there! Fantastic job to the film and editing crew as well!
Got to be done.
Great effort and vid, lads 👌👌👌
Love these kinds of videos. And these two guys are awesome. It literally feels like I want to be there with you 🙂 Pure genius. Great work. Keep it up
Impressive guys. Great effort. Makes an Aussie want to travel far!
Hold my beer…. rode 450km on MTB race at 24HOP in 1 day
Congratulations especially Blake. See, you’re not all torque.
It's hilarious when xc guys get so pissed off because you're slow at climbing and they have to pass you, then they can't descend to save their lives and you have to be really nice to them to sneak past before they crash. 😂
Gotta love Blake's goofy sense of Humor. I'm sure it makes the pain and exhaustion more bearable.
Have a cup of tea … and where's Hank?
One word (well 5) RESPECT!!
Nice going lads. That looked tough.
Amazing video and congratulations on the epic ride !
For Chur… try "Koor", otherwise great work in the Canton of Graubuenden.
There is such a variety of trails, endless numbers of awesome views and sorry to see that you had bad luck with the weather.
You'll be back!
Well done boys!
What an amazing job guys… Massive effort to conquer those climbs… wonderful landscapes… great vibes.
Ah this is one of my dream races. Well done on the footage and completing an epic!
@ZimBlake, would you do it again??
Ah this is one of my dream races. Well done on the footage and completing an epic!
@ZimBlake, would you do it again??
The cold water and here in South Africa because it gets super hot sometimes I drink rehydrate which wil help ALOT with cramps
Epice race, Epic video. Guys, you rock 🤟
Epic!! And also a great production, congrats!
Well done guys! That looks like epic fun!
Beautiful, love these videos!❤
Really enjoyed this one , the boys killed it !!! What an epic struggle up those monster climbs . Makes me want to ride my bike even more . Well done boys !!!!
Really fascinating documentary. Amazing accomplishment
Was that Toby Keith, I'm as good once?
I absolutely loved this . Fantastic change of pace from the usual stuff . I was welling up at the end 😂 to top guys and a great team behind the cameras . Well done everyone
Not sure whether Hank doing Mega Avalanche or Blake doing this is more Epic!?
Great video team and well done guys. This brought back some amazing memories of the fun and the pain of when I did it in 2017. You've got me hovering over the entry button for 2025 now!
Congrats on getting through this proper epic race, chapeau!
Nice effort boys.
Epic. Off to go get a sick AI training programme. 🫶
Totally brilliant! What amazing scenery! Perseverance at it's best! Well done both!
32:37 i see what u did there 😉
Very well done!!! I love these types of videos!
It’s really cool to see the guys coaching on their respective disciplines and being receptive to being coached themselves. Rich was a great coach and support to Blake! What an achievement for you both! 🥰🙌🏽
insane event! but I gotta ask.. what was the camera man riding? he always seemed to be in front of you..
Great video ❤what bikes were you riding 120's ??
Sign me up😅next year.
Where are all the rocks? I guess they shipped it to South Africa for the Cape Epic 😛
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so hard, but so cool!
Time for cape epic my bru