The ASA EPIC

The ASA EPIC – Amersfoort, Netherlands

• Date: May 6–12, 2027

• Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands

• Distances: 1,011 km (approx. 8,750 m elevation gain)

• Event Type: Self-supported ultra-cycling bikepacking race

The ASA EPIC (Amersfoort-Sauerland-Amersfoort) is a 1,000 km self-supported ultra-cycling event organized by Dutch Bikepacking Races. Starting and finishing in Amersfoort, the route travels through the Netherlands, crosses the German border into Sauerland and the Teutoburger Wald, and returns. The course runs along quiet roads through landscapes of heather, rivers, forests, hills, and flatlands, passing towns, medieval castles, industrial heritage, and Roman remains.

Registration and a pre-race pasta party take place on May 6, 2027. The race starts on May 7 at 06:00, with a 132-hour time limit ending on May 12 at 18:00. To complete the course within the deadline, riders must cover at least 182 km per day. Available categories include solo and pair divisions.

Riders must be fully self-supported, complete the entire course from start to finish, and carry a provided GPS tracker throughout the race. Drafting is prohibited except within the pair category. Participants manage their own pacing, resupply, and rest strategies, with no third-party assistance permitted. E-bikes are not allowed. More information, including route files and rider guides, can be found on the official event website.