Epic KOM segment details for new Zwift Watopia mountain route

Epic KOM Forward

Distance: 5.9 miles (9.5km)
Elevation Gain: 1361′ (414m)
Avg Grade: 3.9%
Max Grade: 10.7%
Strava Segment

Epic KOM Reverse

Distance: 3.8 miles (6.1km)
Elevation Gain: 1303′ (397m)
Avg Grade: 5.9%
Max Grade: 12.2%
Strava Segment

Eric Schlange
Eric Schlangehttps://zwiftinsider.com
Eric runs Zwift Insider in the spare time he finds between riding his bike and managing various business interests. He lives in Northern California with his beautiful wife Monica. Follow on Strava

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Scott Wilcoxen
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Scott Wilcoxen(@wilcoxen)
6 years ago

Hey all, I’m looking to do something crazy this weekend. I’m wanting about a 30-40 minute climb that I can do every 4 hours for 48 hours. I think Epic KOM is a good target for me, but what route should I choose to get to the Epic KOM segment the fastest? Three Sisters? 3 Sisters, would have me ride 10Km before even starting the climb. Is there a faster way to get there?

Scott Wilcoxen
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Scott Wilcoxen(@wilcoxen)
6 years ago
Reply to  Eric Schlange

Thanks Eric!

Will Teron
Will Teron
5 years ago
Reply to  Scott Wilcoxen

I’m told fastest access (least flats) to a good climb is Epic KOM from Road to Sky. Start Road to Sky and immediately u-turn. Your at the base of Epic KOM and Radio Tower extension.

Fejj
Fejj
5 years ago

Hello, quick question, in the picture on top of the article, there is a white and blue gate with the head of an animal (probably a chamois),,, the other day, after climbing the Ven-top, a temporary jersey appeared while riding (with those colors and the head of chamois),
I had a look at temp jersey but didn’t find why I had it, could you help me with that? Tks!

Jason
Jason
5 years ago

Is there a route list that includes the Epic KOM Forward? Thanks

Cathy Smith
Cathy Smith
3 years ago
Reply to  Jason

I’m wondering this too @Eric Schlange – I did Mountain 8 today and was busting my rear trying to get close to the time of the 1st place (and only) female on Epic KOM and had just over 100 meters to go and then my avatar turned right heading to Radio Tower?? I had no idea Mountain 8 didn’t include the total Epic KOM climb (since it’s literally showing on the Route details). So irritating when you think you’re on it (because the timer for the segment is counting) and then find out you’re turning before completion!! 😱😢

Cathy Smith
Cathy Smith
3 years ago
Reply to  Jason

Jason – searched thru my Strava and found that I have done Epic KOM 3 times – on these routes: Mountain Route, Big Loop and Bigger Loop.

Edward
Edward
5 years ago

Would the tarmac pro with lightwheigt wheels be the fastest up or the tron bike with the consideration of some declines during the epic kom segment?

Sarah A
Sarah A
5 years ago

You list the elevation gain for the Epic KOM as 1361′, as does the Everesting calculator, BUT the Strava segment says 1196′. Any idea why?

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