“Truly epic – judging by my average speed it’s definitely the toughest sportive I’ve ever done!” 

“My first sportive and it was an absolute joy, thank you for organising. Will definitely be back next year.” BOB 2016

“A great ride and excellent organisation. Apart from a brief heavy shower the weather was perfect & it was worth coming up from Essex. Thanks to the organisers.” Peak Epic 2017

“Tah all involved marshals and other competitors”

“Great ride out on d&w #peakepic 164km 4621m ascent. But bloody wind and rain hit the speed, legs mashed. make ridelondon100 an easy day out.” via Twitter PEAK EPIC 2015

“Thank you ever so much for putting on this year’s event. I had a fantastic time, despite the heather.”

“What a great ride out…! Unbelievably tough course @DarkWhiteEvents , thanks for getting me at the last minute👍” Peak Epic Sportive 2018

“Fantastic route, scenic and hard, glad you avoided the obvious climbs for some hidden gems… Will be back next year”

“Brilliant! I am fairly new to sportives but not to cycling, I’ve been a time triallist and club cyclist for more years than I care to admit, and this was fantastic. A route, challenging as expected, but clearly mapped out by real cyclists for real cyclists, fabulous lanes, superb honest signage as appropriate, feed stops by people who understood and cared and had things you really wanted, and views to die for. The weather amazing…. I’ll be reliving this for some time.“ Peak Epic Sportive 2018

“Really enjoyed the Igloo Sportive today. Reckon I would have finished quicker if I’d have known there was so much cake available at the finish. Well organized and a great route.” Igloo Sportive 2017

“Loved the ride today. Thanks. You guys organise brilliant events!” Three Counties MTB Marathon 2017

“Hi Guys! Just wanted to thank you all for all your hard work. We really did enjoy the events. I’m sure we will be back for some more!” Summer Trailquest/MBO Series 2015

“Thanks for a friendly and well organised event yesterday guys, legs are shouting horrendous things at me today though” PEAK EPIC 2015

“I’d like to thank the organisers, planners and helpers for a great event in a great area this weekend”

“For my money, that was the best course yet. Nice one.”

“Thanks for today. A very motivating thing to do on a windy wet day. I would never have worked so hard out on my own” 

@PeakEpic done!!!!! That was fxxkin brutal, top job, huge thanks to organisers and the peeps at the feed stations ???? via Twitter – PEAK EPIC 2015

“Dark & White Igloo Sportive. Hilly, damp, muddy. Nice ride though. Have earned my beer at tea time #strava https://t.co/1wvt2X9q9z” via Twitter

“That was my first sportive, please keep me on your mailing list, I will definitely be entering next year. Thanks again to you and your team ?” BOB 2016

“Just about recovered from Sunday’s Epic Peak ride. I was told by folk about how tough your sportives are so I did the medium route. So glad I did! It was tough!! I did the long Tour of the Peaks and it was nowhere near as hard as the Epic Peak. Excellently organised, feed stations were well managed too. A huge thanks to those that helped out with signage, organisation etc. To whoever plotted the route….. I love and hate you in equal measure lol. See you all next year!” Peak Epic Sportive 2017

“Thank you, and all the support crew, for organising a great day despite the wind.” 

“I just wanted to pass on my thanks to what was a fantastic Sportive on Sunday. The organisation from start to finish was perfect and the route was excellent, although pretty tough in place, however that made it certainly more enjoyable when we eventually crossed the finish line.”

“Thanks for a cracking event today. My first time. Good communications, well signed and good food at feed station and end. Hope to be back next year!” Igloo Sportive 2017

“I really enjoyed your hospitality at the weekend, a bonus on top of a really enjoyable course.  I absolutely loved those hills” Battle of Bradfield 2017

“Just wanted to say thank you to you and everyone involved in organising and marshalling the event today – excellent course and everyone was really friendly. We would definitely recommend to others and be keen to do in the future.” BOB Sportive 2018

“Thanks for the ride yesterday, probably the toughest I have done for several years. Riding with a broken nose & the adverse weather added to the challenge” PEAK EPIC 2015

“Thank you for a very well organised event yesterday. I enjoyed it despite the wind. My eyes may never be the same again!” 

“Thanks also for the wind, however it would be great being behind me next time 🙂 Overall a great experience for my first Sportive event and I look forward to taking part in many more Dark and White events in the future”

“This was only my second event with Dark and White (the first was years ago with an event in Belper Derby) and I was hugely impressed. It all felt so relaxed which eased the usual anxiety at the start. The course – wow! this is my first event of the year and the terrain certainly proved challenging but again very well planned with only 2 cars passing me on the whole journey. Thank you again and I hope to get more involved throughout the future” BOB Sportive 2018

“Stunning route. Thanks to all those involved in the organisation and see you next year!” Igloo Sportive 2018

“loved the route, really good to see a sportive not using main roads!” 

“Great day cycling #Battleofbradfield awesome route,great roads and we even got decent weather. Well done #GVC crew” via Twitter

“Just did the Tommo, enjoyed it, good route” 

“@Chris_Boardman @boardman_bikes #epic day on #PeakEpic Pleased to get my trusty stead round 103mi & 14000ft of climbs” via Twitter

“Hi folks, just wanted to thank you for the superb Tommo. I dropped down to the 76kms distance due to the forecast yet still enjoyed a really interesting and challenging ride over some superb hills – which is why we come for the Tommo isn’t it! Great signage btw – other events could learn a lot from you folks about consistent and visible signing”

“I absolutely loved the Peak Epic sportive today. The route was fantastic. Tremendous. Epic! Organisers take a bow. Well done fellow riders.” via Twitter PEAK EPIC 2015

“Another brilliant event! Can’t walk now, but I have a big smile on my face!”

“Brilliant route but tough. Great signage, as always.” Matlock Top 10 Sportive 2017

“Great ride today @DWsportives #battleofbradfield +1700m climb in 60k! Fantastic route, friendly atmosphere and well fuelled by @BeatTheBonk” via twitter

“10 #hills – 38 #miles – 6000ft of #climbing – stunning views #cycling Great route @DWsportives” via Twitter

“Surprised by the great singletrack at last nights @DarkWhiteEvents rd3 well done. Petty I wasn’t on form, but not as bad as I thought.” via Twitter Summer TQ/MBO Series

“Fantastic route dudes you really packed some great climbs and descents in. The run back into bakewell from the last feed station was amazing with that tailwind. The staff at the feed stations cheered us up, cheese sarnies was a nice touch. Never wanted to see another bikesaddle on sunday evening but now looking forward to next years whilst repeating the mantra “must lose more weight”. Also the info on the climbs etc leading up to the ride was super, well done everyone” 

“@DWsportives great ride, great weather, great hills. Thanks guys #battleofbradfield” via twitter BOB 2016

“Great event well organised see you next year” Igloo Sportive 2018

“Another genuine “Epic” ride: 100 miles, 14 categorised climbs, 4014m ascent! #PeakEpic Thank you @PeakEpic (I think!)” via Twitter

“Last Sunday was truly an epic day in the saddle. And I cannot thank you and all the volunteers enough for making this a wonderful day in very harsh and cold conditions.”

“Thanks for organising a fantastic weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The location and weather was just perfect”

“Just done the long course with my son (who did the Fred Whitton and reckons this was harder!) Thanks for putting on an event that was truly epic. Great course, great signage, great feed stops, great marshals and helpers. How on earth did you manage to arrange such great weather as well? A truly memorable day out, many thanks.“ Peak Epic Sportive 2018

“epic wind, epic rain, epic hills, epic camaraderie, epic descents, epic feed stations, definitely up for next year”

“Thanks for putting on a fantastic event on Sunday I did the long ride (PEAK EPIC) and thought I knew my way around Derbyshire but the route you guys put together was fantastic. Well done. Feed stations excellent and in the right places. You can’t help the weather but I bet that head wind and rain must have put some time on peoples overall estimated times I look forward to doing some more of your events”

“Thanks for running the sportive today – the route was clear and the people at the feed station were brilliant. Shame about the weather on the tops but I’m pleased that I finished it.” 

“Amazing day for the Igloo Cycles @DWsportives today in the Peaks. My most challenging road ride yet, great to do it with friends & family ??” Igloo Sportive 2017

“Great event guys. Well done to Dark and White for organising.” Peak Epic 2017

“First time doing the BoB today, really enjoyed it.” BOB 2016

“@DWsportives great ride ,the extra bit at top of bradfield hill beat me ,will be back to rectify that ,won’t be doing much this afternoon

“Thanks for a great ride. The course was challenging and spectacular and so was the weather! Really good food stops and lots of friendly folk on and off the bikes. Fab post ride massage from SG Sports Massage too. I’ve not had one before and my legs feel great today. “ Peak Epic Sportive 2017

“It was my first time today on this ride. One of the best sign posted sportives I’ve done in a long time. Really enjoyed it despite the wind. And that fruit cake was delicious ? Thank you!” Battle of Bradfield 2017

“This was my first event and I thought the organisation was superb! Very slick and helpful staff, plenty of food and drink at the feed stations and excellent signage throughout the course.” 

“I really enjoyed todays ride, well done and thanks to everyone involved with putting it on“ Three Counties MTB Marathon 2017

“Many thanks for another well run event, pity about the gale force winds hope everybody survived intact! Looking forward to the Tomo hopefully a lot less windy.” 

“@DarkWhiteEvents Good start to the summer Trailquest season, weather wasn’t too bad!  Managed to find some mud 🙂 #mountainbiking #cycle” via Twitter Summer TQ/MBO Series 

“Cracking course, cracking weather. Thanks for organising!” Igloo Sportive 2018

“@DWsportives Great event guys – well organised, loved it, even if it was a tad tough! You organised the sunshine as well to come out! Cheers” via twitter BOB 2016

“Really good ride so thanks very much for that – legs are pretty sore today after battling that headwind. Seemed quite a nice atmosphere and feed stations were pretty happy places!” 

“Legs finally recovered from @DWsportives Battle of Bradfield. Great event and thanks to @BeatTheBonk for feed station goodies” via Twitter

“I rode the (PEAK EPIC) Long route yesterday and it definitely lived up to its name. Great route and very well organised. All the check in and feed station helpers very cheerful and friendly even in the terrible conditions. Took about the same time as the Marmotte and tougher in the wind and rain yesterday.”

“Wow, what a stunning if tough event. Excellent organisation, good feeds, stunning views and even a flat bit. Great day out, thanks to everyone” Peak Epic Sportive 2018

“Thank you to all the helpers. Thought they were a lot more friendly than the helpers on the Tour de Peak (Kilo to Go) event I did two weeks ago. Shame about the weather, but no-one can control that.” PEAK EPIC 2015

“Thanks for well organised great event around the peaks yesterday… hurt like hell but very enjoyable” Peak Epic Sportive 2018

“Thanks @DarkWhiteEvents – some tough hills to climb in the Matlock Top 10! We have earned a big Sunday roast….” Matlock Top 10 Sportive 2017

“I just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work putting on such a great event” 

“Great signage, good food stations, friendly support and excellent route. Thank you!” PEAK EPIC 2015

“Brilliant event as always guys”

“It was my first sportive and apart from the two punctures thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to doing some different ones now!” 

“Brilliant route. My legs are feeling it today” BOB 2016

“Thanks for yesterday, very well organised, signage was excellent making the ride much better. Thought the wind was a nice touch!” 

“Another excellent D&W event”

“@breen_dervs @DWsportives a great hilly, spectacular, knackering sportive. Grt ride from the missus, gold standard.” via Twitter Matlock Top 10 2014

“Well organised event in glorious weather” Igloo Sportive 2018

“Fantastic ride yesterday… great route, fantastic organisation and superb signage… all-in-all a great day out in the Peaks! :)” Peak Epic Sportive 2018

“@DWsportives thanks for a great Igloo Sportive at the weekend. Really enjoyable ride in the sunshine.” Igloo Sportive 2017

“Had a great ride today, first time in the Peaks but will be back, definitely tempted by the Peak Epic 🙂 Excellent signage, loved the climbing stat signs, sufficient refreshments and the sun shone, thanks” Igloo Sportive 2017

“nice bumpy wet ride this morning at the @DarkWhiteEvents Battle of Bradfield. great route!” via Twitter

“Thanks for another excellent race. Food afterwards was great.”

“Thanks Dark and White Cycling for putting on what was a truly EPIC event. Great feed stations and an amazing challenging route” PEAK EPIC 2015

“’twas brilliant. Thanks all”

“Toughest challenge I have ever done! Wind and rain broke me…..brilliant day, come back next year stronger”