Road Bike Summit Gstaad
  • RENNEN
    • THE EMPEROR | Etappenrennen
    • KING OF GRAVEL | Alpine Tour
    • LA REINE | Strictly Female
    • THE STEEP | Bergzeitfahren
    • NEO BERGKÖNIG | Ultra Fondo
  • TESTEN
  • KONGRESS
  • RACES
    • THE EMPEROR | Stage Race
    • KING OF GRAVEL | Alpine Tour
    • LA REINE | Strictly Female
    • THE STEEP | Mountain TT
    • NEO BERGKÖNIG | Ultra Fondo
  • TESTING
  • CONGRESS
  • COURSES
    • THE EMPEROR | Course à étapes
    • KING OF GRAVEL | Tour Alpin
    • LA REINE | Strictement Féminin
    • THE STEEP | Contre la montre
    • NEO BERGKÖNIG | Ultra Fondo
  • ESSAIS
  • CONGRÈS
  • Hotels
  • Hotels
  • Hotels

The emperor

alpine Stage Race

1 - 4 September 2022

330
km

9000
vertical

4
Day Stages

3
Disciplines

A Stage race for ambitious riders. Versatile. Challenging. unforgettable.

All stages with start and finish in gstaad.


THE EMPEROR  |  ALPINE  STAGE RACE

Presented by:

Hosted by:


THE EMPEROR  |  ALPINE  STAGE RACE

2 race Formats

The Emperor
Asphalt Stage Race
4 Stages
3 Stages
Gravel Stage
Time Trial
Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage

Time Trial
Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage

330 km / 9000 vert
260 km / 6200 vert

THE EMPEROR  |  ALPINE  STAGE RACE

Stages

stage 1
Alpin | Gravel
THU 1 SeptEMBER

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71 km | 2550 vert | 3 ⏱️

Truly challenging alpine gravel stage on small hidden paths. Steep climbs, very technical descents, flowing sections mixed with some real cyclocross adventure (some bike pushing involved). 
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stage 2
Time Trial | Asphalt
FRI 2 SeptEMBER

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10 km | 700 vert | 1 ⏱️

A small road at the end of the world that you'll never forget. Timed section for 7.5 km. Average ascent near 10%, some long ascents in the double digits and short ramps above 20%. All tarmac.
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stage 3
Mountain | Asphalt
SaT 3 SeptEMBER

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135 km | 2900 vert | 3 ⏱️

The Gruyère loop. A well balanced stage that offers all: climbing, fast descents, rolling. Some of the best climbs of the region. All on small roads with no traffic. All tarmac in good condition.
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stage 4
Mountain | Asphalt
SUN 4 SeptEMBER

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115 km | 2800 vert | 2 ⏱️

The legendary BERGKÖNIG parcours. Very small mountain roads far away from civilisation and traffic. Loooong climbs. Rough tarmac, some short gravel passages. Great views.
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timetable

wednesday
31 August

(optional)

Distribution of
start numbers

16:30-20:00

Gravel-Talk
Experts round table
17:00-18:30

Welcome-
Aperitif

18:30-19:30

thursday
1 September

Distribution of
start numbers

08:00-09:30

Start
Gravel Stage
10:00

Finish
Gravel Stage

15:00 (ca.)

Pasta Party
14:00-17:00

Friday
2 September

Distribution of
start numbers

(3 Stages Tour)
09:00-14:00


Dream Bike Testing
09:00-19:00

Start
Time Trial
1st rider
14:00

Finisher Party
Cheese & Craft Beer
15:30-17:30

SATURDAY
3 September

Dream Bike Testing
09:00-19:00

Start
Mountain Stage
11:00

Finish
Mountain Stage

16:00 (ca.)

sunday
4 September

Start
Mountain Stage
09:00

Finish
Mountain Stage

14:00 (ca.)

Price Giving &  Celebration
16:30-19:00

Register now
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classification

Classification is made on timed sections. During the rest of the tracks you can however fully enjoy the views and the catering stations since it's neutralised and you decide on your own pace.

11

Timed Sections

7-15

KM  per Timed Section

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12 Rests

In between the timed sections there are great catering stations. It's not about "nutrition" here, but about quality & style. These are in beautiful locations where it's worthwile to have a rest, enjoy fantastic alpine views and have a nice chat with your fellow competitors (remember, timing is neutralised here).
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Dream bike testing

As participant you will get free day passes for testing the availlable dream bikes. Valid for every stage day from 09:00 to 19:00 (Value 29 chf/day.)

You may also ride your stages on availlable test bikes. Reservations are however not possible, first come first serve.


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price giving & celebration
Sunday 16:30-19:00

The participation to a challenging stage race certainly needs to be celebrated the right way. All participants are invited to the price giving ceremony and celebration with an excuisite menu and drinks. You will be joined by some cycling celebrities.

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Registration

The Emperor
Asphalt Stage Race
4 Stages
3 Stages
Gravel Stage
Time Trial
Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage

Time Trial
Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage

330 km / 9000 vert
260 km / 6200 vert
448chf
389chf
Register now
Limited availlability

THE EMPEROR  |  ALPINE  STAGE RACE

it's all about
Quality & Style

the Gstaad commitment

Gstaad is not just another Destination. And the Road Bike Summit not just another cycling event. All we do in Gstaad commits to quality & style. Whether it's Hotels, Finisher-Parties, Catering-Stations, Celebrities, Landscapes or gentleness. You sure will discover a new level of Quality Cycling.

#roadbikesummit
RACE | TEST | LEARN
Gstaad/CH | 1-4 September 2022


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RACE

KING OF GRAVEL

Alpine Tour with
Worldchamp Christoph Sauser
1 September 2022

LA REINE

Strictly Female
Gran Fondo
2-3 September 2022

THE STEEP

Mountain Time Trial
Race or Regularity
2 September 2022

NEO BERGKÖNIG

Medio/Gran/Ultra Fondo
Small roads, big joy!
3-4 September 2022

THE EMPEROR

Ultimate Stage Race
4 Days
1-4 September 2022

TEST

DREAM BIKE TESTING

Most Prestigious Brands
4 signposted test-parcours
1-4 September 2022

LEARN

EXPERTS CONVENTION

Workshops, Presentations & More
Tech, Performance, Nutrition, Social Media
1-4 September 2022

SPECIAL THANKS TO
OUR DONORS!

SILVER

Tracy Bruton, Allenwinden | Sarah Steiger, Zürich | Wikke Tuinhout, Oberägeri

BRONZE

Emily Atkinson, Ivor/GB | Bettina Burkhardt, Zürich | Irma Coetzee, Walchwil | Jessica Dall'Osto, Wöschnau | Sabine Danner, Frankfurt/DE | Jerôme Daven, Lausanne | Aurélie Felli, Châtel-St-Denis | Markus Heimberg, Oberwil | Dieter Henig, Bellach | Deborah Hibbett, Cham | Pippa Hollins, Buckingham/GB | Becky Holmes, Oberwil bei Zug | Claudia Keller, Divonne-les-Bains/FR | Rahel Leimgruber, Zürich | Katja Lemmler, Basel | Ivona Linder, Zürich | Bethan Montague Brown, Thoiry/FR | Marianne Perroulaz, Fribourg | Gay Saxby, Cham | Fiona Schaer, Luzern | Laura Schneider, Genève | Béatrice Veragut, Genève

Vintage Cycling Organisation | Gstaad

SISTER EVENT OF

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  • RENNEN
    • THE EMPEROR | Etappenrennen
    • KING OF GRAVEL | Alpine Tour
    • LA REINE | Strictly Female
    • THE STEEP | Bergzeitfahren
    • NEO BERGKÖNIG | Ultra Fondo
  • TESTEN
  • KONGRESS
  • RACES
    • THE EMPEROR | Stage Race
    • KING OF GRAVEL | Alpine Tour
    • LA REINE | Strictly Female
    • THE STEEP | Mountain TT
    • NEO BERGKÖNIG | Ultra Fondo
  • TESTING
  • CONGRESS
  • COURSES
    • THE EMPEROR | Course à étapes
    • KING OF GRAVEL | Tour Alpin
    • LA REINE | Strictement Féminin
    • THE STEEP | Contre la montre
    • NEO BERGKÖNIG | Ultra Fondo
  • ESSAIS
  • CONGRÈS
  • Hotels
  • Hotels
  • Hotels