The following information is intended to help your event go smoothly. Take it for what it is…tips or a survival guide…either interpretation is our effort to help you make the best of your event experience.

This list will take on additions occasionally. Please remember to check back for updates.

Which event should I register for?

Of course, if spending a day in the saddle out in the woods all day isn't appealing to you then Epic Rides always encourages people to get in on the action as an event volunteer! To learn more about volunteering please click here...

Aid Station Locations

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Aid Station Fare

Tour Aid Stations are quite possibly the best of any event you've ever ridden!

All Aid Stations are run by local clubs and community volunteers from the Pinetop-Lakeside area. This means each participant is fortunate to come in contact with these awesome event supporters! Each aid station will have it’s own personal touch from the group running the station. Trust the food will be abundant and tasty.

The only request Epic has is that you make each aid stations group of volunteers feel like the million dollars they are. Without them you would be…very hungry! Thank and show your appreciation for them.

Start of Event

Plan to start the event with a full tank of water and plenty of food. All 15 & 10-mile participants are requested to show up to their start line 20 minutes prior for a pre-event route review and conversation.

See ya at the Start Line!

A Path to Happy Camping

If you plan to camp...

Mui Importante. All fires are required to be above ground (same protocol as the 24 Hour event). Maintain an above ground fire by utilizing a chiminea. For other suggestions we recommend visiting the "Leave No Trace" website. An inexpensive option is an oil pan.

Bring lots of water. Epic Rides will provide some, however please consider our stash as backup. You should pack as if you were going camping in a primitive environment (because you are). Bring a few gallons/person for the weekend and you'll be set.

Venue Details Observed. RV's & travel trailers are welcome, however understand the venue is primitive, thus, no hook ups are available.

Rest rooms and trash receptacles will be provided. Any other creature comforts you are going to be responsible for providing.

While accessing the venue attendees will be required to drive roughly 1.5 miles on a dirt road. The road is typically very drivable...remember however, its dirt and the weather can change its condition at a moment's notice. Please plan accordingly.

Grub Session - Tasty grub awaits you!

Friday evening - Resident chefs, Blue Banjo, will prepare an epic pre-ride Italian feast. The tantalizing meal will include fire-grilled chicken cacciatore, a mound of steaming pasta, rosemary corn on the cob, loaded Italian garden salad, and a dinner roll plus cold drink for $12.

Saturday morning - Blue Banjo BBQ will have their crew up early making monster breakfast burros and coffee!

Saturday afternoon - There are few things that can help you finish as strong as the thought of endulging in one of Blue Banjos world famous tri-tip sandwichs shortly after crossing the finish line.  Plus they'll be offering brats, pulled pork and veggie burgers. Get a complete post ride meal including a couple sides and a drink for $12.

Pre-purchase and save! Both the pre-ride Italian Feast and the post ride world famous Tri-Tip BBQ platter are available at the discounted rate of $10/meal when purchased at time of registration. See registration form for details.

Of course, to accommodate families attending the event, there will also be kids size portions and pricing available on-site. Note, must be a child to order the kids size dish.

Ride hard, and then chill at the grill.