Registration is Open!

Registration for the 13th Annual Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains presented by Cellular One is Officially Open!

The 2008 Tour will be limited to the first 600 registered riders. With all sorts of new additions to the event (fresh single track!), this is certainly a ride you'll want to experience from the saddle of your bike.

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Kids Ride Discount

Once again, the Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains coincides with IMBA's annual "take a kid mountain biking" day. To honor & encourage the youth in our sport, Epic Rides will be offering a discounted rate of 50% off for all participants 18 & younger registering for the 8 or 15-mile options.

In order to receive the discount, kids must register via snail mail. Click here for the snail mail form!

Start/Finish has Relocated to Show Low Bluff

Show Low Bluff community, conveniently located close to… everything, will offer participants easier access to town from the start/finish plus uninterrupted panoramic views of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest.

Although we'll only be testing it's direct access to the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, it's anticipated the Show Low Bluff community will boast direct access to hundreds of miles of single track, a river and kayaking run, extensive rock climbing and to top it off, a downtown urban environment packed with establishments welcoming anyone looking for a break from the hectic mountain lifestyle.

Register and WIN! - A Pair of Kenda John Tomac Nevegals

Register for the Tour of the White Mountains presented by Cellular One before July 31st and be entered to win a pair of Kenda Nevegals. Winner will be drawn at random and announced in the following eNewsletter.

Click here to register.

Summer Sessions - Events Around the Country

KENDA Bikefest presented by Dirt Rag     Hancock, MA     July 25-27
Festival to Feature KENDA Legends Hans Rey, Eric Carter, Brian Lopes and the KENDA Titus Hayes Professional Racing Team.

KENDA's Jim Wannamaker stated, "We're looking forward to stamping the KENDA name on this Festival. We'll have some of our top athletes including Legends Hans Rey, Eric Carter and Brian Lopes and members of the KENDA Titus Hayes Professional Racing Team leading clinics, demos and rides for Fest goers of all ages."  KENDA is also sponsoring new activities including a Saturday night scavenger hunt ride and long-time favorites like the KENDA Tire Toss Competition, the KENDA Ultimate Obstacle Course Challenge, and the KENDA Wheelbarrow Races. 

For more information: www.bicyclefest.com.

13th annual Cascade Cream Puff     Oakridge, OR     June 29th
This classic 100-mile mountain bike race will be Sunday, June 29th 2008. Plan for a two-lap course this year, 50% single track… sick! There are still a few spots left in our 200-rider field limit this year. Sign up at www.cascadecreampuff.com.

The Cascade Cream Puff is one of America's toughest 100 milers, and clearly one of the oldest!

*NEW* - Trail tips with trail build & design guru Mark Flint

Rock Flicking - Trail maintenance on the fly

Want to have fun while riding your bike and be doing trail maintenance at the same time? Try "rock flicking." As your front tire passes close to a loose rock on the trail, do a quick turn on the handlebars to kick the rock off the trail with the trailing edge of the tire. Be sure to turn back quickly, too, to avoid losing control. This is not for beginning bike riders; done incorrectly it can lead to unpleasant outcomes.

Enjoy the ride,

Todd Sadow
Epic Rides, Inc.

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