'08 Tour Poster by Cirrus Visual Communication

Epic Rides is proud to 'show off' the latest edition in our poster collection designed by Cirrus Visual Communication. Entering the fold at poster #16, Cirrus Visual Communication was able to convey exactly what this year's event is all about: great riding, great music and all around steady vibes! Click the poster to enlarge, or even better, register for the event and receive a complimentary poster with your goodie bag!

Stay tuned to the Epic Rides eNews to see what Cirrus Visual does with the official event T-shirt design and to learn about the list of bands playing at the inaugural White Mountains Jam Session…

Special thanks to the Grateful Dead for influencing the artwork and inspiring minds and mountain bike rides to follow the path less traveled.

Click here for registration and complete event details!

Mountain Flyer Magazine Visits the White Mountains

The latest issue of Mountain Flyer Magazine has an incredibly well written feature article on the trails in the White Mountains. We at Epic Rides encourage everyone to give it a read in order to hear their take on the various trails you could be riding at the 2008 Tour.

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Trail Tips with Trail Build & Design Guru Mark Flint

Leave that Obstacle!
It's fine to move loose rocks out of the trail, but if you are tempted to move an embedded one to make the trail easier for you to ride, resist the temptation. Other riders may find it a fun challenge. It's no fun to come up to a tricky section that you've finally mastered, only to find some other rider has sanitized it.

Summer Sessions - Events Around the Country

New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Events!     Nationwide     May - September
Beer, Bikes, and Big Wheels. The New Belgium Urban Assault Ride is sweeping the nation. In this funky bike scavenger hunt, teams of two race to checkpoints around town completing crazy obstacle courses at each stop. There's no set course, so you'll have to plan the best route around town. Two New Belgium cruiser bikes await the winning team - as well as lots of tasty New Belgium beer at the legendary after party. Get all the info at: www.urbanassaultride.com (This just in...the UAR may be hitting the streets of AZ next year, so try one out this year and get a leg up on your competition!)

Check out the 2008 UAR Austin, TX event video here!

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.

15th Annual Mountain Biking Micro Brew Festival     Parsonsfield, Maine     August 8th-10th
Back Country Excursions presents the tightest mountain biking microbrew block party in the Northeast. Join 400-500 bikers on a blissful 30 miles of hand-built awesome singletrack. Our freeride stunt park is cozied right alongside the kegs while live local folk duos rock it out around the evening fires. This events got it all…group rides, camping, food and a lobster bake too!
For more information:
www.bikebackcountry.com/tours_events/spec_events.php#event_16

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.

Enjoy your ride,

The crew at Epic Rides

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