Tour Registration Now Open!

On-line registration for the 14th Annual Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains presented by Cellular One is officially open!

For those who've not ridden the Tour yet, this event takes place on some of Arizona's best singletrack chalked full of loamy tire-pleasing soil winding its way underneath a canopy of ponderosa pines.

Amongst the riding, event participants will enjoy a weekend packed with awesome activities including live music at the White Mountains Jam Session, an industry expo and top notch BBQ on-site by resident White Mountain grilling expert Grumpy Jakes.

This is definitely a ride worth staying fit through the summer months for...

Click here for registration and event information.

Who Won the Whiskey Off-Road Survey Raffle?

Epic Rides would like to thank everyone for participating in the post event survey; your feedback will help us continue to increase the fun factor at the Whiskey Off-Road in Prescott, AZ each year.

Congratulations to Jered Kelly of Litchfield, AZ!

As result of participating in the Whiskey Off-Road post event survey Jered was automatically entered into a drawing to win sweet schwag from event sponsors. Spot on, Jered. Spot on indeed.

Special Offer - Join Pima Trails Association for $5 (Advocacy)

Support your local trail advocacy group.

Join Pima Trails Association for only $5. Save $10 off regular membership price of $15. Go to http://www.pimatrails.org/memberformWeb.html to join now. To pay with PayPal, scroll down and click the second "Pay Now" button. You'll be a member through the end of 2009.

There is strength in numbers:

• Add your voice to those of other hikers, runners, walkers, mountain bikers and equestrians
• Help PTA offer powerful representation for dealing with user safety and access issues
• PTA is a credible, responsive resource for all non-motorized trail users, government agencies and private landowners when trail questions arise.

For more information visit http://www.pimatrails.org.

Epic Rides is a proud member of the Pima Trails Association.

Summer Sessions - Events Near & Far

Purgatory Challenge    Durango, CO    June 19th-21st

The Purgatory Challenge consists of three races; A 20 mile kayak race, a 50 mile single track mountain bike race and a Mountain Marathon. Both the bike race and the marathon utilize the most epic single track courses in Durango. The course utilizes the world famous Hermosa Creek Trail, Jones Creek Trail, and the Dutch and Pinkerton Trails. The mountain marathon will also use the Hermosa Creek Trail for 20 miles of singletrack running.

And, the kayak race will take place on the Animas River, 10 miles up and 10 miles back down this meandering stretch of river (Bring Your Own Boat).

Early Registration Ends June 10th. For full race details, visit us online at www.gravityplay.com

Show Low Bluff - Bike The Bluff    Show Low, AZ    June 20th

Ride in Arizona's newest road bike event in the beautiful town of Show Low, AZ. The 2nd Annual Show Low Bluff - Bike The Bluff Road Race, a 34.4 mile race, will consist of two 17.2 mile loops starting at Penrod Road and Hwy. 60/77 and continue to Hwy. 260 to Deuce of Clubs and back to Penrod Road. There is also rumor of a youth race and kids fun ride to take place after the main event. All participants receive a free ticket to the pancake breakfast following the ride.

Click here for registration and event information.

24 Hours in the Sage    Gunnison, CO    August 15th-16th

Hands down, one of the best 24 Hour courses known to the 24 Hour scene. The 24 Hours in the Sage is located in the historic (think "Rage in the Sage") Hartman Rocks recreational area. With incredible climbing and some of the best descending you'll find at an organized event, this is a race all mountain bikers should spin at least once in a lifetime!

Click here for registration and event information.

Enjoy the day,

The crew at Epic Rides

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