Featured Sponsor - Cycle Mania

A new section to our eNewsletter, this is where we take a moment to highlight one of our many sponsors; after all, they play a significant role with each of our events.

Located at 100 N White Mountain Rd # 101 in Show Low, Cycle Mania is the perfect 'first stop' as you arrive to town. Owned by Todd Fernau, a resident of the area since 1977, Cycle Mania is steeped with local knowledge sure to make your visit to NE Arizona more pleasurable.

The only bike shop open year-round in the White Mountains, whether you're driving to the area for the Tour, a pre-ride or a random bike oriented road trip, Cycle Mania is a reliable destination for all your last-second parts and accessories.

Next time you are headed to Show Low give Todd a call at 928-537-8812 (save # in your phone), or just stop by the shop. Be it buff trails or good eats, the folks at Cycle Mania are glad to point you in the right direction.

Show Low Bluff - A Community Built for Outdoor Enthusiasts

As the title sponsor for the Tour of the White Mountains, Show Low Bluff has established itself as a community geared towards the outdoor enthusiast. Slated to consist of 9 neighborhoods and spread out over 1,500 acres of mountain grassland, Show Low Bluff is a gorgeous place to live.

Boasting features like 200 miles of continuous trails right out your door, endless & scenic road riding routes throughout the area, and fiber optic cable to get your business needs done in quick-time; you can work in your home office through the morning and ride quality singletrack 'til sunset.

Check out the Show Low Bluff website - you'll see what many others are already experiencing.

Trail Reviews - Osprey Trail

The Osprey Trail is one of the newest trails in the White Mountains Trail System. At 2.2 miles long, 65 & 35 mile Tour participants will experience this moderately-difficult flowing trail as a connector between the Timber Mesa & Ice Caves trails.

Osprey offers its visitors beautiful views of Scotts Reservoir from a heavily-treed area (kinda makes ya feel like a ewok when riding its Jedi-quality singletrack).

The story behind its name, according to T.R.A.C.K.S. members, is that while they were surveying the area a fish dropped out of the air and lively-flopped upon the ground, roughly a mile from Scotts Reservoir. The T.R.A.C.K.S team looked up and saw on osprey flying overhead. Thus, a name was born.

Caution: the Osprey Trail includes a water crossing which should be avoided if water levels are high...or if you forgot to bring your floaties.

On-line Forums - A Great Resource...

Got a question that needs answering? Have an opinion and want to share it with the world? The following online forums are great resources to get the latest beta on all things mountain biking...check it.

The first, Tucsonmtb.com, is a great place to find out about mountain biking in Southwest Arizona. With photo galleries, forums, and a calendar of events, you can connect with other mountain bikers who dig on Arizona's trails. Oh, there's a free classified section too. How 'bout them apples.

The other, mtbr.com, features reviews on products new and old, so it's a great resource any time of day. It also has photo galleries and forums galore, with forums for regional areas, manufacturers (Huffy lovers unite!), and even different genres of bikes, like 29ers or all-mountain rides. So get your forum on, and tell 'em Epic sent you.

Register & Win!

Register for the Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains presented by Cellular One before July 31st and be automatically entered to win a prize pack from our Sponsors!

That's right folks, register now and receive the added perk that you may become the rightful owner of a Mountain Hardwear Sojourn 2 Tent, Cannondale Airport Gayle Force Pump & some sweet Ergon Grips, all highly likely to enhance your quality of life.

Click here to get it done.

Summer Sessions - Events Near & Far

Breck Epic    Breckenridge, CO    July 5th-10th

This is more of a reminder, the Breck Epic finishes today. Click here or here for news & reviews to see how this inaugural event went down. We at Epic Rides are stoked to see America's best multi-day stage race enter the scene...giddy up!

12 Hours At Night    Prescott, AZ    July 18th-19th

The 12 Hours At Night mountain bike relay challenges solo racers and teams of 2 or 3 to complete as many 8-mile laps as possible in a 12 hour period, from 8pm to 8am. The best way to enjoy a nice summer evening in Prescott is to stay up all night with a bunch of your friends and ride your bike! So charge up your headlights and come spend 12 Hours At Night with us.

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.

Tour of Durango    Durango, CO    September 20th

Come see why Durango has been home to pro mountain bikers like Ned Overend and many others. This non-competitive ride is a tour of Durango's finest trails. Its being held in conjunction with the Single Speed Mountain Bike World Championships on September 19th.

Click here for registration and event information.

Enjoy the ride,

The crew at Epic Rides

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