Pre-Ride Weekend - Details Finalized

Okay folks, pre-ride weekend details have been finalized...here's the skinny:

• We're riding both Saturday, August 29th & Sunday, August 30th
• We will meet at Cycle Mania on Saturday at 9:30a, then roll out from there...
• A critical mass of mtn bikers will be camping in the forest near Country Club trailhead Friday & Saturday night; you're welcome to join us!

For the COMPLETE low-down and driving directions, click here...

Processing Fee Increase Sept. 6th

Okay folks, it's time to put some 'giddy up' in your step!

By registering for the Tour of the White Mountains before September 6th you won't just save $10, you'll also enjoy added motivation to stay in the saddle during the final month of the summer heat and enter the fall riding season with top notch fitness levels.

If riding and jamming in the White Mountains with over 600 other mountain bikers sounds like fun to you, click here to put your giddy up in motion...

Take a Kid Mountain Biking

This is your friendly reminder, the Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains presented by Cellular One coincides with IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day... in honor of this righteous holiday, Epic Rides is inviting all kids 18 & under to register for the Tour at 50% off the registration fee.

In order to take advantage of this offer, please register via the snail mail form located here.

Do You Sleep Too Much?

Care to know how much others sleep? Click here to answer the question and see how your sleep patterns measure up.

Saguaro National Park - For Your Riding Pleasure...

That's right folks, both Saguaro East & West are undergoing improvements. Click the pdf to read the good news!

Summer Sessions - Events Near & Far

Old Fashioned Mountain Bike Race     Flagstaff, AZ     August 22nd

It's this weekend and its well worth getting it in gear fast if you haven't already, the Absolute Bikes St. Mary's Food Bank Old Fashioned Mountain Bike Race is this Saturday, August 22nd

REGISTRATION IS LIVE! This is a race for all mountain bikers! No need to be a 'racer' and its guaranteed fun for the whole family.

Get more information here: www.absolutebikes.net/mtn_fest/index.html

Proceeds to benefit the St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance of Flagstaff.

Run What Ya Brung Handcrafted 1x1 Bike Show   Durango, CO   September 17th

Sponsored by Durango frame builder Norse Cycles, the Run What Ya Brung Handcrafted 1x1 bike show will give a glimpse into the race vehicles of the Single Speed World Championships 2009. The show will take place at the Irish Embassy located on main street Durango, from 4-7pm. This is a free event for both viewers and entrants. The only rule is that show bikes must be hand-built and raced during the weekend. One bike per builder and approx 20 spots are available.

Contact Tom Joyner here to reserve a spot in the show.

Enjoy the day,

The crew at Epic Rides

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