Have a Great Labor Day...from Epic Rides

A few words for your Labor Day weekend; how to observe and celebrate Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday in 1887 - a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families was the formal written approach.

This Labor Day weekend, we at Epic Rides say skip the parade and dive right into the recreation...we'll see ya trail side.

Have a great Labor Day weekend. Be safe out there folks.

Epics' On-line Registration 2.0 Now Live - Register a Friend!

Last spring we launched Epic Rides' in-house on-line registration system. The new system streamlines the process for participants eliminating the need to input unnecessary data and allows us to decrease the convenience fee participants pay when registering with other online sites.

Epics' Version 2.0 now offers the ability to register a 3rd party. Thus, if you want to register a friend or family member, now you can do it with ease.

Even better, if you want to play a cruel joke...register a friend for the 65-mile single track challenge at the 14th Annual Tour of the White Mountains. No worries, we'll have a New Belgium Ale & live music waiting at the finish line for the two of you to laugh it off together.

Processing Fee Increase Sept. 6th

This Sunday is the final day to register at the $65 rate.

Registration includes an awesome event T-shirt, poster & water bottle featuring the artwork of Cirrus Visual Communication, a $5 donation to Summit Healthcare, and an event goodie bag, course support from start to end, an industry expo and live music at the White Mountains Jam Session post ride.

After this Sunday a processing fee will enter the scene increasing total cost by $10. Click here to register (you or a friend) before the price increases.

Tour Sponsors, on a Roll...

Epic Rides' events would never roll so smooth without the support of our sponsors. Click here to see our ever growing list of supporters.

Shopping our sponsors is the most sincere 'Thank you' you can offer them. Please consider their products & services when in the market for something new.

Fall Sessions - Register for a Cardio Event Today!

Cochise County Cycling Classic     Douglas, AZ     October 17th

In this Dependable Health Services sponsored road cycling event, cyclists may choose to ride 45, 92, 157 miles or take the 252-mile challenge, all routed through beautiful southeastern Arizona.

Participants may experience a variety of conditions out on event routes, from beautiful blue skies, to thunder, lightning, windy conditions and even an amazing desert rainbow! Be prepared to have fun in the adventure!

Cochise Classic benefits Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc. and HYPERLINK "http://www.douglasarc.org/" \t "_blank" Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens (DARC).

Click here to learn more!

19th Annual Bisbee 1000     Bisbee, AZ     October 17th

Dubbed "the most unique physical fitness challenge (or friendly fitness walk) in the USA!" this event encourages physical fitness regardless of age, level of fitness, ability and available time. The Bisbee 1000 event allows you to use any combination of walking, running and resting to traverse nine sets of steps and numerous back-roads at a mile-high altitude.

While conquering over 1,000 steps you will be serenaded by musicians playing at strategic points along the route. Participants can compete aggressively for overall and age group prizes; enjoy a challenging fitness walk or family stroll, or any combination thereof.

Click here to see what it's all about!

2009 Fight for Air     November 14th     Tucson, AZ

Join the American Lung Association of Arizona in observing Lung Cancer Awareness Month during November.

Experience the FIGHT FOR AIR Tucson Stadium TREK by joining them on November 14, 2009 for a 5K TREK through Arizona Stadium. You will walk/jog the perimeter of the football field, scale the bleachers to the very top, race (or walk) down and round and round stadium ramps and back up again.

Click here for registration & event information!

27th El Tour de Tucson     Tucson, AZ     November 21st

In the legendary El Tour de Tucson, sponsored by University Medical Center, participants may choose to cycle 109, 80, 67 or 35 miles, plus a 4-mile & 1/4- mile Fun Ride, open to kids, parents and friends.

Main routes take participants around scenic areas of Tucson, with beautiful vistas of its local mountain ranges - three rising over 9000 feet- all complete with the backdrop of the mighty saguaro cactus, icon of the Southwest's Sonoran Desert. Course profiles can be rolling to moderately hilly, though the 35-mile route is basically flat and great as a family affair or for beginners!

To learn more about the UMC El Tour de Tucson click here! This is an event you don't want to miss...

Enjoy the day,

Todd & the Crew at Epic Rides

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