Old Pueblo Welcomes Rosemont Copper
Official Event Jersey - Pre Order Now!
Packet Pickup ... Save Time, Keep it Mellow
An Expo Worth Visiting
Get'n Your Grub on in 24 Hour Town
Campfires and Hot Coals
Old Pueblo Welcomes Rosemont Copper
Epic Rides is pleased to announce Rosemont Copper has signed on to be the Official Course Sponsor of the 11th Annual Kona Bikes 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. We feel this is a great match and will allow everyone in 24 Hour Town to interact with the folks at Rosemont Copper and learn firsthand about Rosemont's environmentally-minded approach to copper mining.
Although some would argue copper mining isn't environmentally conscious, it's important to acknowledge our high-powered lighting systems, bike computers, and many other items we utilize while enjoying our pursuits in the outdoors couldn't function without the superior qualities of copper. And that hybrid car you drove to 24 Hour Town? It needs twice as much copper as your neighbor's 1967 Chevy Impala. Got solar panels or wind turbines to power your home? Then you need more copper than most folks tied to the grid.
Rosemont estimates their mine will produce nearly 10% of our nation's copper once it's up and running at full capacity. One of their main goals is to make this mine an international demonstration of how to balance mineral production with environmental protection. Rosemont Copper will set a standard for sustainable practices, including consuming less than half the water of traditional mines, and reclaiming the site as permanent open space by reclaiming the land throughout the life of the mine. In addition, Rosemont Copper will create a private stimulus for the local, regional and state economy with new jobs, spending, tax revenues, and a community endowment for charitable projects.
If you're anything like us, and can't wait to get the dirt on Rosemont, Epic Rides encourages you to visit Rosemont online at www.rosemontcopper.com. Or even better, take their free mine tour; get started by calling (520) 975-6110. Rosemont will be in the expo at 24 Hour Town, too, so talk with them, and ask them the hard questions -- that's why they're here. Hopefully you're just as impressed as we are, and you'll see why they're worthy of digging in our backyard.
According to them, "Rosemont Copper's vision is to use sustainable mining practices to create a bridge from Arizona's mining past to a high-tech, renewable future.
Official Event Jersey - Pre Order Now!
Epic Rides has a fresh new lineup of soft goods for the 11th Annual Kona Bikes 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, including our awesome limited edition Official Event Jersey. The events top-notch fine art is designed by Clamdiggin and implemented by the folks at Cirrus Visual Communication.
Much like registration, our soft goods sell out fast! Epic Rides retail tent is located in the event expo, be sure to drop in upon arrival in order to get first pick at sizes!
If you'd like to pre-purchase your Official Event Jersey and/or Wind Vest, click here.
Packet Pickup ... Save Time, Keep it Mellow...
In an effort to keep your weekend agenda mellow, Epic Rides offers the following pre-event-weekday packet pickup locations. By picking up your team(s) packets early you grant yourself piece of mind and eternal consciousness during arrival to 24 Hour Town.
Tuesday, February 9th - Fair Wheel Bicycles; 5:30p - 9p
Located at: 1110 E. 6th St. Tucson, AZ 85719; Ph# - 520-884-9018
(Centrally Located Near the U of A)
Wednesday, February 10th - Adventure Bikes; 5:30p - 9p
Located at: 2336 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa, AZ 85204; Ph# - 480-649-3394
(In the Mesa Shores Shopping Center)
Thursday, February 11th - Oro Valley Bicycles; 5:30p - 9p
12985 N. Oracle Rd. Oro Valley, AZ 85741 Ph# - 520-825-2751
(Located on Northwest side of Tucson)
Hey, there's even an option for the Phoenicians! More info here...
An Expo Worth Visiting
The Kona Bikes 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo is famous for hosting great brands in our event expo. Whether you're there to window shop or in desperate need of a last second part for your bike; this year's expo has your fix.
While kicking it in 24 Hour Town be sure to check out the latest from brands like Infinit Nutrition, NoTubes.com, Summit Hut, and NiteRider Technical Lighting Systems (DIY Baby!). Try your hand at the Ergon Challenge or drop into Fair Wheel Bikes for last second parts and fine tuning your steed.
Or, if its ping pong and a demo ride you're looking for, the folks at Kona have you set. Be sure to slap Willie a high five during the early hours...
Click here for the expo scoop!
Get'n Your Grub on in 24 Hour Town
Epic Rides is stoked to welcome back the culinary experts at Blue Banjo BBQ and barista extraordinaire Peddler on the Path.
Both maestros' of indulgence will be on-site cooking up smoked meat, hot drinks and warm pastries Friday through Sunday (open 24 hours). Each vendor offers favorable prices and a complete menu able to accommodate anyone from vegetarians to caffeinated fiends. Cash only.
Campfires and Hot Coals
During your stay in 24 Hour Town, Mother Nature's television (i.e. camp fire) is required to be above ground. Click here to see a graphic representation of what we mean by 'above ground'.
At the close of event weekend please be sure to extinguish and dispose of your fire properly. New this year, Epic Rides will be offering a hot coal specific dumpster near the entrance to 24 Hour Town. Please dispose of all campfire ashes in the hot coal dumpster. This is important folks. Thank you.
Click here to start your fundraising efforts for Lung Cancer Research. You'll be glad you did.
See ya trail side,
The Crew at Epic Rides
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