Summer Epic 8 Hour - Sat July 25
Roots, Rocks and Reggae is back for another awesome day of riding and comraderie with your friends. Ride it Solo, Tag Team or 4-6 person relay format.
We have designed a whole new course for 2015 that promises to be fast, flowy and super fun for all abilities of riders! The Summer Epic 8 will also use the new "Pan Am" stadium for start/finish, BBQ, Live Band and Trek Demo area. All this right next to the Team Pit areas.
Other News and Notes:
1) Hardwood is closed from June 29 to July 12 for the Pan Am Games MTB event. (get your tickets!)
Epic 8 Hour course will be marked and open for pre-riding as of July 16.
2) Trek Bicycles Stores will have NEW 2016 Demo Bikes available to try.
Be the first to see these new bikes and sign up at the Trek Demo area to "Try-a-Lap"!
3) The Hammer Big Rig will be here to showcase the great Hammer products.
Ryan Correy will also be signing his new book "A Purpose Ridden".
4) Trek Bicycle Stores is offering a FREE Safety Check for any rider entered in Summer Epic 8 Hour. Contact your local Trek Bicycle Store and make sure your bike is ready to go!
5) NEW Corporate Teams !
Special Corporate Team Pit Areas, Guided pre-rides, Lessons, and Bike Rentals all available to help you build a team of co-workers. email glenn@pulseracing.ca for more info.
 What is the Epic 8 Hour?
The Epic 8 Hour takes place over a 8 hour time frame on a 10 km loop course which starts and finishes at the same location. The object is not to finish first, but to complete the greatest number of laps before the end of the event. There is a Solo category for the hard cores, but most people do it as a (2 person, 3-4 person, or 5-6 person) team. Only one member of the team is on the course at any one time, in other words you take turns riding.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the key to any successful events. If you or anyone you know may be interested in volunteering for any mtb events please click here for volunteer sign up.
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FREE Summer Epic 8 Hour T-Shirt to first 400 riders entered! Enter Here
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Saturday July 4 - Deadline for Early Entry Discount
Saturday, July 11 - Deadline to get Team Name on Customized Number Plate
Wednesday, July 22- FINAL Entry deadline at midnight!
Friday, July 24 - 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Package Pick-up and Waiver check.
Note: Team Captain or designate do the package pick-up for the whole team. We encourage you to do this Friday night to avoid the rush Saturday morning.
Saturday, July 25
7:30 am - Package Pick-up and Waiver check.
9:30 am - Team Captains Meeting
10:00 am - 6:30 pm - Epic 8 Hour Relay
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm - Epic Kids’ Ride
5:30 pm - Course Closed, no new riders on course
6:00 pm - Last rider to count
6:15 pm - Awards and Draw Prizes
See www.pulseracing.ca for all Summer Epic 8 Hour info, details and easy online registration.
Why do an Epic 8 Hour?
There are several reasons why its' more fun than a conventional race.
- Because the race is defined by time, not distance, nobody finishes “last”. All riders finish the race at about the same time. Slower riders can ride at their own pace without feeling like they are “holding up” anyone. Faster riders who want a good workout can put in more laps and ride more distance.
- In a conventional race, most of us never see the faster riders after the start line, and never see them in action at all. In an Epic 8 Hour, most of us will get passed by faster riders at some point. These “fast guys and girlz” are inspiring to watch, and it’s a good chance to see how skillfully these talented athletes negotiate the course.
- When your team-mate is out riding, you get to relax, hang out with friends at the start/finish area, and watch the progress of the other teams.
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