Carson City Off-Road Course Announcement
Carson City Off-Road Courses Deliver Challenge & Unique Capitol City Opportunities
In cooperation with Visit Carson City, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and Nevada State Parks, it’s with great excitement Epic Rides today unveiled the Inaugural Carson City Off-Road mountain bike event course maps.
Like the popular Whiskey & Grand Junction Off-Road events, the Carson City Off-Road offers three distance options allowing beginner, weekend warrior and pro level mountain bikers to choose the challenge that’s right for them. Distances include the Capitol 15, 35 & 50 routes, where 1 Capitol = 1 mile; the prefix pays homage to the event’s location in front of the sprawling lawn of Nevada’s State Capitol building on Carson St.
A featured landmark among a smorgasbord of Capitol City opportunities and experiences, participants will enjoy the opportunity to pass by the Nevada State Governor’s mansion along each route, including the kids ride and Pro criterium course. Most impressive, the Pro category has been invited to the Governor’s mansion for their pre-ride meeting on Friday, June 17th at 2 p.m.
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“I’ve never let my schooling interfere with my education.” - Mark Twain
A Carson City resident, Twain’s quote parallels each route’s ability to deliver personal development through experience. Adequate preparation will pay dividends as each course starts with a significant climb up Kings Canyon Road into the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada...
![Ash Canyon mountain bike trails in Carson City Nev. on Monday Jan. 26 2015. Photo by Cathleen Allison]()
...and rewards the prepared endurance athlete with big descents and big views.
![Images for Carson City Off-Road Course PR]()
The Capitol 35 & 50 courses start with a 12-mile climb, top out at 8,200 ft. on the scenic Tahoe Rim Trail singletrack and serve up views of three different alpine lakes, including Lake Tahoe. Featuring iconic trails and landmarks like Spooner Lake, Marlette Lake, Tahoe Rim Trail, Sunflower Hill, Snap Dragon Trail, Red House Flume and "Kings to Ash", the Carson City Off-Road is sure to serve up a gritty soulful mountain bike experience that'll leave minds as blown as legs as riders meander some of the West's finest backcountry.
With a graduated distance format, each route presents an true mountain bike experience and provides the opportunity to enjoy a variety of terrain. From technical singletrack to undulating dirt roads to fun fast descents, no matter the distance, all participants able to complete their chosen route will not only be awared a unique finisher prize, but with confidence are able to stake claim to being a bonafide mountain biker.
![Bikers ride in Ash Canyon in Carson City Nev. in June 2015. Photo by Rick Gunn]()
The Capitol 15 course, with over 10 miles of singletrack, utilizes the Ash to Kings Trail in reverse plus Lower Ash Canyon Creek Trail and Jackrabbit Trail. A point of pride for Carson City’s trails community, the Ash to Kings Trail was built by local trail advocacy group Muscle Powered and is rideable by all levels of mountain biker – as long as they toe the start line with the fortitude needed to usher them up the first climb.
“Carson City’s trail network is well built and inviting to all levels of mountain biker, said Epic Rides President, Todd Sadow.“ And, with numerous cooperative land agencies and land owners coming together to show off the area’s natural resources, together we’ve constructed a day on the bike that all attendees will enjoy and can be proud to have completed,” he said.
![Epic Rides announces Wednesday it will be bringing off-road mountain bike races to Carson City in June. The 15- 35- and 45-mile courses will include Kings Canyon Ash Canyon Marlette Lake and the Tahoe Rim Trail. Photo by Cathleen Allison Nevada Photo Source]()
In classic frontier fashion, all of downtown Carson City will be an "open container" jurisdiction, giving folks the freedom to responsibly roam with their libation of choice.
![Images for Carson City Off-Road Course PR]()
Event registration opened on January 1, 2016 and is quickly approaching the 600-rider limit. Registration and event information is available at www.epicrides.com
Carson City, NV Nestled 30 minutes between Reno and Lake Tahoe boasts an array of unique restaurants, challenging singletrack, historical attractions, museums, gaming opportunities and a plethora of year-round, outdoor experiences beyond the mountain bike.
![Images for Carson City Off-Road Course PR]()
Visitors will find plenty of open space, fresh mountain air and friendly residents to encounter. Carson City is a progressive community that has evolved to offer exceptional experiences to visitors, regardless of their interests. From the memorable Sierra Nevada to reminiscent days gone by of the V&T Railroad and beautifully restored buildings, Carson City offers outstanding opportunities to travelers.
![Images for Carson City Off-Road Course PR]()
Epic Rides has become world famous for producing events that celebrate the many positive aspects of mountain biking. Events such as the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center, Tour of the White Mountains, the Whiskey Off-Road, the Grand Junction Off-Road, and the newly announced Carson City Off-Road are popular with participants because they offer challenging, fun riding and emphasize the joy and health benefits inherent in the sport.
www.epicrides.com / @epic-rides
In cooperation with Visit Carson City, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and Nevada State Parks, it’s with great excitement Epic Rides today unveiled the Inaugural Carson City Off-Road mountain bike event course maps.
Like the popular Whiskey & Grand Junction Off-Road events, the Carson City Off-Road offers three distance options allowing beginner, weekend warrior and pro level mountain bikers to choose the challenge that’s right for them. Distances include the Capitol 15, 35 & 50 routes, where 1 Capitol = 1 mile; the prefix pays homage to the event’s location in front of the sprawling lawn of Nevada’s State Capitol building on Carson St.
A featured landmark among a smorgasbord of Capitol City opportunities and experiences, participants will enjoy the opportunity to pass by the Nevada State Governor’s mansion along each route, including the kids ride and Pro criterium course. Most impressive, the Pro category has been invited to the Governor’s mansion for their pre-ride meeting on Friday, June 17th at 2 p.m.
“I’ve never let my schooling interfere with my education.” - Mark Twain
A Carson City resident, Twain’s quote parallels each route’s ability to deliver personal development through experience. Adequate preparation will pay dividends as each course starts with a significant climb up Kings Canyon Road into the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada...
...and rewards the prepared endurance athlete with big descents and big views.
The Capitol 35 & 50 courses start with a 12-mile climb, top out at 8,200 ft. on the scenic Tahoe Rim Trail singletrack and serve up views of three different alpine lakes, including Lake Tahoe. Featuring iconic trails and landmarks like Spooner Lake, Marlette Lake, Tahoe Rim Trail, Sunflower Hill, Snap Dragon Trail, Red House Flume and "Kings to Ash", the Carson City Off-Road is sure to serve up a gritty soulful mountain bike experience that'll leave minds as blown as legs as riders meander some of the West's finest backcountry.
With a graduated distance format, each route presents an true mountain bike experience and provides the opportunity to enjoy a variety of terrain. From technical singletrack to undulating dirt roads to fun fast descents, no matter the distance, all participants able to complete their chosen route will not only be awared a unique finisher prize, but with confidence are able to stake claim to being a bonafide mountain biker.
The Capitol 15 course, with over 10 miles of singletrack, utilizes the Ash to Kings Trail in reverse plus Lower Ash Canyon Creek Trail and Jackrabbit Trail. A point of pride for Carson City’s trails community, the Ash to Kings Trail was built by local trail advocacy group Muscle Powered and is rideable by all levels of mountain biker – as long as they toe the start line with the fortitude needed to usher them up the first climb.
“Carson City’s trail network is well built and inviting to all levels of mountain biker, said Epic Rides President, Todd Sadow.“ And, with numerous cooperative land agencies and land owners coming together to show off the area’s natural resources, together we’ve constructed a day on the bike that all attendees will enjoy and can be proud to have completed,” he said.
In classic frontier fashion, all of downtown Carson City will be an "open container" jurisdiction, giving folks the freedom to responsibly roam with their libation of choice.
Event registration opened on January 1, 2016 and is quickly approaching the 600-rider limit. Registration and event information is available at www.epicrides.com
Carson City, NV Nestled 30 minutes between Reno and Lake Tahoe boasts an array of unique restaurants, challenging singletrack, historical attractions, museums, gaming opportunities and a plethora of year-round, outdoor experiences beyond the mountain bike.
Visitors will find plenty of open space, fresh mountain air and friendly residents to encounter. Carson City is a progressive community that has evolved to offer exceptional experiences to visitors, regardless of their interests. From the memorable Sierra Nevada to reminiscent days gone by of the V&T Railroad and beautifully restored buildings, Carson City offers outstanding opportunities to travelers.
Epic Rides has become world famous for producing events that celebrate the many positive aspects of mountain biking. Events such as the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo presented by Tucson Medical Center, Tour of the White Mountains, the Whiskey Off-Road, the Grand Junction Off-Road, and the newly announced Carson City Off-Road are popular with participants because they offer challenging, fun riding and emphasize the joy and health benefits inherent in the sport.
www.epicrides.com / @epic-rides
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Well, dammit, twist my arm....
The climb to Spooner will be a b****, but rest of the loop showcases some of the best that the area has to offer.
Congrats to the Muscle Powered team for establishing such a great trail system within riding distance of downtown Carson City! It’s truly a testament to what can be accomplished when a group of dedicated volunteers works in cooperation with local officials to open more terrain for mountain biking (and share it for mixed use).
my lungs hurt thinking about it.