Mountain bike rides, downtown music festival highlight Saturday's Carson City Off-Road race

A bean bag shotgun blast from Sheriff Ken Furlong signaled the start of the Capital 50 and 35 backcountry rides Saturday in downtown Carson City capping the second day of the 2017 Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike racing series.

Of the 900 registered riders in the three events, an estimated 260 took part in separate 50 and 35 mile mountain bike routes. The mountain bikers have gone through various trails such as: Creek trail, Deer run, Jackrabbit trail, Postal route, and EZ trail during their expedition. The 50 mile race is a three lap course, while the 35 mile is two laps.

Joel Dunn, an executive director of the Carson City Visitors Bureau explained the positive impact an event like this has on the community.

“The economic opportunities this event brings helps us grow in many ways, both present and future.” Dunn said. “It also gives the great folks in Carson City a chance to join in on a fun and festive experience.”

The Carson City Off-Road series will start at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday for men. The Pro women's race, 7:40 a.m. Shimano kids race at 7:45 a.m.

The Four Peaks Pro Awards will start at 1:00 p.m.

To keep track of the results and finishers of the three races, check out the links below.

Pro Crit Results: http://liveresults.epicrides.com/webresults/critresults.aspx?event=CC-20...

Pro Backcountry Results: http://liveresults.epicrides.com/webresults/default.aspx?event=CC-2017-PRO

Amateur Results
http://liveresults.epicrides.com/webresults/default.aspx?event=CC-2017

SATURDAY
— Capital 35 Riders should be finishing up at 11:30 a.m. at the finish line and 1 p.m. for the Capital 50 finish line.

— From 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Simano Youth Series Kids’ Ride registration.

— The Four Peaks Beer Garden opened at 10 a.m. and runs to 8 p.m.

— At 4 p.m. is the Four Peaks Awards Party on the downtown main stage and at 6:15 p.m. is the “Raise a pint to our dedication recipient Max Jones” on the Main Stage. Go here for information on the event dedication and Max Jones.

SUNDAY
— 7:45 is the Shimano Youth Series Kids’ Ride registration
— 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Bike and Gear Expo continues
— 7:30 a.m. is the start of the Pro Men Backcountry Race (concludes at 2 p.m.)
— 7:40 a.m. is the start of the Pro Women Backcountry Race (concludes at 2 p.m.
— 10 a .m. to 3 p.m. is the Four Peaks Beer Garden
— 1 p.m. is the Four Peaks Pro Awards party on the main stage.

For details on the schedule of events go here.

The Four Peaks Music Festival continues Saturday and Sunday. Go here to learn about the bands, the lineup and what kinds of music to expect.

Saturday’s music festival features the 4 Piece Puzzle at 11:30 a.m. Tripping King Snakes at 1 p.m. Greta Van Fleet at 5 p.m., headliner Barrington Levy at 6:30 p.m. and Controlled Burn at 8:30 p.m.

Local groove pop band The Whitehats will close the series at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Go to the website here follow on Facebook here and Twitter here for updates on the entire weekend of festivities.

Road Closures
For a map of road impacts, detours and closures go here.
Carson Street, from Proctor to 5th will be closed to Sunday 11:59 p.m.

Saturday
Closures open at 2:00 P.M.
· Curry St- from 5th to Proctor closed at 6:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

· Curry St- from, 5th to 3rd and from Proctor to Musser, closed at 8:45 a.m.

· Nevada St - from 2nd to Robinson closed at 6:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

· Nevada St – from Musser to Robinson closed at 8:45 a.m.

· Nevada St – will be closed to eastbound and westbound traffic, streets affected: Proctor, Telegraph, Spear, Division at 6:00 a.m.

· Musser St – from Carson to Nevada closed 6:00 a.m.

· Robinson St - from Nevada St to Elizabeth St closed at 6:00 a.m.

· Robinson St - will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic, streets affected: Elizabeth, Philips, Minnesota, Division at 6:00 a.m.

Sunday
Closures open at 3:00 P.M.
· Curry St- from 5th to Proctor closed at 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

· Curry St- from, 5th to 3rd and from Proctor to King, closed at 8:45 a.m.

· Robinson St - from Nevada St to Elizabeth St closed at 7:00 a.m.

· Robinson St - will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic, streets affected: Elizabeth, Philips, Minnesota, Division at 11:00 a.m.

· Nevada St - from 2nd to Robinson closed at 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

· Nevada St - from Musser to Robinson closed at 11:00 a.m.

· Nevada St – will be closed to eastbound and westbound traffic, streets affected: Musser, Proctor, Telegraph, Spear at 11:00 a.m.

· Division St. – from Telegraph and Robinson is open for residential access only at from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

· Minnesota St - from Telegraph St to Robinson St closed at 7:00 a.m.

· Philips St - from Robinson St to Telegraph St closed at 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

· Elizabeth St – from Robinson St to Telegraph St closed at 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

· Spear St - from Nevada St to Elizabeth St closed at 7:00 a.m.

· 2nd St - from Carson St to Nevada St closed at 7:00 a.m.

· 2nd St - from Carson St to Curry St closed at 11:00 a.m.

Telegraph St - from Nevada St to Elizabeth St closed at 7:00 a.m.