Fourth annual Carson City Off-Road slated for record turnout
Hosted by Epic Rides, a record turnout is expected to fill the streets of downtown Carson City when the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road returns June 28-30.
More than 900 riders have already registered with more expected to cruise by the state capital. All participants will ride their way into the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada all while soaking in the views of Lake Tahoe, Washoe Valley and the Carson Valley.
The path to some of Nevada’s natural landscape won’t be easy. Riders will have to terrain pieces of single track, double track, gravel and narrow roads and occasional pavement in order to cross the finish line.
Riders can take part in 15, 35 or 50 mile rides during the Capital-15, Capital-30 and Capital-50 pro and amateur backcountry rides and races. Each ride is crafted from a specific set of carefully-curated trails.
The Capital 50 Backcountry Ride will start at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. The Capital 35 Backcountry Ride follows at 8:15 a.m. The pro men and women backcountry races take place on Sunday, June 30 at 8:30 and 8:40 a.m. in downtown Carson City.
The professional roster features 28 women and 50 men with several awards and an overall purse of up to $168,000 for the pro and amateur races. Epic Rides will offer $10,000 overall to the top three male and female pro riders with first place earning $2,500.
The Kids’ Fun Ride takes place on Sunday after the Pro sendoff. Registration times begin on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 8 to 8:45 a.m. located inside the Bike & Gear Expo at the blue Epic Rides tents. Parents are invited to ride with their children for free.
Kids and parents can ride the Capital 4 course, a closed pave route around Carson City’s historical west side including Carson St. More experienced riders are encouraged to take four laps around the course while younger children can ride one lap or more.
No matter the amount of laps, all participants must wear helmets. Gloves and eye protection are recommended for a safe ride.
Live music at the Four Peaks Brewing Company will take place all three days with performances from Keller Williams and the Hillbenders Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on Carson St. Four Peaks Brewing Co. will be serving a refreshing beer garden for interested attendees.
The Capital 15 Fun Ride at 2:30 p.m. on Carson St. will kick-off a jam-packed Friday to begin the Carson City Off-Road Series. El Yucateco hot sauce also will bring the heat with the El Yucateco Flat Tire Crits at downtown Carson City.
The free Klunker Crit ride for all ages will take place at 6 p.m. followed by the Women’s Pro Crit Race at 6:15 p.m. The Men’s Pro Crit Race will follow soon after at 7 p.m.
El Yucateco will add even more flavor with hot sauce infused menu items at The Martin Hotel located on 308 N. Curry St. Menu items include spicy Bloody Mary’s with a chile habanero sauce. The Cracker Box, located on 402 E. William St., also will serve several different El Yucateco flavors.
The Carson City Off-Road will be jam-packed with thrills. For more information and registration, visit the Epic Rides official website here. Participants must register by Friday, June 21 for a spot at the start line.
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