I met these guys at CanoeCopia on Friday night, and told them I would put a few post up on this site, maybe getting some people interested in doing the 8 hour endurance race. I guess the numbers have been really low the last few years. Only 25 total people did the race last year. Anywhere here is some info on it.
http://epicmtbfestival.com/index.htmlLooking for a challenge? Looking for fun? Looking for a bit of nostaglia? Looking for a something to do with a couple of good friends? Looking for a great weekend? Looking for a great memory? Looking for something truly EPIC?
Welcome to the Epic Adventures Mountain Bike Festival, a weekend devoted to the mountain bike and all its glory.
The Epic Adventures Mountain Bike Festival has it all!
Schedule
Friday, August 17 - Pump Track/Dirt Jump Jam Session - 6:00 p.m.
What better way to start a weekend, than with a evening of pumping and jumping. Basically a Meet & Greet/Weekend Opener/Tailgate Party to experience some pumps and jumps.
Saturday, August 18 - "8-Hour Enduro" Event - 11 a.m.
The showcase of the festival is a grueling "8-Hour Enduro", a throw-back to the early days of mountain biking on a old-school, tight, twisty and technical trail. The perfect mix of single-track, double-track, climbing and descending for just the right mix of pleasure and pain.
Enter as either a Solo rider or as a Team (maximum 4 riders). Choose from either the Advanced Loop (8.5 km) or the Novice Loop (4.5 km).
***New for 2012 - Cash Prize - Top Male/Top Female (if 50 or more riders participate)***
Sunday, August 19 - "Last Man/Woman Standing" Event - 1:00 p.m.
This is a new event which combines the elements of a Short Track Cross-Country race and a Crit Race found in Road Cycling. Basically riders will complete as many laps around a short 1 km loop (mostly double track to allow for passing) as possible. Any rider that is lapped is eliminated, the competition continues until only 1 rider is left on the course. 
