July 23, 2013 (Barrie, ON) – The Summer Epic 8 Hour course will be open and marked this weekend to pre-ride at Hardwood Ski and Bike.

The course is open for pre-riding during regular Hardwood hours of operation only, and regular trail fees apply until Friday Aug 2nd. Course maps available at ticket purchase. Group discounts are available for teams and clubs.

See the Hardwood website for hours and trail fees.

Other Epic 8 Hour Important Reminders:
– Enter by Saturday July 27th to get your Team Name on your Personalized Number Plate!
– Entry closes Wednesday July 31 at midnight. Yes, that is a final deadline!
– Free Souvenir T-Shirt to first 500 riders entered. Don’t miss out!
– Tons of great draw prizes, plus one lucky draw rider will go home with a Specialized Carve Expert mountain bike.

Why an Epic 8?? The Epic 8 Hour Relay is all about the camaraderie, sportsmanship and the gritty, hard-core enjoyment of riding with friends. The Epic 8 Hour relay is a personal and team challenge to complete as many laps as possible from 10 am to 6 pm. Many riders prefer the 8 hour format for a solo challenge, but the majority of riders still enjoy the mix of fun, fast riding and the competitive (or not so competitive), social team atmosphere. Whether riding just for fun, or vying for a podium spot in your category, the Epic 8 Hour will be a memorable experience!

Join us in 2013 for a special REGGAE theme Epic 8 Hour. We will enjoy the cool vibes of Reggae music all day and invite you to show off your Reggae
spirit with your riding outfits and Pit areas.

For all the event details and registration info see here.

We look forward to an awesome summer day of fun and great riding!