Opus
Spring Epic
8
Hour - May 15, Mansfield
Summer Epic
8
Hour - July
24, Hardwood Ski and Bike
Fall
Epic 8 Hour - Sept.
25, Hardwood Ski and Bike
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What is Epic 8 Hour?
Why Do Epic 8 Hour?
Categories
Schedule
Course
Accomodation
Directions
Summer
Rules/Regs.
Contact
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A
Great Event
for Riding Friends!
The Epic
8 Hour Relay Series 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. Whether riding just for
fun, or vying for a podium spot in your category, the Epic 8 Hour will
be a memorable experience
Using
Ontario's
premier
Mountain Bike destinations and trails, the Epic 8 Hour Series promises
the best in facilities, fun and varied courses, and support for
riders.
!
Overall Series
Champion Jersey for Solo and Tag Team categories
! Enter Summer Epic 8 by July 17,
and get your Team Name on your number
plate
! One
lucky
participant in each of our races this year will be going home with a
2010 Bike from Cannondale or Opus.
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What is the Epic 8 Hour?
The Epic 8 Hour takes place over a 8 hour time frame on a 10
km loop
course which starts and finishes at the same location. The object
is
not to finish first, but to complete the greatest number of laps before
the end of the event. There is a solo category for the hard
cores, but
most people do it as a (2 person, 3-4 person, or 5-6 person)
team.
Only one member of the team is on the course at any one time, in other
words you take turns riding.
Why do an Epic 8 Hour?
There are several reasons why its' more fun than a
conventional race.
- Because the race is defined by time, not distance, nobody
finishes
“last”. All riders finish the race at about the same time. Slower
riders can ride at their own pace without feeling like they are
“holding up” anyone. Faster riders who want a good workout can put in
more laps and ride more distance.
- In a conventional race, most of us never see the faster
riders
after the start line, and never see them in action at all. In an
Epic 8 Hour, most of us will get passed by faster riders at some point.
These “fast guys and girlz” are inspiring to watch, and it’s a good
chance to see
how skillfully these talented athletes negotiate the course.
- When your team-mate is out riding, you get to relax, hang
out with
friends at the start/finish area, and watch the progress of the other
teams.
“Enduro and Team Relay
races are credited with the revival of mountain bike racing in
recent years, mainly as a result of their participation and festival
nature”.
So if you have never participated in an Epic 8 Hour, it’s a
good chance to give it a try,
challenge yourself, meet some other riders, and celebrate our sport!
The
Course - Click
for Course Map (pdf)
The Epic 8 Hour courses are
approx. 10 km, comprised of some of the most fun, fast and rolling
trails. The courses have a good selection of challenges,
but will not be overly technical for newer riders.
The courses for all the events are completely
different, and have a very different feel.
Timing
The Epic 8 Hour Relay
Series is
timed using
the proprietary Chico Racing Chip Timing system, famous from the Chico
Racing 24 HR
events, to ensure accurate and instantaneous results.
Epic Kids Ride
The Epic Kids Ride is designed to provide the little ones with a
special event just for them, and include them in a fun day for the
whole family. This is a fun oriented, non-competitive event,
where the kids are
challenged to ride as many laps as possible within the 15 minute time
limit. The Epic Kids Ridemis open to all young riders age 10 and
under, so there’s no excuse
for them not to give it a try.
All pre-registered Epic Kids will receive a special Epic 8 Hour
souvenir, and other treats for participation.
- Top
three teams in each category
will receive medals.
- Draw
Prizes available for each person including a Bike as Grand Draw Prize
at Awards.
- Free
Race souvenir T-Shirt to first 600 registered
Series
Points for Solo and Tag Team
Series Points will be
awarded for all Solo and Tag Team
categories. An Overall Champion
Jersey will be awarded to the Series Winners in each category after the
Fall event.
Points are awarded in
each division and category, and not transferable
across categories. Team Name, Team Members and Category must be the
same for all 3 races.
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Ride
one or,
Ride them all
 
 
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