Is this a race or an organized ride? I can't tell from the write up. [edit: it's a race - see answer with more details in the comment below]

Choose from four distances:

• 65 miles
• 35 miles
• 15 miles
• 10 mile Fun Ride

At 7,000 ft., and coupled with the White Mountains Jam Session, over 500 riders will discover the challenges and gratification from riding awesome smooth flowing single track amongst a Ponderosa pine forest backdrop while witnessing the endless beauty (and perfect distraction) of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Upon completion of the ride, the White Mountains Jam Session will commence providing the perfect vibe to float all event participants into the evening after a good day on the bike.

With the onset of fall upon us, participants, friends, family, spectators and volunteers are invited to enjoy cooler climates, witness the leaves changing colors, visit amongst an awesome industry expo, indulge in the areas best food, ride seemingly endless amounts of single track.

The communities of Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside are sure to please any visitor with ample outdoor activities and plenty of opportunities to soak up local culture. Epic Rides encourages participants and their guests to spend the weekend in and around the town experiencing a vacation close to home and in the White Mountains of Arizona.