Fourth annual Carson City Off-Road returns this Friday through Sunday

Hosted by Epic Rides, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road will cruise the local mountainsides and the streets of the capital city's downtown this Friday through Sunday.

The event is slated for a record turnout. 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 Carson Valley.

Both amateur and professionals will course through pieces of single track, double track, gravel and narrow roads and several historic streets in Carson City.

The Capital 15 Fun Ride at 2:30 p.m. in 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.

Saturday and Sunday will be filled with exhilarating rides from amateurs and professionals during the Capital 35 and Capital 50 Backcountry rides.

The Capital 50 Backcountry Ride will start at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. 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 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.

The Fourth Annual Carson City Off-Road is dedicated to Carson City native and visionary trails community leader, Joel Dunn. Born and raised in Carson City, Dunn has not only witnessed the evolution of Nevada's state capital but has also been a driving force in its transition into a recreation-focused community.

Dunn saw the impact mountain biking had on other American West communities like Prescott, Moab, Sedona, and Park City, and thought it might work for Carson City as well. Carson had the land and the trails, now they just needed the people and a way to bring them in.

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.

Several road closures in Carson City will occur Friday through Sunday during the rides.

The following streets will be affected:

— The only full closure will be Carson St. from E. Proctor St. to 5th St. beginning Friday, June 28 at 5:00 a.m. and will last until Sunday 5:30 p.m.

— N. Mountain St. will be closed between Robinson St. and Washington St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— W. Robinson St. will be closed between Mountain St. and Minnesota St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— W. Robinson St. will be closed between N. Phillips St. and Nevada St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— N. Phillips St. will be closed between Telegraph St. and Robinson St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— W. Spear St. will be closed between N. Phillips St. and Nevada St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— N. Minnesota St. will be closed between Spear St. and Robinson St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— W. Telegraph St. will be closed between N. Phillips and Nevada St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Nevada St. will be closed between 2nd St. and Spear St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Nevada St. will be closed between 2nd St. and Robinson St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— W. Musser St. will be closed between Nevada St. and Carson St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— King St. will be closed between Nevada St. and Curry St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— W. 2nd St. will be closed between Nevada St. and Carson St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Curry St. will be closed between 2nd St. and Musser St. for races scheduled for Friday 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Carson City Off-Road will be filled with thrills and excitement. For more information and registration, visit the Epic Rides official website here or contact Caron City Off-Road Event Manager Kurt Meyer at kmeyer@epicrides.com.