The kitchen sink. SRSLY. Why? Because most of the race is over 10,000′. While August usually brings great weather (starts in the mid-40’s, finishes in the mid-to-high 70’s) clouds bring rain. And at this elevation, rain brings lightning. And hypothermia. Hypothermia brings the goth guy in cloak and a sickle humming early Skinny Puppy tunes. Buzzkill. Also, real kill.

That first paragraph is meant to instill in you a healthy respect for the possibility and consequences of bad weather. Mid-August in Breck is typically a sweet spot meteorologically (is that a word?). The vast majority of days during the 3rd week of August are the things of which poems are made. Gossamer clouds, tendrils of dappled sunlight through canopies of leaves. Old men from Nantucket. You get it, right? Still…it’s wise to keep a weather eye on the horizon. If things look even just a little chancy, make sure you’re prepared with proper kit in your aid bags and pack.

We DO have an excellent aid bag program that we encourage you to use. Each racer gets three (one for each aid station) at check-in with your bib number is printed on them. Riders may drop them off at the event tent each morning by 7:30am at which point they’ll be magically whisked to the aid stations of your choice. Think of each aid bag like a flat-rate box at the post office – whatever you can fit in it, we’ll lug to the aid stations for you. They’re color-coded and organized by number at each aid station. Our staff sorts them and has them ready and waiting for you so you can make a fast and efficient pitstop. The bags return to the Epic Athlete Village in time for the daily rider’s meeting and can (also, must) be picked up there.

Got stuff on your bike that’s proprietary? Bring a spare. Super-lightweight wheels? Maybe rethink that (especially on stage one). Tires with flimsy sidewalls? Stage one licks its chops while contemplating your optimism. Right before it eats them. And then texts you a chef’s kiss emoji. At which point you’re freed up to make better rubber choices. So glass-half-full and all that.

Go plain Jane and reliable. Trust us. Or wing it and getcher YOLO on. Ain’t nuthin’ like ridin’ that lightning, right? Unless it’s real lightning. That’s bad.

Most of Epic’s course is mild to mildish. But there are scattered squalls of rowdiness. And no shortage of high speed descents. Plus most of you have 6 days of this in front of you, which is tough on bikes. And there be dragons.

Aid stations will be stocked with fruit, PB&J’s, water, Skratch Labs energy food electrolyte drink. Riders will also be issued three aid bags each at check in on Saturday.

Imprinted (Sharpie style!) with your bib number, these aid bags function like flat-rate boxes from the post office; stuff whatever you want in them, drop them off at the appropriate drop area each morning by 7:30am, and we’ll lug them out to the aid stations for you. From there they’ll be set up in bib order so you can easily locate yours. In most cases, our aid station staff will have your bag pulled and waiting for your when you pull in, so your pitstop can be as efficient as possible.

Bags will be returned to the tent at race HQ by 4PM each day. We’ll also have modest tech support at each aid station.

The OPERATIVE TERM for Epic is “self sufficiency.” The local shops who’ve been tremendous partners in the past are like every other bike service vendor on the planet–they’re struggling with staffing, parts availability and burnout.

We’ve added vendors in order to get through and around this. But please…play it smart and plan on bringing some extra goodies to get you through the week. We’d recommend sealant, chains, brake pads, derailleur hangers and maybe a spare tire or two. Also, let’s agree to adhere to the general philosophy of, “we’re all in this together.” Lend a hand (or a part) when you can and place your faith in either karmic rewards or the belief that you’ll be reborn as Curt Wild from Velvet Goldmine, Kat Nash(!) or Jude Law, who just seems to get sexier every year.

Contact these official providers to inquire about available wrench plan slots;

SLOPESTYLE BIKE AND SKI

Contact: Nyles Strey
Phone: 970-547-4417
Website: slopestyle-ski.com
Email: [email protected]
BOOK IT!
Address: 110 S Main St
On Site: Tech service, service writing and plans, bike pickup, delivery
Services: We offer the only pick up and drop off service plan at the Beaver Run HQ for those not wanting to lug your bike back and forth after a long day racing. You just show up every morning at the Beaver Run HQ and your bike will be waiting for you!

6-day service plans – $470: -pre race check-in/bike build if needed -daily wash/polish and full premier level tune/inspection (see our site for premier tune details)

3-day service plans – $275: -pre race check-in/bike build if needed -daily wash/polish and full premier level tune/inspection (see our site for premier tune details)

We offer the largest selection of parts in town should you want to switch your tire set up or something of the sort, or if you’d like to take comfort in knowing you won’t have to run around town looking for a new part, tire, etc. We have been doing this for years so we know what parts racers need. In addition to service plans, we are happy to take walk-ins to anyone in need during the race, and pricing can be discussed at that time but will be the best in town guaranteed!

Notes: We also will offer 20% off any apparel, accessories, or parts for Breck Epic racers

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND (RMU)

Contact: Eric
Phone: 970-771-2121
Email: Eric Conrad  – [email protected]
Website: www.rmuoutdoors.com
Address: 114 & 112 S Main Street, Breckenridge
On Site: Service writing and plans, bike pickup, delivery
Services: 3 and 6-day complete service plans, bike receiving, building, boxing and shipping
Advice? Bringing spare parts to use/share is HUGE! As we all know, bike parts are still hard to get so make sure to bring the parts you may need. This will help to ensure speedy service and continued riding!

If you’re returning for the 2023 Breck Epic and would like to secure your spot, please contact Spenecr at RMU via email with your Name, Phone Number, Desired Service Package, Bike Model, Drivetrain, and Brake Model. Any invoices paid before July 1 will receive 10% off on the tune packages

If you have any questions, please connect with them via email or give ’em a call at (970) 771-2121 and press 3 to talk with a bike technician.

Race Precheck – $70
If you’re local or just getting into town a few days before the race, stop in to RMU Breck and get your bike safety checked and washed for $25 all days leading up to the race!

6-Day Service Package – $415
$415 + Parts as Needed: Roll your bike in the day before the race and let the RMU Bike Shop Team get it race ready. Our service includes a bike wash, safety check, hardware/pivots torque check, pad check/brake bleed as needed, shifting adjustments, wheel true as needed, sealant check, as well as any other necessary standard service. Parts are additional. Suspension service and other major repairs may be additional. Daily Stage (days 1-5) – Drop your bike off immediately after the day’s stage for a wash and service. Please bring any spare parts that you might anticipate needing.

3-Day Service Package – $255
$255 + Parts as Needed: Same service applies as our 6 day service offering.

Post Race Package – $70
Let us take care of your bike after your race is complete so it’s ready to ride ready when you get home. Bike wash and safety check.

All tune Packages include 20% off on RMU products in-store for the duration of the Breck Epic

AVALANCHE SPORTS

• “Home of the original Epic service”
• Contact: Rich Banach, Justina Liss
• Phone: 970-453-1461
• Address: 540 S Main
• Website: av-sports.com

Full 6-Day Epic Tune $400

• Shipping and unboxing of your bike
• Initial brake bleed, suspension setup, and a pre-race pep talk
• Decades of local trail knowledge
• Thorough bike and drivetrain wash
• Wheel truing
• Brake pad inspection
• Shifting and brake adjustments
• Hub, headset, and bottom bracket check and adjustment
• Suspension bolt check
• Chain lube (your choice)
• Tire pressure check
• Frame polish (yes, it makes you faster)

3-Day Epic Tune $200

• Includes the same service as the 6 day service, listed above, for racers doing either the first three or the second three days of the Epic.
• Bike Disassembly and re-boxing for Epic Tune customers – $50+shipping cost via Bike Flights

Non-Epic Service Customers

• Bike Receiving – $25 to receive & store, $100 hourly rate to build. (Generally about $50 to unbox and build)
• We do not have the space to store bike boxes, sorry.
• Drivetrain Clean and Lube – $25
• Epic Wash with Signature Service – $100

A La Carte, overnight service (For non Epic Service customers)

Service Item                                      Labor Cost                

• Re-Stans Tire (tire off rim)                  $20.00
• New Tire Installment                           $20.00
• Tubeless Conversion (per wheel)      $25.00
• Replace Spoke                                   $30.00
• True Wheel                                         $20.00
• Adjust Hub                                          $20.00
• Derailleur Adjustment                         $20.00
• Derailleur Install                                  $30.00
• Cassette Install                                   $30.00
• Chain Replacement                            $20.00
• Cable/Housing Replacement             $30.00
• Brake Bleed per Wheel                      $30.00
• Brake Adjustment                               $20.00
• Cable/Housing Install                         $35.00
• Brake Pad Install                                $20.00
• Brake Install (Hydro) per Wheel         $50.00
• Bottom Bracket Install                        $35.00
• Headset Adjustment                           $20.00
• Headset Install                                    $50.00
• Freehub Service                                 $30.00

We carry a great selection of parts and accessories appropriate for our area. If your bike uses more proprietary parts, you are welcome and encouraged to bring them along and leave them with us for the week.

BRECK BIKE SERVICE

Contact: Clay Schwarck
Phone: 970-389-3416
Email: [email protected]
Web: Www.breckneighborhoodbike.com
Services: Race support, shipping, receiving, parts

You can also connect with these techs and shops – each offers Epic service plans. We’ll post their details as they come in.
Elevation Bike and Ski
Carvers 
Podium Sports

Breckenridge Mountain Massage

– massage packages, tent massage, athlete body support
3pack 60min – $240
3pack 75min – $300
3pack 90min – $360
6pack 60min – $510
6 pack 75min – $660
6 pack 90min – $810

Contact Katie Gilbert or call +1-970-453-7793

The Spa at Beaver Run

10% on any 25, 50 or 80 minute service plus complimentary oxygen during the massage. This is $14/50min includes $20 oxygen with booking.  Use promo code EPIC23 when booking, bookable Aug 1-22. ½ off oxygen to riders without a spa reservation. 

Book online or call +1-970-453-8757

We recommend BikeFlights. Cheggemout.