Whiskey Off-Road
April 28 - 30, 2023
Prescott, AZ
All Whiskey Off-Road Results are live and typically appear within 5 minutes after the participant crosses the finish line.
If you have any questions or wish to appeal your results, please email us with as much information as possible including Rider Name, Rider Number, Estimated Finish Time, and GPS file if available.
Two weeks after the event, results are etched in stone (no, really –we have a person with a hammer and chisel…) Kidding aside: please bring any concerns to us immediately (again, email is best), and we will address them expeditiously.
2022 Pro Crit Results | Pro & Amateur Backcountry Results
2019 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2018 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2017 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2016 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2015 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2014 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2013 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2012 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2011 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
Event Results – Before Pro Category
Starting on Prescott’s historical (and lively) Whiskey Row and climbing into the beautifully distracting views of Prescott National Forest, riders will connect some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of singletrack, double track, gravel roads, and the occasional paved segment.
During your visit to Prescott, enjoy three fun-filled days of event festivities and being submerged in the mountain bike industry. Mingle with the most bike-minded people you’ll ever encounter while appreciating the area’s wild wild west heritage and feeling welcomed by its modern-day appreciation for the outdoor enthusiast.
With a finisher’s award in the form of a well-earned commemorative pint glass emblazoned with the distance you’ve finished and the comfort of the former Arizona Territorial capitol’s shaded lawn waiting at the finish line for all Off-Road participants…this is a finish line that will make every mile worth the effort.
The ‘Whiskey’ has a 96% finish rate. However, it’s no walk in the park.
Event Guide
Friday, April 28th
12p – 8p | Amateur Packet Pickup: Epic Rides Registration Tent |
12p – 7p | Bike & Gear Expo Open |
1:30p | Ready for Race-Day @ Maxxis Service Course |
2p – 3p | Stan’s NoTubes Refreshes @ Stan’s NoTubes |
2p – 8p | Beer Garden Open |
2p | Mandatory Pro Racers Meeting p/b Stan’s NoTubes & Pro Packet Pick-Up @ Hassayampa Inn |
2p | 15 Proof Fun Ride Start |
2:30p | Ready for Race-Day @ Maxxis Service Course |
3:30p | Maxxis Pro Athlete Q & A @ Maxxis Service Course |
4p – 5p | Stan’s NoTubes DART Demos @ Stan’s NoTubes |
5:15p | Pro Women El Yucateco Pro Fat Tire Crit Start (20 min. + 3 laps) |
6:00p | Pro Men El Yucateco Pro Fat Tire Crit Start (20 min. + 3 laps) |
7:00p | El Yucateco Pro Fat Tire Criterium Awards at Main Stage |
7:00p | Mandatory Stan’s NoTubes Amateur 30 & 50 Proof Riders Meeting at Main Stage |
Saturday, April 29th
7a – 4p | Bike & Gear Expo Open |
7:30a | Start 50 Proof on Whiskey Row – Wave 1-3 |
8:30a | Start 30 Proof on Whiskey Row – Wave 1-4 |
10a – 9p | Beer Garden Open |
11:00a | Opening Band takes the Stage |
1:00p | TBA takes the Stage |
2:45p | TBA takes the Stage |
4p | Amateur Awards Party on Stage |
7:00p | Headliner TBA takes the Stage and rocks the Courthouse Plaza |
Sunday, April 30th
7a – 2p | Bike & Gear Expo Open |
7a – 8:30a | Shimano Kids’ Fun Ride Registration and Packet Pickup @ Epic Rides Tent |
8:30a | Start Pro Men Backcountry Race |
8:40a | Start Pro Women Backcountry Race |
9:00a | Start Kids’ Fun Ride Triple Shot |
9:10a | Start Kids’ Fun Ride Single Shot |
1:00p | Pro Awards Party on Stage |
Benefitting…
Prevent Child Abuse Arizona
Approximately 90,000 babies are born in Arizona each year, over half of whom are at risk for poor developmental outcomes including abuse and neglect. Since 1989, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona (PCA Arizona) has been working toward the day when all children in our state grow up safe and healthy. PCA Arizona’s research-based, effective programs reach more than 45,000 new parents and community professionals each year. Their mission is to prevent the abuse and neglect of Arizona’s children and their work strengthens families so that costly legal and social intervention isn’t needed.

PUSD Education Foundation
The Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation is a new nonprofit organization which will support Prescott Unified School District‘s educational programs. The Foundation’s mission includes: to provide excellence in education, to promote innovation in teaching, and to partner with the community to enhance the quality of education for all students.

Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance
To preserve, protect and promote mountain biking, trail access and diverse riding opportunities on Prescott area public lands through community education, tourism, advocacy, and unified action.

Yavapai Food Bank
A decade in the running, the Whiskey Off-Road has raised funds and collected canned goods for the Yavapai Food Bank. Although the economy continues to improve, there are still many families struggling to feed their children. Up to 15,000 hungry children live in Yavapai County. Now more than ever, less-fortunate families in Arizona need our help. Currently, Yavapai Food Bank is feeding over 5,500 families throughout Yavapai County each month. Food distribution amounts to as much as 45,000 pounds of food weekly.

Yarnell Hill Recovery Group
The June 28, 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire was the deadliest wildfire in Arizona history, destroying 8,400 acres, 127 homes and tragically claiming the lives of 19 elite firefighters. The unincorporated community of Yarnell lost nearly a quarter of its homes. In order to help the fundraising committee meet their $6 million goal of rebuilding their community, a small portion of event proceeds from this year’s Whiskey Off-Road will go to the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group.

Arizona Cycling Assocation
The Arizona Cycling Association is a locally incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2012. The ACA is self-governed, self-funded and self-supported. We facilitate the development of interscholastic cycling teams for grades 6-12 and provide the education, training, licensing and insurance for student-athletes, coaches and volunteers. The league produces a high-quality mountain bike racing experience that emphasizes the value of all participants, camaraderie among peers, a positive sporting behavior and the cultivation of health over competition.

Prescott Creeks
Water is an especially precious resource in Arizona, and Prescott Creeks is a non-profit
that promotes watershed stewardship through projects that enhance water quality and riparian habitat in the Prescott Basin. By educating the public about critical relationships between people and creeks, Prescott Creeks works with the community to implement practical solutions to local creek-related issues.

Hotels
The following are recommended accommodations: conveniently-located, bike-friendly supporters of the Whiskey Off-Road. Just book using your preferred method; then when you check in on event weekend, let the desk know you’re with the Whiskey Off-Road.
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Four blocks from the Whiskey Off-Road start line, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott features spacious Studio Suites, hot breakfast, wifi, indoor pool & hot tub, and business center –all within walking distance to Whiskey Row Shops, Restaurants and Saloons.
Ride tip: also offers a bike wash station and bike maintenance stand outside the lobby.
Hassayampa Inn
The warmth and romance of the historic Southwest come to life at the Hassayampa Inn, a beautifully restored 1927 hotel set right off the square in downtown Prescott.
Ride tip: Host of the Pro Rider Meeting and offers a free bicycle wash!
Forest Villas Hotel
A beautiful boutique hotel located minutes from downtown square. The Forest Villas Hotel offers great hot breakfast, as well as free wifi and parking.
Ride Tip: They also offer two complimentary bike wash stations
Camping Options
White Spar Campground: 3 miles from downtown Prescott. Check site for reservation fees.
Lynx Lake: 7 miles to downtown Prescott. Check site for reservation fees.
Prescott National Forest: 3 or more miles to downtown Prescott, depending on your location. Campground, Cabins, RV, and Dispersed camping (check site for reservation fees; some fee-free camping available).
RV Rentals
RV Rental Outlet
480-461-0023
info@rvrentaloutlet.com
256 East Main St.
Mesa, Arizona 85201
Parking
The Whiskey Off-Road event weekend has been designed so that all participants can arrive in town on Friday, park their car, and put away the keys until they are ready to depart Sunday afternoon.
Out of respect for local establishments in the downtown area, we encourage all attendees to park in designated parking areas (we don’t want to inadvertently fill up parking spots needed for local area patrons who aren’t affiliated with the event).
Bike Shipping
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Use this link for Whiskey Off-Road specific shipping instructions.
- All backcountry bicycle event participants are required to wear eye protection and a helmet that complies with U.S. CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.
- Each rider is expected to complete the entire course. If they do not complete the entire course, the participant is considered a Did Not Finish (DNF). If a rider is a DNF they should not cross the finish line upon return to the start/finish-line area. They are expected to email results@epicrides.com or report to the Timing Booth to inform Event Timing they are no longer on the course and did not complete the ride.
- Each participant must be considerate of other riders when passing or being passed. Verbal communication and/or the use of a bell are necessary for a successful pass. When being passed, please provide adequate space when available for the faster rider to go by.
- Participants are required to complete the entire course on the same bike they started the event on. All bikes should be of the ‘mountain bike’ genre (geometry, tires, cranks, handlebars, etc).
- The nature of mountain biking requires a mountain biker to be self-supported. Because Epic Rides’ events are a mild deviation from the solo backwoods experience, participants are allowed to accept support from other registered event participants, official event aid stations, or crew support (when applicable) stationed at aid stations on course. Pacing and intermittent hand-ups in nonaid station locations is prohibited.
- Always abide by the laws and rules of the road and/or governing land agency when appropriate.
- Headphones connected to MP3 players or similar devices that prohibit a rider’s ability to hear activity around them are not permitted.
- Littering is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Picking up trail trash is good karma.
- Thank the volunteers; the event couldn’t happen without them.
- All bicycles must be completely human-powered. No pedal-assist is allowed
- If a participant breaks the rules or attempts to bend the rules through a “loophole,” the decision regarding the appropriate course of action will be made by a board of critical thinkers and experts in the sport of mountain biking. Your actions are at their mercy.
Why should adults get to have all the pedal-powered fun at the Whiskey Off-Road? The Shimano Kids’ Fun Ride features two different courses on Sunday morning, perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels. For many kids, this will be their first shot at the Whiskey, and most definitely not their last.
Registration Details
Registration Fee: $20 + tax
Includes Number Plate to customize, goodie bag, Finisher Award and $10 donation to Prevent Child Abuse Arizona
How to Register:
There are two ways to register for the Shimano Kids’ Fun Ride:
- Online – Coming soon
- Bike & Gear Expo – Register Saturday, from 8a – 5p or Sunday from 7a – 8:30a at the blue and orange Epic Rides tents.
- Scholarships available: Email info@epicrides.com
Packet Pickup:
- Saturday, 8a – 5p at the Epic Rides Bike Decorating Party @Epic Rides tents in Bike & Gear Expo
- Sunday, 7a – 8:30a @Epic Rides tents in Bike & Gear Expo
Start Times
- Triple Shot – 9:00a, Sunday, April 30
- Single Shot – 9:10a, Sunday, April 30
- All events conclude at 10:30a.
Rules
All participants (including chaperones) are required to register, sign a waiver, and wear an approved helmet during the Shimano Kids’ Fun Ride.
Hand and eye protection are recommended. And remember, the Shimano Kids’ Fun Ride takes place rain or shine.
Course Information

Each course will have volunteers, arrows and pin flags (Triple Shot only) directing riders along the route. The course will be on closed streets and/or open bike paths away from traffic. All courses must be cleared by 10:30a.
Use the map below to see which distance best fits your child’s ability.
Check Out Photos from the 2019 Kids’ Fun Ride














Course
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2023 Concert Lineup TBA this spring
Enjoy rock-steady music and mellow vibes with thousands of mountain bikers, plus their friends & family, in town for the weekend. Prescott, Arizona will be packed with mountain bike culture and promise for a better world through healthy outdoor pursuits.
With great cooperation from Yavapai County and the Prescott Downtown Partnership, the Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation Beer Garden will open for the Friday evening criterium races and near the main stage on Saturday at 10 am, making for the perfect place to unwind with an oat soda while glorious music fills the air into the evening.
2022 Concert Lineup
Saturday, April 30 at the Courthouse Plaza

The Maine
7:00p – 8:30p
Hailing from Tempe, Arizona, The Maine has matured both personally and sonically from their inception without compromising their integrity or losing their sincerity along the way. Fans have had the unique opportunity to grow up alongside the band, made possible by the band’s adamant insistence on meeting every single fan for free after each show on a tour.
With coverage coming from Billboard, NBC, Nylon, Alt Press , CNN, and more, The Maine’s ability to continuously flex their creativity and make dynamic records while maintaining their DIY mindset and keeping their authenticity has not gone unnoticed. Over the course of their career, the band has toured and performed at festivals worldwide – including the UK’s acclaimed Reading & Leeds Festivals as well as headlining two of their own sold-out festivals in their hometown totaling over ten thousand tickets sold. At the forefront of what they do as musicians have always been their regard for their fanbase.

Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra
2:45p – 4:00p
Hailing from nearby Phoenix, the sixteen-piece orchestra of Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra (PAO) carries the musical and social torch first lit by the inventors of the Afrobeat sound, Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. The heavily syncopated and polyrhythmic Afrobeat sounds of PAO are irresistibly danceable, blending jazz, funk, afro-Cuban and chant-style vocals to engage the audience.
Led by singer and Leader of Rituals, Camille Sledge, and founder David Marquez on bass, PAO features three vocalists, four horns, four percussionists, two guitars and keyboards, all of whom are highly respected Phoenix-based musicians.

Vacation Day
1:00p – 2:00p
Arizona’s Vacation Day are living proof that raw talent, ambition and honesty can still prevail in an ailing music industry. By aligning their unwavering dedication and work ethic with their signature sound, singer/guitarist Kenny James, drummer Mike Kreidel, keyboardist Jon Hust and bassist Lorin McLain, are helping to define the landscape of today’s independent-rock music scene.
The backbone of their work features a presentation of stylistically eclectic songs filled with inspiration and vibe—suggesting a range of influences from Rock, R & B, Blues, Funk, Pop and Jam band bliss. In addition to working the festival stages, Vacation Day is equally at home opening for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top and Cheap Trick, or STYX and The Doobie Brothers. Their self-titled debut album was recorded on 24 track analog, mixed and mastered all in just ten days by Grammy award winning, multi-platinum veteran producer John Cuniberti.

Dusty Tuffet
11:00a – 12:15p
Dusty Tuffet is an Americana folk rock string band with a unique take on eclectic songs old and new.
They are an upbeat five-piece string band that plays rock, country, blues, bluegrass, and pop songs with a special twist of covers from John Prine, Cheap Trick, Nickel Creek, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Fleetwood Mac, Green Day, Cyndi Lauper, Zach Brown, U2, Marshall Tucker Band, Train, Devil Makes Three and many more.
Their sound is lively and entertaining to all age groups!
Experience THE KING OF FLAVOR in Prescott, Arizona!
It’s Hot Lap Time! Pro Crits now offer $2,000 in cash primes sponsored by El Yucateco!
El Yucateco Pro Fat Tire Crits are open to pro level even participants.
You might be asking yourself, what in tarnation is a FAT TIRE CRIT? Well, it’s a full-throttle road race on mountain bikes through a weaving one-mile circuit…
Friday Start Times
5:15p – Women’s Pro Race
6:00p – Men’s Pro Race

Saturday
El Yucateco Speciality Cocktails & Dishes
at The Barley Hound
Green Devil Margarita
featuring El Yucateco Green Chile Habanero Sauce
Pirate’s Old Fashioned
featuring El Yucateco Red Chile Habanero Sauce
El Yucateco Hot Wings with Habanero Ranch Sauce
featuring Green Chile Habanero & Red Chile Habanero Sauce


#KingofFlavor
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Come join the fun!
Volunteers are the backbone of Epic Rides events. Your spirit and time spent are undeniably valuable, and we can’t thank you enough.
Immerse yourself in several facets of event production by signing up for a variety of available positions, such as Goodie Bag Stuffing, Course Marshal, Operations Setup/Teardown, Packet Pickup, or Timing & Results Support.
As a small token of gratitude, all Volunteers will receive:
- An Official Event Volunteer T-shirt
- Event Goodie Bag full of samples
- $40.00 off a future Whiskey Off-Road or Tour of the White Mountains
- 15% off Epic Rides retail sold at the event
- Endless appreciation from the Epic Rides crew –and the entire mountain bike community
All Volunteers should be prepared to spend quality time in the outdoors. Please remember to bring proper clothing, food & water, sunscreen, and an open mind. Everyone tends to agree with participating in an Epic Rides event at any level provides memories that last a lifetime!
Questions? Email us at whiskeyvolunteer@epicrides.com
Thank you,
Epic Rides Staff & the ever-loving mountain bike community!
Official Sponsors
Host Community
Community Sponsors
Industry Sponsors

Founded in 1864, mile-high Prescott is Arizona’s original Territorial Capital and home of the”World’s Oldest Rodeo”. Prescott celebrates its history with a variety of western-themed events each year and with three local museums documenting the history, art and western culture of Prescott.
Surrounded by the largest stand of Ponderosa Pine in North America, Prescott is an ideal location for outdoor adventure with five lakes and 450 miles of trails, including the recently completed, 54 mile Prescott Circle Trail.
Courthouse Plaza is the heart of historic downtown Prescott and the venue for many of Prescott’s 60+ annual events including the free Summer Concert Series. Downtown Prescott has over 700 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and is also known for the historic Whiskey Row, the antique shops of Cortez Street and the most recent addition of bars serving locally produced craft beers and wine.
Purse and Awards
All Finishers Award – 15, 30, and 50 Proof
Honoring the namesake of Prescott’s downtown, the Whiskey Off-Road pays homage to Whiskey Row with every opportunity. All participants who toe the start line during the three days of riding in the Prescott National Forest will have the opportunity to earn a custom designed.

All they’ll need to do is finish the distance they set out to complete.
30 Proof & 50 Proof Amateur Top Finishers
Those who complete their course fast enough to finish in the top five will receive a custom Whiskey Off-Road flask. Yes, the flask can be filled with awesomeness.
For the junior categories, podium finishers will receive Whiskey Off-Road stainless steel water bottles.
All categories will receive product from industry sponsors in addition to the customized awards.
Pro Cash Purse Breakout
Epic Rides is proud to offer equal payout to male/female categories
The $30,000 cash purse for pro riders will be shared between the top twelve pro male and pro female finishers as noted below:
Purse Payouts | Male | Female |
1st | $5,000 | $5,000 |
2nd | $3,000 | $3,000 |
3rd | $2,000 | $2,000 |
4th | $1,500 | $1,500 |
5th | $1,000 | $1,000 |
6th | $625 | $625 |
7th | $525 | $525 |
8th | $425 | $425 |
9th | $350 | $350 |
10th | $275 | $275 |
11th | $200 | $200 |
12th | $100 | $100 |
Total | $15,000 | $15,000 |
Total Purse | $30,000 |
*Cash purse is secured
**$30,000 minimum regardless of total participants
All Whiskey Off-Road Results are live and typically appear within 5 minutes after the participant crosses the finish line.
If you have any questions or wish to appeal your results, please email us with as much information as possible including Rider Name, Rider Number, Estimated Finish Time, and GPS file if available.
Two weeks after the event, results are etched in stone (no, really –we have a person with a hammer and chisel…) Kidding aside: please bring any concerns to us immediately (again, email is best), and we will address them expeditiously.
2022 Pro Crit Results | Pro & Amateur Backcountry Results
2019 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2018 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2017 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2016 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2015 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2014 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2013 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2012 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results
2011 Pro Criterium Results | Pro Backcountry Results | Amateur Backcountry Results