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PRESCOTT, Ariz.—The Sixth Annual Whiskey Off-Road, set to kick off April 25, 2009, is adding a new twist to the nation’s mountain bike scene: free live music.

The Whiskey Off-Road, now in its sixth year, is an endurance mountain bike event that takes riders through the 1.25-million-acre Prescott National Forest. The area boasts a seemingly endless system of well-maintained trails winding through shady Ponderosa stands and grassy meadows.

“We can’t wait to introduce the music portion and send this thing into orbit,” said Todd Sadow, president of Epic Rides, Inc. “Our intent is to create an escape from the onset of summer heat with a day in the saddle and an evening on the courthouse lawn with great live music.”

The concert will feature Phoenix headliner band Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.

In addition to—or in place of—riding their bikes, participants may choose to practice yoga with a local yogi before the sun sets and the party begins.

Riders can enter three different ride mileages, from the 15 Proof Fun ride to the 25 and 50 Proof routes that will appeal to more ambitious participants.

The “Proof” theme pays homage to the infamous Whiskey Row element of downtown Prescott, an entire city block of watering hole type of establishments.

The community concert is open to the public and located next to Whiskey Row. All who attend are requested to bring two canned food items for donation to the Yavapai County Food Bank.

“Our goal is to raise a literal ton of canned goods between the mountain bike event and community concert,” said Sadow. “We’re grateful to the community for its support and to the City of Prescott for its willingness to open up the downtown common area.”

For more information visit www.epicrides.com. –B. Riepe