Trans-sylvania Epic

Location State College, Penn. Date May 24–28 Distances Approx. 240 km throughout five days Cost us$399–$985 Website outdoorexperience.org/tse

The Trans-sylvania Epic is the premier mountain bike stage race in the eastern U.S. Making use of the forested mountains of central Pennsylvania, the event comes in a variety of flavours to suit different tastes. Those with limited time can enter a three-day version held on the Memorial Day weekend. The fulllength, five-day format can be ridden as a race, or as an experience, without the pressure of sweating over start and finish lines. Operated from a base camp, there’s no need to pack up each morning, with meal plans and roofed accommodations available as add-ons.