From Banker to mountain biker and Director of Operations for Arizona’s top e-bike dealer, Brian Oakley is all things outdoors in this segment of TOPO Talk. Hear what’s going on at Archer’s Bikes: https://archersbikesprescott.com/. Hear about Archer’s 3 raffle giveaways at this year’s summit.

Archer’s Bikes is exhibiting at the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit, alongside Specialized Bicycles. Come check out the summit’s 3 dirt tracks, including one for mountain bikes and e-bikes, one for off-road motorcycles, and one dirt track dedicated to 4×4, ATVs, and jeeps.

For more info on the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit, go to: https://PrescottValleyOutdoors.com

Prescott is a beautiful city that allows for so many types of outdoor recreation, which is why it is perfect that the City of Prescott’s Office of Tourism will be the Prescott Trails sponsor at the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit!

Trail Systems in Prescott

Within Prescott, there is the Mile High Trail System which consists of over 100 miles of trails! This trail system includes the Prescott Circle Trail. The Circle Trail is a group of trails that surround Prescott, and these trails are anywhere from beginner-friendly to more difficult for the experienced hiker, so there is something for everyone! Many of Prescott’s trails are accessible for different recreation types such as hiking or mountain biking. Visit https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas/trails/ to learn more about all of the trails Prescott has to offer.

Make a Difference

The City of Prescott understands that the outdoors is important to its citizens and supports the help the volunteers have to offer to maintain the beauty of Prescott. The City and a group of volunteers known as the Over the Hill Gang work together in order to maintain and preserve the trails of Prescott. If volunteering is of interest to you, visit https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas/volunteer/trails-volunteers/

Check out the City of Prescott and learn more about what the outdoors of Prescott has to offer at booth K17!

Photos courtesy of the City of Prescott.

What do you get when you cross a Burning Man event with something like the Whiskey Off-Road? You get Chain Events Racing’s “Watson Fest”. Listen in or watch (below) to Brandon Eubanks (aka Dharma Bum) and Lisa Gallagher of Chain Events as they share how they launched Watson Fest and what “Full Stupid” really means. Hint: Passion. They are artists, event producers and full-time outdoor fanatics. Awesome people here.

Brandon Eubanks is also the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit Mountain Bike Zone Ambassador!

Love dirt biking, mountain biking, or even just hiking while caring about the outdoors? Then come to the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit and visit our Whiskey Throttle sponsor Prescott Trail Riders (PTR)!

Mission

PTR was formed in 2014 by area enthusiasts seeking to preserve and expand recreational trail riding in Prescott, Arizona. They are a non-profit group, working closely with the Prescott National Forest, to advocate the appropriate use of approved trails, maintain existing trails and to build new ones. Although the club was started by dirt bike riders, they embrace the teamwork and support of hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, quad and UTV users.

On top of maintaining trails, Prescott Trail Riders also raises money to help injured riders and puts on races to help support the groups mission. Come to the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit on September 30th and October 1st to learn more about how the group is making Arizona trails a better place for everyone. PTR will be at booth D23!

Learn more!

To get involved with maintaining and conserving Arizona’s trails visit https://prescotttrailriders.org/ .

Photos courtesy of the PTR website.

The 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit is pleased to have a family-owned Arizona bike shop, Archer’s Bikes!

Archer’s Bikes was created in 2013 by owner Archer right here in Arizona. When Archer listened to bike lovers, he heard the same complaints over and over again. The bike market wasn’t focused on good and long-lasting, affordable bikes. He wanted to turn that around. While many bike shops focus on selling and fixing up expensive bikes, Archer’s Bikes helps with all kinds of bikes and their needs. Whether you need to buy an electric bike, fix a trike, or refurbish a vintage bike, Archer’s Bikes has you covered for all of your unique bike needs.

Family-owned, Archer’s Bikes values honesty, transparency, and equality. You can be at ease at Archer’s knowing an owner is always present in the store to help you with your bike needs for a fair price.

Bikes Galore

From BMX, mountain, gravel, specialized, to kids’ bikes and more, Archer’s has everything you are looking for.

Since its creation, Archer’s Bikes has seen a growth in the popularity of electric bikes. Archer’s boasts 400 e-bikes of your choosing, and you are even able to try out the e-bike before buying.

Helping Hands

Archer’s Bikes doesn’t just fix and sell bikes. They can also help you put your new bike together at a just price. You can also buy bike parts, sell and trade your bike, or buy a trustworthy used bike.

Be sure to check out Archer’s Bikes at booth K1 for Archer’s Bikes Specialized Demo and booth G1 for Mountain Bikes.

Visit

You can visit Archer’s Bikes in-store, all around Arizona, in Prescott Valley, Mesa, Tempe, and Gilbert. For more information, visit https://www.archersbikes.com/, or their Facebook, Instagram, or Youtube channel to see more.

Photos Courtesy of the Archer’s Bikes website.

Brandon Eubanks has been named Mountain Bike Ambassador for the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit.  Raised on adventure, Brandon Eubanks, owner of Chain Events Racing, has never met an adventure sport he hasn’t loved or spent a good amount of time diving headfirst into. Whether racing cars in California, rock climbing every slab he can in Arizona, or whitewater raft guiding all over the US, his life has been one filled with passion and dedication to the sport.

His last few years have been spent returning to his first true love, mountain biking and racing, a sport that has called him back time and time again. Chain Events Racing started as a humble local Prescott mountain bike racing company, hosting local races of all kinds for all ages, always with fun twists and a quirky bent. However, 3 years ago, Chain Events decided to not only take on races but also throw a good ol’ fashion, family-friendly, crazy, massive music festival. Like everything Brandon has mastered in his time, Chain Events and his event, Watson Fest, are about passion and dedication to one adventure-filled great time!”

Brandon will be at the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit event on September 30 and October 1 in our Mountain Bike Zone.