The Utah Mixed Epic is an officially unofficial self-supported bikepacking pilgrimage across Utah. Annual conference kicks off September 8, 2023.
Riders may choose a short, long-weekend-long route (The Jello Salad) or a more immersive 750+ mile-ish session (The Funeral Potato), both of which start and return participants to Salt Lake City. The Jello Salad is new for 2023, and the Funeral Potato will continue the tradition of providing new segments and sights each year. There are going to be small sections of the route that past UME riders will find familiar. However, the 2023 route does not follow any of the past years’ routes for more than a few miles.
There may be themed office party tasks assigned to attendees.There will be a lot of puns, metaphors, and general silliness surrounding the conference, but it is the board’s intention to create a challenging, rewarding, scenic, and fun route that accommodates any bicycle you are willing to ride. That bicycle is also guaranteed to be the wrong bike for a decent amount of either route. There will be climbing, but never just for climbing’s sake; there will always be a reason or reward. There will be rowdy descending and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth along the way.
To join this life-altering riding journey through some of Utah’s most scenic, bizarre, and rewarding terrain, visit www.utahmixedepic.com.