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SUMMARY:Borderland Gravel
DESCRIPTION:Grava de Clase Mundial\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to BorderLands Gravel\, where the road less traveled leads to true adventure. Ride real gravel through the rugged landscapes of Douglas\, Arizona\, and Cochise County\, uncovering hidden gems and unforgettable experiences along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Parade Lap\n\nPRE-RACE LAP IN AGUA PRIETA\, MEXICO \nFREE \n\n\n\nregister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLong Route\n\n92 MILES \n$175.00 \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedium Route\n\n65 MILES \n$175.00 \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Route\n\n39 MILES \n$150.00 \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nE-Bike\n\n39 MILES \n$150.00 \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMX Residents\n\nALL ROUTES \n$35.00 \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour expectations will be exceeded. BorderLands Gravel isn’t just a race. It’s an experience.\nFriends and family will find plenty to explore\, from walking across the international border to Agua Prieta\, MX\, a vibrant artist community of 80\,000\, to soaking in the rugged beauty of the Arizona-Sonora borderlands.\nThe gravel on the Geronimo Trail is nothing short of exceptional\, offering fantastic conditions for riders of all levels.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/borderland-gravel/
LOCATION:Douglas\, 3200 E 10th St.\, Douglas\, Arizona\, 85607
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Entry Fee,Gravel,Race
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Miller":MAILTO:mikebikes720@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
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SUMMARY:THE SPIRIT WORLD 100
DESCRIPTION:Dear gravel riders\, soul surfers & anyone who uses the bike to escape time…  \nWe are Heidi Rentz & Zander Ault \nWe’re co-creators\, gravel cyclists\, chefs & party animals. We’re so freaking excited to see you in Patagonia\, Arizona for a gravel road race that has inspired every aspect of our lives.   \nThe Spirit World 100 is a down home gravel road expedition that has been in creation for 4 years. We’ve been exploring the outer reaches of our abilities to be spirited entrepreneurs in an attempt to bring something from another universe to the event scene. Our main goal is to connect more people through our contagious love for riding bikes\, cooking and throwing a mean party. Now\, we just need all you special humans to bring your creative and powerful energy to the desert southwest.   \nThe Spirit World 100 and 50-mile course options are 2 of our most coveted and adored gravel routes in southern Arizona. Each course option is a reflection of the thousands of hours we’ve spent soaring through the San Rafael Valley since 2015. In order to showcase one of the Nations best remote and purely quiet destinations\, we have partnered with the Town of Patagonia to invite riders and their families to the high desert. Obsessed with the landscape of the borderlands region\, we’ve studied the maps of this area and are working closely with regional government\, land management and private entities to make this place more accessible for the entire gravel cycling community. We want to help redefine the future of outdoor recreational tourism in the greater Tucson and borderlands region of The Copper State and The Spirit World 100 will be a key player in this mission.    \nIf we said this wasn’t a race\, we’d just sound ridiculous. Any time you place 100’s of riders on the start line\, it’s a race! This race is a place to find the answer to why challenging ourselves in unfamiliar conditions is so sought after. We’re only human and we were put on this earth to move\, sweat\, be affected and feel the power of confidence that our raw and natural surroundings can instill. The Spirit World 100 is a celebration of exactly what you’re searching for every time you jump on your bike. You’re welcomed in\, wholeheartedly.  \nTucson\, Arizona is our home. When we aren’t there\, we’re hosting private gravel and road cycling camps around the globe. For sometime now\, we’ve wanted to create an event that everybody felt comfortable committing to. Cycling camps aren’t for everybody. They may never meet your personal schedule or provide enough of what you’re looking for in a vacation. The Spirit World 100 has been designed to deliver fun\, challenge and growth oriented human interaction over the course of 4 days. We couldn’t be more excited to show you Patagonia\, Arizona and the San Rafael Valley. See you in The Spirit World! \nTeeth to the wind\,
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/the-spirit-world-100/
LOCATION:Patagonia Lumber Co.\, 295 McKeown Ave\, Patagonia\, AZ\, 85624
CATEGORIES:Camping,Drinking,drinking and smoking,Entry Fee,Gravel,Mountain Bike,MTB,Party On Wheels,Patagonia
ORGANIZER;CN="Heidi Rentz & Zander Ault":MAILTO:info@patagonialumberco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
CREATED:20240210T070959Z
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SUMMARY:The Pinewood Showdown
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE RACE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14th \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFolks have been asking us for years. When is Zia Rides going to do a gravel event? Well\, we were waiting to find the right location with a venue and gravel roads that live up to the quality and expectations that people have come to expect from Zia Rides. And boy did we finally find it! \nThe base of operations for the Pinewood Showdown will be the scenic Wilderness Ranch outside Pinetop-Lakeside/Show Low\, Arizona where we have access to some of the most beautiful and fun dirt roads in Northern Arizona. We found a spot worthy of your trusty gravel or mtb steeds\, and we don’t plan to disappoint. \nRiders will have the option of choosing between a 25\, 50\, or 100 mile routes to test your mettle. Couple this with an amazing venue\, live music in the camp pavilion and you have the recipe for a fantastic weekend. The various courses will also delight with fully supported aid stations\, well marked courses and plenty of options for all ability levels. Mark your calendars for a full weekend of family fun in the White Mountains. It’s going to be epic!
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/the-pinewood-showdown/
LOCATION:Wilderness Ranch\, 34.201950\, -109.915218\, Lakeside\, AZ\, 85929
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Camping,Entry Fee,Gravel,Race
ORGANIZER;CN="Zia Rides":MAILTO:ELCAPITAN@ZIARIDES.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240606T083000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
CREATED:20240207T205545Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast by Bike: Himmel Park to Underwood Family Sonoran Landscape Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mellow cruise from Himmel to Underwood Family Sonoran Landscape Laboratory to enjoy some breakfast and great company! \nWe’ll bring our BOB Trailer loaded up with pancake making gear. Bring a plate\, cup\, fork if you are able to (If not\, we’ve got you!) and an appetite for pancakes. You are also welcome to bring your own camp stove to brew yourself some coffee or tea if you prefer or want.. \nMeet us at Himmel Park at 7am. We’ll be meeting at the north parking lot near the library. Then we’ll mosey on over to Underwood Family Sonoran Landscape Laboratory arriving around a little after 7:30.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/breakfast-by-bike-himmel-park-to-underwood-family-sonoran-landscape-laboratory/
LOCATION:Himmel Park\, 1000 N Tucson Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716
CATEGORIES:All Bikes,Campfire Cycling,Gravel,Mountain Bike,MTB,No Drop,Road
ORGANIZER;CN="Campfire Cycling":MAILTO:info@campfirecycling.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
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SUMMARY:RIDE ACROSS ARIZONA
DESCRIPTION:MOST CURRENT GPX: RAAZ 2024 \nAll updates for the route will be posted here and here only! No emails\, texts\, FB messages or Instagram messages. If you have anything you would like to share (water sources\, camp spots\, etc.) please forward them on to us and we’ll get them shared here. \n– detour has been added for the Buffalo Crossing Bridge closing at mile 571.5 (12/2/2023) \nFor those interested a group of individuals will be riding 600 mile Ride Across Arizona starting May 6th. The ride requires no entry fee or formal registration (no start lists or waiting lists). The route uses public roads\, anyone can join in. They will be following the current route posted on this page. There are no fees\, awards or prizes. This is not an organized or sanctioned event in any way. Each rider is responsible for their navigation and well being. For those that want to start at the same time (Grand Depart)\, meet in the Topock Route 66 parking lot at the Arizona side of the Colorado River near the community of Topock at 6:00AM on May 6th. There is NO PARKING at the Topock Route 66 Bar\, this is just a convenient meeting place for the start located directly on the river. \nIf you own a tracking device (e.g.\, SPOT\, Garmin InReach) and would like friends and relatives to view your progress or have a record of your ride you can register your device with the Trackleaders service. More info can be found on their website: http://trackleaders.com/ They are not affiliated with AZ Gravel Rides or Ride Across Arizona. \nWe view RAAZ as a long\, hard unofficial ultra endurance cycling challenge that tests our perseverance\, self sufficiency and competence. It’s also a fantastic workout! The idea behind the Grand Depart type of start is to be able to have a like minded group of individuals on the route at the same time to boost camaraderie and safety. However\, be advised\, this is not a “group” ride. You will be on your own most of the time but might be lucky enough to encounter another rider here and there. It’s that simple. Ride as far as you feel like and above all try to remain positive and have fun. The scenery is stunning and the length of the ride becomes an adventure. \n\nUniversally Accepted Rider Etiquette:\nGeneral:\n– Complete the entire route under your own power.\n– Aerobars and their accessories are allowed\n– For the purpose of this ride a bicycle is defined as a vehicle consisting of a frame mounted on two wheels one behind the other\, and having a seat\, handlebars for steering\, two hand-operated brakes\, and propelled solely by the operator via two pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain or belt.\n– LEAVE NO TRACE.  If you carry it in\, carry it out.  The goal is to keep the area we are rolling through better than we found it.\n– Follow all traffic laws. You must use lights when riding at night on any public road.\n– Unless you can actually see another rider coming behind you\, always close a gate you open\n– No trespassing. Please respect private property. \nPopular ways to ride the RAAZ course and accepted definitions from other similar rides:\nSelf-Supported Bikepacking (example: Tour Divide)\nSolo:\n– No support crews or caches of any kind.\n– No motorized transport along the route.\n– Unplanned support from a fellow rider is allowed.\n– Gas stations\, restaurants\, hotels\, campgrounds\, and any other commercial services along the route are fair game as long as they are not pre-arranged.\n– If your bike breaks and you wish to continue the ride\, you must hike\, walk or crawl to the next town to get it repaired. Once fixed\, you must return\, under your own power\, to the exact spot you left the route. This is a completely self-powered ride. If you get in a  motorized vehicle\, your ride is over (you may switch to the supported category**).\n– You may ride with other people\, but drafting is not allowed. \nDuo Riders (same as above except):\n– You and your partner may share resources.\n– You and your partner should stay together for the duration of the ride.\n– Drafting off your partner is allowed. \nSupported (example: RAAM)\nSolo:\n– Support vehicles allowed to follow along and provide assistance (high clearance vehicle recommended).*\n– Any number of bicycles or replacement parts may be used during the ride.\n– If a rider makes a wrong turn and rides off the event route\, regardless of the reason\, the rider must return (either riding or support vehicle) to the exact spot where the course deviation was made\, then continue riding.\n– No hand offs or mechanical support from a moving vehicle. \nRelay Team (same guidance as for supported riders except):\n– Riders share and exchange a single tracking device.\n– Riders determine when to exchange.\n– Riders can ride at the same time sharing pulls and drafting\, you decide what is best for your team. \n 
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/ride-across-arizona/
LOCATION:Arizona West to East
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Camping,Free,Gravel,MTB,self supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240504T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
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SUMMARY:Camp Wood Roundup Gravel Ride
DESCRIPTION:Camp Wood Road\nWhen exiting the Bar-Triangle Ranch onto Williamson Valley Road\, the first mile and a half will be a neutral roll-out. The race will begin once the pavement ends and you turn left onto Camp Wood Road. This is a wide open gravel road that gradually slopes upwards before reaching a 7-mile\, 1000-foot climb at approximately 10 miles into the loop. Around the 14-mile mark\, the road will top out\, followed by a sweeping descent towards Walnut Creek Rd. \nphoto credit: Dirty Freehub \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalnut Creek Road\nAt 15.5 miles\, riders turn right onto Walnut Creek Road (FR 95)\, a rustic Jeep road. It has many twists and turns and crosses several streams (dry and/or wet). The road mostly goes downhill\, with some steep parts. There are some short “kickers” with inclines as steep as 14%. Eventually\, you will reach Williamson Valley Road. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliamson Valley Road\n\n\n\n\n\nBack on a smooth gravel road\, Williamson Valley Road runs to the north. At a bit past 28 miles\, you’ll see a steel-truss bridge that appears misplaced in this remote landscape. Once a smaller part of a grand seven-span bridge that succumbed to floods in 1916\, it now stands here\, relocated and rebuilt by the AZ Highway Department in 1936. You’ll complete the loop and head back into the Bar-Triangle Ranch. 88-mile riders will turn right on Camp Wood Road for a second loop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE/WHEN \n\n\n\n\nPrescott\, AZ – May 4\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nThe Start/Finish venue will be at the Bar-Triangle Ranch\, a working cattle ranch.  This is the site the former site of the tiny hamlet of Simmons\, where a stage stop and post office once operated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n88 miles and 46 mile routes\n\n\n\n\nMAP & GPX file (88)\n\n\n\n\nMAP & GPX file (46)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACCOMODATIONS \n\n\n\n\nMany hotels\, motels\, homestays in the nearby towns of Prescott\, Prescott Valley and Prescott National Forrest
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/camp-wood-roundup-gravel-ride/
LOCATION:Bar-Triangle Ranch\, 19000 Williamson Valley Road\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86305
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Camping,Entry Fee,Gravel
ORGANIZER;CN="Ringtail Racing":MAILTO:ringtailracing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240502T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
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SUMMARY:Breakfast by Bike: Himmel Park to Highland Quad (Tree Ring Lab)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mellow cruise from Himmel to Highland Quad (Tree Ring Laboratory) to enjoy some breakfast and great company! \nWe’ll bring our BOB Trailer loaded up with pancake making gear. Bring a plate\, cup\, fork if you are able to (If not\, we’ve got you!) and an appetite for pancakes. You are also welcome to bring your own camp stove to brew yourself some coffee or tea if you prefer or want.. \nMeet us at Himmel Park at 7am. We’ll be meeting at the north parking lot near the library. Then we’ll mosey on over to the Highland Quad in the U of A arriving around a little after 7:30.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/breakfast-by-bike-himmel-park-to-highland-quad-tree-ring-lab/
LOCATION:Himmel Park\, 1000 N Tucson Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716
CATEGORIES:All Bikes,Arizona,Campfire Cycling,Free,Gravel,Mountain Bike
ORGANIZER;CN="Campfire Cycling":MAILTO:info@campfirecycling.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240302T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
CREATED:20240209T053822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T053827Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian Waffle Ride AZ
DESCRIPTION:2024 Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona \nMarch 1 – 2\, 2024 \nWelkom to the first stop of the Belgian Waffle Ride Tripel Crown of Gravel… \nThe Second Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona is something we cannot wait to share with you. It’ll be a unique desert and mountain experience\, which will be known at the Hell of the North Desert. Here is a snapshot of information about the event and what to expect… \nBUT\, THERE ARE ONLY 1\,000 SPOTS THIS YEAR! \nThere is a formula to the creation of each new Belgian Waffle Ride\, and this year’s first BWR and the kick-off to the Tripel Crown of Gravel\, is the newest manifestation of this formula. The BWR AZ\, which will take place in Cave Creek\, Arizona\, on the fringes of the Valley of the Sun\, embodies the three ingredients that make the BWR so special. 1) A dream destination\, 2) varied terrain to accommodate an extremely dynamic racecourse\, and 3) a cycling community that is both vibrant and desirous of the Unroad experience only the BWR can offer. \n1) Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert\, on the fringes of North Scottsdale\, the BWR AZ will start and finish at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek and take in a seamless connection of beautiful desert and varied challenging terrain with breathtaking views and near-perfect riding conditions. The area enjoys over 300 days of sunshine and incredible scenery\, with conditions that are perfect for exhilarating Unroad riding\, including crushing climbs to beautiful views of the surrounding desert. The destination is a picture-perfect town in the desert foothills that brings together history\, culture\, and nature in a unique atmosphere. The downtown area has plenty to offer the entire family\, and the city is surrounded by many other destinations that you don’t want to miss out on. \n2) The topography\, transitioning from the verdant riparian environment along the Salt River to the foothills of the McDowell Mountains\, will offer towering saguaro cactus standing sentry against a backdrop of made-to-order sunsets. The springtime temperatures will nurture an array of stunning wildflowers among an ocean of vibrant green cacti and remain mild enough for riders to enjoy the full day of riding. The BWR AZ will bring along technical Unroads punctuated by pristine tarmac in the outskirts of Scottsdale. The course in and around Cave Creek will boast a fantastic concoction of terrible terrain\, including pitchy undulations in Carefree\, Tonto Forest mountains & washes\, Rio Verde\, sinuous single-track in McDowell Mountain Regional Park & its Sonoran Preserve\, and smooth roads connecting gravel sectors completely unique to this desert playground. The dynamic nature of the course\, which at roughly 122-miles is less than the usual BWR\, will surely devastate even the most well-trained professional gravelleurs by its finale – a series of steep\, paved climbs with pitches of 20%. How do you say\, “Ouchie\,” in Flemish. Oh yeah\, it’s AUW! Kind of like\, WTF! \n3) And then there is the third and final ingredient – a vibrant cycling community. Not only has the area been designated one of only 35 gold-level bicycle-friendly communities in the US\, with its safe accommodations\, miles of designated bike lanes\, and\, of course\, a plethora of trails to explore – both urban and desert – it has an extensive network of cycling teams\, enthusiasts\, and every type of bike shop to support them. This Sonoran Desert locale is the most diverse desert in the world\, offering amazing views along the rocky mountain ranges that surround it. No wonder this destination has become home to such an active and enthusiastic bike community. \nHere is the 2023 Course Information: \nWAFFLE- \nhttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/42090710 \n122-Miles/196-Kilometers \n~9\,000 Feet of Climbing \n8 Unroad sectors (the rest is road\, dirt\, gravel) \n50% Unroad (Long\, Sandy\, Wet or Dry\, Rocky\, Hilly\, Ugly) \nNumerous Washes\, Water Crossings or Foot Bridges \n3 Queen/King of the Mountain segments \n3 Queen/King of the Dirt segments \n3 Queen/King of the Sprint segments \n7 Feed Zones \nWAFER – \nhttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/42003808 \n79-Miles/127-Kilometers \n~5\,600 Feet of Climbing \nSeveral Unroad sectors (the rest is really nice road) \n40% Unroad (Long\, Sandy\, Wet or Dry\, Rocky\, Hilly\, Ugly) \nNumerous Washes\, Water Crossings or Foot Bridges \n4 Feed Zones \nWANNA – \nhttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/42090863 \n37-Miles/60-Kilometers \n~3\,700 Feet of Climbing \n1 long Unroad sector (the rest is really nice road) \n25% Unroad (Long\, Sandy\, Wet or Dry\, Rocky\, Hilly\, Ugly) \nNumerous Washes\, Water Crossings or Foot Bridges \n2 Feed Zones
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/belgian-waffle-ride-az/
LOCATION:Stagecoach Village\, 7100 E Cave Creek Road\, Cave Creek\,\, AZ\, 85331
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Entry Fee,Gravel
ORGANIZER;CN="Monuments of Cycling":MAILTO:https://www.belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
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SUMMARY:GABA - OFF THE GRID-Monster Gravel- Intermediate/4/55
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nRide Description:\nWe will travel from Sonoita on a combination of pavement and singletrack to the eclectic town of Patagonia alongside the Patagonia Mountains. After climbing along Harshaw Creek we will cross the stunning San Rafael Valley\, and climb over rugged Canelo Pass. \nWe will return on hilly pavement through “The Grasslands” to the Vaughn Loop and Papago Springs Rd. When we finally hit pavement we will roll downhill three miles into Sonoita. The last ten miles of this route are new. \nIn total this route is over 33 miles of gravel\, 22 miles of pavement\, and 3\,000 ft. of climbing. It is challenging and requires intermediate+ skills. \nPLEASE READ: This ride is NOT suitable for mountain bikes due significant road riding. Gravel bikes only please. It is also not suitable for Novice gravel riders. We will be riding singletrack\, doubletrack\, dirt roads\, and may even bushwack a short section. \nBathrooms are available in the Sonoita Mercantile Country Store at the start\, and at Ovens of Patagonia in Patagonia. \nNotes:\nRide Type: Social/Re-group.\nPace: 12 mph on gravel\, 15 mph on pavement.\nTerrain: 12 miles downhill to Patagonia\, long uphill to Canelo Pass\, then rolling pavement back to Sonoita.\nTotal Elevation Gain: 3\,000 ft.\nTraffic: light with the exception of Rt. 82. Please have rear flashing light on your bike.\nGroup Size: This ride is limited to ten riders.\nWater: Bring enough for four hours. However\, we can top off water in Patagonia \nMonster Gravel Route \nParticipation rules:\nYour GABA membership should be current. If not\, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org. Bring food & fluids for 3 hours. Front and back flashing lights are encouraged on The Loop. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. No ear buds. This ride is unsupported. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well. \nSkill Code:\n• Beg- Beginner- First timers\, dirt roads.\n• Nov- Novice- First year riders\, mostly dirt roads\, some double-track.\n• Int- Intermediate- Doubletrack\, singlegrack\, sandy\, rocky terrain.\n• Adv- Advanced- Steep climbs and descents\, singletrack\, loose\, rocky. \nTerrain Code:\n• 3-Moderate Hills\n• 4 Long climbs and descents \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 safety measures\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 vaccination required\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent will be outdoor\n\n\n\nThe event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring\, and will not independently verify\, that these precautions are followed.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/gaba-off-the-grid-monster-gravel-intermediate-4-55/
LOCATION:The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon\, The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon 3235 AZ-82 ·\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Free,GABA,Gravel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T204303
CREATED:20240204T054238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T054238Z
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SUMMARY:Sky Island Adventure Ride Series Panel Discussion Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Get Informed and get involved to protect the places we ride!\n***If cost is an issue to you attending the event\, Please let us know*** Tickets are Sliding Scale and we can discount for you\, no screening and no judgement!\nAs part of the Sky Islands Adventure Ride series we have a responsibility to take care of the land and spaces we ride on as well as get to know the history. We believe it is super important to get involved and support the groups that organize and advocate for the spaces and beautiful land we have the privilege of enjoying.\nSarah has organized these amazing groups to do a panel discussion with presentations as well as some time for Questions and Answers. We recomend checking them out and sending them some extra donations and getting involved:\nIndivisible Tohono is grassroots group organizing around and educating on issues impacting the Tohono O’odham Nation.\nPatagonia Area Resource Alliance : Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA) is a grassroots\, community-driven nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and protection of local mountains\, wildlife\, and watersheds in and around Patagonia\, AZ. Founded in 2011 by six Patagonia locals\, we are a citizen watchdog organization and monitor the activities of mining companies and local government agencies to ensure any actions taken in Patagonia ultimately benefit our public lands\, our water\, our wildlife\, and our town.\nNo More Deaths : The mission of No More Deaths is to end death and suffering in the Mexico–US borderlands through civil initiative : people of conscience working openly and in community to uphold fundamental human rights. Our work embraces the Faith-Based Principles for Immigration Reform and focuses on the following themes: Direct aid that extends the right to provide humanitarian assistance\, Witnessing and responding\, consciousness raising\, Global movement buildin\, Encouraging humane immigration policy\nSky Islands Alliance : Our mission is to protect and restore the diversity of life and lands in the Sky Island region of the U.S. and Mexico. We’re working to ensure the Sky Islands are a place where nature thrives\, open space and clean water are available to all\, and people are connected to the region and its innate ability to enrich our lives.\nSarah Swallow is a world-renowned adventure cyclist\, route developer\, storyteller\, and advocate fueled her unique advocacy work through her event\, Ruta del Jefe.You can learn more about Sarah\, her rides and route here: https://sarahjswallow.com/\nThis will be a presentations followed by Q&A\nJoin us at our neighbor Borderland’s patio on Thursday\, February 8th.\nTables and Chairs will be setup around the Patio. Check in and wrist band pickup will be down the block at Campfire Cycling.\nPlease come prepared for a chilly evening. That said\, Borderlands will have some heaters and fire pits dispersed around the patio if it is needed.\nBorderlands kitchen will be open with their regular menu. They are graciously partnering up with us and letting us use their patio. Please support them!\nThank you! And we look forward to having you out for this very special evening with Sarah Swallow and these Special Organization
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/sky-island-adventure-ride-series-panel-discussion-q-a/
LOCATION:Borderland Brewery\, 119 E. E Toole Ave\, Tucson\, az\, 85701
CATEGORIES:Camping,Gravel,Mountain Bike,MTB
ORGANIZER;CN="Campfire Bikes":MAILTO:info@campfirecycling.com
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