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SUMMARY:Pleasantville
DESCRIPTION:When:\nDecember 6\, 2025  7:30am \nWhere:\nWe’ll be hosted by the #1 Trail Angel of the Tour Divide (Kirsten of the famed Brush and Mountain Lodge) who now has a home in Anthem\, AZ and is letting us stage the ride from her casa – 2307 West Desert Hills Drive\, 85086. \nParking: fill her front yard. Then overflow parking along 23rd Ave. Let’s try to keep Desert Hills Dr. clear this year. \nPlease bring a beverage & snacks to share for post-ride. Let’s show Kirsten how we roll here in AZ!! \nWhat:\nThis is a big loop around Lake Pleasant – almost 60 miles. It will include some trail\, some dirt roads and some other stuff. You may have to get slightly creative with routing on the north end of the lake – depending on lake levels. Same with riding along the Agua Fria. Could be “interesting” if the river is high. \nRoute:\nAs always\, it is HIGHLY recommended that you bring\, and know how to use\, a GPS for this race. There will be no maps or cue sheets. \nPleasantville_route \nBonus: New for 2022 is a slight diversion (.3 miles down a dirt road) on the north side of the lake to to check out Solo Spring. Take a selfie at the spring and get a 20 minute bonus. Also\, there is water behind that concrete wall – a couple of feet deep. Good for filtering if you are low.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/pleasantville/
LOCATION:Kirsten of the famed Brush and Mountain Lodge\, 2307 West Desert Hills Drive\, Anthem\, AZ\, 85086
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Arizona Endurance Series,Free,self supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T010425
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Camp - Arizona Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION:When:\nNovember 25\, 2025 at 9:00 am (9:15 start time for those doing the short course) \nWhere:\nKentucky Camp\, 40 miles south of Tucson. Google maps link here. \nWhat:\nThere are two options for this race\, (1) a 29-mile lollipop or (2) a 46-mile figure 8. There will be camping available and a post-race party in the area for those that would like to grill. This year\, we are doing the Kentucky Camp as a charity event for the Arizona Trail Association. If you want to ride and are not a member\, please become a member here: https://aztrail.org/get-involved/join/ \n \nGPX files and maps: \nKentucky_camp_long_route \nKentucky_camp_short_route \nFor help uploading the GPX files to your GPS see: http://topofusion.com/tutorials/uploading-tracks.php \nUsing a GPS is highly recommended!
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/kentucky-camp/
LOCATION:Kentucky Camp\, 31°44′40″N 110°44′31″W\, Sonoita\, AZ\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Arizona Endurance Series,Free,Mountain Bike,self supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T010425
CREATED:20251008T051237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T051245Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:Racing the Arizona Trail\n\n\n\n\n\nThe AZT300 & AZT800 will start concurrently at border monument 103\, the rider limit is 60 total riders. \nPlease check the Announcements page https://azt300-800.com/announcements/ for any last minute updates\, registration & important information. \nSuggested Start Date: Thursday October 16th\, 2025. *ITTs are always encouraged!!\n(3rd Thursday in October each year) *Registration opens one month prior to the Grand Depart\nChoose your poison: 300 miles / 800 miles\n800 Start: 6:00am Mexican Border monument 103.\n300 Start: 6:00am Mexican Border monument 103.\nRider limit: 60 people\, combined\, in both events\nNo entry fee\, no prizes\, absolutely no support \n\nTiger Mine trailhead near Oracle\n\nThe Arizona Trail Race is an unofficial challenge that takes place every autumn on the cross state Arizona Trail. Two distances are available. The Arizona Trail 300 is a 300 mile event that has been held every April since 2006. The Arizona Trail Race 800 is the complete traversal (Mexico->Utah) and was offered for the first time in 2010 as the AZTR750. Both events are run concurrently\, starting on the same day\, same time from border monument 103. \nThis is not an organized or sanctioned event in any way. It’s simply a group of friends out to ride their bikes on the same route at the same time. We’ll probably compare times afterwards\, but more importantly\, we’ll compare experiences — the highs and lows the trail and mountains offered us. \nAll we provide is a route\, a suggested start time(*) and tabulation of results. Period. There is no race organization\, no checkpoints\, no support system\, nothing. You are completely on your own\, just as you would be if you chose to ride the Arizona Trail\, or any other trail\, on any other day. \n(*) Anyone is welcome to ride the route at any time. We provide a suggested start date if you want others to ride with/against. ITTs (individual time trials) are encouraged and will be ranked with that year’s results. \nIf you want to be included in the “results” you need to follow the rules of self-supported travel set on the rules page\, ITT riders included. This means things like support crews and water caches are not allowed. This is done in order to ensure a level playing field. \nMartinez Canyon\nSPOT Tracking\nEach year the race is tracked by trackleaders.com\, providing a live map\, elevation profile and other stats that can be used to follow along. Carrying a SPOT and being tracked by trackleaders is not mandatory but encouraged. \nSupport the Trail\nThere is no entry fee\, and no registration\, but all racers are strongly encouraged to join the Arizona Trail Association. Please help support the organization that has worked so hard to construct\, maintain and promote this amazing trail across the state. \nMembership is only $35. To join\, go here: \nhttp://www.aztrail.org/membership/join.html \nContact\nPlease consider posting your questions to bikepacking.net’s Ultra Forum. There is a yearly forum thread there with common questions asked and answered. There’s a helpful community of AZT riders that can help\, and that way your questions (and answers) can help others with the same questions. Also the AZTR Director will post updates and last minute info there in the weeks leading up to the start. \nQuestions?? Start here: AZTR FAQ & ATA’s Mountain Biking resource \nJohn Schilling – azt300.750@gmail.com
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/arizona-trail-race/
LOCATION:Arizona Trail
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Free,Mountain Bike,MTB,Race,self supported
ORGANIZER;CN="John Shilling":MAILTO:azt300.750@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260424T010425
CREATED:20240207T215140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T230738Z
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SUMMARY:Coconino Stage Bikepack - Arizona Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION:Coconino Stage Bikepack\n\n \nWhen:\nOctober 10-13\, 2025 \nWhere:\nWe will be meeting on Friday\, October 10-13\, 2024 at 7:00am in Flagstaff\, downtown at ‘The Place’ (21 S Milton Rd). We eat a big greasy breakfast\, chat a bit and then we ride! The actual starting time for the first stage (and every stage) is open-ended. \nWhat:\nThe 250-mile route has about 40-50% singletrack\, some of which is pretty darn technical\, and about 33k of climbing. The route is: Flagstaff-Sedona-Mingus Mountain-Williams-Flagstaff. Those that have never ridden in this area\, you are in for a treat! \nLive tracking link will be listed at: http://trackleaders.com \nCarrying a SPOT tracker is optional. You can add your own SPOT/InReach to the tracking map at the following link (email info@trackleaders.com to inquire about a rental device): \nhttps://form.jotformpro.com/trackleaders/long-trail \nThe (old) forum:\nhttp://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=10860.0 \nGPX: GPS and Cue Sheets can all be found here.  The file CLR22_v2_10k_simplified.gpx is the latest version of the route. The 2013 files are current for the cue sheets and waypoints. \nFor help uploading the track to your GPS see TopoFusion’s uploading tutorial. \nPlease note: it is very important that you upload both the GPS track (line) AND the waypoint file. The waypoints define where stages start and end\, as well as help everyone regroup at the end of each stage. \nBikepacking.net route description \nSelf Supported Stage Bikepacking \nThe Coconino 250 is a self supported stage bikepack. The usual rules for self-supported bikepacking apply (see AZT 300\, CTR for examples)\, with one exception: there are locations on the route where stopping is allowed and as long as you are there\, the ride clock is not ticking. \nThis makes the event into a quasi-stage ride. Riders may ride from one stopping location to another\, then rest the night before the next ‘stage.’ However\, stopping is not required at any of the points. The option of a non-stop ride is still open. \nThere are 4 stages\, with 3 “stage stop” locations. The first two are camp sites\, with no water or other services available (but fantastic views!). The third is the town of Williams\, where most racers opt to share motel rooms. You can also camp on nearby national forest\, if desired. \nEach rider’s time will be computed as = the total time on course minus the total time spent in designated stopping locations. Because of this it is important that you carefully log your time in and time out. Bring a piece of paper to do this\, and if you can collect a GPS track for backup\, even better. \nThe idea is to promote camaraderie\, lessen the physical ‘impact’ on participants\, and also experiment with a new format. \nThe stage stops are marked as waypoints in the course GPX file and also denoted in RED on the cue sheets. \nPictures \nYou can drool over some pictures on Scott’s website: http://www.topofusion.com/diary/2009/06/29/coco-ming-o-bob/ \nPlease use the signup form below\, and post in the bikepacking.net forum if you plan on attending. \nCLICK HERE FOR RESULTS\nComments\, suggestions\, heckling can all be made below. Or on the forum.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/coconino-stage-bikepack/
LOCATION:The Place\, 21 S Milton Rd\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Arizona Endurance Series,Mountain Bike,MTB,self supported,stage race
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTSTAMP:20260424T010425
CREATED:20240207T161841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T161841Z
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SUMMARY:Ride the Arizona Divide
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE MAP \nFor those interested a group of individuals will be riding the 450 mile Ride the Arizona Divide route starting September 23rd. Why 9/23? It’s  simply the best time of the year to ride the White Mountains and Northeast Arizona! The are no entry fees or registration. The route uses public roads\, anyone can join in. This is not an organized or sanctioned event in any way. Each rider is responsible for their navigation and well being. We will be following the current route posted on this page.  For those that want to start at the same time meet at Tall Timbers Park in the community of Heber AZ at 6:00AM on September 23rd. Do not leave your vehicle at the park. \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 us\, AZ Gravel Rides or Ride Across Arizona. \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. \nWe view RAD 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 can as fast as you can and above all try to remain positive and have fun. \nUniversally Accepted Rider Etiquette:\nGeneral:\n– Complete the entire route under your own power.\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 RAD course and accepted definitions from other similar rides:\nSelf-supported Bikepacking (example: Tour Divide)\nSolo Riders: \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 Riders:\n– Support vehicles allowed to follow along and provide assistance (high clearance vehicle required\, 4wd highly 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 rules for supported riders as above except):\n– Riders share and exchange a single tracking device.\n– Riders determine when to exchange.\n– Both riders can ride at the same time sharing pulls and drafting\, you decide what is best for your team.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/ride-the-arizona-divide/
LOCATION:Arizona Divide\, Heber\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Camping,Free,self supported
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260424T010425
CREATED:20240207T161316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T161316Z
UID:10001937-1714953600-1715817599@bikepilgrim.com
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:20240414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T010426
CREATED:20240202T023700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T023700Z
UID:10001895-1713081600-1713099600@bikepilgrim.com
SUMMARY:GABA Spring Bike Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Spring 2024 Bike Swap\n \n \n  \n \nThe largest bicycle swap in the southwest\, GABA’s Bike Swap in Tucson attracts over 5\,000 attendees and more than 40 vendors bi-annually. This Swap Meet will be held at ARMORY Park\, 6th Avenue and 12th Street. \nVENDORS\, Please Use the Vendors Registration Button off to the right (or click HERE). Spaces are assigned by the event coordinator based on the number of spaces available and the event history. The coordinator also gives consideration based on when you register\, so register early to get the best space. See the map below to locate spaces that will best display your goods. Don’t worry about being a member of GABA or not\, and go ahead and use the default non-member options while registering. While in the future I may put a price break in for members\, you are not required to be a member and there is no discount for being one. \nIf you are a vendor that collects tax from your store outside the City of Tucson\, please note that new rules have forced me to register and give out your business information to the city. Please help me determine this by indicating you’re a business on the registration page. The City will contact you with regards to a temporary vendor permit which is $25\, and they may collect tax from your sales. More information is HERE. If\, for example\, you are selling items out of a garage\, or are registering as an individual for this bike swap\, then you will not be required to register with the city. \nINDIVIDUALS: Individuals this year may register for an individual (single 10×15) space. Click the Vendors Registration button off to the right. \nNote: Don’t be left out if you’re an individual with several items you’d like to sell or swap. Reserve the new standard space today to ensure you have a place at the Spring Bike Swap. \nBUYERS: Come down to see a wide selection of bicycles and bicycle parts from around the southwest. \nI JUST HAVE ONE BIKE I WANT TO SELL: I’ve been here before too. Bring it down\, put a price on it\, walk around and check out other stuff from vendors and other individuals that are trying to sell or swap. \nContacts are Doug Horn (douglas.horn@outlook.com\, (520) 404-1181) \nDisclaimer: Spaces are coordinated and signed up on a first-come\, first serve basis. The organizer has no control if a vehicle has been left over-night and is in your assigned space that morning. The organizer will do his best to give the affected vendor the best space available the morning of the bike swap. \nGABA will provide free spots on the grass along the paved pathways in Armory Park. There are no reservations\, it is entirely first come first served. \nVendors in the park will be required to follow the rules defined in the link below. \nhttps://www.tucsonaz.gov/parks/ParkRules
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/gaba-spring-bike-swap/
LOCATION:Armory Park\, 222 S. 5th Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Bikes,Arizona,Bike Swap,Community Event,Free,GABA,Mountain Bike,MTB,polo,Road,self supported
ORGANIZER;CN="GABA Greater Arizona Bicycle Association":MAILTO:damion@damionalexander.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T010426
CREATED:20240205T180704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T180829Z
UID:10001933-1711180800-1711213200@bikepilgrim.com
SUMMARY:Sedona Big Friggin Loop - Arizona Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION:When:\nMarch 23ish\, 2023 ITT: Choose your start time/day in order to avoid having too many bikers in one area. These trails have become VERY crowded\, so we are trying to spread out and have different start times/days.  \nWhere:\nWe will be starting and finishing in Oak Creek Village. Notice that the start time has changed to a choose-your-own adventure style of riding. Disperse around Oak Creek Village for parking. Afterwards\, there will be a BYOB in the parking lots near Bike-n-Bean and Red Agave. \nThe Route:\nSedona_BFL_route \nIf Oak Creek is running particularly high\, this route can be used. Does require a $3 fee for Red Rock State Park. Sedona_BFL_alt_route \nSee TopoFusion’s Tutorial on uploading GPX tracks for help loading the GPX file onto your GPS. \nRoute Warning:\nDue to the nature of this route\, I strongly advise you to have a GPS with the GPX file loaded\, and some of the maps below. Sedona is generally a well-marked area\, nonetheless\, as you will see\, there are tons of trails that deviate from the trail (unmarked most of the time). I highly recommend that you either pre-ride the trail or consider take a GPS on the route. ESPECIALLY if you are a local and think you know the trails/route\, you need a GPS. It’s the only way to be sure you ride the correct course. The route doesn’t necessarily take the most obvious or most ridden connections.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/sedona-big-friggin-loop/
LOCATION:Village of Oak Creek\, Village of Oak Creek\, az\, 86351
CATEGORIES:Mountain Bike,Sedona,self supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240309T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T010426
CREATED:20240204T045712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T045712Z
UID:10001921-1709969400-1710003600@bikepilgrim.com
SUMMARY:Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION:When:\nMarch 9\, 2024\nThe A (61 miles) will start at 7:30am.\nThe B route (34 miles) will start at 9am.\nCamping is allowed at the Ripsey trail head – although there are no facilities \nWhere:\nYou will  start at the Ripsey trail head off of E Florence Kelvin Highway near Kelvin\, Arizona.  Google map directions to the trail head are here. \nWhat:\nThe Ripsey ride will be split into 2 different lengths so that you can choose how much AZT goodness you wish to experience. \nThe A loop (61 miles) will be a the best choice for those who have the endurance. This route will climb on dirt roads all the way to the Freeman Road water cache on the AZT. From there you get to blast down the roller coaster ride known as the Boulders segment. After some relatively rugged jeep roads and some not very well marked twistys through the desert you get to do the famous “Switchback Hill” up to the Ripsey ridgeline. Pause to take in the views before ripping along the ridgeline. Finally you drop down to the finish on an extended downhill section. \nThe B loop will start the same as the A\, with a lovely grind up Florence Kelvin Highway – to the very top of the world. From there you’ll take Tecolote Rd. and some dodgy singletrack over to the AZT. You will be momentarily sad that you missed the Boulders segment\, but soon enough will be dropping down into Ripsey Wash and facing Switchback Hill. Once you reach the Ripsey ridgeline and marvel at how fricking big Asarco Ray Mine is\, you’ll be heading toward that final epic downhill. \nWater:\nIn a race of this length and remoteness\, water is a concern. Bring as much as you can! We’ve done some scouting and found some possible water sources – non of which are 100% reliable. Water sources are marked (as waypoints) on the GPS files. \nFor the A loop the Freeman Road cache “usually” has water – but that is totally dependent on kind people restocking it. If you happen to be in that area (EVER) it is good Karma to bring a few gallons for the cache. \nBoth A and B loops go by “Bathtub Spring”. This has always had water when I’ve been through there\, but a recent report said it was dry. This is a cattle trough\, so you’ll want to filter any water you get from it. \nRoute:\nIt is HIGHLY recommended that you bring\, and know how to use\, a GPS for this race. There are some sections on the AZT where the trail is not terribly well marked. Using a GPS and paying attention are the best ways to stay on course and not get lost. GPS files for both courses can be obtained at the links below.\nRipsey_A_route(long)\nRipsey_B_route(short) \n \nA course (61 miles)\n\n\nB course (34 miles)\n\nPost ride:\nBring a chair\, beverages\, food\, whatever. Hang out and watch the folks doing the longer routes come in. Spend some time getting to know the super cool people who share this strange compulsion to push themselves to their limits. Witness the pain\, utter exhaustion\, and sense of accomplishment of anyone who finishes the A loop. \nSpecial bonus!\nOld Time Pizza in Kearney (520 363-5523) will deliver to the trail head. There is a $10 delivery fee\, so it is a good idea to do a bunch of orders at once. Bring cash. \n\nCLICK HERE FOR RESULTS\n 
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/ripsey-arizona-endurance-series/
LOCATION:Ripsey Trailhead\, 33.103671\, -110.974348\, Kelvin\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Arizona Endurance Series,MTB,self supported
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240211
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SUMMARY:Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION:Arizona Endurance Series\nPosted on October 20\, 2007 | 4 comments\n\nThe Arizona Endurance Series (AES) consists of a number or grassroots\, endurance races and rides. At the beginning of the year\, the Antelope Peak Challenge will open the series with some little known singletrack near the town of Oracle. We have another Tucson ride\, the Tortilita 50\,  at the beginning of February. Next up is a ride that includes the famed Ripsey ridgeline. This is a great chance to check out a remote and rarely ridden section of the AZT.  In March we will be heading to Red Rock country for the Sedona Big Friggin Loop. Have you ever wanted to explore singletrack in Prescott? Come out to the Prescott Monstercross. We wrap up spring with a ride in the mountains of Flagstaff at the Aspen Asphyxiation. Then we will break until fall. First event of the fall season will be the Tusayan Tussle – up near the Grand Canyon. Then\, a new addition to the calendar – Mogollon Mayhem. Next up is a 4 day stage race –  Coconino 250 .  The year will finish out with the Kentucky Camp\, Picketpost Punisher and\, Pleasantville. \nThere are no fees\, no prizes\, but all attempts will be made to record your finish time in comparison to others. The goal is to finish these challenges while setting your own pace. A start time and route are provided here and it is up to the participant to understand the route\, and also have full responsibility for their navigation and well being. These are not group rides\, although some people might do these as rides with friends or even other riders they meet at the start\, along the route. Since the events are self-supportive\, it should be understood that these are for experienced backcountry cyclists only. If you question your ability to complete such an event\, it is best that you consider another option before trying one of these. Also\, maps\, gps devices\, water filtration units\, and other back country tools are methods to ensure you complete the race. Therefore it is up to you – and you alone – to ensure your safety!! The goal of the Arizona Endurance Series is to promote responsible grassroots endurance mountain biking in Arizona\, and to provide a competitive outlet for the state’s current endurance racers – most of whom currently go out of state to compete. The AES will help train current endurance riders and perhaps enhance success by Arizonans in national events. We recommend that you join the Facebook site for all the updates\, maps\, and questions. So if you have interest\, come on out and join us\, and do your part to contribute to this grassroots effort! Only 74 participants can do the event\, so make sure to sign up on each event page. Also\, if you have any questions\, you can use the comment section below each event.
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/tortolita-50-arizona-endurance-series/
LOCATION:Tortolita Mountains\, 15000 N. Oracle Rd\, Catalina\, AZ\, 85739
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Arizona Endurance Series,Free,Mountain Bike,MTB,self supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T010426
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SUMMARY:Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance Series
DESCRIPTION:When:\nAt 8:00am on Saturday\, June 1\, 2024 \nWhere:\nStart/End at Fort Tuthill\, big lot next to the Bike Park. \nWhere:\nAspen Asphyxiation is back in 2023 with a new route and new trails. We will start at Fort Tuthill and then shortcut through the city to Elden via Sinclair/AZT. We will then climb up the brand new Lower Brookbank and descend the gnarly Big Band/Afterglow. We will climb Dogfood and fire/flood survivors: AZT and Secret. We will connect via Freidlein Prairie Rd\, Veit Spring Trail and Snowbowl Rd to Aspen Corner. From there it’s a fun descent on AZT and Moto. We will venture into the unknown by means of Hidden Hollow Road\, Mesa Observatory forest service roads and A1 Mountain Rd. We will cross the railroad tracks via an interesting but straightforward solution. Then it’s on to Soggy Bottom Ranch Rd. to uncharted roads all the way to Rogers Lake Connector trail. Good ole FUTS and Soldier trail will take us back to Fort Tuthill. \nWater available for filtering only in Shultz Creek and Roger’s Lake (and a number of small streams which may or may not still be there by next week). \nVERY IMPORTANT: \nStart time and route are provided here and it is up to the participant to understand the route\, and also have full responsibility for their navigation and well being. Since the events are self-supportive\, it should be understood that these are for experienced adult backcountry cyclists only. If you question your ability to complete such an event\, it is best that you consider another option before trying one of these. Also\, maps\, gps devices\, water filtration units\, and other backcountry tools are methods to ensure you complete the race. Therefore it is up to you – and you alone – to ensure your safety!! \nRoute:\nAA_route \nStrava Cue Sheet: \n2023 Cue Sheet
URL:https://bikepilgrim.com/event/aspen-asphyxiation-arizona-endurance-series/
LOCATION:Fort Tuthill\, 415 Battalion Rd\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001
CATEGORIES:Arizona,Arizona Endurance Series,Camping,Free,Mountain Bike,self supported
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