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Advanced 2 Nighter: Gila River Ramble

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***If you would like to join this ride but it is cost or transportation is prohibitive or you cannot afford all the gear, please let us know.

Are You Ready for the Adventure?

*Some details are tentative*

We’re really excited for a new to us route and to get our “Spring” bikepacking season rolling. We’ll be heading up toward phoenix to ride Scott Morris’ Gila River Ramble Route (Anything but a ramble, from what I’ve heard ) it’s 110 miles and 10,663 feet of climbing (and descending) into pure joy. Keep in mind this will be an extremely challenging route with lots of hike-a-bike, limited water/resupply and challenging single track terrain.

The plan is to meet up and Start at the AZT Parking in Kelvin and then camp somewhere past mile 30 or so on the first day depending on how the wind goes up on the ridges (we might opt to ride a little further down hill to get out of the wind). Second Day we will ride through Superior for a resupply (there is an optional route we will probably include) and then camping somewhere around between mile 75-80. On the third day we will finish back at the trailhead. We will try and collect water as much as we go, but plan on being able to carry up to 7 liters of water for safety. There will only be food resupply in superior if we plan on using that lollipop extension).

Here’s what you can anticipate by reading about the route, as well as read recent comments: Gila River Ramble on Bikepacking.com and from the original route on bikepacking.net.

This ride is advanced bike packing with challenging terrain (technical singletrack, slickrock drops, fair amount of climbing and low sources of water as well as a possible river forging. We recommend a hardtail mountain bike with big tires or a Full Suspension.

Ride Pace is ride at your own comfortable pace. This is not a race. We generally ride at a party pace with many meetups and stops so we can re-group and enjoy the scenery. Campfire Cycling will always have a mechanic at the back of the ride so no one is “stuck” alone at the back or incase a mechanical issue come up.

Anticipate Temperatures to range from: 30 degrees (or slightly below) at night to low 70’s during the day.

We will be contacting everyone who signs up for the ride to make sure they are prepared for the challenge. Please sign up if you plan on joining us.

Protect the land/area that we recreate on. For this ride we are very near to Oak Flat (Chi’chil Biłdagoteel). The Apache People and mining activists have fought for over a decade to protect this sacred land from a giant copper mine. You can read more about and it and get involved here. We recommend that everyone make a donation to Protect Oak Flat, write Congress and Senate and consider getting involved in some capacity. http://apache-stronghold.com/take-action.html. We will be riding through the traditional lands of the Akimel O’odham,O’odham Jewed, Western Apache and the ancestral lands of the Hohokam and Sobaipuri

Flagstaff Frenzy – MBAA

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Flagstaff Frenzy

LOCATION:
Fort Valley Trailhead (Map)
Flagstaff, AZ

CAMPING:
Dispersed camping available throughout Coconino National Forest. Limited camped available at the venue.

FOOD ONSITE:
– Single Speed Coffee & Shaved Ice
– Pizzart
– Dogs R Us

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
– Frozen Motion Photos

REGISTRATION FEES:
Please register online before coming to the event.

First Timer – $30
Your first race? This is the category for you.

Junior (17 & under)

  • $30 – until 4 weeks out
  • $35 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
  • $45 – on race day

Adult

  • $45 – until 4 weeks out
  • $50 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
  • $60 – on race day

RACE AGE:
The age you will be on December 31, 2024.

Prescott Punisher

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April 13, 2024

PRESENTED BY:

ESI Grips

LOCATION:
Kuebler Quarry / Pioneer Park (Map)
Prescott, AZ

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Prescott is a fantastic area for mountain biking. Fast, fun, flowy, singletrack!

DIRECTIONS/CAMPING:

TEAM TENT RESERVATIONS – Teams wishing to setup their tent will be asked to reserve a spot.

FOOD ONSITE:
– Single Speed Coffee
– Stanzi’s Food Truck (burritos & veggie bowls)
– Pizzart
– Dogs R Us

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
– Frozen Motion Photos

REGISTRATION FEES:
Please register online before coming to the event.

First Timer – $30
Your first race? This is the category for you.

Junior (17 & under)

  • $30 – until 4 weeks out
  • $35 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
  • $45 – on race day

Adult

  • $45 – until 4 weeks out
  • $50 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
  • $60 – on race day

RACE AGE:
The age you will be on December 31, 2024.

TOUR OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS

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A video of past funtivities by The Damion Alexander Team

https://www.facebook.com/damion.alexander.9/videos/905554694182424

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PRE-REGISTER SCHEDULE RESULTS
EVENT WEEKEND GUIDE

 

The Tour leverages the Pinetop Lakes activity and equestrian center to provide a complete family experience. Attendees enjoy the onsite amphitheater for event activities and live music, nearby accommodations, campground games, a robust communal campfire and more!

At 7,000 ft. a limited field of riders will discover the challenges and gratification from riding awesome single track among a pine forest backdrop while witnessing the endless beauty (and perfect distraction) of the fall season in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

All finishers receive a custom award emblazoned with their distance and are welcomed to the post-ride after-party with live music, BBQ and cold Pinetop Brewing Co. beverages.

The communities of Pinetop-Lakeside are sure to please any visitor with their quintessential small mountain town charm and top notch restaurants.

For the benefit of: Tour of the White Mountains benefits TRACKS.

Sedona Big Friggin Loop – Arizona Endurance Series

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When:
March 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. 

Where:
We 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.

The Route:
Sedona_BFL_route

If 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

See TopoFusion’s Tutorial on uploading GPX tracks for help loading the GPX file onto your GPS.

Route Warning:
Due 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.

Lake Havasu Havoc

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Havasu Havoc

March 23, 2024

PRESENTED BY:

LOCATION: 
Lake Havasu Rodeo Grounds (Map)

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Awesome views and fun trail. We will be staging at the Rodeo Grounds and there’s plenty of room for campers/RV’s etc. Havasu gets pretty busy with Spring Breakers so plan ahead if booking hotels in town.

100% of beer sales on Saturday at the venue go towards the local SARA Park trails!

CAMPING:

  • Free RV and tent camping at the Rodeo Grounds (dirt lot, no hookups) thanks to Mudshark Brewery.
  • PLEASE REMOVE ANY ROCKS YOU PLACE IN THE PARKING LOT BEFORE YOU LEAVE
  • Gates open at 8:00 AM Friday, must be out by 3 PM Sunday.
  • Venue Map
    • See our tent camping zone (no generators)

TEAM TENT RESERVATIONS – Teams wishing to setup their tent will be asked to reserve a spot.

FOOD ONSITE:
– Single Speed Coffee
– Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
– Frozen Motion Photos

REGISTRATION FEES:
Please register online before coming to the event.

First Timer – $30
Your first race? This is the category for you.

Junior (17 & under)

  • $30 – until 4 weeks out
  • $35 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
  • $45 – on race day

Adult

  • $45 – until 4 weeks out
  • $50 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
  • $60 – on race day

RACE AGE:
The age you will be on December 31, 2024.

Need to change your category? No problem – email to info@MangledMomentum.com.

 

See who’s registered

MBAA REFUND POLICY:
The MBAA is a non-profit that raises money through these races to put towards trail projects in Arizona. If you sign up and cannot race we will donate your race entry to maintaining the trails.

MBAA MEMBERSHIP:
Sign up for an MBAA membership when you register for just $25 ($15 for juniors) and contribute directly to trail projects across the state. Plus you’ll get a cool pair of members only socks and sticker. You’ll also be entered into out members only raffles!

CATEGORIES:
Elite (Pro) – Competes at the highest level
Expert (Cat 1) – Seasoned racer
Intermediate (Cat 2) – Not just a weekend warrior, usually rides quite bit
Beginner (Cat 3) – Relatively new to the sport
First Timer – Newbie, never raced before
Single Speed – Only one gear, likes to suffer
Rock Crusher – Men 200-lbs +
Athena – Women 165-lbs +
Marathon – Long distance, approx. 3.5-hrs
Junior – Ages 6-17
Kids – FREE 6 & under race

AWARDS:
Podium is 3 deep per category.

Payout to top 3 Elite Men & Women: $250 | $150 | $100

VOLUNTEER Sign Up
Every event is not possible without the help and support of volunteers. Help make these events great by giving back a bit of your time.

START TIMES & LAP COUNTS:
Havasu Start Times & Lap Counts

COURSE MAPS:
Havasu Havoc

  • Green Arrows – Junior (3-miles) – A fun quick loop around the fair grounds, great for spectating (GPX | Strava).
  • Blue Arrows – Long (10-miles) – A jewel in the desert with spectacular views of the cliffs. The Water Shed Loop course starts out with a fast rolling climb before turning onto the spine and through the canyon. The singletrack is sure to keep a big smile on your face!
  • Marathon – Complete 4 blue laps for a total of 40-miles. A 3.5-hr cutoff means if you cross the finish line after 3.5-hrs you are finished and do not have to go out for another lap. You are not a DNF, just race finished.

SCHEDULE:

Friday 3/15 –

  • All Day Course open for pre-riding (Final course markings underway)
  • 4-5 pm Number plate pickup open (register online)

Saturday 3/26 –

  • 7:00 am – Number plate pickup open (check in at least 30-mins prior to start time)

Marana Rotary Tour De Cookie Bike Ride

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he 2024 event is coming together. The route is set. Shirts, wristbands, and bags are being ordered. Booth volunteers are being finalized. Sponsorships are coming in. I can’t wait for March 9, 2024!!!
Last year, we had to close rider registrations early because we hit our 400-rider cap. This year, we are preparing our booths to be ready for 500 riders. So please, register soon to guarantee your spot in the Tour.
The 2024 route was adjusted because of construction on The Loop path northwest toward Marana. However, I am excited that this year’s route takes riders northeast toward Oro Valley and back.
Riders will have several options:
Start at Rillito Racetrack and ride 12 miles, turning around at El Camino de la Tierra cookie booth.
Want a few more cookies? Add a section along CDO Wash.
Want to start your ride in Oro Valley? Saddle up at Steam Pump Ranch and ride along the Canada del Oro for a 17.5 mile-ride to the racetrack.
To maximize calorie replacement, ride all 33.5 miles of the Tour de Cookie. It should be a blast!!
Register Here
https://rotarytourdecookie.org/sign-up?fbclid=IwAR12SiDAVL731YHRuPUPvrqigFFHG0uhYicd5t0ZGX5V97pThBsuB3mBxsY