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Breakfast by Bike: Himmel Park to Underwood Family Sonoran Landscape Laboratory

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Join us for a mellow cruise from Himmel to Underwood Family Sonoran Landscape Laboratory to enjoy some breakfast and great company!

We’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..

Meet 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.

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)

Sedona Mountain Bike Festival

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The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is a three-day mountain bike celebration that includes a main Expo/Festival, bike demos, shuttled rides, gear vendors, a beer garden, great bands, food trucks, skills clinics and a whole lotta sweet RED SINGLETRACK!

With over 90 vendors there are more demo bikes and more to do than any other bike demo out there. We are always working to make the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival the best event you go to all year. While the core of the event and the vibe will remain the same as previous years, we do have some tricks up our sleeve for this year. Check back for exciting announcements as we get them.

The mountain biking in Sedona is world class. Sedona has over 250 miles of killer singletrack and is a media darling having appeared in magazines countless times in the last few years. Simply put: it’s a bucket list destination and this might just be the best way to come see for yourself.

When is it?

March 8th -10th, 2024

Trail guidelines

The trail system within the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest around Sedona, AZ is one of the most special resources you’ll find anywhere. This is a trail system shared with hikers and equestrians, and our goal with this festival is to celebrate it appropriately: respect the resource, respect other trail users and generally leave a great impression of the mountain bike community which means NOT leaving our physical impression!! Everybody be smart, stay on legal system trails and let’s show the world what the mountain bike vibe is all about!!!

See what others are saying

Beta Mag: “Food trucks, beer tents and a full line-up of mountain bike films put an exclamation point on the Saturday program at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival”

The Radavist: “The mountain biking in Sedona is exceptional. Full stop. Seemingly endless trail systems spiderweb right out from the center of town, winding in, out, and around…”

Outside Magazine: “It felt like the festival was making people happier than any new bike, piece of gear, or single ride ever could.”

MTBR: “Great weather, amazing trails, and most bikes of any consumer demo event.”

Bike Magazine: “On top of being a demo event, the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival is a place to walk the gravel and look at what new goodies the exhibiting brands have to offer.”

Velo News: “A handful of companies got the jump on the rest by announcing their new goodies at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival in Arizona this past weekend.”

“Great bike selections and lots of it too! It really rivaled better than dirt demo at Interbike. Music and beer and a good selection of food trucks! Lots of new vendors with great swag giveaways too! Best part is it’s open to the public unlike interbike!” – Facebook Reviewer

“Great event! Everything was well organized and there were so many demos to choose from. Next year we will spend the weekend!” – Attendee

More Press:

Want to see what the vendors look like?  Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKqNf49ifCg

Attendee: “The festival was one of the best cycling experiences I’ve had in my life. Chill vibe. Great people. Awesome trails. Bitchen food. Totally affordable. Amazing weather. The only problem is I need to wait until next March to do it again.”

Attendee: “Awesome festival! The most beautiful and challenging trails I’ve ever been on! Great people, demos, beer and music!”

Attendee: “Great times, perfect weather, well supported, awesome vibe! Can’t wait to come back and explore more trails! Thanks Sedona!”

 

 

 

 

 

24 Hours In the Old Pueblo

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Celebrating 24 years of riding single track in the Sonoran Desert, the TMC Health 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo is one of the largest 24 Hour events in the world. Ride the event the mountain bike community has been raving about for years!

Join Epic Rides at the #24HOP as we host participants, volunteers, and sponsors for an event experience over a Government Issued Holiday Weekend (Presidents’ Day).

With mid-day highs of 70 degrees, mellow Sonoran Desert vibes, an industry bike + gear expo, and 24 hours of tunes provided by 91.3 KXCI Community Radio this festival is far more than just a 24-Hour mountain bike event.

Outside Magazine did a cool video after 2023 24 HOP.  https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-party-in-the-pueblo.html

 

WHITE TANK WHIRLWIND

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2024 Pivot Cycles – MBAA XC Series
White Tank Whirlwind
February 10, 2024

PRESENTED BY:

Trek West Phoenix

 

LOCATION: 
White Tank Regional Park (Map)

GENERAL INFORMATION:
White Tank Regional Park is a great course with a mix of flow and technical sections that has long been a staple of the MBAA. White Tanks is part of the Maricopa County Regional park system, it’s close to the Phoenix Metro area and offers up some all around great riding.

There is a $7 per vehicle entrance fee for this park.

TEAM TENT RESERVATIONS – Teams wishing to setup in the team pit area can Reserve a Team Tent Spot for a $50 donation to the MBAA (10×10 tent). This helps us plan out the venue and ensures you’ll have spot on race day.

CAMPING:
Camping is extremely limited and tight so please keep a small footprint. There’s just not enough room like other venues we race at.

The cost is $22 per night (pay at entrance station). We have use of the Group site in addition to the competitive track. If you are taking up too much space you may be asked to move or downsize your setup to make room for day of parking.

FOOD ONSITE:

– Single Speed Coffee
– Stanzi’s Food Truck (Veggie bowls)
– PizzArt (Pizza)
– Dogs R Us (Hot dogs & burgers)

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

MBAA MEMBERSHIP:
Signup 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 drawn at each race!

https://mbaawhitetankwhirlwind.itsyourrace.com/register/

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.

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 +
E-Bike – Class 1 only, pedal assist, no throttle (1 battery for entire race)
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:

COURSE MAP:

  • Green – Junior (2.6-miles) Strava – A fast and flowy loop with great singletrack in and out of ravines.
  • Blue – Inner (5-miles) Strava – A slightly longer version of the fast and flowy Junior loop.
  • Black – Outer (7-miles) Strava – The Outer loop has a bit more teach when it branches off from the Inner loop. Up a steep switchback climb and down a technical descent.

SCHEDULE

Friday 2/9 –

  • All Day Course open for pre-riding (Final markings underway in the AM)
  • 4-5 pm Number plate pickup open

Saturday 2/10 –

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