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VERTIGO NIGHT RIDES

 

Experience the magic of night trail riding in the Sonoran desert at the Vertigo Night Trail Rides held on a rolling 7 mile loop at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park competitive track. This is a perfect beginner night ride with distances for all. Ride past towering saguaro cactus under the night stars!

This race is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Ride Series with events all across the state of Arizona. Join us and “Carpe Noctem” to “seize the night”!

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WHITE TANK WHIRLWIND

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)