Field of Flowers near Show Low

Leaving Show Low on US 60.
Photo courtesy Bruce Chandler.

Springerville, AZ

Springerville, AZ.
Photo courtesy Bruce Chandler.

Resting cyclist

Sometimes, you just gotta rest.
Photo courtesy Bruce Chandler.


 


High Country 200 km Brevet


Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010

This route is one large loop starting and ending in Show Low, AZ.There are two out and back sections at the southern part of the loop; one goes to Greer and the other goes to Sunrise Ski Area.

Distance: 125 miles

Terrain: Strongly rolling at an elevation of 6,400 feet above sea level.

Start Time: 6:00 AM. There will be a mass start at 6 AM and announcements and time for questions at 5:45 AM. Note: Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time, and stays on Mountain Standard Time year-round. For example, in the summer months, during Daylight Savings Time, the time in Arizona and California is the same; Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico are one hour ahead.

Start Location: Safeway (grocery store), 900 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ (Safeway is just north of the intersection of routes 260 and US 60, and just south of the Days Inn where we used to meet.)

Time Limit: 13 hours, 30 minutes

Lights: Optional. However, if you're still riding after sunset, you need lights as required by law.

Begin twilight: 5:20 AM Sunrise: 5:47 AM,
Sunset: 6:59 PM End civil twilight: 7:25 PM

Cost: $20.00 All riders must pre-register by Wednesday, August 19. (No day of event registration.)

Cue sheets: Coming soon.

Services: The first store you are likely to encounter is about 45 miles into the ride. After that, there are services every 20-30 miles. You'll find services in Springerville, Eager, Greer, at the Sunrise Ski Area, Hon Dah Casino, and Pine. A hydration system is highly recommended.

ACP sanctioned.

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