| Home |
 This brevet starts at the Rockin River Ranch in Camp Verde.
The route goes first to Cottonwood, and then downtown Sedona and Oak Creek. The major climb for the day is up scenic route 89a to Flagstaff. (Shown left.)
 In Flagstaff we turn east on Lake Mary Rd - a cycling mecca for Flagstaff riders.
There you'll see the open meadows surrounding Mormon Lake. The san Francisco peaks tower in the background.
Once past Mormon Lake, you enter the pine forests of the Mongollon Rim. At the end of the ride is a 30 mile downhill down General Crook Trail where you'll leave the pine forests behind and descend to the desert floor, to Camp Verde where we began.
 Take the virtual tour
Summary
- Distance: 185 miles
- Terrain: The major climb is Route 89A as you leave Sedona and travel through Oak Creek Canyon. You'll find a smaller (but not small) climb as you leave Pine and Strawberry. About 11,600 feet of climbing. See topo map.
-
- Start time: 4:00 AM.
-
- Start location: Rockin River Ranch, Camp Verde, AZ. (Directions are here.)
-
- Time limit: 20 hours
-
- Lights: Required. There will be a light inspection at check-in to verify front and rear lights are working and are sufficient for night riding. Also, required are safety vest or sash and reflective ankle bands.
-
- Begin twilight: 5:14 AM Sunrise: 5:41 AM,
Sunset: 7:11 PM End civil twilight: 7:37 PM
Moonrise: 4:07 pm Saturday Moonset: 4:09 am Sunday
-
- Cost: If you're staying at the Rockin River Ranch, the brevet is already included in your daily rate. No extra charge for the brevet. (Show me the details.)
-
- Customers of Zoomers Bike & Gear get special introductory pricing. (See price List.)
-
- ACP sanctioned and a qualifier for Paris-Brest-Paris
Notes
- This ride is extremely beautiful and extremely remote. CamelBak or hydration system is required. You will not make it on two water bottles.
-
- This brevet is more self service than the Casa Grande brevets. You can find food and water at the checkpoints. I will be patroling the brevet route in the afternoon and will stop for brevet riders. As usual, you will have my cell phone number but I won't have coverage over the entire course.
Reference materials:
|
