Date: Saturday, December 15, 2018
Distance: 127 miles
Start Time: 07:30 (7:30 am)
Start Location: Wal Mart, Chandler (Get directions)
Time Limit: 13.5 hours
Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 5:22 pm
Moonrise: 13:03 Phase of the moon: First Quarter at 4:49 a.m.
Moonset: 01:02 Next Day
Cost: $15
RUSA sanctioned.
WAIVER NOTE:
You will be automatically directed to the online waiver after you submit your PayPal payment.
If you are not automatically directed to the online waiver after your pay,
you may press the "Return to Merchant" button to sign the waiver.
The online waiver may also be found at
tinyurl.com/AZBrevetWaiver.
REGISTRATION NOTE: Once you are
registered for a ride, you will see your name in the
Registered Riders tab. It may take a day or so for it to
appear. Registered riders WILL be sent a "Last
Minute Notes" email the day after registration
closes, normally the Thursday before the ride. If you do not
receive it, please let me know. Also, check your spam folder
for the email.
RIDE VERIFICATION: All of these events
are sanctioned by Randonneurs USA (RUSA).
As such, all of them will be verified using approved RUSA
methods. Click HERE
to see the details of available options for AZ Radonneurs'
events.
Tortilla Flat on the Apache Trail
This route includes some of the most scenic sections found in the Phoenix area: Red Mountain, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake & Tortilla Flat.
Location: Wal Mart, Chandler
Address: 1175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ. Southeast corner of Pecos & Arizona Ave
Google Map: HERE
Directions: From I-10, take exit 161 and get on AZ 202.
Go 7 miles. Take exit 47 for AZ-87/Arizona Ave.
Go 0.4 miles. L onto S Arizona Ave.
Go 0.2 miles. R into the mall.
View RWGPS online map here
Cue sheets may be downloaded and printed by riders if they wish. Cue sheets will NOT be passed out at the start. Make sure you have a cue sheet as a backup in case your GPS fails.
Download cue sheet (xls)
Download cue sheet (pdf)
Total 7,000 ft of climbing
Riders are expected to do simple repairs such as repair a flat tire.
Lights, safety vest/belt, and ankle bands are required if riding after sunset.
There is only about 10 hours of daylight. Slower riders WILL be out after dark. Be safe and carry the equipment!
Start: Wal-Mart and other stores at the start.
Control #2 (25.2 miles): Baja gas station
Mile 72: Store & snack bar at Tortilla Flat has food and water.
Mile 83: Same store at Tortilla Flat
Mile 98: Dash In store on Lost Dutchman Blvd
Rider limit: 50 riders
Mike Sturgill is your trail boss for this ride. Still have questions? Contact Mike
HERE.
Rider Name |
RUSA # |
City |
State/Prov |
Steve Atkins |
3359 |
Tempe |
AZ |
Rick Blacker |
2806 |
Olympia |
WA |
Roger Peskett |
3726 |
Tucson |
AZ |
Dennis Sieber |
9202 |
Anthem |
AZ |
Dwight Stoup |
7420 |
Phoenix |
AZ |
Mike Sturgill |
1847 |
Phoenix |
AZ |
Carlton van Leuven |
4713 |
Chandler |
AZ |