Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012

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

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM

Cost: $20.00

RUSA sanctioned.

This route is one large loop starting and ending in Show Low, AZ. The loop passes through rolling grassland to the Springerville/Eager area, after which it enters the White Mountain lake country with a stop at Big Lake, and then returns to Show Low.

Leaving Show Low and heading for Springerville, AZ.
Photo courtesy Bruce Chandler.

 

5,380 feet of climbing. Highest point on the route is 9, 500 feet above sea level.

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

Download cue sheets: Excel format / PDF

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Services: The first store you are likely to encounter is about 47 miles into the ride. After that, there are services every 25-40 miles. You'll find services in Springerville, Eager, Big Lake, Hon Dah Casino, and Pine. A hydration system is highly recommended.

Hotels Near the Start

There are tons of hotels/motels in Show Low. Here are just two suggestions:

Days Inn
480 W Deuce of Clubs, Hwy 60
Show Low, AZ
928-537-4356
website

Best Western
581 W Deuce of Clubs, Hwy 60
Show Low, AZ
828-537-5773

Paul Layton (trail boss, pre-ride)
Roger Peskett, Tucson, AZ