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



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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/Time
  • Description
  • Directions
  • Route Map
  • Cue Sheet
  • Elevation/Terrain
  • Requirements
  • Rider Info
  • Registered Riders
Date:  Saturday, August 16, 2014

Distance: 125 miles

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 in Show Low (Get directions)

Time Limit: 13.5 hours

Sunrise:  5:42 AM
Sunset:  7:06 PM

Cost: $20

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.

Description

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.

Springerville, AZ


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


Directions to the start

Location: Safeway in Show Low

Address: 900 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ

Directions:  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.

 

 

Route Map

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)

Elevation Profile

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

Requirements

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

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.

19 Registered Riders.

Rider Name RUSA # City State/Prov
Thomas Altemus 4464 Tucson AZ
Kevin Arps 3611 Phoenix AZ
Steve Atkins 3359 Tempe AZ
Steve Brass 9283 Scottsdale AZ
Julie Brass 9284 Scottsdale AZ
Jan Cesnek 10270 Phoenix AZ
Russell Cummings 5815 Prescott AZ
Gerry Goode 60 Tucson AZ
Garlen Gudinas Glendale AZ
Deven Gudinas Peoria AZ
John Ingold 3065 Flagstaff AZ
Robert Larson 9945 Phoenix AZ
Guy McArthur Tucson AZ
Roger Peskett 3726 Tucson AZ
Patrick Rinckey 9303 Tucson AZ
Kurt Smith 6398 Gilbert AZ
Carlton van Leuven 4713 Chandler AZ
Peter Vlad Tempe AZ
Lee Wilkening 10293 Phoenix AZ