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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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 |