Start Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Registration Closes: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @23:59:59
Distance: 126 miles
Start Time: 06:00
Checkin opens at 05:45 AM. There will be a mass start at 6:00 AM.

Time Limit: 13.5 hours
Sunrise: 07:19
Sunset: 18:08
Cost: $15
ACP sanctioned.

WAIVER NOTE: You will be automatically directed to the online waiver during registration. 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. This will highlight any route updates, construction, etc. that needs to be communicated. If you do not receive it, please let me know. Also, check your spam folder for the email.

RIDE VERIFICATION: These events are sanctioned by Randonneurs USA (RUSA) and will be verified using approved RUSA methods. Click HERE to see the details of available options for AZ Radonneurs' events.

Mines to Pines covers a range of climates and offers diverse scenery on good roads.
The ride starts in the copper mining town of Claypool, Arizona and travels on SR 188 along the length of Roosevelt Lake. Roosevelt Lake is the first, and largest lake along the Salt River reservoir system. The Salt River's head starts in the mountains of eastern Arizona at the confluence of the Black and White Rivers. After Roosevelt, there are 3 additional dams on the Salt River - Apache, Canyon and Saguaro. The Salt continues thru the Valley and forms the manmade Tempe Town Lake before eventually joining with the Gila and Agua Fria Rivers.

The route then continues all the way to the Beeline Hwy where riders turn around and retrace their path. The terrain will be gentle until you reach the final major climb - Salt River Peak. This is a 6 mile, 1600' kick in the pants! After you make the summit, it will be smooth sailing back to the finish.

Directions to the start:
Location: Walmart, Claypool AZ
Address: 100 S Ragus Rd, Claypool, AZ 85532
Directions: Wal-Mart parking lot on US 60 in Claypool (between Miami and Globe, 1/2 mile west of AZ188 jct.)

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/pFQMjMP9w992

Route map:
View RWGPS online map here



Elevation profile:
Total climbing 9850 ft!
Take note of the route profile as the climbs on this ride are not rollers, but long, steady climbs.
This ride passes through several climate zones from 2200 ft at the lake to over 5200 ft elevation in the pines.

Cue sheets may be downloaded.

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- Riders are expected to do simple repairs such as repair a flat tire.
- Lights, safety vest/belt, and ankle bands are required when riding after dark.

- Services are abundant along this route even though it is extremely remote. All services are shown on the map, on the cuesheet and in the GPS file if you download it.

2 Registered Riders.

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Rider Name	RUSA #	City	State/Prov
Chris Schiffhauer	13851	Scottsdale	AZ
Mike Sturgill	1847	Phoenix	AZ

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