Start Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Registration Closes: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 @23:59:59
Distance: 75 miles
Start Time: 08:00
There will be a mass start at 08:00 AM and announcements and time for questions at 07:55 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.

Time Limit: 7:56 hours
Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Cost: $10 All riders must pre-register. (No day of event registration.)
RUSA 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.

View of Horseshoe Reservoir from the summit. This route is mostly about the Hill Climb. Few cyclists explore Cave Creek Road after the pavement ends. This is a shame because this is one of the best climbs in Arizona! Here's your opportunity to grab a friend or three and ride this iconic climb. Having friends around to share in your suffering will be welcomed!

Directions to the start:
Location: Apache Wash Trailhead, Phoenix
Address: 1600 Sonoran Desert Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Google map: Click HERE
Directions: There is ample parking in the parking area. We will meet under the ramada near the restrooms. Note that there is NO WATER at this trailhead. Plan accordingly!

Route map:
View RWGPS online map here

Full route map including Controls and Food/Water locations:


Elevation profile:

This route climbs roughly 5,500' total feet. There's a steady up-hill to EOP, then the fun begins! 5 miles of hard-packed dirt and 4 miles straight up. What goes up, must come down!

Cue sheets may be downloaded.

(Excel format is not available.)

Download PDF cue sheet

Create custom cuesheet

Have fun, be safe, enjoy the ride!

Services will be noted on the cue sheet and in the RWGPS file, if you choose to download it.

Note: that there are very few opportunities for water on this ride. If it's hot, or you're running low, make sure you stop at the water fountain noted in the RWGPS and the cue sheet at mile 27.2.

To get to the fountain, make a right turn at Bartlett Dam road, ride 1/4 mile and the fountain will be on your left at the driveway entrance to the Ranger Station.

After you fill your bottles and your belly, return to Cave Creek Rd and continue climbing.

1 Registered Riders.

You KNOW you want to join us!

Rider Name	RUSA #	City	State/Prov
Claire Mirocha	16134	Berkeley	CA

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