Event: McDowell Meandering
Date / Time
Start Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Registration Closes: Sunday, February 8, 2026 @23:59:59
Distance: 95 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.
Time Limit: 10:12 hours
Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Cost: $15
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.
Ride Description

Views of 4 Peaks
This route will explore numerous nice cycling areas in the far North Phoenix valley. The climbing will be modest and none are particularly challenging. Areas visited include: McDowell Mountain Park from all directions, Fountain Hills and the lush Sonoran Desert in North Scottdale. It's a scenic route with not much to slow you down.
Start Location
Location: Cortado Coffee Roastery on the Corner of N 32nd St and Union Hills Dr.
Click here for a map to the start.
Address: Cortado Coffee Roastery at:
3230 E Union Hills Dr Ste B 135, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Click here for a map to the start.
Directions: Take AZ-51 to Union Hills Dr exit. Go west for about 1 mile to Cortado Coffee on Northeast Corner of 32nd St & Union Hills Dr. It is just east of the CVS Pharmacy.
There is a Park and Ride lot at PV Community College on the SE Corner
Other businesses are located on this corner. CVS Pharmacy, Circle K, Subway, Pizza Shop
Route Information
View RWGPS online map here
Full route map including Controls and Food locations:

Elevation profile:

This route climbs roughly 4,000' total feet. All of the climbs gentle of 2-3% gradients. The last one is long and gradual. Fast and fun!
Cue sheets may be downloaded.
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Rider Info
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.
Registered Riders
31 Registered Riders.
| Rider Name | RUSA # | City | State/Prov |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Altemus | 4464 | Tucson | AZ |
| Steve Atkins | 3359 | Tempe | AZ |
| Rick Blacker | 2806 | Olympia | WA |
| Thomas Boggan | 17735 | Scottsdale | AZ |
| Bill Brier | 3331 | Freemont | CA |
| Robert Brudvik | 1515 | Edmonds | WA |
| Randy Carey | 14874 | Shoreview | MN |
| Sam Carleton | 10216 | Mason | OH |
| Philip Cooper | 15833 | Rio Rancho | NM |
| Greg Cox | 208 | Seattle | WA |
| Rose Cox | 10455 | Seattle | WA |
| Paul Danhaus | 1940 | Wausau | WI |
| Dean Dobberteen | 10847 | Bonita | CA |
| Bob Fisher | 9001 | Spokane | WA |
| Paul Foley | 1471 | Golden | CO |
| Teresa Fukumoto-Beebe | 16732 | Scottsdale | AZ |
| Thomas Guevara | 9538 | Coarsegold | CA |
| Talbot Dale Hardman | 17905 | Glenwood Springs | CO |
| David Horwitt | 6564 | San Diego | CA |
| Grant McAlister | 9343 | Morro Bay | CA |
| Brian McGuire | 7406 | Phoenix | AZ |
| Doug McLerran | 844 | Aurora | IL |
| Salvador Ortiz | 17036 | Addison | IL |
| Kevin Salyer | 2777 | Lafayette | CA |
| Chris Schiffhauer | 13851 | Scottsdale | AZ |
| Vernon Smith | 1842 | Monument | CO |
| Mike Sturgill | 1847 | Phoenix | AZ |
| Barbara E Tardiff | 13439 | San Luis Obispo | CA |
| Mark Thomas | 64 | Kirkland | WA |
| W David Thompson | 4226 | New Smyrna Beach | FL |
| Dorina Vaccaroni | 11843 | Mill Valley | CA |
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