Your Passport to cycling the Desert Foothills
November 13, 14 and 15, 2009
Date: November 14, 2009
Parking Opens: 7am
Day of Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens: 7:30am Please go to building West of Flat Tire Bike Shop at 6137 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Registration Closes: 9:30am
Start Time: 10am
Divisions: Men's, Women's, Juniors and Single Speed
MP3 Players: There is NO use of ANY music devices while out on the course. Please respect this for the safety for yourself and other riders.
The mountain bike race and ride begins at Frontier Town in the heart of old Cave Creek. Two groups (racers and recreational riders) will be provided a separate police escort up Spur Cross Road to the end of the paved road. Racers and riders will then be free to race or ride through the spectacular Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area (a Maricopa County Park). This 2,100 acre park is known for its spectacular views of surrounding mesas, well-preserved Hohokam Indian ruins and well-maintained hiking and mountain biking trails. Riders then proceed on portions of the Maricopa County Regional Trail to the 2,900 acre Cave Creek Regional Park. Riders will also pass portions of the State Trust Land the Town of Cave Creek is planning to acquire.
The latter stages of the ride will take you through the P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon. This preserve is owned and maintained by the Desert Foothills Land Trust, a non-profit partner of the Town and its land protection efforts. The last challenge of the ride takes you up hill on a Land Trust trail to the top of Surrey Road. From there, riders return to Frontier Town via the charming back roads of Cave Creek and an all-you-can eat lunch provided by the Silver Spur Saloon.
AWARDS: Unique, one-of-a-kind awards will be given in the following categories: 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Men's, Women's and Juniors (18 and under). And complements of The Crazy Horse Tattoo Co., a tattoo for the Single Speed winner. The Gila Monster Award will go to the most honored rider. There is also a $250.00 CASH PAYOUT for the 1st place winners in the men's and women's division, thank you Silver Spur Saloon. The awards ceremonies will be at 4:00pm in Frontier Town.
Flat Tire Bike Shop is offering discounts on services and products to confirmed participants of the Cave Creek Bicycle Festival.
A hillshade relief map is also available for viewing or download by clicking the thumbnail version shown below.
