ATTENTION: To do our part in helping the environment we will NOT be providing cups at the water stops. We will be more than happy to fill your hydration bladder or water bottle. Thank you for reducing our trash.

Flat Tire Bike Shop is offering discounts on services and products to all confirmed participants of the Cave Creek Bicycle Festival.

Late Registration and Packet Pick-up starts Friday from 3pm - 7pm at the building next to Flat Tire Bike Shop at 6137 East Cave Creek Road.

Mountain Bike Ride

Date: Saturday, Nov. 14th

Parking Opens: 7am

Day of Registration and Packet Pick-up: 7:30am   Please go to building West of Flat Tire Bike Shop at 6137 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Registration Closes: 9:30am

Start of Race: 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 ride begins at Frontier Town in the heart of old Cave Creek. The route leads entrants up Spur Cross Road to 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). Courtesy of 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 to the 1st place winners of the men's and women's division, thank you Silver Spur Saloon.The awards ceremonies will be at 4:00pm in Frontier Town.

Finishers Medallion: All finishers will receive this handmade art piece created by the artist Judy Darbyshire. Each medallion will be signed by the artist.

Day of Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens: 6:30am  Please go to building West of Flat Tire Bike Shop at 6137 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Registration Close: 7:30am

Start Time: 8:00am

MP3 Players: Right ear only will be allowed. Please use your left ear to listen for cars and other cyclists.

Please Note: The routes have changed slightly due to some road deterioration and safety concerns. As a result, the routes are slightly longer than the 50 and 35 miles listed. The route map links below are current. Registrants will be given revised maps in their packets and the routes will be clearly marked with paint and road signs.

The Cave Creek "Discovery" ride takes a novel approach to a road ride. For those who want to fly down the road, that's certainly an option. But for those wanting to learn more about the history, landscape and culture of this scenic area while putting some miles on your bike, this is the ride for you.

Each registrant will receive a ride "passport" and at each stop along the 50 mile route, a page will be "stamped" with a handmade stamp depicting an important feature of the area. The passport will also contain a brief note about the area's significance to the region. The passport will also contain vendor pages. After the ride, registrants can take to passport to various local businesses and fair vendors for deals on special items. Registrants can keep the passports as mementos of the experience riding the back roads of Cave Creek.

Each registrant will also receive a green silicone wristband emblazoned with a message indicating your support of Open Space in Cave Creek.  The wristband is also your ticket to a complimentary lunch provided by the Silver Spur Saloon in Cave Creek.

50 Mile Discovery Road Ride

For those who would like a shorter ride with less climbing, we are providing a 35-mile option. This route encompasses most of the more scenic areas of Cave Creek and Carefree without the major climb to Bartlett Dam Road and Sears Kay Ruin.  The ride will begin and end at the same location (Frontier Town). To view this route, click the link below.

 
35 Mile Discovery Road Ride

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