AUGUST 10-16
6 HOUR | 3 HOUR
VIRTUAL BIKE RACES
MTB | GRAVEL | ROAD
DIZZYING POSSIBLITY
Starting to fall for these night races, yet? We know the feeling! It's hard to control once that adrenaline kicks in and your heart and pace become a hypnotic stunner under the navy hues of a darkened sky. It's a feeling that will leave you reeling with excitement! Experience it for yourself and join us for the first annual Vertigo Virtual Night Ride, the fourth of six nights in the Insomniac Series! Vertigo Virtual is another opportunity to 'seize the night' and connect communities as we keep the the world spinning!
Join us and a community of insomniac night riders as we escape the summer sun and challenge our nocturnal instincts this August. Choose from two fixed-time options in three categories offered and accumulate as many miles as you can in the given time. Or take the ultra 100 Mile challenge and ride beyond the given time towards the dawn until you reach 100 Miles: The Vertigo Dawn Breaker 100 Mile (details below).
The Vertigo Virtual Night Ride is part of the Virtual Insomniac Series, inspiring cyclists from around the world to come together and shred the night. Join the community and experience an adventure made possible through online social sharing. Take photos, make videos, explore your cities, and share your stories of motivation, inspiration, and triumph with us and with each other. Experience a virtual nightfall together this August!
SUPPORTING OUR PARKS
Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
The Vertigo Virtual Night Ride is inspired by the annual Vertigo Night Rides hosted in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. We love our regional parks and want to continue to support them.
To help promote one of our favorite Maricopa Parks, we are offering all participants a glimpse of the Vertigo race courses through our new interactive video venture; an Insomniac Trail Series simulation designed to takes viewers on a virtual tour of the park. These virtual course videos allow participants to race along with our hosts as they feature each distance offered in the Vertigo Night Race lineup. Watch as you put in miles at home on the treadmill or view for inspiration before your own night adventure!
To further our commitment to our local parks, a portion of each entry will be donated directly to the Maricopa Parks & Recreation Department to help offset the loss of revenue experienced by the park due to cancelled events. Become a virtual steward of the trails and help us in our efforts to proudly support our parks.
VIRTUAL GAME PLAN
Ride
EVENT DATE: AUGUST 10-16, 2020
Register and ride the Vertigo Virtual any time between AUGUST 10-16. This allows participants flexibility to ride when it is most convenient for them. We will share posts and stories on our main social media pages throughout the week!
Party
PARTY NIGHT: AUGUST 14, 2020
You're invited! Join us Saturday night, August 14th, for our another Summer Insomniac Party Stream! Get pumped and join a party of online hosts and a virtual DJ that will keep you moving through the night! Tune in and take the party with you on your adventure or celebrate with us and join in for some post-race fun!
Social networking FTW! When you complete your ride, submit your results here. If you have a link to your Strava that is the easiest way to verify. Your results will post instantly to see where you stand. The virtual high-fives and kudos that go along with crossing that finish line are on us!
Plus share your adventure with us via social media by tagging us @AravaipaRides #AravaipaInsomniac
We'll repost your stories and let others see and applaud your efforts too! Participants will have until MAY 24th to submit their results via email.
A Virtual Beer Garden
PIZZA FREAKS
We've partnered with two of our favorite vendors to help support local business and properly celebrate your achievements! Vibe high with the Freaky Fam and the firey goodness of a perfect pre or post-ride pizza! Bring your bib to Freak Brother's Pizza at the Churchill here in Phoenix and receive $3 off your pizza during race week!
CHARITY BEER GARDEN
Perfect to pair with your pizza, HUSS Brewing is keeping our beer garden shenanigans alive! Show off your bib at either of the HUSS taprooms and receive $2 off any six pack! HUSS will then donate $2 from each sale to the Maricopa Trail + Park Foundation, that is dedicated to protecting, promoting, developing, and maintaining one of the nation's largest county park systems. Drink a beer, support the parks, and cheers to your adventure!
Seize the Night! Check out the full Insomniac Series for a summer-long challenge to beat the heat and keep you moving!
Race Packet
Sticker
Make It A Double
If you're looking for some extra miles this summer, take advantage of our summer double down "Run & Ride." Riders have an option to add a 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K or 52K run to their insomniac adventure upon registration! It's a chance for some extra bling and an opportunity to shake up your summer routine.
Dawn Breaker 100
THE VERTIGO DAWN BREAKER 100 MILE CHALLENGE: For the endurance fanatics who claim they can go all night long, we issue you a challenge that will crown you a true insomniac and earn you the Vertigo Dawn Breaker Buckle. Extend your ride beyond three or six hours and complete 100 miles to earn this custom award! Opt in during registration. Will you take the challenge?
A Series Possessed
For those who want to tackle an ULTRA summer, we've designed a Dawn Breaker Series challenge that inspires the truly possessed! Commit to all distances, in all six races, and earn all six buckles for a total of 600 Miles of summer! The Possessed Pass includes a personalized Possessed Buckle Display to showcase your insanity. All awards are designed and crafted by Aravaipa Artworx. Test your level of sanity this summer--how far will you go?
Artworx After Hours
Pricing
| Item | Price |
| Virtual Race (Any Distance) | $39* |
| Dawn Breaker Challenge Buckle | +$25 |
| Upgraded Premium Award | $15 |
| Virtual Run (Double Down) | +$10 |
| Extra Race Hat | $25 | Racing Singlet | $20 |
| Series Headwrap | $10 |
| Holographic 5x5 Die-Cut Sticker | $6 |
Late Night Bling
Finisher
All participants in the Vertigo Virtual Night Ride will receive a custom finisher medal designed and created by our Aravaipa Artworx Team.
UPGRADE
Riders have the option to upgrade to a premium finisher award that is larger and designed to be displayed on a shelf or table top, replacing the base packet finisher medal.
PODIUM
The top three men and top three women in each duration and in the following categories will also be mailed podium awards designed and created by Aravaipa Artworx:
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Road Bike (Including Indoor Trainer)
Do I have to cycle at night? What if I can't or I don't feel comfortable biking after dark? While we encourage all participants to venture out and experience the magic of riding at night, you are not required to ride at night. If you want to ride on your trainer at home in your living room or cruise at dawn or dusk it's up to you! Please ride safe and at a comfort level that is best for you.
Can I complete my ride in stages? All riders must complete their selected time in one continuous go.
Can I change my race duration? Riders may change their distance any time, no need to notify us. Simply submit results for the distance you ride and your category. Indoor trainers will automatically join the ROAD category.
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