Expect a cold, brisk morning followed by near perfect daytime temperatures. We've occasionally seen rain in the past on this weekend, but it is somewhat rare.

The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with reflective laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging and RED reflective WRONG WAY signs will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All riders are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.
NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately.
MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

Parking
Lake Pleasant Regional Park charges a $10 park entry fee per vehicle for spectators. Racers being dropped off/picked up will not have parking privileges but will have the fee waived.
Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race day for a smooth entry process. Maricopa County Parks also offers an Annual Pass for $85. Carpool to save!

Shuttles to the Start Line
Shuttles will transport MTB racers and their bikes to both start lines from the finish at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Shuttle departure times will be communicated race week in emails as well as race brief videos. You must purchase a shuttle ticket from the registration page for this service. This ticket is also good for the bike shuttle. Racers electing to be dropped off at either start line must arrange to be picked up at the finish as well.

Pets
For the safety of all racers, no pets are allowed on-course at any time. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.

Camping

We have reserved two of the group camping sites just down the road from the finish line at Lane 10 Boat Ramp. Camping info is below.

No hook ups for Rv’s, however RV’s are welcome in the area. (Dump station is across the way). Tents and vehicle camping is ok.

Individual fires will not be allowed, there is a large fire pit by the ramada’s for use. (unless we are in a fire ban).

Water and 110 amp electricity is available, however is shared (these are located at the picnic ramada’s).

Flushable Restrooms and Showers are located in both areas, however will be shared with all group campers, including the 3rd group site which is not our racers.

There will be limited distance between campers, this will be based on the total number of campers. We do have a overflow area also reserved should we reach capacity.

We will assign camping spaces based on how many and what type of units make reservations. We will communicate these assignments during race week.

Camping Fee is $22.00 per night per unit. (A unit is whatever is used to sleep in, this would include a sleeping bag on the ground, tent, vehicle or RV). You can purchase a camping space on the merchandise page.

Check in is 1:00

Check out is 12:00

This is only for the Group Campground area, if you are wanting to camp in any of the other site within the park (Desert Tortoise, Roadrunner), you will need to make those reservations directly with the park.

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Mountain Biking and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations. We do recycle and participate in the Terracycle program where we recycle used nutrition packets and gel wrappers. Please deposit them in the specified container at the feed station.