Full Pedal
Flat Tire Bike Shop
Half Pedal
Pioneer Living History Museum

The ride features numerous short, steep, rocky climbs and descents…some of which will require you to dismount and hike. This is not a race for the inexperienced – finish times for most racers are estimated at 3-4 hours. Be prepared for a long day in the saddle. This is a tough mountain bike race. 

There will be two aid stations along the long course stocked with water, sports drinks, fruit and other snacks.

Racers and volunteers will enjoy free entry into the After-Party and Award Ceremonies event from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. The After-Party will include snacks and refreshments, a beer garden and DJ.

All racers, their fans, friends and family are encouraged to join us at Lake Pleasant Regional Park for the After Party and Awards Presentation.

5:00 AM – First shuttle departs Lake Pleasant 10 Lane Boat Ramp
6:00 AM – Bib pickup / race day registration begin at Flat Tire Bike Shop
Start
8:30 AM - 36 Mile-Full Pedal Start at Flat Tire Bike Shop
10:00 AM - 15 Mile Sprint Start at Pioneer Living History Museum

7:00 PM - Overall Race Cutoff

36 Mile Start Location
Flat Tire Bike Shop
6032 E Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

15 Mile Start Location
Pioneer Living History Museum
3901 W Pioneer Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85086

Finish Location
Lake Pleasant Regional Park-10 Lane Boat Ramp
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ 85342

Parking
Remember the park now charges a $7 park entry fee per vehicle.
Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race evening for a smooth entry process. Maricopa County Parks also offers an Annual Pass for $85. Carpool to save!

Weather
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.

Timing
All races will be professionally chip timed with a disposable timing chip attached to you bike bib. Live results will be available during the event at Aravaipa Live

Course Marking
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.

Aid Stations
In addition to a fully stocked drink and feed station at the start/finish line, there will be two fully stocked aid stations on course. Kunasek Aid is approx. 14.5 miles in while New River Aid is approx. 29.5 miles in. Our main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Cutoffs
In order for your finish to count you must cross the finish line before the overall cutoff.

6:00 PM - Final Race Cutoff

Drop Bags
We will have an area specified for your personal drop bag at the start area. Bags will be transported to the finish for easy access once you finish the race.

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.

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.

Trail Etiquette
Remember to always remain on designed trails, no short cutting.
No headphones allowed.
No e-bikes permitted.

This course includes some legit single track. If you are fast and attempting to pass, please alert the rider in front of you before flying past them. Likewise, if you hear a rider approaching you from behind, attempt to find a spot to allow the pass.

As a general rule, when passing a rider, announce, “on your left.” Remain in control and respect the other participants.
Everyone is after the same goal here so let’s be respectful of each other’s races and have fun.

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

Volunteers
If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station, and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. Volunteer signup coming soon!

The Maricopa Trail

The Maricopa Trail is a one-of-a-kind trail that connects Maricopa County’s 10 regional parks by forming an emerald ring around the Phoenix valley. Today the trail is over 300 miles long.

The Prickly Pedal traverses the MT from the Town of Cave Creek to Lake Pleasant Regional Park.

Maricopa Trail & Park Foundation Website
Maricopa Trail Website