Join us for a long, hard unofficial ultra endurance cycling challenge that will test your perseverance, self sufficiency and competence. For those that want to start together we will meet at the Tall Timbers Community Park in Heber at 6:00AM September 23rd for a 450 loop along the Arizona Divide and then into New Mexico following the Little Colorado River into Holbrook and Winslow. From there we’ll head back to Heber along the banks of Clear Creek and Chevlon Creek. The park is a meeting place only, do not leave your vehicle parked there!
All updates for the ride will be posted at http://azgravelrides.com/ride-the-arizona-divide/
Important! There are no standard maps or cue sheets for the route, and it is not marked in any way. This is not an organized or sanctioned event in any way. There are no fees, awards or prizes. Download the GPS from Ride with GPS. Each rider is responsible for their navigation and well being. The goal is to simply to finish the entire route while setting your own pace. We will follow the commonly accepted Ride The Arizona Divide route. GPS is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43775992
If you own a tracking device (e.g., SPOT, Garmin InReach) and would like friends and relatives to view your progress or have a record of your attempt you can register your device with the Trackleaders service. More info can be found on their website: http://trackleaders.com/ They are not affiliated with AZ Gravel Rides or the Riding AZ Gravel group.
The idea behind the Grand Depart type of start is to be able to have a like minded group of individuals on the route at the same time to boost camaraderie and safety. It’s that simple. Ride as far as you can at your own pace and above all try to remain positive and have fun.
Contact AZGRAVELRIDES@GMAIL.COM for more information on any of these events.