Take I-10 to Exit 219 and go the frontage road on the East side of the freeway.  Head North to a large parking area on your left.

From Tucson take I-10 north to exit 203 then go south 1.1 miles on S. Toltec R. Turn west on W. Battaglia Dr.  Take Battaglia Dr 3.0 miles to S. Sunland Gin Rd. Go south 2.1 miles on Sunland Gin Rd to the start area.

From Phoenix take I-10 south to exit 200 then go south 5.1 miles on S. Sunland Gin Rd to the start area.

Yet another change:  Turn right instead of left at the stop sign.  You can now park near the start line!!!

Parking area is located in the Mesquite Grove Assisted Living Center, 16286 South Sunland Gin Road Arizona City, Arizona (On Google maps you must use Maricopa, AZ 85193 to get exact location - Click here)

A flat out and back time trial with 20 k and 40 k options. The course is out and back with less than 50 feet of elevation change, straight with one turn.  This is the same course used in the Arizona Cotton Classic (formerly Lerua's Time Trial Series).  40K Course Map   20K Course Map

Register online only  (Click Here)

NO MAIL-IN OR RACE DAY REGISTRATION;
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!!

To register one person must register the whole team. So make sure you have the correct spelling of the riders name and IMPORTANT their USA Cycling License Number. (The person will be the team captain and will have to pay the entire fee by credit card.)  The race will pay ½ the on-line fee.

On-line registration closes Friday, August 26, 2011 at 8am Arizona (MST); 11:00AM Eastern Daylight Savings Time. 

No Late Fees!

Race Day Number Pick-up

Pick up your number, sign your release and verify your license at Arizona Cyclist, Saturday, August 27th from 1PM to 4 PM.
Arizona Cyclist is located in the St. Philips Plaza at 4300 N Campbell (south of River Road) Phone number (520) 615-7570.

Race day number pick up will be starting at 6:00 AM at the start line area; (see map).

 Mesquite Grove Assisted Living Center - 16256 South Sunland Gin Road, Arizona City, AZ.

When picking up numbers all riders must present a USA license or purchase a one-day license or new annual license and sign the release form before a number is handed out. Riders cannot pick up teammate numbers unless they present the original license and an original signed current year correctly fill out USA Cycling release form.

JUNIORS TEAM
(All Junior Teams, 20 Km per rule 6D5)
Juniors Boys (Age 15 to 18)
Juniors Girls (Age 15 to 18)

Juniors Mixed (Age 15 to 18)
(Minimum 1 Female) For Mixed; time stops
when the Female crosses finish line)

20K Junior Tandem (open)
  All Male Junior Tandem (age 10 to 18)
  All Female Junior Tandem (age 10 to 18)
Mixed Junior Tandem (age 10 to 18)

For safety the ABRA Board has recommend only the
above junior teams race this year.

MEN'S TEAM
Men Open (no age limit)
Men 140+ (no member over 55)
Men 180+ (no member under 30)
Men 210+ (no member under 50)
Men 230+ (no age limit)
 Men 250+ (no member under 60)

WOMEN'S TEAM
Women Open (no age limit)
Women 140+ (no member over 55)
Women 180+ (no member under 30)
Women 210+ (no member under 50)

MIXED TEAM
ALL Mixed Teams must have 2 male and 2 female riders
Mixed Team   (open - No age limit)
 Mixed Team (Age Limit 190+  - No one under 45 years old)

40K Tandem
Male Tandem 70+, 90+, 110+
Female Tandem 70+, 90+, 110+
Mixed Tandem 70+, 90+ 110+
Elite Tandems  (under 70 (female, male, mixed)

Teams with any one-day licenses holders are not eligible for State Medals or State jerseys.   The event is keeping the fees very low so this year. Southwest Hand Cycling Team will NOT be purchasing the Arizona State Championship Jersey for the winners.  However each team category winner has the option to purchase a jersey from Velo Wear. We do not know how many teams will show up and the jersey for each team would cost $240 or $60 per cyclist.  This would make the cost per team $320 or $80 per rider for the event to purchase the jersey. Thank you for your understanding!

Time will be taken on the third cyclist to cross the finish line.  All riders will be given the same finish time.

When picking up numbers all riders must be present and all release forms signed before a number is handed out.

All (USA CYCLING) Rules apply.  Course closes at 6:15am.
 Any racer warming up on the course after the race starts will be disqualified.  No Exceptions.

QUESTION:
Do all 4 cyclists have to be on the same ABRA team?
ANSWER:
 NO, cyclist can come from different ABRA teams, Non-ABRA teams or be unattached cyclists.

QUESTION:
Do all team members have to wear the same jersey?
ANSWER:
YES.  If you have a member from another team get them to borrow a jersey. The jersey can be from different year for the same Team. This makes if easier for the officials and it IS a TEAM event.

QUESTION:
Can unattached cyclist participate in this event?
ANSWER:
YES, they can be a part of a 4 person team.

QUESTION:
What happens if one of  the teammates has to rescue an elephant from Alaska and cannot make the race?
ANSWER:
First I hope the elephant is saved, you can use an alternate rider >  First the new rider must have a USA CYCLING License annual or one day License.  Second the new rider MUST sign the release form and have the license verified BEFORE they ride.  If you have already pick up the number at early number pick up and change in the morning the rider WILL use the same number and MUST check in BEFORE the team starts.  IF the rider does not check in the team will be deemed ineligible and DISQUALIFIED from the event.  No exceptions. The Team due to the change may change categories based on the new rider, they will keep their original start time and scored with the correct category.

Any other questions Please e-mail Nippy at:
Nippy-mr-smarty-pants@juno.com

Going South or outbound each 5 K is marked with a sign.

Going North or on the home stretch there are 5 K, 1K and 200 meters signs.

Port-a-johns with hand cleaner.

Snacks/drinks/water after race while waiting for results.

Trophies awarded to the fastest times the following events:

• Female Team
• Male Team
• Junior Female Team
• Junior Male Team.