Date: Saturday November 15, 2008
Distance: 125 miles
Start Time: 7:00 AM. There will be a mass start at 7 AM and announcements and time for questions at 6:45.
Start Location: Bashas, Supermarket, corner of Tangerine and Dove Mountain Blvd., Marana. (east of I-10).
DIrections from I-10: Get off I-10 at Tangerine Rd exit 240. Go east on Tangerine Rd for about 5 miles. Basha's is on the left (north) at the intersection with Dove Mountain Blvd.
Directions from Tucson: Go north on Thornydale. Turn left (W) on Tangerine. Basha's is 2 miles on your right.
Time Limit: 13.5 hours
Sunrise: 6:59 AM, Sunset: 5:21 PM
Cost: $20 Please help us by pre-registering at least one week in advance.
RUSA sanctioned

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This route travels from Marana (east of I-10), through the urban jungle of Tucson and up Mt Lemmon on Catalana Highway. Turn around is at the top of Mt Lemmon in the town of Summerhaven.

Terrain: Flat to rolling for the first 40 miles to the base of the mountain. Then a 25 mile climb to the summit. Return the way you came.

FAQ: Mt Lemmon is one big hill - will I make the checkpoints on time?
Answer: It's not certain that everyone will make the checkpoints, but things are stacked in your favor. For one thing, the hill climb comes in the middle of the ride. If you ride to the mountain at a moderate speed, you'll have money in the bank. Don't kill yourself getting up the mountain, but don't take long breaks, either.

Profile Elevation

About 9,640 feet of climbing.
Minimum/maximum elevation: 2291 / 8175 feet above sea level

Lights: Optional. However, if you're still riding after sunset, you need lights as required by law.

Start: Bathrooms available. Starbucks and Bashas open at 6 AM.
Mt Lemmon: There will be water at Windy Vista. At Palisades (5 miles from the summit) there will be food, water, and your drop bags. Pack warm clothes for the descent.