Pucsh Ridge

Before Mt Lemmon there's Pusch Ridge as seen from Oro Valley in the early morning. Clouds still envelop Mt Lemmon.
(Photo from Bruce Chandler.)

 


200 km brevet -
Mt Lemmon Hill Climb
  • Date/Time
  • Description
  • Elevation
  • Requirements
  • Services
  • Directions
  • Cuesheet/Map
  • Registered Riders

Date: Saturday November 10, 2012

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 (New for 2011): The start has changed from previous years. The new meeting place is the southeast corner of the intersection at Twin Peaks & Coachline Road in Marana.

Directions from I-10: Get off I-10 at Twin Peaks Rd. If you're coming from Phoenix or points north, take exit 244. If you're coming from the south, take exit 245. Go west on Twin Peaks Rd for about 1 mile. Turn left into the mall on the southeast corner.

Time Limit: 13.5 hours

Sunrise: 6:50 AM, Sunset: 5:25 PM

Cost: $20 Please help us by pre-registering at least one week in advance.

RUSA sanctioned

 

This route travels from Marana (west 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.

Carol Chaffee Havrda, Mt Lemmon 2007

 

 

 

 

 

Carol Havrda looking strong and happy on the 25-mile climb on Mt Lemmon. (Photo: Susan Plonsky)

Profile Elevation 2010

Profile Elevation, Mt Lemmon 200 km brevet

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: Rock & Java Cafe is open on Saturdays from 5am-7pm. There is also a Walgreens at this intersection.

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.

Lodging: There are a number of hotels and services very close to the start. See the following map for details.

View Interactive Map
map of Mt Lemmon brevet

Directions to the start

Get off I-10 in Marana, at Twin Peaks Rd Exit 244/245.

Follow Twin Peaks Rd in a SW direction for 1.2 miles.

The brevet start is at the intersection of Twin Peaks Rd and Coachline Rd, SE corner, where you will see, on your left, Walgreen's and the Rock & Java Cafe.

Download cue sheet: Excel .XLS format | PDF format
Cue sheets will be handed out at the start of each event. Copies are provided here for planning purposes. Make sure you use the cue sheets provided on the morning of the ride. They will be the most up to date.

Map with elevation profile.
Note: The map shows the outbound route only. We will be riding out and back.