The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona

December 3, 2022

Presented by Hawes House Bike Shop

Location:
Hawes House (map)
Mesa, AZ

Race Format:
Enduro racing is made up of multiple timed descents. Riders will follow a specific route to get to the start of each stage, some by pedal others by chair lift. After all the stages are completed, a rider’s combined time will determine their overall placing on the day.

Knee pads, elbow pads, and a full face helmet are strongly recommended. A trail bike with 120+ mm of travel and a dropper seat post is encouraged.

General Information:
The Hawes trail system is one of the most iconic riding locations in the Phoenix Valley.

• Start/finish, awards and venue is located behind Hawes House bike shop.
• Parking located at the Hawes Trail Head Park and Ride 1/8 mile north of Hawes House (no overnight parking).
• Parking Map – Important!

Camping/Lodging:
Tent/RV Camping – Usery Regional Park is the closest camping location to the venue.

Food/Dining:

• Hava Java
• Chipotle
• Smash Burger
• Echo 5 Sports Pub
• And more…

Registration Fees:
$75 until Wednesday 11/30 at 8 PM
$100 until 8:30 AM on race day

$50 Beginner Men/Women & Groms 10-12

Categories:

• Expert Men Open
• Expert Women Open
• Amateur Men 21-39
• Amateur Women 21-39
• Masters Men 40+
• Masters Men 50+
• Masters Women 40+
• U21 Men 17-20
• U21 Women 17-20
• Youth Groms 13-16 *
• Youth Groms 10-12 (shorter course) * parents, these are still black and double black trails
• Beginner Men (shorter course)
• Beginner Women (shorter course)

Refund Policy:
No refunds or transfers since this is the last event in the series.

Awards/Payouts:
Medals awarded to top 3 men and women in each category.

Course Info:

Each category will ride specific stages. You do not ride all stages on the map!

All racers must leave from Hawes House Bike Shop at 8:30a Saturday.

• Expert – 4 stages (1, 2, 4, 5) – 20-miles (2500′ el. gain)
• Amateur / Masters / U21 (17-20) / Groms (13-16) – 3 stages (3, 4, 5) – 17-miles (2000′ el. gain)
• Beginner / Groms (10-12) – 2 stages (3, 5) – 15-miles (1500′ el. gain)

Schedule:

Friday – 12/2
7:00a – Course being marked
3:00 – 5:00p Packet Pickup at Hawes House (map)

Saturday – 12/3
7:30 – 8:30a Packet Pickup / Day of Registration Open (out back of Hawes House)
8:30a Race Start – Behind Hawes House (map)
3:00p Awards (or as soon as possible) – Party at Hawes House!