With a course almost entirely flat
and a variety of options, this century offers many opportunities for cyclists of
different abilities. Distances offered are suitable for families and novice
riders, as well as more experienced riders. This is also a good century to set a
new Personal Best!
Starting at Cortaro & Silverbell, cyclists head north on Silverbell Rd. and up
over Rattlesnake Pass, a small hill at the north end of the Tucson Mountains.
Then, the course meanders in Avra Valley thru backroads, to the first sag stop
in Marana. Riders will then continue north on the east frontage road to Picacho
Peak, the turn-around point for all options. The return uses the same route, in
reverse. Maps will be provided.
100-milers have a slightly different course in Avra Valley: they will ride up to
the end of the paved road in Ironwood National Park.
Look for a lunch stop stocked with good sandwich makings & snacks, located just
past the Picacho Peak exit. Two other sag stops along the route will furnish
water, fruit & goodies, to give cyclists fuel and some time to socialize.
Most of the course has little traffic. Scenic Picacho Peak looming in the
distance keeps changing shape as you get closer and closer!
Pre-registration is VERY much appreciated. Helmets and good riding practices are
mandatory.
Sign-In Location For All Options:
Cortaro & Silverbell (NE corner); (exit 246, then west one mile).
Park along Silverbell so we don’t block the regular customers.
Everybody Must Sign In At This Location
And Pick Up A Course Map.
Registration time:
8 AM for the 100-milers;
8:30 AM for the 65-milers;
9 AM for the 35 & 15-milers.
STARTING LOCATIONS:
100-MILERS: Cortaro & Silverbell (NE corner). Start riding from here after
signing in and picking up your route map. You should be on the road no later
than 8:30 AM. Your turn-around point is at the Lunch Stop near Picacho Peak.
Watch for GABA signs along the course, as your route will be different from the
shorter options.
65-MILERS: Silverbell & Twin Peaks (NE corner). Drive 3 miles north on
Silverbell to Safeway parking lot. First, you must sign in at Cortaro &
Silverbell to pick up your route map. Start riding when ready. Your turn-around
point is at the Lunch Stop near Picacho Peak. Follow GABA signs for the 65-mile
option.
35-MILERS: Circle K in Marana, Exit 236, west side of freeway. Drive north on
I-10 to Marana. First, you must sign in at Cortaro & Silverbell to pick up your
route map. Start riding when ready. Your turn-around point is at the Lunch Stop
near Picacho Peak. PARK ONLY IN DIRT LOT WEST of CIRCLE K.
15-MILERS: Red Rock Exit 226. Drive north on I-10. Park on East frontage road.
First, you must sign in at Cortaro & Silverbell to pick up your route map. Start
riding when ready. Your turn-around point is at the Picacho Lunch Stop.
DIRECTION TO START:
FROM TUCSON, TAKE I-10 NORTH TO EXIT 246 (CORTARO RD.), then West 1 mile.
FROM PHOENIX, TAKE I-10 SOUTH TO EXIT 246 (CORTARO RD.), then West 1 mile.
Ride Leader is Dorothy Barth,
centuries@bikegaba.org.
Want to help? Everyone needs to take a turn to help make all our GABA rides a
success! Please call Debra Harms, Volunteers Coordinator at 579-1682.
PRE-REGISTRATION FEE:
GABA Members: $20 Non-Members: $25
DAY OF EVENT FEE:
GABA-Members: $30 Non-Members: $35
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