8 Hour Showdown at Usery Pass

Mesa, AZ




2024
8 Hour Showdown at Usery Pass

Presented by FE Racing
11/2/24
10:00am Start


Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207

Solo, Duo & Quad Divisions

FE Racing is a 501c3 EIN 88-1073373 and some of the proceeds from this event will
be used for a charity bike give away in the spring of 2025

Why we do this:
http://fox10phoenix.com/news/east-valley-cycling-team-gifts-specialized-bikes-students

Registration Fee: $80 per adult athlete / $40 per 18 and under athlete
(Register early if you want the correct size t-shirt)

$1000 total in cash prizes for:
• Overall M/W/Co-ed
• Fastest lap M/W
• Fastest Shop Team
• Strava segment M/W
• Western Costume

LINK TO COURSE MAP


DIVISIONS:

Solo M/F
Solo Single Speed M/F
Duo Single Speed M/F
Duo M/F
Duo Coed
Quad M/F
Quad U 19 M/F
Quad Coed

Gravel Grinder Categories:
Solo – M/F
Duo – M/F

FOR FUN:

  • Western is the theme this year.  Prizes for the best dressed on course, off course and pit area decor.
  • Random Acts of Skill competitions every hour for off course racers and spectators.  Prizes awarded.
  • Multiple dance offs throughout the day.
  • Beer Garden from 12West Brewery. Cash or Venmo only.
  • A new mystery section experience for the course this year.
  • List your club/group/team in registration for the club trophy based on results from multiple teams in the race.
  • Local Bike Shop challenge from all teams that include at least one shop employee.  Cash and a big trophy for bragging rights.
  • You can HIT THE KICKER at the finish line again this year.
  • Have a fun idea, or know someone who wants to volunteer, email ShawnStenmark@gmail.com

SCHEDULE:

Friday 11/1
TIME TO SETTLE IN AND CAMP – For camping ground arrangements in the park. FE Racing has reserved site E/F. Again, no camping at the horse staging area.

Packet pick up at Junction Bike from 5:00pm-6:00pm
10908 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120


Saturday 11/2 – RACE DAY
8:00 am – 9:30 a.m. Packet Pick up located at the horse staging area. All registered riders will receive a special addition Showdown t-shirts and plump goody bag.

9:35 am Mandatory Athlete Meeting.

10:00 am The Showdown At Usery Pass BEGINS!  A Le Mans style start with just a quarter mile run.

12:00 pm FREE KIDS RACE 6 yrs. old and under. Kids will ride around in a circular course for approx. 15-20 and they will get prizes based upon how many laps they do. Kids need their helmets.

1:00 FREE KIDS RACE  6-10 yrs. old. They will race an out and back on NOSO trail.  Prizes for all kids.

5:00 pm Headlights required for all riders on course.

6:00 pm – Finish (Must start your last lap by 5:59:59 pm and must finish with checkers after 6:00:00 pm)

8:00 pm- Awards & REST, RELAX AND ENJOY, IT’S PARTY TIME!

GRAVEL GRINDER RULES:
For the race you can ride a gravel road bike, a cyclocross bike or a road bike adapted to ride dirt. Tires may not be wider that 42mm. Drop handlebars are required. No dampened suspension shocks or forks permitted though we do allow shock absorbing elastomer or flex type forks, frames and seatposts not to exceed 80mm of travel.3

Gravel Grinder Categories:
Solo – Male
Solo – Female
Duo – Male or Female

Club Team competition
Make sure that you list your team.  Points are for each rider
3 – solo
2 – duo
1 – quad
3 – first place
2 – second place
1 – third place 

PARKING:
Parking in the horse lot or Trailhead staging area will be limited to 1 car per team. Additional parking is in the A/B campground, Cholla Campground, any of the picnic areas and pull outs.  Please do not park on the road.

When & Where

Nov 2, 2024

Saturday

10:00 AM

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