Event re-scheduled.

The recent changes to AZ State COVID Guidelines/Restrictions on gatherings, as mandated by the Governors Executive Order 2020-59, has forced the City of Tempe to deny the event permit for January. The City has cancelled ALL events for the foreseeable future. https://azgovernor.gov/executive-orders Your registration fee (minus bank/transaction fees) will be refunded in the next week […]

Single Speed added

SOLO men and women single speed category added. Reminder the race is USAC SANCTIONED – so make sure your single speed is USAC compliant. Register here. Registration closes DECEMBER 31 – no day of registration (COVID restrictions).

Registration is open.

January 2, 2021 event registration is open. REGISTER HERE.

2021 Race Flyer

USA Cycling sanctioned/permitted in 2021 – a racing license is required. One day is fine, and will be available for purchase when online registration opens on November 15. Face coverings are required.

2021 MTB Season opens (again) with PAPAGO 6

January 2, 2021 – yes, we have received approval*! Thanks, Tempe. A few COVID related changes to the event – when you are off your bike – but the racing stays the same. Great early season MTB test – solos, duos, and a junior division in 2021. New venue just a few hundred yards away […]

Results are up, and photos coming soon.

2020 Race Results. Photos from FROZEN MOTION Photos coming soon. Thank you all for a great day of racing – mark your calendars January 2, 2021.

2020 Athlete Guide is posted.

Athlete Guide is posted – below. PAPAGO 6 MTB Race Athlete Guide 2020 FINAL HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Papago 6 MTB Race Crew.

Packet Pick-up schedule change.

Packet pick-up (race number, and event shirt) will only be available SATURDAY morning at the event venue from 6:00 AM – 8:55 AM. 2020 PAPAGO SITE PLANvDEC16 No Friday packet pick-up scheduled. Online registration will stay open through Friday 1/3 8:00 PM. 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (food available for purchase) 11:00 AM – 4:00 […]

Coming to it – 2020 AZ MTB season opener.

Time flies, and we are just a few weeks away from the 2020 Arizona mountain bike race season opener. For almost 20 years – yep, it has been 20 years – PAPAGO Park in Tempe has kicked off the the race season in the desert. Back when Tim started the event in 2003, next Red […]

Awesome Sauce Food Truck on-site…plus more!

The heart of the PAPAGO 6 MTB Race is the racing – for sure – but the soul of the event is the vibe. The atmosphere in Solo Alley, and Teams Area is awesome – the SOUNDBITE truck providing sound, and this year two (2) food trucks on-site. AwesomeSauceMenu5-4-19 And in the morning – coffee […]