Marked for pre-ride – follow the orange tape. One new section (of significance), after leaving the tunnel on the way to the SRP Canal section, we are sending you up the chill on the left. Arrows go in on Friday January 4 by 2:00 p.m. Packet pick-up is at BLUE WASABI in Gilbert – 4:00 […]

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Due to the lead time to order, and produce t-shirts and socks, we had to do an estimate on sizes and quantities.  And we did our best, but registration is tracking well ahead of last year! If you are registered (as of yesterday 12/27) – you are guaranteed an event shirt and socks in the […]

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The countdown to the beginning of the 2019 MTB season is on – just nine days away! Tempe’s Papago Park has hosted the event for almost 10 years – and this year looks particularly good – especially if you upgrade to the “Experience”. VR7 has been a partner of the event for many years – […]

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Stoked to have a top-notch coffee, and breakfast Food Truck on race day! https://www.travelingcoffeebean.com/?fbclid=IwAR36Gyv1S2A0gZbwnqlxwD7B973Sk1AFIpxcD4X1bzdwDdAnrQ3pnNuk-iA Great assortment of coffee, and tea – plus some yummy breakfast items.  

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Thanks to Lorne at Frozen Motion – http://www.FrozenMotionPhotos.com   – for the course video from 2018. Looking for a course preview – this is awesome! The 2019 course is the same as 2018. Only difference – we will be using the newly installed SRP bridge over the canal – instead of the sidewalk on McDowell. Below […]

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Maybe you missed it – Blue Wasabi – is hosting Friday (January 4) race packet pick-up/late registration  from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Pick up your race number, HAMMER product, event shirt and SockGuy socks – plus plan on having dinner!   And do not forget to upgrade your race registration with the Papago Experience p/b […]

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