Lunar Liftoff

Postponed to 2024
Race #1 of the Moonrise Summer MTB Series

Lunar Liftoff- Cheyenne Mountain State Park– 7 mile course

Start Times:
5:00PM – 7 Mile Jr Solo/Jr Relays
5:30PM- 7 Mile Never Ever​​/Adult Relays
6:30PM- 7 Mile Pro/Expert
6:45PM- 7 Mile Intermediate/Beginner

Ride the Series!

This race is part of our Moonrise Summer MTB Series which includes three races: June 24, July 29 and August 19. Register for the whole series & save!

Single Race Registration:

By May 27By June 19Race Week
Adult$45$55$70
Adult Duo$85$95$110
Junior$35$45$60
Junior Duo$70$80$95

Register by May 27 for guaranteed race swag. 

Packet Pickup:

Packet pickups will be held at Routes Outfitters on Wednesday nights during Trailblazers. If you can’t make it, packet pickup will be available on-site at the race location on Friday afternoon. 

June 22 5-8PM- Routes Outfitters
June 24 2-7PM- Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Categories

Awards will only be given to four categories: Adult & Junior Solo and Adult & Junior Duos. However, riders will be asked to self-select a skill level category at registration so that we can appropriately assign wave starts should participation permit. As the race series grow, we hope to expand awards to additional categories.

 Single Race Awards

Adult – Top 3 Male & Female
Adult Duo- Top 3

Junior – Top 3 Male & Female
Junior Duo- Top 3


Series Awards

Adult – Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Adult Duo- Top 3 Overall 

Junior- Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Junior Duo- Top 3 Overall 

Scoring Criteria for Series Winners: Coming soon! 

All riders who complete all three races in the series will receive a custom finisher award to commemorate your achievement! 

Race Swag

Each race in the series will provide a different swag item to participants! Items may include race shirt, socks, neck gaiter, water bottle, bike tool, etc. Register by May 27 for race swag!

Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers! Earn race credits and help riders get to the finish line. Sign up here!


Course

The first race will be held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. The course is a 7.24 mile loop with 948′ of climbing. Duo relay teams will ride one loop per teammate for a total of 14 miles.

**Course update as of 6/19- We have removed the Cougar Shadow portion of the course. Riders will stay on Blackmer loop.**

Medical

We will have EMTs based at the start/finish headquarters. This team is here to assist with basic and advanced first aid right on site. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary. Please understand that these decisions are made for your safety. Continuing on in a state where you cannot safely navigate is a recipe for disaster and we are here to prevent that.

Should something happen while you are out on the course, we will provide a phone number to call for immediate assistance.

FAQ

What if I sign up but can’t make a race? Will I get a refund?

No, refunds will not be issued if you are unable to make a race.

In case of withdrawal, a 75% credit towards a future Aravaipa Rides event will be provided if notified in writing to info@aravaiparides.com 30 days or more out from the event. At the race director’s discretion, within 30 days up to 72 hours of the event, a 50% credit may be provided in case of injury (with doctor’s note) or family emergency (with appropriate documentation). No credits will be provided for relay team withdrawal.  Credits will be good for one year from date of issuance. No refunds, transfers, or rollovers will be issued under any circumstance. No credit will be issued within 72 hours of the event or after the event. Race goodies may only be picked up in person at packet pickup or on race day, we cannot mail out shirts to participants that do not attend the event.

Can I transfer my race registration?

No, you may NOT transfer your race registration.