Spokes & Ale
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Mountain Bike Racing
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Beer tasting from multiple breweries
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Food Trucks
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Expo
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Live clinics & seminars
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Beer
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Fun group rides, hikes and runs
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Warriors Outdoor Festival Presentation
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Live music
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Bonfire
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S'mores
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Beer
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Camping*
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Free race photos by Frozen Motion Photos
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Evening glow ride and run - Sponsored by Bicycles of Phoenix
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Did we mention beer
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Plus more!
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*Camping is primitive at own risk
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Spokes & Ale is an event where bike, beer and outdoor enthusiasts come together in the desert for a fun filled, active weekend with riding, racing, hiking, learning and beer drinking. The day includes organized hikes, rides, clinics and seminars as well as a mountain bike race that finishes up with live music, bonfires and beer and a fun night glow ride/run.
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White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd
Waddell, Arizona 85355
SCHEDULE*
*Subject to change
RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 2025
EVENT DETAILS
2024 Categories
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Junior 13 and Under Boys / Girls
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Junior 14-17 Boys / Girls
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Beginner 18 and Up Men / Women
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Intermediate 18 and Up Men / Women
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Expert 18 and Up Men / Women
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Masters 50+ Men, 45+ Women
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Singlespeed Open Men / Women
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E-Bike Open (Class 1) Men / Women
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Handcycle Open Men / Women*
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*Handcycle athletes are required to race with a guide. Please enter the name of the guide when registering online. Guides are not required pay any registration fees.​
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Awards​
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Top THREE overall finishers in each category
Registration Fees
September 1 - January 31
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Junior $60 – Bike Only (17 and Under)
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Adult $80 – Bike & Beer (21 and Over)
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Adult $70 – Bike Only (18 and Over)
February 1 - February 22*
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Junior $70 – Bike Only (17 and Under)
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Adult $90 – Bike & Beer (21 and Over)
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Adult $80 – Bike Only (18 and Over)
*Register by Feb 9th to order a t-shirt
February 23 - February 24
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Junior $80 – Bike Only (17 and Under)
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Adult $100 – Bike & Beer (21 and Over)
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Adult $90 – Bike Only (18 and Over)
Race Day Registration
Online registration will remain open until 30 min before the start of the event. Jump on your phone and register before heading to the registration table. Keeping it digital!
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Don't Want to Race?
That's cool. Come out and participate in the additional activities and seminars or just hang out and drink beer while your friends/family ride, hike or race. Admission to festival area is $10 to spectators and includes pint beer glass. Beer tickets purchased at the Info tent.
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What To Bring​
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Photo ID to get your bib/packet and proof you are over 21!
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Water - there is some available on site, but best to come prepared
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Sunscreen
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Bike, bike stuff
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Repair items - just in case
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Good attitude
What Do You Get?​
Bike & Beer Riders
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Killer day of riding with your friends
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Event Riding Socks or Water Bottle
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Event pin or patch
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Beer Glass (for those over 21)
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Chip timing by Mangled Momentum
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Race specific number plate to put on your wall of awesomeness
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6 - 6oz Beer tasting tickets for beer tasting (additional tickets for purchase)
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Lots of fun and live entertainment
*Shirts may be added to a registration for an additional $15. Cut off for shirts is February 9, 2024.
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Bike Only Riders
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Killer day of riding with your friends
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Event pin or patch
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Chip timing by Mangled Momentum
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Race specific number plate to put on your wall of awesomeness
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Lots of fun and live entertainment
​*Shirts may be added to a registration for an additional $15. Cut off for shirts is February 9, 2024.
Venue Layout / Parking
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Please see the VENUE MAP so you know where and how to park for best placement for everyone.
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Cancellation/Refund Policy
WHO'S COMING?
BREWERIES
Pedal Haus Brewery
Saddle Mountain
Brewing Company
VENDORS
Stillwell Performance
Pin Drop Travel Trailers
ESI Grips
Trail Manos
Bicycles of Phoenix
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
Pathway to Work
West Valley Trail Alliance
Warriors Outdoor Festival
Clean Up Papago
Ability 360 Sports & Fitness
Arizona Association for Foster &
Adoptive Parents
Transplant City Beer
Company
Hundred Mile Brewing Co.
FOOD TRUCKS
BJ's New Mexican Eats
WIFFY'S Hot Dogs & More
Hoodoo Brew Coffee
MUSICAL GUESTS
The Aaron McCall Band
Jeff & Jessie
COURSE
We are mixing it up and riders will complete all courses in the
counterclockwise direction. A rare opportunity with a fun, new challenge.
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2024 START TIMES* (Subject to change)
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12:00 pm - Wave 1 - All divisions except handcycle
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1:30 pm - Wave 2 - Handcycle Time Trial
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DISTANCES:
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Beginner Women / Junior - 2.57 mile loop x 3 green laps (7.71 total miles)
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Beginner Men - 5.0 loop x 2 blue laps (10 total miles)
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Intermediate / Masters / Singlespeed - 5.0 mile loop x 3 blue laps (15 total miles)
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Expert - 6.9 mile loop x 3 black laps (20.7 total miles)
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E-Bike (Class 1) - 5.0 mile loop x 3 blue laps (15 total miles)
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Handcycle - 2.57 mile loop x 3 green laps (7.71 total miles) - Time trial start
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Beginner Women / Junior / Handcycle Loop GPX File
Beginner Men / Intermediate / Masters / Singlespeed / E-Bike Loop GPX File
Expert Loop GPX File
TRAVEL / CAMPING
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Competitive Loop
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd
Waddell, Arizona 85355
Directions
From central Phoenix, take I-10 west to the 303 North, exit at Northern. Follow Northern Ave. west one block to Cotton Ln. and make a right. Follow Cotton north till you reach Olive and make a Left. Follow Olive west to the park. Take the park road all the way till it ends at the Competitive track.
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From the North, coming down the 303 exit at Peoria Ave. and head west to Cotton Ln. Head south on Cotton Ln. and make a right onto Olive Ave. Follow Olive west to the park. Take the park road all the way till it ends at the Competitive track.
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Camping
Primitive camping is available at the race venue for $15/night and paid directly to the park when you enter. No RV Hookups. *Camping is at own risk.
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Reserved camping spots are an additional $25 per spot paid to race organizers. Once the reserved spots are full then space is first come, first serve. There will be designated parking and camping areas that parking attendants will help you navigate to once you arrive.
Only those who register for the event early will have this option available. An email will be been sent to registered riders on how to sign up for the reserved camping spots. Others who register late will wait and see what is available when they arrive.
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Camping load in will start Friday afternoon. If you arrive any earlier you will not have access to the lot as we will be completing the setup of the venue.
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There are some park campsite reservable spots within the park so please check directly with the park to see rates and availability.
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Park Entry Fee
For all those coming to the race and are not camping there is a daily $7 fee that is paid directly to the park when you enter.
EVENT BENEFICIARY
Pathway to Work is a nonprofit organization that prepares adults with developmental disabilities for sustainable, integrated work opportunities through the provision of individualized support, training, and resources.
SPONSORS
