Spokes & Ale 2024
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!
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.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd
Waddell, Arizona 85355
SCHEDULE*
*Subject to change
Friday, February 24
1:00 pm – Venue opens for camping
Saturday, February 25
8:00 am – Magic Coffee Bus Open
8:00 am – Breakfast Food Truck Open - BJ's New Mexican Eats
8:00 am – Free Group Hike with guide
9:00 am – Take a Kid Mountain Biking Free Event* - INFO
10:00 am – 1:15pm - Packet Pickup open for bike race
11:00 am – Beer served
11:00 am – 4:00pm – Bike Race - 2023 Start Times
11:30 am – 12:00pm – Live clinic #1 - Bike Maintenance by Dream Cycles
11:00 am – 3:00pm – Lunch Food Truck #1 - BJ's New Mexican Eats
11:00 am – 3:00pm – Lunch Food Truck #2 - Pita Jungle
11:00am – 3:00pm – Soda Bomb Beverage & Cookie Truck
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Live Music by Jeff & Jessie
3:30 pm – 4:00pm – Seminar #2 - On the trail first aid - Kyle Villalobos
4:00 pm – Awards Ceremony* (Approximate, based on finishers)
5:00 pm – 7:00pm - Live Music by the Aaron McCall Band
5:00 pm – Fire Pits Lit
4:00 pm – 7:30pm – Dinner Food Truck #1 - BJ's New Mexican Eats
4:00 pm – 7:30pm – Dinner Food Truck #2 - Mr. Wonderful's Chicken & Waffles
5:00 pm – S'mores
7:00 pm – Free Night glow fun ride or run check in*
7:30 pm – Night glow fun ride & run - Sponsored by Bicycles of Phoenix
7:30 pm – Park closed to daytime visitors (must be out by 8pm)
7:30 pm – Last Call
10:00 pm – Lights Out
*Sign up for any free rides, hikes & runs at the Info tent
Sunday, February 26
7:00 am – 9:00 am - Breakfast Food Truck - BJ's New Mexican Eats
7:00 am - 9:00 am - Coffee TBD
9:00 am – Morning casual group ride - Sponsored by Trail Manos & Warriors MTB Festival
11:00 am – Pack it up and head home
EVENT DETAILS
2023 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 while registering online. Guides will not 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 $40 – Bike Only (17 and Under)
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Adult $80 – Bike & Beer (21 and Over)
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Adult $45 – Bike Only (18 and Over)
February 1 - February 23*
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Junior $50 – Bike Only (17 and Under)
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Adult $90 – Bike & Beer (21 and Over)
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Adult $55 – Bike Only (18 and Over)
*Register by Feb 13th to be guaranteed a t-shirt
February 24 - February 25
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Junior $60 – Bike Only (17 and Under)
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Adult $100 – Bike & Beer (21 and Over)
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Adult $65 – 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. Digital all the way baby!
Don't Want to Race?
That's cool. Come out and participate in the free activities and seminars or just hang out and drink beer while your friends/family ride, hike or race. Admission is free to spectators. Beer tickets purchased at the Info tent.
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 T-shirt
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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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5 - 6oz Beer tasting tickets for beer tasting (additional tickets for purchase)
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Lots of fun and live entertainment
*Register by Feb 13th to be guaranteed a t-shirt
Bike Only Riders
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Killer day of riding with your friends
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Event T-shirt
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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
*Register by Feb 13th to be guaranteed a t-shirt
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.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
WHO'S COMING?
BREWERIES
Desert Monks Brewing Co.
Saddle Mountain Brewing Co.
Transplant City Beer Company
"TCBC"
Pedal Haus Brewery
VENDORS
Stillwell Performance Suspension
Dream Cycles - Neutral Bike Support
Free Race Photos by Frozen Motion Photos
Engrave Everything AZ
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
FOOD TRUCKS
BJ's New Mexican Eats
Soda Bomb
Pita Jungle
Mr. Wonderful's Chicken & Waffles
Magic Coffee Bus
MUSICAL GUESTS
The Aaron McCall Band
Jeff & Jessie
COURSE
We are mixing it up a little bit and riders will complete all courses in the counterclockwise direction. A rare opportunity with a fun, new challenge.
2023 START TIMES* (Subject to change)
Beginner Women / Junior - 2.57 mile loop x 3 green laps (7.71 total miles)
Beginner Men - 5.0 loop x 2 blue laps (10 total miles)
Intermediate / Masters / Singlespeed - 5.0 mile loop x 3 blue laps (15 total miles)
Expert - 6.9 mile loop x 3 black laps (20.7 total miles)
E-Bike (Class 1) - 5.0 mile loop x 3 blue laps (15 total miles)
Handcycle - 2.57 mile loop x 3 green laps (7.71 total miles) - Time trial start
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.
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.
Camping
Primitive camping is available at the race venue for $15/night and paid directly to the park when you enter. No RV Hookups
Spots are first come first serve after sign up sheet is full. There will be designated parking and camping areas that parking attendants will help you navigate to once you arrive.
There will be an online sign-up sheet to reserve your spot for camping and team tents so you can be guaranteed a primo spot. Only those who register early will have this option available. An email will be been sent to registered riders on how to sign up for reserved camping spots. Others who register late will wait and see what is available when they arrive.
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.
There are some park campsite reservable spots within the park so please check directly with the park to see rates and availability.
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
