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White Mountain Tour
Updated 6/20/2011
AN APPROVED HELMET IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDES LISTED
2011 White Mountain Tour
July 9 - 10, 2011
Sponsored by Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club
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Due to the Wallow Fire the White Mountain Tour Has Been CANCELLED! 2011 White Mountain Tour Those of you who know me understand that I am not a religious person. All you have to do is to come to one of our quarterly breakfast meetings and you can see it for yourself. It is a wonder I have not been turned to salt or beer or whatever happens to those people in the bible. Anyway, we are faced with a challenge of "biblical" proportions – what to do about the White Mountain Tour? As you are aware we have the obvious issue of fire. Where there is fire there is smoke. Even though the Wallow Fire is 40% contained, the issue with the smoke is a major health problem. Next we have ash. Wherever there is smoke there is ash. From discussions we have had with local residents the ash is every where. A car drives by and throws it into the air. This morning the Arizona Republic predicted "Tsunami like floods," in event of rain; and I am not making that up. That is an exact quote. However, I predict with certainty we will not face any Tsunami's; but we could have lots of mud on the route when it rains, and it rains in the White Mountains in July. Finally there is the issue of Locusts*. Now you understand why I started with my biblical references. We have fire, smoke, ash, Tsunamis' and Locusts*. I do believe there is a definite message from a much higher authority than the President of the Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club; cancel it. So our sincerest apologies for any problems or disappointments this may have caused. It is a wonderful ride and I sure hope we can do it next year. * I made up the Locust part. But what the heck, if you are looking for reasons to cancel why not added it in too. I took the idea from the "Arizona Republic" Tsunamis. If they can make it up, why can't I? Ron Waller Due to the Wallow Fire the White Mountain Tour Has Been CANCELLED! |
The WHITE MOUNTAIN TOUR has been attracting participants for more than 20 years. It's a two day supported ride which includes sag support, emergency mechanical support, bathrooms at each rest stop, plenty of good snacks and luggage delivery to your hotel or campsite. Saturday night's dinner is also included in the entry fee.
The cost of the two-day event is $70.00. A special rate for PMBC/GABA/ABC club members is only $60.00. A $20.00 late fee applies to all riders if registration is received post marked after July 1, 2011. If you are camping, there is an additional fee of $5.00 for Saturday night.
There is a list of hotels for Friday night in Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low and for Saturday night in Springerville/Eagar. Camping is available Saturday night. The camping site will be on the three lawn areas at Reed's Lodge on Main Street in Springerville and will includes showers and bathroom facilities.
There are a limited number of rooms available at the Hon-Dah Resort and Casino (1-800-929-8744) on Friday night, the 8th, for a rate of $99.00. You must mention that you are with the PMBC White Mountain Tour.
Registration on Saturday is 7:00 - 8:30 AM. Saturday's dinner, which is included in the entry fee, will be served from 5:00-6:30 PM. Non-riders and family members can purchase dinner for an additional fee of $16.00. Dinner will be at the VFW in Springerville (American Legion Post 30).
Day one, start at 8:00 AM. No mass start. This year we will again start and finish at Hon-Dah. You will ride North on Highway 260 through Pinetop/Lakeside to Show Low. In Show Low, turn East onto Highway 60 then to the sag stop at Midway Station convenience store in Vernon. If you are a casual rider, you may wish to get an early start to avoid missing the SAG stop, which will close at 11:30am. From there it's down to Springerville/Eagar for 63 miles for day one. For 2011 we are not supporting a 100 mile option. Riders can elect to ride to the New Mexico border from Springerville and return which will give you a Century for the day. However, this section WILL NOT have SAG support.
Day two, start 8:00 AM. The return SAG stop will be set up at 8:30am near the Sunrise Ski Resort. From there it's mostly down hill back the start for the day's total of about 38 miles. Luggage Pickup will start at 8:00 AM on Sunday for the return trip and will be at Hon-Dah Casino by 10:00 AM.
If you have further questions please contact the ride coordinator Cindy DiMassa.
WHEN
- Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 2011.
- Registration from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on Saturday.
WHERE
- The Hon Dah Resort and Casino (parking and registration behind the hotel) located at the intersection of AZ highways 73 and 260, south of Pinetop.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- For more information contact Cindy DiMassa.
LODGING OPTIONS There are a limited number of rooms available at the Hon-Dah Resort and Casino (1-800-929-8744) on Friday night, the 8th, for a rate of $99.00. You must mention that you are with the PMBC White Mountain Tour. | ||
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FRIDAY NIGHT LODGING
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FRIDAY NIGHT LODGING
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SATURDAY NIGHT LODGING:
in Springerville / Eagar
- Camping is available Saturday night for an additional $5.00.
The site includes showers and bathroom facilities at Reed's Lodge in Springerville
- Reed's Lodge - 928-333-4323
www.k5reeds.com/ - El Jo Motor Inn - 928-333-4314
- Super 8 Motel - 928-333-2655
- Corral Motel - 928-333-2264
- Paisley Corner B&B - 928-333-4665
- Rode Inn - 928-333-4365
- Whiting Bros Motor Inn - 928-333-5870
- Best Western - 928-333-2540
- 26 Bed & Breakfast - 928-333-2102
- Spanish Trails B&B - 928-333-4034
- White Mountain Escape Bed and Breakfast - 928-333-2000
www.whitemountainescape.com