Patagonia Mystery Gravel

Ride Description:
This INTERMEDIATE gravel ride will take place in the foothills of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains with a stop at Quail Covey for coffee, snacks, and bathrooms. It is expected to be about 25 miles in length.

We will be starting at the Casa Blanca Trailhead off Rt. 82. Trails will include singletrack, doubletrack, gravel roads, and between 5-10 miles of pavement.

This ride is also not suitable for first time gravel riders. Tire widths of 40 mm are highly recommended, as are tubeless setups. If you are using conventional tubs, you will likely be fixing flat tires. This is not a ride for mountain bikes.

Notes:
Start Time: 8;15 AM sign-in. Wheels rolling 8:30 AM sharp.
Ride Type: Social/Re-group.
Pace: 12 mph on dirt, 15 mph on pavement
Terrain: Rolling hills. Best guess 5 miles of pavement.
Skill level: Intermediate
Total Elevation Gain: 1246
Traffic: Take care on Rt. 83.
Group Size: This ride is limited to ten riders.
Water: Bring enough for three hours. However, we can top off water in Patagonia

Participation rules:
Your GABA membership should be current. If not, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org. Bring food & fluids for 3 hours. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. This ride is unsupported. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.

Skill Code:
• Beg- Beginner- First timers, dirt roads.
• Nov- Novice- First year riders, mostly dirt roads, some double-track.
• Int- Intermediate- Doubletrack, singlegrack, sandy, rocky terrain.
• Adv- Advanced- Steep climbs and descents, singletrack, loose, rocky.

Terrain Code:
• 3-Moderate Hills