The first century and metric century of the New Year is on for 2025!

The button to register is at the bottom!

The date is February 16

Join in on the first century and metric century of the new year!

DESPITE WHAT IT SAYS BELOW, DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!

The routes begin at Desert Mountain Park in Queen Creek, AZ. The century route begins in the spectacular San Tan Mountains to the south. The century and metric routes ride through the beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park to the northeast end of the valley. The 34-mile route rides through a shortened version of the metric route. A hot meal at the end is included in your registration! Our SAG stops offer water, fruit, snacks, and more!

Click on the links to preview the route with elevation and grade information. Maps by RideWithGPS.

REGISTRATION PRICES

• No refunds are available
• Rates go up by $15 beginning January 20. Register by January 19 for the early bird pricing!!
• Check payments must be received by January 19 to receive early-bird pricing
  

• All route tickets provide a hot meal at the finish. Our SAG stops offer water, fruit, snacks, and more!
• Click on the links below to preview the route with elevation and grade information. Maps by RideWithGPS.

NOTES:

• No refunds are available
• If you would like to register as a member, you must login to your account
• Online Registration ends on February 12, 2025 - Day-of Registration is available
• If you'd like to pay online via Square rather than Stripe, choose the 'Pay Later' button on the payment page. The link to pay via Square can be found in the confirmation email you receive upon registration. It must be paid within 30 minutes or you will need to re-register.
• Checks must be received by January 19 in order to receive the early bird rate so plan accordingly.

• 100-mile Route
• 63-mile Route
• 34-mile Route

TIMING

• Helmets are required ~ Headphones are not allowed ~ Aerobars are discouraged while riding with others
• THE RIDE GOES ON, RAIN OR SHINE!
  
• No refunds are available
• Join the Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club for $35/$50 for yearly individual/family membership and save $5 on registration! Member Signup / Information 
• Sign up by January 19, 2025 for the $15 early bird discount!! 
• Day-of Registration is available

• All participants must ride in accordance with all Arizona laws applicable to cyclists.
• There are bike lanes along these routes.  Please use them unless they are obstructed.
• Ride in small groups or pace lines so faster traffic can pass with at least three feet of clearance.  Take the lane if bike lanes are not available and the lane is not wide enough for  motor vehicles to pass with at least three feet of clearance.
• Approach intersections in the rightmost lane that takes you where you want to go on the other side of the intersection.  Signal your intentions to your fellow riders before slowing, stopping, turning, or changing lanes.

TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Part of your route is on off-road trails

• Wheels yield to heels!
• Bikers yield to walkers/runners and horses
• Walkers/runners yield to horses
• Stay to the right on paths
• Pass on the left
• Do not disturb wildlife
• Do not litter
  
• No motors on the trail (ATVs, golf carts, electric scooters)