Prickly Pedal Trail Race
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Prickly Pedal Trail Race
Prickly Pedal offers mountain-bike and trail-run distances on the Maricopa Trail and around Lake Pleasant in Arizona. Distances include:
- 36 Mile mountain bike point-to-point
- 15 Mile mountain bike sprint
- 10 Mile trail run out-and-back
The 36 Mile MTB course starts in Cave Creek and finishes at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The route follows the Maricopa Trail and includes rocky and sandy sections, water crossings, short steep climbs and descents, and varied rollers; some sections may require dismounting and hiking. Two on-course aid stations are located near miles 15 and 30, with additional support at the finish.
The 15 Mile MTB begins inside the Pioneer Living History Museum, joins the Maricopa Trail, features about 6.5 relatively flat miles before tougher terrain, an aid station near mile 9, a canyon section, and climbing in the final three miles.
The 10 Mile trail run begins and ends at the Lane 10 Boat Ramp at Lake Pleasant, follows Frogs Tank, Beardsley, Wild Burro and Pipeline Canyon trails to Pipeline Cove, then returns the same way. One aid station is on course and the main aid station is at the finish.
Crews are allowed only at start and finish. No pacers are permitted for any distance. Drop bag areas are provided at the start or finish as noted. Medical staff from MedStar Solutions are based at the race headquarters. Proceeds support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation. Camping, shuttle service for riders and parking policies are provided at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
