12 Hours of Pain & Purpose

January 23rd, 2010

12 Hours of Mountain bike racing in Papago Park, Tempe, AZ. 8 Mile loop both on single track and horse trails and board-walk. Start from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with solo's single speed and geared, teams of 2 or 4 person. Males, Female and Coed Teams. Corporate teams scored together.

Race is to raise funds for the Sydney Hudson Foundation. Sydney passed away at the young age of 10. It is the purpose of this event to help other special needs children and their families. Come and join us and lets help these special children. Great training for endurance 24 events and other 12 hour events. Unique racing format: Every rider must switch after each lap. No multiple laps, unless you're riding solo only. This requires a true team effort. Short 8 mile loop requires fast pace and quick changes. This event will test even the best athletes as the course offers some steep climbs and fast trails. Great for beginners as the course avoids all the technical sections but offers more hills and speed.

Event Details

Time
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location
Papago Park in Tempe, AZ

Prices
Solo - $80.00 (Price increase after January 1st)
2 Person Team - $120.00 (Price increase after January 1st)
4 Person Team - $240.00 (Price increase after January 1st)

Pack pick-up
Pick-up 5-7 pm Friday 22nd at Race Venue Parking Lot at Papago Park.

Race meeting
Race instructions and prerace meeting will take place Saturday Race morning at 6:30 a.m. Listen for announcements.

Awards Banquet
Award Presentation immediately after the last finisher. We expect that to be around 7:45-8 p.m.

Lodging
Quality Inn Airport
1550 S. 52nd St. , Tempe, AZ, US, 85281, Phone: (480) 967-3000
$85.00 for a non smoking king room, $90.00 for a non smoking double double room.
*Mention 12 Hours of Pain and Purpose for promo rate

Important Info:

• Lights are REQUIRED on first and final laps when the sun goes down. Safety is our #1 priority.
• If you registered after January13th please know that all sweatshirt orders have been placed in order to receive them on time. First come first serve at packet pick-up.
• This is a green event which means we will not have race bags full of useless promotional wasted paper. See website for all sponsors of the event and please support these sponsors. Packets will include race details, bib numbers, and sweatshirt.
• Free food will be provided for all athletes as well as breakfast burritos, hamburgers, hotdogs for donations only.
• Every athlete MUST sign the waiver before race start. Race staff will check off each rider as we receive the waivers.
• Horses have the right of way! You must caution (stop) for anyone on horseback. Immediate disqualification if we find out that someone did not respect these rules.

Other info
Ride begins at 7a.m. at the Papago Park off Curry and College. SW corner. Ride ends at 7 p.m. With the last lap expected to be completed by 8 p.m. Papago Park is not closed for this event. Obey all City and Park rules, including yielding to horses. Athlete Parking is allowed off Curry Road and two surrounding lots. More info.