GREATER ARIZONA BICYCLING ASSOCIATION
Phoenix Metro * West Valley * Prescott
Palo Verde Nuclear Century


Palo Verde Nuclear Century
Updated 9/13/2007
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17th Annual Palo Verde Nuclear Century - 50, 100 Mile Options
Sunday, October 28, 2007

Sponsored by GABA West Valley

Download the official Nuclear Century Flyer - (.doc Word Document)
Download the official Nuclear Century Flyer - (.pdf Adobe Acrobat)

No nukes about it, this a great fall ride that you won't want to miss. This ride is a treat — relatively flat with relatively little traffic.

The Palo Verde Nuclear Century is still one of the best rides in the Valley. It's the West Valley's signature ride! There are four sag stops on the 100-mile ride; two on the 50; roving support and lunch back at the park after the ride. The fee for the ride is $25 for GABA and ABC members, $30 for non-members with a $5 late charge for registrations mailed after 10/20 and day of ride registrations. There is a $6 per vehicle charge to enter Estrella Mountain Regional Park where the ride starts and ends. The course is a relatively flat loop and the ride is a great training ride for other fall rides. There's a 50-mile option, also a loop, for the less intense rider.

The sag stops will be well stocked with homemade cookies and banana bread, fruit and water. It's usually windy and may be hot or cool, rainy or dry. Yeah, it's Arizona. The ride goes on whatever the weather! When you get back to the park, you'll be able to sit down, relax and enjoy the companionship of your fellow riders. And eat. Enjoy.

WHEN

  • Sunday, October 28, 2007
  • Registration / Check-in opens at 7:00 AM
  • Ride Starts at 8:00 AM
  • No mass start — it's not a race.
WHERE
  • The ride begins and ends at Estrella Mountain Park in Goodyear, AZ.
  • To get to the park, go west on I-10 to the Litchfield Road exit. Go south on Litchfield Road to Hwy. 85. Turn right on Hwy 85 and head west to Bullard Ave. Turn south (left) on Bullard and go south to Vineyard. Turn right on Vineyard to the park entrance. Follow the GABA signs to the big Ramada on the south side of the park.
  • NOTE: There is a $6 per vehicle charge to enter the park. Save $$ and our environment — carpool with a friend!
REGISTRATION FEES
  • To be determined
  • GABA/ABC Members - $25.00
  • Non-Members - $30.00 (Hey, why not join? Include $15 individual/$20 family membership and pay the member price!)
  • Late Fee - $5.00
    Late fee applies if you haven't mailed your registration by October 20, 2007.
  • Day of ride registrations will be accepted with the late fee.
  • Fee includes sag support on both the 100- and 50-mile rides, roving support on both rides. Lunch (GREAT food) will be served back at the park after the ride.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
  • G.A.B.A West Valley
SIGN and MAIL REGISTRATION / RELEASE FORM (.doc) or REGISTRATION / RELEASE FORM (.pdf), AND FEES TO:
  • GABA West Valley
    P.O. Box 8125
    Glendale, AZ 85312-8125

  • The above registration forms are Word Document (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) files. If you have trouble downloading, viewing or printing either of these documents then use the generic ride registration form along with the West Valley Release Form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • For more information email Betsy Turner or call 623-979-8110.

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