Join PMBC for two days of pedaling in the pine trees and cinder cones near Flagstaff. With average high temperature of 80 and low of 49 degrees in August, this tour will help you escape the heat of the desert and enjoy the cool mountain breezes August 4-5, 2007. This tour will consist of two rides, starting at two different locations, with accommodations and evening meals on your own.

Day 1: Woodland and Lake Ride
Drive up Friday night or Saturday morning in time to register at the dock at Lake Mary. Registration is from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. Ride starts at 8 AM. Directions: Before reaching Flagstaff on I-17 driving north, take the Lake Mary Road exit and turn right. Follow the road until you see the lake on your right and then look for the large parking lot with boat dock and restrooms.

Ride Options:
1. Short 20 miles around Mormon Lake,
2. Medium 40 miles around Mormon Lake and south to Happy Jack,
3. Long 75 miles around Mormon Lake and south to Clint's Well.
The rest stops will be at the south junction of Lake Mary Road and Mormon Lake Road and near the Ranger Station at Happy Jack.

Accommodations
After the day's ride, relax at a campsite in the forest or your cozy hotel room in Town. Check the list below or the website www.flagstaffchamber.com for a list of options – from cabins to motels.

Saturday Evening
Join other cyclists Saturday evening at 6 PM at a local restaurant (The Horsemen Lodge or Black Bart's Steakhouse).

Day Two: Craters and Ruins Ride
Challenge the hills of the Wupatki and Sunset Crater National Parks. Start at 9:00 AM when the National Parks open. Directions: Take Santa Fe Blvd or I-40 northeast through Flagstaff and then head north on Highway 89 about 10 miles. Turn right towards the Sunset Crater park entrance. Meet approx. one mile off of Highway 89 near the entrance to Sunset Crater National Park.

Day Two ride options:
1. Sunset Crater/Wupatki Ruins 49-mile loop. Take Highway 89 north and downhill to the Wupatki Ruins entrance and then climb back up to the Craters. Very hilly and high altitude climbing. Rest stops will be at the turnoff from Hwy 89, at the Wupatki Visitor Center parking lot, and at the Strawberry overlook.
2. For less miles, but still a few hills, the short option will skip the ruins and stay in the pine trees near Sunset Crater with a fast downhill to the rest stop at the Strawberry overlook and a challenging return climb back to the park visitor center.
Bring $5 cash in your jersey pocket for entrance into the National Parks.

Cost for the rides:
Both days: Members $20, Nonmembers $25. After July 31 late fee $5.
One day only: Members $10, Non members $15. After July 31 late fee: $5.
The cost covers the food for the rest stops and volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help with a support vehicle and rest stops.

Mail the registration form and fees to:
PHOENIX METRO BICYCLE CLUB
PO BOX 26788
TEMPE, AZ 85285-6788

Questions? Contact Kathy Mills, Ride Leader, evenings, 480-759-7675.

Campgrounds:
Forest service – Dairy Springs and others near Mormon Lake: 928-774-1147
Woody Mountain Campground – 928-774-7727
Mormon Lake Lodge – 928-354-2227
Bonito Campground – at Sunset Crater: 928-526-0866

Motels:
Days Inn East 928-527-1477 and Route 66 928-774-5221
Arizona Mountain Inn 928-774-8959
Econolodge University 928-774-7326
Econolodge 928-774-7701
Embassy Suites 928-774-4333
Fairfield Inn 928-773-1300
Wyndham Resort 928-527-9500
Hampton Inn 928-526-1885 and 928-913-0900
Royal Inn 928-774-7308
Historic Hotel Monte Visa 928-779-6971
Holiday Inn 928-714-1000
Inn Suites Hotel 928-774-7356
La Quina Inn and Suites 928-556-8666
Little America 928-779-7900
Quality Inn 928-774-3131
Radisson Woodlands 928-773-0597
Residence Inn 928-526-5555
Super 8 Motel 928-526-0818
Super 8 West 928-774-4581
Amerisuites 928-774-8042
Travelodge 928-779-6944

Black Barts Steak House
Address:
2760 East Butler
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Numbers:
Restaurant: 928-779-3142 or 800-574-4718
Fax: 928-774-1113
Antique Store: 928-774-1912
RV Park: 928-774-1912