BIG WOODY RIDES

Aravaipa Rides

🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

Jun 22, 2025

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Big Climb, Big Vibes!

Test your endurance on the forested trails of Flagstaff at the Big Woody Rides, an exciting annual mountain bike race offering solo and team divisions. Choose from a challenging 6-hour race, a 27-mile solo epic, or a 13.5-mile junior/solo ride. Enjoy the adventure through the scenic Coconino National Forest, navigating technical singletrack, forest roads, and memorable climbs. This race promises a festive atmosphere, beautiful northern Arizona scenery, and support every step of the way.

COURSE DETAILS

The course consists of a 14-mile loop that winds through Highland Trail, Soldiers Trail, and forest roads in the Coconino National Forest. Riders experience a mix of intermediate-level singletrack with technical sections and fast forest roads. Aid stations and live tracking are available to support endurance athletes throughout the event.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Finisher medals for all participants
  • Podium awards for top three male/female solo riders and relay teams
  • Live tracking for real-time race progress
  • Well-stocked aid stations along the course

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
Gravel Endurance

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

14-mile loop (multiple laps depending on division); additional options include 27-mile and 13.5-mile solo races.

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation of city not specified in sources / Elevation gain: 1066 ft per loop

Terrain

Intermediate, technical mountain bike trails with stretches of fast forest roads and singletrack.

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