The Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race on the Maricopa Trail is a mountain bike race like no other. Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race winds through the northern section of the Maricopa Trail, the Valley’s emerald ring—a seamless connection of beautiful desert and challenging terrain with scenic views and near-perfect riding conditions.

All proceeds from the Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race go to support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation. Read More At :  http://pricklypedal.com/

The Race

40 miles

Start: 8:30am | $60-$90

Get in a heart-pumping, rip-roaring ride through the desert terrain of the Maricopa Trail beginning in Cave Creek, AZ and finishing at Lake Pleasant in Peoria, AZ. More Information

The Expo

Get fired up for a gathering of terrific sponsors and some of mountain biking’s greatest manufacturers and supporters.

It all goes down at packet pick up on Friday in Cave Creek, and it continues on Saturday at the Lake Pleasant finish and after party.

The Party

Noon – 4pm | Free

Whether you’re in the race, watching the race or just love a good time, come to the after party and beer garden at the Lake Pleasant, AZ finish line for whole lot of Prickly Pedal fun.