Mount Lemmon Time Trial

What?

A 12.5 mile hill climb time trial up Tucson's most famous mountain. Vertical gain is about 3000 feet.

Where?

The TT begins near the intersection of Snyder road and Catalina highway. The TT finishes 12.5 miles later at Bear Canyon picnic area. From Phoenix, take I-10 to Grant Road. Go east on Grant 10 miles to Tanque Verde. Go left on Tanque Verde and follow the signs for Mount Lemmon/Catalina Highway.

NOTE: All vehicles park on Snyder road east of Catalina Hwy. There will be no parking on Catalina Hwy.

Profile

Here's a link to a neat mapping widget with interactive satellite maps. It only works in IE, but is useful for getting an idea of the course. It's generously provided by Peaks Software Consulting.

When?

June 28, 2009. Registration is from 5:30-6:30 am. First rider off at 7:00.

How Much?

$15 registration. Juniors $2. One day licenses $10.

Prize List

Bragging rights only. Series champions win a t-shirt. Trophies to the Best Mountain Man and Best Mountain Woman for combined lowest time on Kitt Peak and Mount Lemmon. Part of the Sedona Getaway Series (combined Lerua’s Picacho Series and Lerua’s Mtn Series). Must ride all five TT’s.

Records

Check out the course records for the Mount Lemmon TT. Also, here are previous year's results (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002).

Preregistration

We’ll do in-person preregistration the night before the race from 6-8 pm at Lerua’s Mexican Restaurant, 2005 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson.

Sorry, no mail-in registration.

Anything Else?

Course is open to traffic. Please ride as far to the right as possible.

Held under USCF permit.