Mount Lemmon Time Trial – May 15th

What?

A 10 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, and finishes 9 miles later at Seven Cataracts Overlook. 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 PARKING, DAY OF REGISTRATION AND START LISTS AT TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL, 4201 N. MELPOMENE WAY, TUCSON 85749

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?

May 15, 2011. Registration is from 5:00-6:00 am. First rider off at 6:30.

How Much?

$20 registration. Juniors $3. One day licenses $10. Buy a NEW annual USAC license and ride this race for free. Saguaro Velo members get free entry to all Saguaro Velo events.

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 Cotton Classic Series and Lerua’s Mtn Series). Must ride all four TT’s.

Records

Check out the course records for the Mount Lemmon TT. Also, here are previous year's results (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002).

Preregistration

We'll do in-person pre-registration May 14th from 9am-2pm at Velo Specialists, 4881 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson and 4-8 pm at Lerua's Mexican Restaurant, 2005 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson. You are also invited to the Velo Specialists grand opening May 15th after the race from 2-6pm.

Sorry, no mail-in registration.

Anything Else?

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

Held under USAC permit. Contact: Don Melhado – 520-325-7978