Important Information
Support

Neutral Support for all riders. Water and encouragement all 20 miles! See Marty at the start line if you want to help out. FREE food at the rest area just past the finish line.

There will be a race support vechile that will take any and all rider's gear (extra clothes) for the ride down. Place items in a bag and label with name and race number.
Riding Down

Riding down the mountain is allowed BUT extreme care is advised. Helmets are required. The race is up the mountain, not down. All past crashes have occured on the ride down the mountain. Rides down after the race are available. Ask at the start line.
Relax Before The Race

Kachina Mineral Springs is the place! (928) 428-7212. Ask about race specials. 108 degree Artesian Mineral Hot Spring. Massage! Near Roper State Park on Cactus Road off Highway 191 towards Mt. Graham.
Lunch or Dinner

Again, the Mt. Graham Hill Climb will help out your pocket book! THE CHINA TASTE BUFFET is located in the parking lot of the Best Western Desert Inn Motel. They now offer a one price all day buffet with 70 different items to choose from. They are open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Phone (928) 348-3336. NOW the great price of $8.15 with drink and tax included.

Massage

Deb and from Globe will be giving massages after you have finished the race. She will be at the finish line giving massages to help your legs recover. Donations accepted!
Goat Heads

Goat heads have always been a problem at the start line. Bring extra tubes. The promoter is working on eliminating the problem.
Special Thanks

A very special thank you to the following people and organizations who make this race possible.

All of Nippy's Family
ADOT
Graham County Supervisors
DPS
City of Safford
US Forest Service
Federal Prison
Eastern Arizona Courier
KFMM Real Country 99.1 FM
Albert Hopper who provided me with all the information to be race director.
Jay Schreiber who built the website.
Pima Street Bikes... 5247 E. Pima Tucson AZ 85712  (520) 326-4044

Love to all...
   -Nippy
General Information

The 28th Annual Mt. Graham Hill Climb is the Arizona State Hill Climb Championship for all registered USCF Arizona cyclists.

This is a Mass Start Hill Climb Road Race. All racers start at the same time.

The Race starts at 8 AM on SR 366 at mile post 115.1 and finishes at mile post 135.1. The distance is 20 miles. There is a 10 mile race for both Junior and Senior cyclists.

Parking is in The United States Federal Prison eastern most parking area. There is ABSOULTELY NO PARKING on SR 366. Please do not drive off the paved road at the starting area as that you will pick up stickers and cause many flats once you drive back on the pavement.

First rider finishing time will be about 9:30 AM. Last rider finishing time will be about 11:00 AM. All riders will finish riding down the mountain by noon.
Graham County Chamber of Commerce

For local imformation about Mt. Graham, Safford AZ and Graham County check with the Graham County Chamber of Commerece. Mr. Sheldon Miller, Director. The Chamber is located at 1111 West Thatcher Blvd. Safford, AZ 85546. The toll free number is (888) 837-1841 or (928) 428-2511. FAX (928) 428-0744.

Graham County Chamber of Commerce e-mail- info@graham-chamber.com


Graham County Chamber of Commerece Website- http://www.graham-chamber.com/
SalsaFest

September 25th and 26th. Join in the fun on the Safford Town Square to share in the festivities of the Second Annual SalsaFest Friday and Saturday September 25 & 26. This year’s festivities will include a salsa-making competition, a marketplace, Walk for Kids, salsa music, dance performance, food demonstrations, chili roasting, a kids' corner with a piñata bust, and jalapeño & salsa eating contests. Come see the Balloon Festival Glow on Friday evening and watch the balloons take off on Saturday morning during the first ever Balloon Festival at the SalsaFest! Sisters on the Fly will also have vintage trailers on display in the Safford Town Square.