Stage race
Cactus Cup Stage Race:
$7k purse prize for Pros!
The Cactus Cup is Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage race, its history dates back to 1991. This is 3 days of racing to crack open the season featuring Time Trial (age groupers) / Short Track (Pros), XC and Enduro events. To chase the Cactus Cup and capture the overall title, all 3 days of the stage race must be completed. Registration is available for single events as well. So join us for 1, 2 or 3 days!
THE MAIN EVENT
THE SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP STAGE RACE:
- FRIDAY – Time Trial / Short Track for Pro Field
- SATURDAY – The XC 40 MILE
- SUNDAY – Enduro
- COST – $170 Early Bird Price – Limited Time Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 (24% off in the first 24 hours for 2024)
- AWARDS – 3 deep per category per day w/ Daily Leader recognition
- CATEGORIES –
- MEN: Pro Open, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed
- WOMEN: Pro Open, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed
MINI CUP STAGE RACE:
- FRIDAY – Time Trial
- SATURDAY – The XC 25 mile
- SUNDAY – Enduro
- COST – $170 Early Bird Price – Limited Time Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 (24% off in the first 24 hours for 2024)
- AWARDS – 3 deep per category per day w/ Daily Leader recognition
- CATEGORIES –
- MEN: 9 – 12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed
- WOMEN: 9 – 12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed
No onsite registration
ADDITIONAL WEEKEND EVENTS:
Join us for 1, 2 or 3 days or racing. We have something for the whole family!
RACES:
- Time Trial ages 9 and up & E-bikes
- Short Track pro field only (party for spectators!)
- XC40 mile ages 13 and up
- XC 25 mile ages 9 and up & E-bikes
- *NEW XC 10 mile
- Enduro ages 9 and up
RIDING:
- Balance Bike Races ages 1 – 5 years old
- Kids Bike Races Kids Kinder – 8th grade
- Gravel Ride – untimed, social group ride & E-Bikes
FUN
- Industry Expo – 3 days
- Kids MTB Bike Camp – brought to you by Wild Bunch Desert Guides
- KIDS ZONE & Family Hangout hosted by Bike Masters – Sat & Sun
- Food Trucks & Live Music
SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP PRIZE PURSE: $7,000
$7,000 Prize Purse with 5 deep payout awarded to the Cactus Cup Pro Male and Female field. You do NOT need to be a card carrying professional for this race. If you think you have what it takes, and want a shot at the cash, register as a Pro!
Cactus Cup Pro Men Overall Top 5: $1,200, $900, $600, $450, $250
Cactus Cup Pro Women Overall Top 5: $1,200, $900, $600, $450, $250
Pro Preme for Fastest Short Track Lap: Men Top 1: $100, Women Top 1: $100
DAILY LEADER PRESENTATION – Presented by PEDAL INDUSTRIES
Pedal Industries – will be providing custom LEADER Socks for all daily leaders in each category of the stage race (full and mini). Wear your socks proudly going into the next day of racing!
Awards Ceremonies will take place at the end of each day of racing. Fastest riders in the stage race (3 days) are eligible for LEADER designation.
After day 3 winners in each division of the stage race will receive a Specialized Cactus Cup CHAMP Jersey.
