SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP
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About the Race
🌵 The Cactus Cup is Back — With an All-New 2-Day Format! 🌵 Get ready for a fresh take on Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage Race, now packing all the action into an epic 2-day weekend of desert riding, fast racing, and good times. Since 1991, The Cactus Cup has been the season kickoff for mountain bikers of all levels — and this year, we’re mixing it up with new formats, fresh challenges, and even more ways to race! 🔥 What's New? We’ve packed the fun into two stack...
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Common questions
How hard is the SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP Other?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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