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2018 Pachanga

1 Sep 2018 8:03 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

PACHANGA - Spanish /pawchongguh/ (Noun)

Party or Bash 
A gathering of mountain cyclists on some of the most amazing unsung trails to ride the “best of the best” mountain sleds.

The camping/riding event that put TORCA on the map continues to evolve and each year it gets bigger and better! The event includes three days of camping and riding, with Bike Demo’s, a Poker Ride, a “Funduro”, and daily bike demos. And while all the funds raised for this event go directly to support TORCA (a 501c3 non-profit supported solely by membership dues, grants, and fundraising), you don’t have to be a member to attend! (but members get a steep discount on entrance to the event. Hey, “membership has its privileges!”). All funds raised during this epic event support TORCA’s on-going efforts to maintain and rehabilitate Tucson’s trails, specifically those on Mt Lemmon.

Camping! Exclusive use of Molino Basin campgrounds! Campsite included in price of admission! Subject to first come first served. Additional camping can be found HERE

Bike Demos! The best in the business will be bringing their fleet of all-mountain steeds for you to try out on the best trails around. Committed to attend are: Santa Cruz, Liv, Salsa, Niner, Ellsworth, Surly, Ibis, Giant, Cannondale, Pivot, Specialized, and Rocky Mountain!
Poker Ride Everyone’s favorite all-mountain trails, Bug Spring and Prison Camp, will host a shuttled social ride. TORCA will have “dealers” strategically placed along the trail, ready to deal your cards. Best hands win sick prizes!
Fireside Cornhole Contest on Saturday evening, SPONSORED by Five Ten shoes
Funduro sponsored by DVO Suspension & Giant. Its like an Enduro with a twist, not only do the top 3 times for men and women win prizes, but so does the rider with the most "average" time!
Demo bike rides all 3 days! Take some of your favorite 2018 brands for shuttled downhill runs on an epic piece of trail!

Registration

Online Registration is Closed

Come to the TORCA tent at Gordon Hirabayashi campground to register.

Day-Of Pricing: $80 Members / $140 Non-Members

All registrations include ALL of the weekend’s activities, including camping.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP MUST BE CURRENT ON LAST DAY OF THE PACHANGA, OCTOBER 21, 2018.

(If you’re not sure of your current membership status, contact us at torcainc@gmail.com).

Event Details

FRIDAY- Bike Demos Begin (Prison Camp Trail)
(Molino Basin Parking Lot)

8:00 am ~ Camping Opens at Molino Basin Campground

Check in for camping WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE after Saturday at 5pm.

11:00 am ~ Registration opens for Friday Demos at Gordon Hirabayashi

11:30 am ~ 4:00pm Bug Springs Shuttles, Bike Demo (**Valid ID required**)

2:00 pm ~ Last call for Shuttles for bugs

4:00 pm ~ Demos end. All bikes must be turned returned

4:30 pm ~ Shuttles stop running from Molino

6:00 pm ~ Meet and greet begins, registration opens

6:00 pm-8:00pm ~ Welcome Dinner at Molino Basin Group Campsite

SATURDAY- Poker Ride and Demo Day

(Gordon Hirabayashi Campground)

7:30 am ~ 9:00 am - Shuttles from Molino Basin to Gordon Hirabayashi

8:00 am~ Registration

8:30 am~ Bike Demo opens (**Valid ID required**)

9:00 am-11:00 am ~ Shuttles to Bug Springs Trail Head

11:00 am ~ Last Shuttle to Bug Springs

11:00 am - 2:00 pm ~ Shuttles continue to Prison Camp Trail Head

12:30 pm ~ Cut off receiving cards on poker ride.

1:00 pm ~ Lunch served by Risky Business

1:00 pm ~ Poker Cards must be turned in!!

2:00 pm ~ Bike Demo & Shuttles end

2:30 pm ~ Awards - Gordon Hirabayashi

7:00 pm ~ Fire Side Cornhole Contest sponsored by 5.10 Shoes at Molino Basin Group Campsite

SUNDAY- Funduro! Sponsored by DVO Suspension & Giant (Bug Springs/ Prison Camp) AND Demo Day (Gordon Hirabayashi Campground)

7:00 am ~ Funduro Registration at Molino Basin Parking lot

7:45 am ~ Riders Meeting at Molino Basin Parking lot

8:00am ~ Racers Shuttle from Molino to Bug Springs for Funduro Start

9:30 am ~ Registration opens and shuttles begin from Molino to Gordon Hirabayashi for bike demos

10:00 am ~ Shuttles begin for Bike Demo on Bug Spring & Prison Camp Trails (**Valid ID Required**)

1:00 pm ~ Shuttles t Bug Springs end

2:00 pm ~ Bike Demo ends

2:30 pm ~ Awards at Gordon Hirabayashi Campground/ All shuttles end

Shuttles back to Molino Campground immediately following the event.

CAMPING - All participants MUST BE GONE by 4pm on Sunday from camp areas.

FOOD

While we’ll be providing Dinner on Friday night and Lunch on Saturday, food options are limited. There are however a few options within a few minutes of the events. We recommend The Iron Door Restaurant across from the Ski Lifts at Mt. Lemmon as well as The Sawmill in Summerhaven. Please check out their hours as they close early some days.

In addition, there are few restaurant options at the bottom of the mountain at the corner of Tanque Verde and Catalina Hwy, Just a 15 minute drive back down the mountain. We recommend Risky Business at 8848 E. Tanque Verde. Aside from the fact that they are one of our sponsors and mountain biker owned, they have awesome food and a bitchin selection of beers! Lastly, we recommend Le Buzz Café for coffee and a ridiculous assortment of homemade pastries, sandwiches and salads. They are located next to the Safeway Grocery Store on the corner of Tanque Verde and Catalina Hwy.

HOTELS

There are a few options for lodging within a short 20 minute drive. There is a Comfort Suites on the eastside of Tucson, within 30 minutes of the event. In addition there are a few Tucson mtb locals with some great guest houses for rent that are close to the event. Contact TORCA President Tara Alcantara for details on these rentals at 520-237-0129.

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