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Iceman Cometh Challenge
Point-to-point 30-mile mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, held in early November when snow or cold is common. Amateurs start in waves in the morning, with the pro race later in the day; a shorter Slush Cup is also offered.
El Tour de Tucson
Large charity road ride that has run since 1983, starting and finishing at the Tucson Convention Center. The longer routes loop through Sonoran Desert country past Colossal Cave and Old Spanish Trail, with aid stations roughly every 12 miles.
Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
The desert edition of the BWR series, starting from McDowell Mountain Park near Scottsdale. The 122-mile Waffle is 58% unpaved, mixing rough dirt roads and washes in the Tonto forest with singletrack and some steep paved climbs. Shorter Wafer and Wanna routes are offered.