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5/11/2024


2024 SDMBA Archipelago Ride

After careful consideration of our saturated trails and more rain forecast for later this week, it  is with very heavy hearts and frazzled nerves, that we announce the postponement of the Archipelago Ride which was scheduled for April 6, 2024

We have conferred with the land managers and in the best interest of the trails, we going with our planned back up date of May 11, 2024
*If you are registered and unable to attend on the new date We are happy to facilitate transfers until May 5.  
Please email archride@sdmba.com with the two parties involved. Any money transfer will be responsbility of the two parties. 
**We will accept requests for rollovers to 2025 until April 12.  No rollovers can be accepted past this date.

Get ready for this southern California off-road classic with all new tropical twists and turns! Get in the luau state of mind and start putting down miles to train for the SDMBA Archipelago Ride, our signature springtime event.

Why is it called the Archipelago Ride? Affectionately known as the “Arch Ride”, this adventure attempts to keep the dream of trail connectivity alive by linking the "islands" of open space together this year with a new route! The journey will begin at Sycamore Goodan Ranch and venture through Poway to the Trans-County Trail. The adventure continues north to Black Mountain Open Space Park and Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve for the full route.

The Half Arch route begins at Sundevil Way at Black Mountain Open Space Park and continues up, over & around linking to Penasquitos and onto the Finish Line Luau. Either route is a guaranteed good time on two wheels, and the friends you’ll make along the way can last a lifetime!

The Full Arch is a point-to-point route is approximately 45 miles with over 4500 feet of climbing and is a serious endeavor. While the Half Arch, a "pint-sized" version of the classic Full Arch covers approximately 23 miles and over 2100 feet of elevation.

We are proud to have Gravity Heights return in 2024 as our host for the Finish Line Luau. Gravity Heights location offers ample parking for the epic parking lot Finish Line Luau held on top of the parking garage adjacent to the brewery & restaurant. When you roll in from the epic ride you will be greeted with fun, food, vendors, friends and amazing Gravity Heights brews! Families, friends & cheering squads are invited to join in the fun!

Join our Arch Ride 2024 Facebook group for updates, training, route tips, camaraderie & more.
TICKET PRICING

$100 - SDMBA Members Only Discount Available January 15-21

$125 - Full Price General Public Available January 22 Until Sold Out

TICKET INCLUDES:

  • Rider entry for one person
  • Ride support at start & aid stations (4 aid stations for full route and 2 aid stations for half route)
  • 1 lunch ticket
  • 1 beer ticket
  • 1 opportunity drawing ticket
  • Custom Arch Ride 2024 Sock Guy Socks!

TWO ROUTE OPTIONS

Full Arch - 45 Miles

  • 4 Aid Stations
  • *E-Bikes are allowed*
  • The point-to-point route is approximately 45 miles with over 4500 feet of climbing and is a serious endeavor

Half Arch - 23 Miles

  • 2 Aid Stations
  • *E-Bikes Are Allowed
  • A "pint-sized" version of the classic Full Arch covering approximately 23 miles and over 2100 feet of elevation

There is NO Day of Event Registration. There are NO refunds.

RULES & REGULATIONS 

  • Both routes are point-to-point. Transportation is the participant's responsibility.  Plan transportation and carpools accordingly.
  • Helmets required
  • E-bikes are permitted for use on the Full Arch Route and the Half Arch Route
  • Registered participants will receive a detailed email on Tuesday, May 7 with route description and updates and updated map files. 
  • Minors under 18 entered in the event must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian for their entire ride.  No exceptions. 
  • No Refunds for this event.  SDMBA reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule an event in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster. In the event of such a cancellation, there will be no refund of entry. SDMBA reserves the right to modify or cancel the course for safety concerns, trail condition concerns or natural disaster. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid.  Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the event date – including course preparation, supplies, permits, and administration. We will make every effort to produce a safe event for all participants. Any decision we make that impacts the event date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety, sustainability, and manageability.
  • If an athlete cannot participate for any reason, their registration may be transferred to another athlete provided this transfer request is made at least 14 days before the event.  For any transfers, please contact archride@sdmba.com to update athlete information 14 days before the event.  SDMBA is not responsible for transferring the registration fee as this will have to be handled between the riders. 

ARCH RIDE APPAREL

JERSEYS: Pre-order your 2024 Archipelago Ride jersey so you can be in the tropical spirit for the event!  Two designs offered in Men's and Women's styles. Jersey orders will be shipped directly to you from Q Cyclewear.
Pre-order store will be open until February 11, 2024 so order now to ensure timely delivery!
Preorder Jerseys HERE

Event T-Shirts:  Available for pre-order during the registration process for $25 each until March 10, 2024.

There will be a limited number of jerseys and T-shirts for purchase at the Finish Line Luau on the day of the event.

 
ARCH RIDE FACEBOOK GROUP
Join our Arch Ride 2024 Facebook group for updates, training, route tips, camaraderie and more. We will drop some breadcrumbs here for route updates and other fun! 

VOLUNTEERS
It takes a tiki village to run this event. If you would like to volunteer to join the tribe, contact  volunteer@sdmba.com

SPONSORS
If you have other creative ways to support this event or want to reserve vendor space at the finish venue, contact us at info@sdmba.com

MEMBERSHIP
SDMBA membership is highly encouraged but not required. JOIN HERE
Any questions regarding membership status?  info@sdmba.com

DONATE
If you are unable to attend, we will miss you! You can still make a tax-deductible donation to SDMBA to help make trails better in San Diego! DONATE HERE.

HELPING LOCAL CONSERVATION

We thank our conservation partners who help preserve and protect our open spaces while providing recreational trail access. Without these conservation partners, we would not have these places to ride. Proceeds from this event will further SDMBA's mission of improving trail access for mountain biking in San Diego and will benefit trail projects with the following partners:
  • The County of San Diego
  • The City of San Diego
  • The City of Poway

Questions about the event? Email archride@sdmba.com 


Location: Gravity Heights - Finish Location
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121