Yes, Both routes are point-to-point. Transportation is the participant's responsibility. Plan transportation and carpools accordingly. The Beaten Path will provide limited shuttles from Green Flash to starting points. Options include arranging a shuttle with friends and family or chat on the 2020 Arch Ride facebook group and find some shuttle buddies. Or park at Green Flash early and ride to your starting point and ride back...yes…a few brave souls do this.

No. Take time to enjoy the scenery and the companionship of your fellow riders. Yield the trail to other trail users and make it a great day for everyone!

Registered participants will receive a detailed email on Thursday, April 2 with a route description and any updated map files. We do not publicize the finalized route ahead of time although much of it is rideable year round, weather permitting. The majority of both routes is similar to last year and will be flagged with tape. We have special permission on this day only to pass through certain sections of private property to complete this specific Archipelago route.

No.

If leaving a car near the finish at Green Flash Brewing Co., do not park on Flanders Dr. between Top Gun St./Sequence Dr. It will get towed. You can park on any other adjacent street near Green Flash. There is an extra lot on Sequence Dr. across from Green Flash that will be open for event parking also. You can NOT park in the Green Flash parking lot. SDMBA & Green Flash Brewing Co. are not responsible for your parked vehicles.

Yes, you can leave cars parked at San Elijo Park (Full Arch) and on Sun Devil Way (Half Arch) for the day for later pick up.

TBD

yes.

The Full Arch route passes through many different trail jurisdictions some of which are for non-motorized transport only. This means that electric mountain bikes are not permitted for use on the Full Arch Ride. Electric mountain bikes are permitted on the Half Arch Ride.

Minors under 18 entered in the event must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian for their entire ride. No exceptions.

There will be porta-potties or restrooms at the start of the Full Arch, at the top of Elfin Forest [water also available there], by Hernandez Hideaway, at Aid Station #3 (Black Mtn. Ranch Park), at Sun Devil Way for Half Arch start, near Aid Station #4 at Elizabeth Rabbit Park, and at the Finish.

Extra water for refills, snack bars, fruit, various snacks like PB&J sandwiches, etc. Riders should always plan on carrying enough extra nutrition and plenty of water from the start.

Yes

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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 prior to the event. For any transfers, please contact archride@sdmba.com to update athlete information 14 days prior to the event. SDMBA is not responsible for transferring registration fee as this will have to be handled between the riders.

Yes. Contact archride@sdmba.com at least 14 days prior to the event.

Contact Karen at Volunteer@sdmba.com to get on the list. We have tasks ranging from check in, aid station support, flagging/deflagging, photographers, finish line venue support, and more.

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.

Be prepared to call family, a friend, or transportation service that accommodates bikes.

The sweepers will have limited supplies for fixes along the trail and mechanical support will be available at the aid stations. Riders are expected to come with bikes in good working order and to carry anything that might be needed in case of a mechanical.

No