Welcome to America’s Longest Perimeter Bicycling Event!
With heavy hearts, Cochise Classic will no longer be produced.
Participation and sponsorship had been declining resulting in
unsustainable loses.
Thank you for a great 30 years of riding
where the “west is still wild”
We hope you will find a way to support Douglas ARC
who will miss the funds raised by Cochise Classic.
Information below is about the 2017 event
Welcome to the 30th Cochise Classic!
To register select one of two (2) options:
(1) Main Event: 165, 95, 47 or 27 miles choose (a) or (b)
(a) RIDE FOR FIVE! ($5)
(b) PAY ENTRY FEE
(2) Bike Patrol for all distances
Please Note: ONLINE registration closed on October 4
Last chance to can register IN PERSON at Expo/Packet Pickup
Event Details
Cochise Classic goes on RAIN or SHINE
* Entry Fees
To ride in the 165, 95, 47 or 27 miles you will pay one entry fee to Perimeter Bicycling Association of America Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your fee includes a processing & registration fee and a contribution to Douglas ARC. The entry fee varies according to the schedule below. The earlier you register the more you save!
The sooner you register the more you save!
Online registration is closed. Come to Expo on Friday, October 6 and register in person
Learn More About Cochise Classic
- Benefits to all registered cyclists
- SELF PACKET PICK UP! You are required to pick up your own packet
at Expo. PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED - There are absolutely NO REFUNDS or TRANSFERS for event fees/contributions.
- There are absolutely NO REFUNDS on merchandise.
Exchanges for another size may be accepted for
merchandise within two weeks of purchase.
Please Read our Refund / Privacy Policies - Cochise Classic’s supporting charitable beneficiaries
- Event Rules
- Perimeter Store & the Event Jersey
- Platinum designation
- Route map & cue sheets
- Cochise Classic Expo/packet pick up
- Start lines and times
- Our Dedication Recipient
- Membership in Perimeter Bicycling
- … and more!
Event Benefits for all Registered Cyclists
- Medallion to all finishers
- Free admission to the event Expo/Packet Pickup
- Event t-shirt
- Fruit, snacks and water at aid stations every 7-12 miles (except the 165 mile event)
- Traffic control on route
- SAG support
- Opportunity to earn special Awards
- First Aid support
- Subscription to Tail Winds newspaper
- Electronically timed finish (gun time)
- Results published on website and Tail Winds
You Must Familiarize Yourself With All Event Rules.
Some notable ones are below, please read the rest HERE :
- Aerobars are prohibited in all Perimeter Bicycling events except the 165-mile distance of the Cochise County Cycling Classic. If they are on your bike, please remove them prior to the ride.
- CPSC-approved helmet required to be worn properly.
- Earbuds in BOTH ears are prohibited. One earbud is allowed but is discouraged so that you may be more aware of your surroundings.
- Human powered vehicles only – no motor/assisted (gas or electric) bicycles.
- The course closes for each distance according to the following schedule. After these cut-off times, for the 95, 47, & 27 mile events, cyclists will be SAG’d to the finish line. Aid stations close BEFORE the cut-off times allowing cyclists to finish by the cut-off times: 165 miles: 11:00pm, 95 miles: 5:00pm, 47 miles: 1:30pm, 27 miles: 11:30am. If you fall behind the closing schedule, you may lose route support. Please be mindful of this when you choose your ride distance!
- REGISTRATION FOR 2017 closes on Friday, October 6th at Expo/Packet Pickup.
Online registration ended on Wednesday, October 4th.
Questions?
Write to info (a) perimeterbicycling.com
Call (520) 745-2033
