Re: Rouleur series in the Phoenix AZ sun

[Mike Sturgill]

 Hello Randos!

While you're sitting by your fireplace or coal stove trying to stay warm, check out what's been happening in The Valley of the Sun. There are some major updates now available for all interested riders and participants of AZ Randos' events. Here is what's now available:

1. All events are open for registration! See www.azrandos.com for all the options and details.
2. Rouleur Week has an Interested Rider list available, and is currently heavily populated. Check it out HERE and see which of your friends you want to join. Please add your name if you would like future updates.
3. A new Google group [AZR-TEAMS] has been created. This group may be used to find riders for your team and to collaborate about routes. All riders on the Interested Rider's list have been sent an invitation to join. If you also want to join, or if you didn't receive an invitation (check your spam folder), then:
1. Go here to join: https://groups.google.com/g/azr-teams
4. The Desert Dart Pop PAGE now lists some RWGPS routes that teams may use as their starting point for a route if they don't want to create their own. Each of the routes presented contains a suitable location for the 25km / 2 hour (mandatory) control. 
5. All the information regarding the events offered, things to do, getting here, rooms blocked, and what's included may be found on the INFO PAGE.
6. Regarding the block of rooms - We have 20 rooms blocked and there are currently 13 remaining. These rooms will be released to the general public on Jan 12th. If you want a room, you should book it soon. Details of how to book are on the Info Page linked above.
7. You may register for each event individually, or you may register for any number of them at one time. The newly minted registration system allows you to select your desired events, loop thru waiver completions, then pay once for your choices. There is also a fee cap if you choose all of the events. 
8. Our general Arizona Randonneurs Google may be joined here: https://groups.google.com/g/azrandon
9. Feel free to share this info with your friends and local groups if you think there is interest.
10. I will answer all the questions contained on the Interested Rider list on this new azr-teams group. 

Have more questions? Shoot me an email.
-Mike
AZ Randos RBA

P.S. Still on the frozen fence? Here is a sampling of what we "endured" riding thru last Saturday:

Our winter rains have awakened the desert beauty.

Descending to Bartlett Lake - A 4 mile, 42mph thrill ride!


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Hello randos!

Mark your calendars. Make your reservations early. Bring your sunscreen.

Feb 11-16, 2026: Arizona Randonneurs will be hosting a week of cycling that I think you'll want to attend. February in Phoenix has some of the best weather in the country. Put your studded bike tires away and come join us for some cycling fun, and a BBQ. You'll get a cool patch in a single week, and a special item only available in AZ! We'll be hosting an entire Rouleur Series with routes of 100k, 125k, 150k, 200k and a Dart Pop. We will also have a bonus day of riding on President's Day for those who cultivate their tan lines a bit more before heading home. 

I've put together a page which describes the events, what's on tap, lodging, getting here, and lot more. Check it out and see if this sounds like something you'd like to attend. 

Won't you come join us? Details here: www.azrandos.com

Let me know if you have any questions.
-Mike 
AZ RBA