Like the rest of what Sable events have hatched, it has been after an inspiring ride and then brainstorming at the local brew house or coffee shop.

GYCR 66 is no different. After having a couple beers with a friend who was reminiscing about the days when Flagstaff had a stage race and the glory of a downtown crit, the light went off, why can’t we do it again? We were able to bring back the Lowell climb for Bear Howard, why cant we do a Crit for Northern Arizona?

With our other events we pride ourselves on exploring, adventure and often the challenge of the course….this one is going to be a little different flavor! Held in the shadows of the San Francisco Peaks, in a town rich with history, this race is going to be more of a block party. This is going to be our 4th of July fire works, with street vendors and music. All landing on the heels for the Downtown Mile and City 4th of July Parade. So you can play all day!

We have designed a fun, technical course on the NAU campus just blocks from downtown Flagstaff. While the rest of the desert is suffering through triple digit temps, at 7,000 ft the only thing hot out will be the racing. At just under a mile course and with NAU’s beautiful campus hosting, this is going to be great racing and even better spectating.