SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP - XC - 25 MILE

🌵 The Cactus Cup 2-Day Stage Race Returns for 2027! 🌵 Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage Race is back with another action-packed 2-day weekend of desert riding, fast racing, and good times. Since 1991, The Cactus Cup has been the season kickoff for mountain bikers of all levels. In 2027, we’re bringing back the 2-day format with iconic trails, multiple race options, and plenty of ways to take on the weekend. 🔥 The 2027 Format For the Pros Saturday XC 40-Mile Big LoopShort Track Showdown — an evening throwdown! Sunday XC 20-Mile Sprint 🏆 Pro Cup Winner: Aggregate time from all three races ---------------------------------------------- For Age Groupers – Choose Your Cup Option 1: The Cactus Cup Saturday: XC 40-Mile — same course as the pros Sunday: XC 20-Mile Sprint 🏆 Winner: Combined time from both days   Option 2: The Mini Cup Saturday: XC 25-Mile Sunday: XC 20-Mile Sprint 🏆 Winner: Combined time from both days ---------------------------------------------- Just want to race one day? You can do that too. Race Saturday, race Sunday, or make a full weekend of it and take on one of the two-day Cup options. Whether you’re chasing the podium or just looking for a fast desert rip, there’s a way to make the Cactus Cup weekend your own. The Cactus Cup is back for 2027. Same iconic trails. Same legendary Cactus Cup vibe. Two packed days of racing. Let’s ride!