The DFMBA C4 MTB Race takes riders through 24 miles of Sonoran Desert with 2000 ft elevation gain.
Operating as usual
11/22/2023
For all you C4 racers: Volunteer photographer Craig Houle has captured some amazing shots of you on Race Day! He has generously asked for no payment for these photos, they are free for you to download for personal use!!! His only request is that you please make a $5 donation to Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association. Thank you for volunteering your time Craig!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/c4mtb/
https://www.dfmba.org/donate
Winner of the 2023 C4 kids race at Flat Tire Bike Shop!
11/13/2023
Thank you Local Jonny's Tavern & Café for all your hard work and partnership to ensure the success of the C4!!
11/11/2023
Happy Veterans Day!! We were honored to have so many Veterans racing the C4 today, look at this amazing group!
Thank you for your service and we hope you enjoyed the ride 🧡
11/11/2023
Did you wait for the last minute? No problem!! You can still sign up and spend the day outside on your bike followed by hanging with other MTB people and enjoying live music 🌵
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
11/10/2023
We can’t wait to see all of you this Saturday!! Don’t forget to post a review to earn a discount for next years race!
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
11/07/2023
There are still a couple of free bike fittings available!
Wow!! Flat Tire Bike Shop has stunned us with their generous donation of FIVE FREE BIKE FITTINGS!
Starting at 10am today (11/2/23) use promo code: bikefit when you register for the C4 Race. The first five registrants will get a free bike fitting from Flat Tire Bike Shop.
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
11/05/2023
Not riding in the C4? You can still come celebrate and support your friends and neighbors! Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association presents the Cave Creek Cactus Classic Mountain Bike Race After Party sponsored by Desperados Trail Scouts with Wild Bunch Desert Guides Podium Awards.
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of Arizona’s Real Mountain Bike Race! After conquering the trails, it's time to honor our winners and enjoy an epic post-race bash at Local Jonny's Tavern & Café Saturday 11/11/23
🎶 Live Music from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Our stage will be rocking with live music from Corey Gloden to keep the energy high
🌵Awards Ceremony at 1:30 PM:
We'll recognize the phenomenal achievements of our riders, so don't miss the moment when champions are crowned! Thank you Laurel Darren for your continued support of our podium awards and Black Mountain Feed for providing the podium
🌵Free Food and Alcohol/Drinks for Registered Racers:
Registered racers, you've earned it! Enjoy complimentary food and drinks as a token of our appreciation
🌵Available for Purchase for Spectators:
Spectators, fear not! Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase so you can be fully fueled as you cheer on the race finishers!
🌵Vendor Tents and Town Core Shops:
Explore a variety of vendor tents while you soak in the community atmosphere. When the party is over don’t forget to check out neighboring shops as you enjoy the rest of your day, there is so much to do in Cave Creek!
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and let's make this race day an unforgettable experience for the Town of Cave Creek!! See you there!
11/02/2023
Wow!! Flat Tire Bike Shop has stunned us with their generous donation of FIVE FREE BIKE FITTINGS!
Starting at 10am today (11/2/23) use promo code: bikefit when you register for the C4 Race. The first five registrants will get a free bike fitting from Flat Tire Bike Shop.
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
10/31/2023
🎃 ⚡️SPOOKY FLASH SALE ⚡️🎃
Save $20 on registration until the end of Halloween Day 10/31 (promo code: halloween20)!!
Register now!
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
10/28/2023
If we can get enough women together we will host a women’s group pre-ride led by DFMBA board member Ellen Spatt!
Park at Local Jonny’s. Flat Tire bike shop will be open for bathrooms and purchases. Cash is needed for park entry or bring park pass. Have fun!!! Take lots of pictures and post!
10/24/2023
This discount is still valid!!
Discount Alert!!! Check out the IMBA website and join the Desert Foothills Chapter to support your local community. Then get a 20% discount on C4 registration!
https://www.imba.com/join
10/21/2023
Veterans - Don’t forget you ride free this year!!
We are thrilled to announce FREE registration for the C4 for our military veterans! Join us for a day of camaraderie and mountain biking -email [email protected] with your ID to obtain your promo code and then register for the C4!
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
10/16/2023
Great turnout today for our C4 pre-ride! Nice work to everyone who made it. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time!
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
10/12/2023
The next pre-ride is coming up this weekend!
Help prevent bonking in the race by getting to know the course!!
We are offering another chance to pre-ride Sunday 10/15/23 for those of you who haven’t been able to make it out to our previous rides!
Please park at Local Jonny's Tavern & Café (and grab some brunch after the ride!). Flat Tire Bike Shop will be open for restrooms and purchases. Cash is needed for park entry or bring a park pass. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride!!
Email us if you have questions. [email protected];
Register for the C4 Race here:
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
10/10/2023
By volunteering your time, you are supporting a local nonprofit that directly benefits the people in our community and their enjoyment of our environment. Sign up now!!
Cave Creek Cactus Classic(C4). We need your help to once again make this the best experience! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. All volunteers receive a free T-Shirt. Thank you!
10/06/2023
Today is the day!!
T-shirt deadline EXTENDED to this Friday!! 🙌
Register by 10/6/23 to get a C4 t-shirt included with registration!! 🌵
T-shirts will be for sale at the event for $25
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
10/05/2023
T-shirt deadline EXTENDED to this Friday!! 🙌
Register by 10/6/23 to get a C4 t-shirt included with registration!! 🌵
T-shirts will be for sale at the event for $25
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
10/04/2023
Help prevent bonking in the race by getting to know the course!!
We are offering another chance to pre-ride Sunday 10/15/23 for those of you who haven’t been able to make it out to our previous rides!
Please park at Local Jonny's Tavern & Café (and grab some brunch after the ride!). Flat Tire Bike Shop will be open for restrooms and purchases. Cash is needed for park entry or bring a park pass. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride!!
Email us if you have questions. [email protected];
Register for the C4 Race here:
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
09/29/2023
‼️UPDATED START TIME - 7:30 am‼️
Pre-ride this Sunday 10/1/23
Join us bright and early for an exhilarating pre-ride that will help kickstart your excitement and prepare you for the C4!
🌵Meet fellow riders
🌵Test your biking skills on the beautiful trails of Cave Creek
🌵 Get a sneak peak of the racecourse
Please park at Local Jonny's Tavern & Café. Flat Tire Bike Shop will be open for restrooms and purchases. Cash is needed for park entry or bring a park pass. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride!!
Email us if you have questions. [email protected];
Register for the C4 Race here:
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
09/27/2023
‼️ ATTENTION ‼️
Register before 10/1/23 in order to get a C4 t-shirt included with registration!! 🌵
(You may also want to avoid the price increase 😉)
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
09/27/2023
Don’t miss the pre-ride this Sunday!
Join us bright and early for an exhilarating pre-ride that will help kickstart your excitement and prepare you for the C4!
🌵Meet fellow riders
🌵Test your biking skills on the beautiful trails of Cave Creek
🌵 Get a sneak peak of the racecourse
Please park at Local Jonny's Tavern & Café. Flat Tire Bike Shop will be open for restrooms and purchases. Cash is needed for park entry or bring a park pass. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride!!
Email us if you have questions. [email protected];
Register for the C4 Race here:
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
09/25/2023
We are thrilled to announce FREE registration for the C4 for our military veterans! Join us for a day of camaraderie and mountain biking -email [email protected] with your ID to obtain your promo code and then register for the C4!
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
09/20/2023
Please consider volunteering! The proceeds from this race benefit our local trail work through Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association 🌵
Cave Creek Cactus Classic(C4). We need your help to once again make this the best experience! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. All volunteers receive a free T-Shirt. Thank you!
09/18/2023
Join us bright and early for an exhilarating pre-ride that will help kickstart your excitement and prepare you for the C4!
🌵Meet fellow riders
🌵Test your biking skills on the beautiful trails of Cave Creek
🌵 Get a sneak peak of the racecourse
Please park at Local Jonny's Tavern & Café. Flat Tire Bike Shop will be open for restrooms and purchases. Cash is needed for park entry or bring a park pass. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride!!
Email us if you have questions. [email protected];
Register for the C4 Race here:
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
09/11/2023
Discount Alert!!! Check out the IMBA website and join the Desert Foothills Chapter to support your local community. Then get a 20% discount on C4 registration!
https://www.imba.com/join
09/08/2023
🚵♀️ Calling all adventure enthusiasts! 🚵♂️
Are you ready to be a part of the Cave Creek Cactus Classic?! 🌵 We need YOUR help to make this race an epic success!
We’re looking for volunteers to join our team and support this thrilling event in Cave Creek. As a token of our appreciation, all volunteers will receive a FREE event t-shirt!
Whether you’re a mountain bike enthusiast or just excited to be a part of the action, we’d love to have you on board. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the mountain biking community and make a difference.
Interested? Use the Sign Up Genius form to pick your preferred position now - let’s make this year’s C4 MTB Race unforgettable!! 🔥
Cave Creek Cactus Classic(C4). We need your help to once again make this the best experience! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. All volunteers receive a free T-Shirt. Thank you!
09/04/2023
Happy Labor Day! Make sure to enjoy this fantastic weather and get outside today - and don’t forget to register for the C4!
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
08/29/2023
Early-bird pricing ends soon! Register now so you don’t miss it🔥
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
08/25/2023
Want a C4 Race t-shirt?! Make sure to sign up before October 1st to have one included with your registration!!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Click/scan the QR code below to register for early-bird pricing 🔥
https://cavecreekcactusclassic.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=12606
| Monday | 7am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday | 7am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 8pm |
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