Sedona Big Friggin Loop (SBFL)
When:
March 24, 2018 8:30am
Where:
We will be starting and finishing at Bike n Bean with beer and pizza. Bring $10 if you want to eat and drink. DO NOT PARK AT BIKE & BEAN PARKING LOT THIS YEAR! PLEASE SPREAD OUT AROUND OAK VILLAGE WITH YOUR CARS. This will help with distributing our cars among the shops that are there instead of taking up all the parking at one specific spot.
Upon finishing, stick around for the post-ride party at Bike n Bean. Bike n Bean will be providing FREE beer; pizza will be available and will typically comes in waves of 4-6 boxes for anyone that pays $10.
The Route:
GPX for 2018 is available. This has some tweaks to the 2017 route, developed with thanks to John Schilling. SBFL_2018_v2.gpx
See TopoFusion’s Tutorial on uploading GPX tracks for help loading the GPX file onto your GPS.
Route Warning:
Due to the nature of this route, I strongly advise you to have a GPS with the GPX file loaded, and some of the maps below. Sedona is generally a well-marked area, nonetheless, as you will see, there are tons of trails that deviate from the trail (unmarked most of the time). I highly recommend that you either pre-ride the trail or consider take a GPS on the route. ESPECIALLY if you are a local and think you know the trails/route, you need a GPS. It’s the only way to be sure you ride the correct course. The route doesn’t necessarily take the most obvious or most ridden connections.
Suggested Maps
Available at Bike & Bean in Sedona
CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS
Use the following comment section for questions, comments or heckling.
Registration is CLOSED for 2018!
I wanna ride the BFL, eat pizza, and have some camaraderie afterwards. Come on let one more entry in!!!
Wait, this is already “full”….or is that part of the site just not updated from 2017?
Either way I’ll be there, broken wrist redemption.
Ready to ride!
“Registration will always open up a month before the event.”
Howdy – I’m thinking of attending. I just downloaded the gpx file and it kinda looks more like a v than a loop. with neither the start or end close to the bike shop. Can anyone enlighten me? sorry for the newbie question…
track looks fine to me. 53 miles
It is a loop, not quite a perfect circle.
For clarification, the route is ridden in the CW direction. Chad got excited when he typed that…
I’m in.
this route includes a old section of the broken arrow trail which has been closed.
Thanks. I will update it.
Lars, is it the section coming off Twin Buttes over to Broken Arrow? Is the current alignment of Broken Arrow on Trailforks correct?
Not seeing a registration forum? But I would like to declare myself “in”.
Opening registration today.
I’m seeing the same thing with the GPX. It looks like a V that starts North of Sedona & ends SW of Sedona
When does registration open?
Today.
Registration is now open for 2018.
In for another go-round…
Loaded the route in a gpx viewer and the directionals show a clockwise loop. Just wanting to confirm counter-clockwise route with Broken Arrow area being first and finishing with Dry Creek and Hiline area.
Clockwise, we always run it clockwise. Just checked and it is clockwise on my GPX file via Topofusion.
I had a funny feeling it wasnt counter-clockwise, maybe you want to edit your response above. Thanks for organizing, looking forward to the event.
I have to make up for last years shoe fiasco.
if you want a laugh, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwnoNXmZpZY
now that I have a gimbal video will be much better next time.
That’s Sundance Film material. Wiping the tears from my eyes! Nice comeback!
Dude…I took old flip flops to wear on that crossing last year doing an ITT. I lost my balance in some mud at the deepest spot and they popped up out of reach. Gone…!
It’s time to do this.
In. Cant wait
In. I think. No confirmation email makes a guy nervous. Either way I will be there.
Small change in the track between Twin Buttes and Broken Arrow. New file (SBFL_2018_v2.gpx) is available.
Is this different than the one at the top that is there now?
New to the area and considering the recommendation to use “GPS with the GPX file loaded”. I’ve only ridden Sedona a few times, so will heed this warning. What computer(s) do you recommend for this? I have used GPS in the past for road use, but found them difficult for off-road. Or do you just use a smartphone? Thank you.
Is there some way I can verify that I’m registered? I filled out a registration but don’t see a list anywhere and also didn’t get a confirmation email. Thanks so much! 🙂
you are overthinking this. AES is VERY grass roots. There are no confirmation emails or sophisticated tracking for the events. If you signed up, show up. You’ll be fine.
This will be my 3rd time racing the BFL. I just know how fast it fills, so I wanted to make sure I’m in 🙂
Please please please count me in again :). This will be my 3rd time. whoohooo.
Our travel plans have changed (again!) and I won’t be able to make the BFL after all 😦
I did register, so please remove me from your (grass roots) tracking list 🙂
Unable to make it – Please remove for 2018
Thanks
Will the course be marked?
Nope. Need GPS, or to stick with someone who has it.
There are little breadcrumbs and pink string for you to follow Ray.
Any convenient water or food stops on this route before you get to CVS at 40 miles?
I signed up, but need to sign down (out). Gotta stick closer to home this weekend. Have a great ride! Bob
https://www.trailforks.com/widgets/route/?id=5908&w=1000px&h=724px&map=1&elevation=1&trails=1&details=1&s=0&units=imperial
Oops previous comment was an attempt to embed route details. The route is on TrailForks at https://www.trailforks.com/route/aes-sedona-bfl-2018/
I have to bow out, helping with the MBAA race. Have fun!
I can no longer attend, sorry for the late notice.
Anyone know how deep is the creek crossing after the rain?
I remember reading somewhere that pictures would be appreciated from the ride. I have a good picture from the Creek Crossing as that was the only time my hands didn’t leave my handlebars. Thank you to the Creek-Crossing Angel who had the towels and chairs. Thanks to Chad for making this happen! Only made it 36 miles. Just ran out of time… It was nice riding with Sean and Micah! Is there an email I could send this picture to?
Mark
Echoing thanks to Chad, B&B, Crossing towel angels and racers, kicked my a$$! https://www.flickr.com/photos/_epon_/sets/72157667095218638
Thanks all! This year was as hard as usual (if not harder) but just as fun. Until next time…
Any idea when results will be posted?
A little long of a video and I was by my lonesome for most of it but here it is.
Thanks TB!