EASTERN MARICOPA COUNTY ROUTE
Central Arizona Memorial Ride
Important Ride Information
Ride routes and meeting times may change without notice.
Updated ride information will be emailed to registered riders prior to the event. To ensure you receive important updates, please add azfhmr@gmail.com to your contacts.
Ride Conditions & Safety Notice
Our memorial rides cover a wide range of terrains, including city traffic, mountain roads, rural highways, and freeways, often in unpredictable weather conditions.
These environments require a higher level of riding skill, experience, and confidence, along with reliable equipment.
If your vehicle, experience, or comfort level does not meet these demands, we strongly encourage you to participate using a full-sized vehicle instead.
Participants should begin hydrating several days prior to the ride and continue hydrating throughout the event. Arizona conditions can be unforgiving, and proper hydration is critical to your safety and performance.
Safety is our top priority—for every rider, every volunteer, and every participant.
Route Overview
The Eastern Maricopa County Route begins in the East Valley and travels through several communities where riders will pause to honor Arizona’s fallen heroes.
From Desert Wind, riders will travel south on Country Club Drive to U.S. 60, then east toward Apache Junction.
The ride will stop at the Apache Junction Police Department for memorial ceremonies honoring officers who gave their lives in service to the community.
From Apache Junction the ride continues along State Route 87 where riders will pause to remember fallen Arizona Department of Public Safety Troopers.
After this memorial stop, riders will continue through the Valley with additional stops including:
• Scottsdale Police Department
• Salt River Police Department
• Tempe Police Department
• Gilbert Police Department
Each stop provides an opportunity to pause and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.
Final Gathering Location
The Eastern Maricopa County riders will finish the route at:
Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ.
At this location riders from the other Central Arizona routes will gather together for the final memorial ceremonies.
Route Duration
Riders should plan approximately five hours of travel time, including memorial stops and relief breaks.
A Ride With Purpose
Every mile ridden is a mile of remembrance.
Through these memorial rides we honor Arizona’s fallen heroes and stand beside the families and communities who continue carrying their legacy.
Together we remember.
Together we ride.
Together we carry the mission forward.
Questions?
Email: azfhmr@gmail.com
Important:
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