Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, 2024
City of Prescott Announces Whiskey Off Road Bike Race Traffic Closures
The Whiskey Off Road Bike Race will take place Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, 2024, welcoming mountain bike enthusiasts from all over the country. The event will be centered downtown, with the starting line on Whiskey Row, between Gurley and Goodwin Street. There will be a free public event with activities throughout the weekend, including live music, and more.
Downtown and other nearby streets will have traffic closures for the safety of riders and fans.
The following street closures will be in effect for the Whiskey Off Road Bike Race:
Start/Finish and Expo Area: Friday, April 26 beginning at 5:00am through Sunday, April 28 until approximately 6:00pm
- Montezuma St from Gurley St to Carleton St
- Goodwin St from Cortez St to Granite St
Due to this closure, a detour route on HWY 89 will be marked at Alarcon. HWY 89 (Montezuma) from Alarcon to Carleton will remain open for business traffic only.
Criterium Race:
Set-Up Area: Friday, April 26 beginning at 5:00am until approximately 8:00pm
- Cortez St from Union St to Goodwin St
Race Route:
Friday, April 26 beginning at 3:00pm until approximately 8:00pm (races begin at 5:15pm)
- East Bound Union St from Cortez St to Alarcon St
- Alarcon St from Gurley St to Carleton St
- Carleton St from Pleasant St to Montezuma
- Goodwin St from Cortez St to Pleasant St
- Marina St from Gurley St to Carleton St
15/30/50 Proof Race Closure Times:
Friday, April 26 beginning at 12:00pm (noon) until approximately 8:00pm (races begin at 2:00pm)
Saturday, April 27 beginning at 5:00am until approximately 5:00pm (races begin at 8:00am)
Sunday, April 28 beginning at 5:00am until approximately 2:00pm (races begin at 7:00am)
Intermittent Closures during Race Times:
For riders’ safety, the following streets will be closed intermittently (open for resident and business traffic only.) Barricades will be moved back and forth by Law Enforcement personnel.
Friday, April 26 beginning at 12:00pm through Sunday, April 28 until approximately 4:00pm (or when races are completed).
- McCormick from Pioneer Home to Gurley St
- Granite St from Goodwin St to Gurley St
- Goodwin St from Granite St to Summit Ave
- Summit Ave/Glenwood Ave from Gurley St to Park Ave
- Park Ave from Glenwood Ave to Gurley St
In addition:
- Gurley St from Gail Gardner to Park Ave will have a coned bike lane
For an overview, including map and details, click here: 2024 Whiskey Off Road Bike Race Street Closures Map
