17.1 Arizona Photobook Give Back

    17.1 Arizona Photobook Give Back Freehub X Hawes Trail Alliance

    Words and Photos by Freehub Mountain Bike Magazine

    The 17.1 Arizona Giveback supporting the Hawes Trail Alliance (HTA) is a wrap! With help from Pivot and Küat, we rallied 440 donors and raised $18,466 for the HTA, which will immediately help build new trails. 

    Congratulations to Martha Merrick, who was selected as the lucky winner of the brand new Pivot Trailcat SL Pro and Kϋat NV 2.0 bike rack!

    “Martha is such a sweet lady and an awesome member of the community. Stoked for her,” said Shawn Stenmark, HTA trailbuilder.

    Freehub is proud to partner with local trail advocacy and stewardship groups to raise funds for increased access to mountain biking. Thank you to all who supported helping to continue trail development efforts in Arizona!

    Win these amazing prizes from our partners!

    Pivot Trailcat SL Pro XT

    The all-new Trailcat SL earns its title as the ultimate trail companion by amplifying every aspect of your ride. With a featherweight carbon frame, sharp dw-link™ suspension, and ultra-versatile geometry, it pedals like an XC bike and descends with precision and bite. From spirited after-work loops to all-day adventures, it combines efficiency, precision, and stability to inspire confidence on any terrain.

    Retail value: $8,999.00

    Küat NV 2.0

    The NV 2.0 2-bike hitch rack is one of Küat’s best-selling platform bike racks, featuring a handy Trail Doc work stand and integrated cable locks. This rack is strong enough for most electric bikes, expandable, and built for the long haul with an uncompromising style.

    Retail value: $989.00

    Freehub Prize Package

    A subscription to Freehub magazine, along with a selection of apparel and accessories, to show your support of independent mountain bike media!

     

    The fundraiser is open until April 10, 2026.

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    About Hawes Trail Alliance (HTA)

    Hawes Trail Alliance is dedicated to building, maintaining, and protecting one of Arizona's most beloved trail systems. In partnership with the Tonto National Forest, they have been working since 2018 to create safe, sustainable, and diverse trails for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. In 2025 alone, HTA organized 449 volunteers who contributed 1,778 hours of hands-on work across more than 50 miles of trail.