RIDE ACROSS ARIZONA

Arizona West to East

MOST CURRENT GPX: RAAZ 2024 All updates for the route will be posted here and here only! No emails, texts, FB messages or Instagram messages. If you have anything you would like to share (water sources, camp spots, etc.) please forward them on to us and we’ll get them shared here. – detour has been added for the Buffalo Crossing Bridge closing at mile 571.5 (12/2/2023) For those interested a group of individuals will be riding 600 mile Ride Across Arizona starting … Continue reading RIDE ACROSS ARIZONA

Royal Gorge Six and Twelve

Royal Gorge East Ridge Campground 3315 Co Rd F30, Cañon City, CO

May 18th 2024 The Royal Gorge Six & Twelve is arguably the most beautiful course on the Zia Rides calendar with views, views and more views. On one side, you look out over the fruited Great Plains of America. On another side, you have fantastic views of the Royal Gorge and all the way down to the Arkansas River below. And don't forget the snow capped 14ers in every other direction from the venue. To say the spot is pretty … Continue reading Royal Gorge Six and Twelve

$65 – $130

Kaibab 140 and 230 – Arizona Endurance Series

Jacobs LAke

Date says June 1, But this in an ITT and the recommended dates are june- September What: Your choice of one of two loop options (140 mile and 230 mile) on the fabulous Kaibab Plateau. While there is plenty of dirt roads there are also some awesome views of the west canyon (and a little of the east side) and amazing meadows north of the park border on the AZT. There is an optional, but totally worth it, out and … Continue reading Kaibab 140 and 230 – Arizona Endurance Series

24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest

McGaffey Campground 35.3675266°, -108.5220218°, Fort Wingate, NM

July 20th-21st 2024 Come join us outside of Gallup, NM for This is a 12 or 24-hour endurance competition held on some fun singletrack. Ride as a solo, duo, or team while hanging out in a family friendly venue in the beautiful Zuni Mountains. This is our most popular event and provides everything that you would possibly want in an endurance race. We have an awesome venue equipped with food trucks and music, a party atmosphere complete with movies and kid’s … Continue reading 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest

$75 – $145

The Tusayan Tussle – Arizona Endurance Series

Tusayan Long Jim Loop Rd, Grand Canyon, AZ

The Tusayan Tussle The Tusayan Tussle When:  The 100 event will start at 6:00 a.m. The 60 mile event will start at 7:00 a.m. on August 24, 2024 Where: The start/ finish will be on Forest Road 302 located on the south end of Tusayan, half a mile east from the roundabout on Hwy 64. Lots of parking and lots of camping options right at the start/finish area on both sides of FR302. The routes: Option #1: 60 Mile route that is … Continue reading The Tusayan Tussle – Arizona Endurance Series

Gloridays

Glorieta Adventure Camps 11 NM-50, Glorieta, NM

At Zia Rides, we pride ourselves our family friendly fun weekends. We might have finally outdone ourselves, as we invite you to come spend Labor Day weekend at Glorieta Camps for what will essentially be a weekend at bike camp! In addition to a full schedule of bike races, the weekend will also include live music, food trucks, games and activities for the kids hosted by our NICA NM friends, and hopefully so much more. If you haven't been to … Continue reading Gloridays

The Pinewood Showdown

Wilderness Ranch 34.201950, -109.915218, Lakeside, AZ

ABOUT THE RACE September 14th Folks have been asking us for years. When is Zia Rides going to do a gravel event? Well, we were waiting to find the right location with a venue and gravel roads that live up to the quality and expectations that people have come to expect from Zia Rides. And boy did we finally find it! The base of operations for the Pinewood Showdown will be the scenic Wilderness Ranch outside Pinetop-Lakeside/Show Low, Arizona where we have … Continue reading The Pinewood Showdown

Ride the Arizona Divide

Arizona Divide Heber, AZ

CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE MAP For those interested a group of individuals will be riding the 450 mile Ride the Arizona Divide route starting September 23rd. Why 9/23? It’s  simply the best time of the year to ride the White Mountains and Northeast Arizona! The are no entry fees or registration. The route uses public roads, anyone can join in. This is not an organized or sanctioned event in any way. Each rider is responsible for their navigation and well being. We … Continue reading Ride the Arizona Divide

TOUR OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS

Pinetop Lakes Activity Center & Stables 5475 Buck Springs Road, Pinetop, AZ

A video of past funtivities by The Damion Alexander Team https://www.facebook.com/damion.alexander.9/videos/905554694182424 PRE-REGISTER SCHEDULE RESULTS EVENT WEEKEND GUIDE   The Tour leverages the Pinetop Lakes activity and equestrian center to provide a complete family experience. Attendees enjoy the onsite amphitheater for event activities and live music, nearby accommodations, campground games, a robust communal campfire and more! At 7,000 ft. a limited field of riders will discover the challenges and gratification from riding awesome single track among a pine forest backdrop while witnessing the … Continue reading TOUR OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS

$50 – $190