Advanced 2 Nighter: Gila River Ramble

***If you would like to join this ride but it is cost or transportation is prohibitive or you cannot afford all the gear, please let us know. Are You Ready for the Adventure? *Some details are tentative* We’re really excited for a new to us route and to get our “Spring” bikepacking season rolling. We’ll be heading up toward phoenix to ride Scott Morris’ Gila River Ramble Route (Anything but a ramble, from what I’ve heard ) it’s 110 miles and … Continue reading Advanced 2 Nighter: Gila River Ramble

$50

Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series

Tortolita Mountains 15000 N. Oracle Rd, Catalina, AZ

Arizona Endurance Series Posted on October 20, 2007 | 4 comments The Arizona Endurance Series (AES) consists of a number or grassroots, endurance races and rides. At the beginning of the year, the Antelope Peak Challenge will open the series with some little known singletrack near the town of Oracle. We have another Tucson ride, the Tortilita 50,  at the beginning of February. Next up is a ride that includes the famed Ripsey ridgeline. This is a great chance to check out a remote and rarely ridden section … Continue reading Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series

GABA NW#8 SatRide C+/3/37 StPhilipsUofATrailsEndRillitoRen

St. Phillips Plaza 4280 N Campbell Ave # 212, Tucson, AZ

Details ROUTE 36.6 miles/1400 feet ascent and will be close to 16 mph average. If you want to go on a slightly shorter and slightly slower ride, sign up with the C ride HERE which will be starting/ending at the same place and time. Weather: Check back the night before the ride and if rain is forecasted, the ride will be postponed by one week. Route: We will share the roads with traffic for ~60% of route which will have shoulders/bike lanes. There … Continue reading GABA NW#8 SatRide C+/3/37 StPhilipsUofATrailsEndRillitoRen

GABA – OFF THE GRID-Monster Gravel- Intermediate/4/55

The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon 3235 AZ-82 ·, Sonoita, AZ, United States

Details Ride Description: We will travel from Sonoita on a combination of pavement and singletrack to the eclectic town of Patagonia alongside the Patagonia Mountains. After climbing along Harshaw Creek we will cross the stunning San Rafael Valley, and climb over rugged Canelo Pass. We will return on hilly pavement through "The Grasslands" to the Vaughn Loop and Papago Springs Rd. When we finally hit pavement we will roll downhill three miles into Sonoita. The last ten miles of this … Continue reading GABA – OFF THE GRID-Monster Gravel- Intermediate/4/55

Molino and La Milagrosa – MTB Addicts

Avenida de Suzenu 4905 N Avenida de Suzenu, Tucson, AZ

Plan to meet up at Ave de Suzenu by 8:45 AM and we will shuttle to Molino Basin at 9:00 AM. This is a technically challenging ride, so I would not recommend beginners attempt this trail. If you can’t ride it, feel free to walk whatever features you are not comfortable with. It takes around three hours with a group, so make sure to have at least 2 L of water, nutrition, bike/tire repair kit and a helmet Tucson

February Productive Hike – AZT Bellota

To Be Determined

We'll be giving the middle of AZT Bellota a winter season tune up. Meeting location is TBD. What to bring: -Long work pants or jeans (no shorts or strechy pants), again long pants -Closed toe shoes/work boots -Long sleeve shirts (recommended) -Eye protection(Sunglasses are fine) -Hat -Pack with at least 100oz of H20 and snacks and water(yes it's important) -Work gloves(we have gloves if needed) We'll provide tools, training, and post-hike snacks and drinks. Never come out for a "productive … Continue reading February Productive Hike – AZT Bellota

Belgian Waffle Ride AZ

Stagecoach Village 7100 E Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek,, AZ

2024 Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona March 1 - 2, 2024 Welkom to the first stop of the Belgian Waffle Ride Tripel Crown of Gravel… The Second Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona is something we cannot wait to share with you. It’ll be a unique desert and mountain experience, which will be known at the Hell of the North Desert. Here is a snapshot of information about the event and what to expect… BUT, THERE ARE ONLY 1,000 SPOTS THIS YEAR! There … Continue reading Belgian Waffle Ride AZ

$175 – $600

Old Pueblo MTB OldSkool OG’s

Steve Anderson Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead 4001 N Tortolita Rd, Tucson, AZ

"OldSkool OG's" :: The Longest standing organized ride that OPMTB offers each week ! The ride that started it ALL. This is generally an Intermediate to Advanced ride with Beginner friendly options to shorten the ride or skip sections to crate an easier route. There's a loyal & regular following for this ride with an intentional rotation of trails all over Tucson for all levels of interest. OG rides are NO DROP. RIDE GUIDES ::: Todd Rasmussen, Derek Petz & … Continue reading Old Pueblo MTB OldSkool OG’s

Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series

Ripsey Trailhead 33.103671, -110.974348, Kelvin, AZ

When: March 9, 2024 The A (61 miles) will start at 7:30am. The B route (34 miles) will start at 9am. Camping is allowed at the Ripsey trail head – although there are no facilities Where: You will  start at the Ripsey trail head off of E Florence Kelvin Highway near Kelvin, Arizona.  Google map directions to the trail head are here. What: The Ripsey ride will be split into 2 different lengths so that you can choose how much AZT goodness you wish to experience. The A loop (61 … Continue reading Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series