Event Series Zia Rides

The Pinewood Showdown

Wilderness Ranch 34.201950, -109.915218, Lakeside, AZ

ABOUT THE RACE The Pinewood Showdown is Zia Rides’ answer to the question riders had been asking for years: When are you going to put on a gravel event? They waited until they found a location worthy of it, and the White Mountains of Arizona certainly qualify. Based at scenic Wilderness Ranch outside Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low, the event sends riders onto the beautiful dirt and gravel roads of Northern Arizona. Choose from approximately 25, 45, or 80 miles, making … Continue reading The Pinewood Showdown

$130 – $150

Chino Grinder

Chino Valley Community Park 1615 N. Road 1 East, Chino Valley, AZ

The Chino Grinder is Arizona's oldest and most iconic gravel grinder and has earned a reputation as one of the toughest gravel races in the West. With routes that are 75–95% unpaved, this is real Arizona gravel riding: long, remote stretches of dirt road, big views and enough climbing and distance to make finishing an accomplishment. Part of what makes the Chino Grinder special is where it takes you. The course travels through the high-desert country surrounding Chino Valley and … Continue reading Chino Grinder

$50 – $165

THE SPIRIT WORLD 100

Patagonia Lumber Co. 295 McKeown Ave, Patagonia, AZ

Dear gravel riders, soul surfers & anyone who uses the bike to escape time...  We are Heidi Rentz & Zander Ault We’re co-creators, gravel cyclists, chefs & party animals. We’re so freaking excited to see you in Patagonia, Arizona for a gravel road race that has inspired every aspect of our lives.   The Spirit World 100 is a down home gravel road expedition that has been in creation for 4 years. We’ve been exploring the outer reaches of our abilities to be spirited entrepreneurs in an attempt to bring something from another … Continue reading THE SPIRIT WORLD 100

Borderland Gravel

Douglas 3200 E 10th St., Douglas, Arizona

BorderLands Gravel is much more than a gravel race. Set in the wide-open landscape of Douglas and Cochise County, the event celebrates adventure, cycling culture, community, and the unique character of Arizona’s borderlands. Riders can choose from 92, 65, or 39-mile gravel courses, with an E-Bike division on the 39-mile route. Younger riders receive reduced registration fees, and a special 65-mile collegiate category helps make the event accessible to the next generation of cyclists. One of the most distinctive parts … Continue reading Borderland Gravel