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

Tortolita Circumnavigation, Self-Lead

Walmart Supercenter 2150 E Tangerine Rd, Oro Valley, az

RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN. AND NOW SELF LEAD. Hope for better whether next weekend. But our host can't make it. So have your GPX and bike computer with you. There will likely be riders attending who have ridden much of the loop. But no official host. START LOCATION Walmart Supercenter at Oro Valley Marketplace, 2150 E Tangerine Rd, Oro Valley DURATION 5 to 6 hours ROUTE MAP https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45194600 THE RIDE I've had a few requests to lead this loop encompassing … Continue reading Tortolita Circumnavigation, Self-Lead

Camp Wood Roundup Gravel Ride

Bar-Triangle Ranch 19000 Williamson Valley Road, Prescott, AZ

Camp Wood Road When exiting the Bar-Triangle Ranch onto Williamson Valley Road, the first mile and a half will be a neutral roll-out. The race will begin once the pavement ends and you turn left onto Camp Wood Road. This is a wide open gravel road that gradually slopes upwards before reaching a 7-mile, 1000-foot climb at approximately 10 miles into the loop. Around the 14-mile mark, the road will top out, followed by a sweeping descent towards Walnut Creek … Continue reading Camp Wood Roundup Gravel Ride

$80 – $130

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

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

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