12 December 2011 - 8:40Locked and Loaded

After much procrastination, flights have finally been booked. I’m going to AZ for what will be my 4th trip to SSAZ. I am very much looking forward to this, as we will likely be buried under feet of snow in VT. I will welcome warmer temps, dry desert climate, blue sky and warm sun with open arms.

Fantasy Island

I’ve built in a few extra days around the event to try and hit some of the areas I’ve wanted to visit for the last few years. I’ve heard many good things about the Black Canyon Trail up in the Phoenix area, an 80 something mile trail with over 20 access points, so I could potentially ride certain sections without having to commit to the whole thing.

I’d love to get back up to Sedona. I want to ride the Dells in Prescott. But most likely, I’ll be hovering around Tucson, which is not the worst fate in the world. I’ve really grown to like it there, and I’m really looking forward to seeing my southwestern friends.

Guess I better start “training”. Anyone have any suggestions on trails I should try and ride?

2 Comments » | Tags: 29er Ride, Arizona, singlespeed

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1. B29erH says;
   12 Dec 2011 - 9:44

   Fantasy Island is good for a 2×3 mile radius which holds multiple trails and up to 22 miles. Not great for major climbing, but good for cardio or easy spinning after previous day’s hard ride. Some parts of Arizona Trail can be mild to moderate, such as 50-Year Trail and Catalina State Park on the other side of town.

   Como Loop small 20.9 miles or Como Loop Big 37.0 miles with mad climbing 4 miles in. After the the climbing, it has some sweet singletrack and jeep roads. I did it yesterday with a group on my SIR. http://app.strava.com/rides/2669561

   Starr Pass has some great rocky terrain with many trails and good climbing. It is trail connected to Robles Junction and Tucson Mountain Park.

   There’s always the Mt. Lemmon trails and of course Redington Road and Chiva Falls. Here are all of the Tucson Trails with their ratings:
   http://www.sdmb.org/trails/

   See you at the Event!

2. Michele says;
   12 Dec 2011 - 10:13

   The Chutes at 50 Year Trail.

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