Local Routes and Weekly Rides
Check out our upcoming events, rides, and cycling happenings all around the valley: http://www.biketempe.org/events/
If you would like us to add a ride to this list and our calendar please email: calendar@biketempe.org
- Local Rides on Tuesday, May 21st 2013
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Starts: 7:30 pmEnds: 10:30 pmLocation: Tempe Beach ParkDescription: http://www.azcrap.org/#robinwrightpenn
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- Local Rides on Wednesday, May 22nd 2013
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Starts: 7:30 pmEnds: 10:30 pmLocation: Tempe Beach ParkDescription: Loops is a weekly ride hosted by State Bicycle Co. All bikes welcome, fixed encouraged.
Originally started by Broox Pulford (www.xrocksthespot.com <http://www.xrocksthespot.com> ) in Denver, this ride in now going on its 167th week and is one of the top rides in the nation.
State Bicycle Co. has decided to bring this to AZ.
Who should come?: Any rider road/fixed that wants to hang out, socialize and have fun. This ride will be all ages (until further notice)
We'll make 1-3 stops and ride 10-20 miles. This will be a casual / no drop pace. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Later on we will partner with local businesses to get group rates and specials on food & drinks. -
Starts: 8:00 pmEnds: 10:00 pmDescription: Details here: http://www.biketempe.org/?page_id=4
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Starts: 8:00 pmEnds: 10:00 pmLocation: Boulders on BroadwayDescription: A weekly mountain bike ride from Boulders to Papago Park. Meet up at 8pm at Boulders. Food and drinks after.
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- Local Rides on Thursday, May 23rd 2013
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Starts: 7:00 pmEnds: 8:00 pm
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- Local Rides on Monday, May 27th 2013
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Starts: 8:00 pmEnds: 10:00 pm
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- Local Rides on Tuesday, May 28th 2013
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Starts: 7:30 pmEnds: 10:30 pmLocation: Tempe Beach ParkDescription: http://www.azcrap.org/#robinwrightpenn
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- Local Rides on Wednesday, May 29th 2013
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Starts: 7:30 pmEnds: 10:30 pmLocation: Tempe Beach ParkDescription: Loops is a weekly ride hosted by State Bicycle Co. All bikes welcome, fixed encouraged.
Originally started by Broox Pulford (www.xrocksthespot.com <http://www.xrocksthespot.com> ) in Denver, this ride in now going on its 167th week and is one of the top rides in the nation.
State Bicycle Co. has decided to bring this to AZ.
Who should come?: Any rider road/fixed that wants to hang out, socialize and have fun. This ride will be all ages (until further notice)
We'll make 1-3 stops and ride 10-20 miles. This will be a casual / no drop pace. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Later on we will partner with local businesses to get group rates and specials on food & drinks. -
Starts: 8:00 pmEnds: 10:00 pmDescription: Details here: http://www.biketempe.org/?page_id=4
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Starts: 8:00 pmEnds: 10:00 pmLocation: Boulders on BroadwayDescription: A weekly mountain bike ride from Boulders to Papago Park. Meet up at 8pm at Boulders. Food and drinks after.
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ROUTES
Road:
The recent availability of websites that allow cyclists to contribute their favorite routes by mapping them out in a Google Maps type interface are an excellent resource for riders looking for new rides or safe commuting routes. Check out the following resources and please contribute your favorites to help build the database.
MapMyRide.com – Tempe rides
Bikely.com – Tempe routes
Arizona Road Climbs – “Information on Arizona’s and other toughest climbs and cycling records”
Mountain:
MtBikeAZ.com
Epicrider’s maps @ singletrack.us
AZ MTBR Forum – local mountain biking knowledge
RIDES
AZ Car Resistance Action Party (AzCRAP) weekly ride
AZfixed.com – discussion/ride forum
Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA) weekly ride schedule
Arizona Bicycle Club calendar of regularly scheduled rides
RACING
Road:
AZCycling.com – info on USA Cycling road events in Arizona
Mountain:
Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) – promoter of the Arizona State Championship series
Epic Rides – promoter of events such as 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo and the Whisky 50
DCB Adventures – promoter of the fall Dust Devil race series.
Arizona Endurance Series – Grassroots endurance racing
Monday night mountain bike races – informal evening races in Papago park during the summer months (~May-Sept.)
The Squealer
Cyclocross:
AZCross
BIKE MAPS
Tempe Bike Map (PDF)
Tempe Trails Brochure (PDF)
Maricopa County Regional Bike Map
Scottsdale Bikeway Map
Mesa Bike Map (PDF)
Phoenix Sonoran Bikeway (PDF)
Glendale Bike Map (PDF)
ADOT Arizona Bike Map: Side 1, Side2
Tucson Metro Bike Map (PDF)
Entries (RSS)
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