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Bikepacking the Arizona Divide Off-Road Trail – Alone and Unsupported

The Challenge: To ride the entire Arizona Divide Off-Road Trail completely self reliant. No phone, gps, tracking device, visitation, outside support, hotels or markets (BLM, AZ State Parks and USFS Campgrounds are okay) Reason: To encourage and inspire others (especially

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Greenlee County Gravel

For those that follow this site or our social media accounts you know our passion for discovering and exploring remote areas to ride in. Our latest adventure took us to the Town of Clifton Arizona located in the southeastern section of

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Drought Ending Extreme Weather Creates Epic Conditions For The 2023 Ride Across Arizona Riders

On May 1st twenty-two cyclists gathered at the Topock Route 66 Bar on the Colorado River along the California/Arizona border for the third running of the ultra endurance Ride Across Arizona cycling event. The 600+ mile mostly dirt road route

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Ride Across Arizona…Almost!

Guest blog by Brian Charette on his experience at the 2022 620 mile Ride Across Arizona. First time we met Brian, he’s one of those people you like instantly. He tells it like it is, is always in a great

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Yavapai Backcountry Loop

    The 330 mile Yavapai Backcountry Loop was developed and mapped by the folks from AZ Gravel Rides. The route is made up of non-technical dirt, gravel and forest service roads with only 17% of the route being pavement.

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