It is time to say the quiet part out loud: the modern gravel bike has drifted so far from its roots that, for Arizona riding, it is basically a compromised mountain bike. And if you are serious about enjoying the…
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At a certain point, “gravel bike” in Arizona is just a funny way to say “poorly disguised mountain bike.”
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How E-Bike Hate Is Just Déjà Vu on Two Wheels
The modern war on e‑bikes is just the rehash of the 1920s–30s derailleur freak‑out—only with better sunglasses and worse comment sections. In the 1920s and ’30s, the derailleur was a suspect piece of tech. Gears were for people over 45,…
Pleasant Valley Off-Road Ride
This isn’t your average weekend spin. With over 44,000 feet of elevation gain, climbing from a low of 2,000 feet all the way up to 8,000, this 400 mile route is a serious challenge. But the reward is an unforgettable…
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The Ride Across Arizona by Sections with GPS
About Ride Across Arizona The 616 mile Ride Across Arizona is a cross-state gravel road adventure ride that we first documented in 2020. The route is made up of non-technical dirt, gravel and forest service roads with less than 20%…
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Tyler Arnett Sets New FKT On Ride Across Arizona – 2d10h53m
We caught up with Tyler just days after setting the new FKT for the 616 mile Ride Across Arizona, Arizona’s hardest gravel road ride, to discuss what it takes to succeed at this monumental challenge. What attracted you to take…
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