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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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March Gravel Ride of the Month – Off the Grid Grinder

This 77 mile loop, located near Seligman AZ, covers one of the most historically significant and sparsely populated areas in the state of Arizona. You’ll travel along sections of the Beale Wagon Trail, the National Old Trails Road, Route 66

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February Gravel Ride of the Month – The Wikieup Loop

February’s featured ride is the Wikieup Loop starting at 17 Mile Road and Highway 93 55 miles north of Wickenburg (143 mile marker). Plenty of parking just off Highway 93 or you can drive a mile further north and park

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