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Pleasant Valley Off-Road Ride

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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

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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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February Gravel Ride of the Month – The Wikieup Loop

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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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The Ride Across Arizona – Topock Az to Blue Az (615 miles)

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By Harry Johnson   A few months ago, Craig Swetel, the co-founder/director (along with his wife Minnie) of the Chino Grinder Race, posted an event on the Riding AZ Gravel site that he called the “Ride Across Arizona”.  Basically, Craig…

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