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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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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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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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