ABC’s Desert Classic Century, 2013 edition. 102.5 miles (we goofed and had to backtrack at one point, adding some extra miles). Approximately 3,000 feet of climbing. April 27, 2013 It’s been a few years since I’ve done Arizona Bicycle Club’s … Continue reading
Carefree Highlands Double Metric – To the end of the pavement on Seven Springs Road, with an additional visit to the end of Fleming Springs Road (Double Canyon Ranch), and the flanks of the McDowell Mountains. 122 miles with over 5,400 feet … Continue reading
A mostly flat century, incorporating PMBC’s Lucky Sevens loop which goes past several casinos in the southern part of the city, hence the name. I’m a month behind schedule, but I finally completed my first century ride since the Triple … Continue reading
Heart of Arizona ride (Hey! It does look like a heart!) in the, er, … heart of Arizona, which starts in Congress, AZ, some 60 miles northwest of Phoenix. Put on by the Bullshifter’s Club of Phoenix, this ride features … Continue reading
The east-bound version of the Triple Bypass on Sunday, going from Avon to Evergreen, CO, just outside of Denver. Roughly 120 miles with 10,300 feet of climbing. This year, there were 3,500 riders on the west-bound Saturday ride, and 1,900 … Continue reading
Seven Springs Super Century – End of Pavement on Seven Springs Road to Tempe (Mill Ave and Baseline) loop. Approximately 5,700 feet of climbing. 6:15 am – 6:30 pm. Whew! That was one tough ride I did yesterday. I rode … Continue reading
A mostly flat century ride covering both ends of Happy Valley Road, extending from 137th Ave in Peoria (end of Vistancia Boulevard) to 118th St (top of Happy Valley/Jomax in northeast Scottsdale). 107 miles and 3,000 ft of climbing, as … Continue reading
Century ramble up to Carefree with extra excursion up Via Linda. 3,500 ft of climbing. I cruised along at an average 17.4 mph pace. Man, it was such a nice day today. So nice, that I just had to go for … Continue reading
Fountain Hills / Gilbert Loop. 3,600 ft of climbing. Saturday, June 12, 2010 Normal for me is to do a long ride (this time 113 miles and change) and feel good the whole way – and feel good the next … Continue reading
ABC’s Desert Classic Century 2010 (modified with short cuts) See this link for a description of this ride.