A metric century starting from the Gainey Village Shopping Center in northeast Scottsdale, looping around to Fountain Hills, Beeline Hwy, Gilbert, and through the streets of Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale. Approximately 1,300 feet of climbing. A fast and fun metric century … Continue reading
A 101 mile weekend of riding, the routes shown combined on map and profile. Out to Fountain Hills on Saturday, and then to Arrowhead Mall on Sunday. About 3,200 feet of climbing. I confess, I needed a title for this post … Continue reading
A Fountain Hills / Hills of Via Linda climbing extravaganza and metric century, with over 3,100 feet of climbing. The popular Hummingbird climb in Paradise Valley was added as a bonus on the way home. Shoulder stabilization exercises in physical … Continue reading
Our route for the day: A few of the climbs out Fountain Hills and Via Linda way. Approximately 2,000 feet elevation gain. Went riding with the Los Freeloaders today, and managed to get them to go out to Fountain Hills … Continue reading
Fountain Hills / Hills of Via Linda metric century hill climbing circuit, shown with start from Roadrunner Park (36th St & Cactus). 62 miles, approximately 3,500 ft of climbing. January 15, 2011 In preparation for the upcoming Death Valley Double, … 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
Fountain Hills Climbing Route, starting from AJ’s (Mountain View & Via Linda). I’ve added this route to my Mountain Poses pages. See this page.
Here are some pictures from this morning’s Saturday ride with the Los Freeloaders group on the way up Eagle Ridge in Fountain Hills. For those of you not pictured (not including moi, who took said pictures), you’ll just have to … Continue reading
Rio Verde/Moon Valley loop, starting from the Gainey Ranch Fitness center Saturday, January 9th I cruise up Mountain View Rd, past 100th St, on a popular route that will take me out to Fountain Hills. I feel weird on the … Continue reading