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Cycling at IMAZ (for the sherpa who needs to train)

Nov 12, 18 13:47

(This worked so well for St. George I thought I'd try it again).

Hey y'all,

I'm headed to IMAZ to cheer and sherpa but also looking to get in a ~3 hour ride on Saturday. I'm staying in Tempe.

Can I safely solo ride the bike course the day before? Can you recommend a great route or shop ride I can join? Is there a beautiful ride I can't miss? Flat is fine, hills are fine, and driving a little is fine too.

Thanks in advance!

(Formerly SoCalTricurious, now in the PNW).

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DesertTriGuy

Nov 12, 18 14:01

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Yes, you can ride the bike course the day before. I know the Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club usually has a ride on Saturday's. Last I knew they take off from Kiwanis park in Tempe, further south of Ironman Village. You could take the Ironman course out and hang a right onto Bush highway, that will take you out to Saguarro lake and up Usery Pass road.

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The GMAN

Nov 12, 18 14:02

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There’s a convenience store on the Beeline soon after you get out of Tempe/ASU region. Start from there and just ride the Beeline.

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cholla

Nov 12, 18 14:03

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Don't bother with riding the course. It's not very good riding.

I'd recommend the Bicycle Ranch group ride. http://www.bicycleranch.com

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jlentzke

Nov 12, 18 14:21

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The beeline isn't anything special. For something safer and more scenic, I recommend driving to Apache Wash Trailhead and then head east down Sonoran parkway, north on cave creek road toward Bartlett lake. You will most likely have to turn around before you hit the 90' mark. https://www.phoenix.gov/...ons/sonoran-preserve

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steve25

Nov 12, 18 15:30

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jlentzke wrote:

This is a great ride. highly recommended.

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