😇&😈 – Casual Senator/Copper Basin/Thumb Butte Climbs

Another nice day is in the forecast for Prescott! You are invited to come on out for some cycling on three of our familiar local roads – Climbing fun, but not too crazy! (A little more than 23 miles with about 2,100 feet of elevation gain – Plus a chance to check out Goldwater Lake and also "explore" Timber Ridge, which we usually just ride past.)

Starting from the Lazy G Brewhouse, we'll head east to cross Montezuma and find our way to Mt. Vernon, then on up until it becomes Senator Highway, which we'll take to Goldwater Lake (and a quick visit to the park). After regrouping there, we'll cruise down to Haisley and on over to Whitespar. Then it's a right turn and down to regroup at Gilligan's (at the intersection with Copper Basin Road).

The next segment will take us up Copper Basin to the four-way stop at the far end of the Timber Ridge subdivision to regroup again. Then we'll circle around and come back out onto Copper Basin for a quick stop to re-orient. Next, we will head down to Hassyampa Village Lane, taking a left turn to get to Thumb Butte Road.

After another regrouping, we'll go up to White Rock, stop briefly, and ride down to turn onto Plaza Drive (by the bowling alley). Heading up, we'll circle the Country Club loop (counter-clockwise) and ride over to Park Avenue. Finally, we will turn left, then drop down on Leroux for the quick descent back to Lazy G and the ride's finish.

Helmets are, as usual, required, lights are strongly recommended, and earbuds are strongly discouraged. This is a paved route and all bikes, including e-bikes, are welcome.