CG Riders

Join CGR on this 4-day, 3-night motorcycle trip loop that takes us through the heart of the historic Southwest, showcasing post-monsoon green high deserts, winding mountain passes, and legendary mining towns such; Bisbee, Clifton, Morenci and Kingston, NM. Also, don't forget, you get to enjoy my company!!

Day 1: Casa Grade, AZ to Bisbee, AZ
Head southeast toward Sonoita via Arizona State Route 83 (Sonoita Desert Scenic Byway). Taking our time cruising through the rolling, grass-covered rolling hills and vineyards, which will be lush and vibrant green from the monsoon rains. We will continue south through Sierra Vista before climbing up into the Mule Mountains to Bisbee. Just in time to wander the narrow, terraced streets, check out the historic brick architecture, check-in to our hotel and grab dinner at one of the local spots like Cafe Roka or the Bisbee Grand Hotel saloon.

Day 2: Bisbee, AZ to Silver City, NM
Depart Bisbee after a hearty breakfast, taking a quick jaunt onto I-10 East toward New Mexico. Head north past Lordsburg to Silver City

Day 3: Silver City, NM to Clifton, AZ
Leaving Silver City From there, head west across the Arizona border through Duncan, and follow the scenic route down into Clifton. As we drop into the San Francisco River canyon to explore some of Clifton's historic sites such as: The Cliff Jail, Chase Creek Street, The Copperhead Locomotive and Greenlee Historical Museum. Also, located just a few minutes north of Clifton is the Morenci mine. This massive operation is North America's largest open-pit copper mine. The Morenci and Bagdad mines (also in Arizona) rank among the largest open-pit copper mines worldwide.

Join CGR on a 3-day, 2-night ride of Arizona's northern country. This specific route will loop us through the White Mountains, the Painted Desert/Holbrook region, and the high Country. We will ride through some of the best landscape and curves Arizona has to offer! Combining the technical twisties around Superior and Miami with the epic sweeps of the Salt River Canyon and the cool mountain air of the Mogollon Rim will make for a premier desert-to-pine ride.

### Day 1: Casa Grande to Pine-Top/Show Low

• Depart Casa Grand through the winding grades of Superior and Miami then across the breathtaking Salt River Canyon into Whiteriver then Pinetop-Show Low. With dramatic canyon drop-offs, and a cool pine-scented evening greeting us upon arrival in the White Mountains. We will stay our first night in Pinetop-Show Low.

### Day 2: Show Low to Payson

• Next morning will continue to travel Northeast and cruise the loop witnessing the sweeping transition from high-elevation timberlands down into the open spaces near Holbrook before catching the historic backbone down toward the mountains before heading Southbound through the heart of Arizona and into Payson. Where we will make our second night's stay.

### Day 3: Payson to Home