Conservancy-Led 30 Mile Ride from Pima-Dynamite
Details
This ride is led by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy stewards. The 30 mile ride will focus on the perimeter trails of the Preserve’s Northern Region. The ride is intended for participants seeking a long and intense workout, lasting 4.5 to 5 hours and demanding very good cardio, fitness and intermediate technical riding skills. Pace will be around 8mph average speed which is casual.
This is a FREE EVENT led by the Conservancy. To join this event:
- Please click ATTEND on this event in Meetup
- You must also sign up on the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy website, here is the link. https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/event/ride-30-mile-training-ride/
A bike with wide knobby tires is required. Please, no road bikes, hybrids, or folding bikes. Please check the working order of your bike before you leave home. Helmets required. Bring water and snacks and even a lunch. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead. Arrive 15 minutes before start of ride.
Timing:
8:45am arrive Browns Pima-Dynamite trailhead
9:00am be ready to ride. We'll meet in front of the visitor buildings.
NOTE THAT E-BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN BROWNS RANCH. The City of Scottsdale allows e-bikes in Browns only with a city-issued permit. Anyone on an e-bike must have a city-issued sticker on the bike. You are expected to ride at the group speed and be cautious about passing or encountering others on the trails.
Bring 2-3 liters of water, spare tubes and tools plus energy snacks. Always smart to have a mapping app like Trailforks in case you get separated from the group.
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