Mountain biking through the Sonoran Desert offers an exhilarating experience with a

blend of flowing trails, scenic beauty, and a unique desert ecosystem. The Sonoran

Desert, is known for its distinctive landscapes, including saguaro cacti, rugged

mountains, and sweeping desert vistas. Riders may spot desert wildlife such as

roadrunners, coyotes, javelinas, and if lucky, a glimpse of a Gila monster or desert

tortoise. As with all Craft Cycling tours, there will be sag support with water and gels.

10:00AM – 12:00PM

Meet at the hotel lobby to sign-in, check-in, and prep bikes

1:00pm

Load up the bikes and head to the trail head for a good shake out ride. The route will be flowy single track with minimal climbing.

After settling in and cleaning up, meet in the lobby bar for a welcome gathering and a chance for further introductions before heading out to dinner.

5:00PM:

Meet in hotel lobby to head out to dinner.

10:00AM:

Meet in the lobby and load up the bikes for the short drive to McDowell Mt park.  The park has hundreds of miles of beautiful single track to explore.  Our route will be 90% single track with short climbs and is good for both experienced and novice mountain bikers.

Once back at the hotel, you will have time to explore and get ready for dinner.

5:00PM:

Meet in hotel lobby to head out to dinner.

8:00AM:

Meet in the lobby and load up the bikes for the drive to Prescott,  home to the famous Whiskey Off-Road event.  The route today will offer scenic beauty with a nice mix of climbing and descending.

5:00PM:

Meet in hotel lobby to head out to dinner.

Tonight’s dinner will sure to be a treat with great food and beer as we head to Cave Creeks’s original “Wild West Saloon and Restaurant”- Harold’s Cave Creek Corral.

After dinner, we’ll continue our “Western Night” with more riding; live bull riding at the Buffalo Chip Saloon. Don’t worry, you only have to watch!!!

Breakfast

10:00AM:

Meet in the lobby and load up bike to head to Browns Ranch.  Brown’s Ranch is known for its beautiful Sonoran Desert scenery. 95% of todays ride will be single track.  We will ride through saguaro forests, past granite boulder formations, and have great views of the McDowell Mountains.

5:00PM:

Meet in hotel lobby to head out to dinner.

Tonight, we’ll meet for our last night as a group to reflect on our accomplishments and memorable moments with all our newfound friends while we enjoy a social hour and dinner.

Today will be the getaway day for those with Friday travel plans home. We will arrange for late check out and baggage storage for anyone planning to stay for the day. Self-guided optional routes will be provided, or you may want to ride a route you liked from earlier in the week.