Tuesday 17 February 2009

Madera Canyon

Tori and I wrapped up our Tucson cycling with a ride up Madera Canyon, an offshoot that can be done from the Shootout to take it up nearer to 100 miles than 100 kilometers.  It's an out and back route up a beautiful canyon, with a long gradual uphill approach, then a grade that just gets steeper and steeper as you climb up the mountain.  Beautiful spot, popular with hikers and birdwatchers.  The novelty of the route is that I coasted 100% of the 20km back to our car after the ride (we were helped by a pretty good tailwind for this).

All in, it was a great 4 days of riding.  We were happy to see the sun, and to relax and ride together.  I suppose living in the American southwest might be different, as the landscape novelty might wear off, but I certainly love visiting/riding there a few times a year.

1 comment:

  1. the southwest is awesome. Can't wait for next month, going to Vegas for two weeks to visit the folks. Both bikes are making the trip as well.

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