Bicycling in southern Arizona and specifically around the San Simon Valley and the Chiricahua mountains is a great way to experience the landscape. The open air, the 360 degree views, the slower pace all allow one to experience the area that is not possible in a vehicle. In the past bicycle groups have visited the area staying in Rodeo at both
Mountain Valley Lodge and the
Painted Pony Resort during their trips.
Lizard Head Cycling Guides and
Bubba's Pampered Peddlers have both stayed at the Painted Pony Resort when cycling in the southwest or on a coast to coast tour. To spread the information about the potential of scenic
cycling routes in the area, published routes were collected and posted as reference material to highlight the potential for cycling adventures in and around the Chiricahua Mountains.
Well things have continued to improve with reference to bicycle routes in the area. The State of Arizona has just designated a new cycling route across the state which includes
Rodeo and the
surviving segment of Highway 80 that runs through the valley,
see here. This bicycle route is part of a
nation wide effort to create bike routes across the United States. U.S. Bike Route 90, the Arizona segment, will connect with other state routes creating bicycle friendly routes across the nation. Arizona's newest bicycle route will be a welcomed addition for visitors to the area.
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| Guests bicycling at the Painted Pony Resort. |
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| U.S. Bike Route 90, Arizona's bicycle route segment from Rodeo to Blythe |
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| The Highway 80 segment of U.S. Bike Route 90 runs from Tombstone to Rodeo |
We have met at least 2 lone bicyclists, one almost to CA and one that stayed at MVL when DiAnn was out of town. He gave me a handmade writing implement for my help. He was from WA state.
ReplyDeleteI also gave a ride to 2 bicyclists and one dog in a drizzle. I felt most sorry for the dog! They had stayed overnight a few nights in the yard of someone I knew from Portal and he told them about Silver Peak which they climbed on their day "off". They teamed up for safety's sake and had not known each other till they met in FL. One was headed to CA and the other to Mexico, both hating the cold of their childhoods [NY and WI]
I am too old for that stuff but applaud all their adventures!
Your kindness was surely appreciated by the cyclists and the dog. Many of the coast to coast bicycle riders who stayed here last year were actually retired, there were single retired women and men making the trip, but they had all the support of Bubba's Pampered Peddlers. I hope the designation of the bike route will mean more riders visiting the area.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. I have biked parts of this route, from Portal to Lordsburg over Animas (2010) and from Animas to Tucson over Rodeo - Bisbee - Sierra Vista - Sonoita (2012). Also from Douglas to Animas over the Geronimo Trail (2014). Stayed overnight twice in Portal and once in Rodeo with DiAnn. Happy memories.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had enjoyable trips in the area. Highway 80 has little traffic and is good for road bikes, but since you also did Geronimo Trail you must ride mountain bikes. It would be nice to have more off road trails in the area for visitors to enjoy. It is a great way to see the area.
ReplyDeleteI just heard a rumour that the Geronimo Trail between Douglas and Animas is closed, starting from 2015, because of private land trespassing disputes. Do you have any information on this?
ReplyDeleteNo I have not heard anything of the sort. The only continued closure I'm aware of is the road into Skeleton Canyon (which remains closed).
ReplyDeleteThis is such an exciting development for cyclists! The US Bike Route 90 sounds like a dream come true for bike enthusiasts, offering a fantastic way to explore the beauty and diversity of the landscapes across multiple states. Your post does a great job of highlighting the route's key features and benefits. By the way, for those in Brisbane, considering options like cars for cash Brisbane could be a smart way to make room for more bike adventures and contribute to a greener environment. Thanks for sharing this valuable information and inspiring us to embark on unforgettable biking journeys.
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