Monday Gravel Rides
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Designed for gravel or mountain bike riders and often include the exploration of historic or unusual points of interest.
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Distances range from 20 to 50 miles and the amount of climbing can vary considerably. Pace varies according to the terrain.
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Routes typically involve wide gravel/dirt roads and occasionally some pavement with the rare water crossing. More challenging rides can sometimes be shortened.
Monday Road Rides
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Almost always the same route- from Frys on Willow Creek, out 89A, through Prescott Valley then back in on 69.
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Approximately 25 to 30 miles with 1200 ft of climbing.
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No-drop, moderately paced rides with regroups and stops as needed.
Tour de Wednesday Rides
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Road rides designed for cyclists looking for a challenging ride.
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Longer and/or hillier routes, and distances range from 30 to 60 miles.
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Standard routes include the Skull Valley Loop, Wilhoit and beyond, and Chino/Williamson Valley.
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Pace varies to suit each week’s participants, and similarly paced riders often ride together.
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No-drop rides with regroups and stops as needed.
Wednesday Old Guys Rides
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Road rides designed for cyclists who want a “conversational” pace.
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The series features distances ranging from 25 to 35 miles.
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Routes may be somewhat hilly, but the focus is not on climbing.
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Standard routes include Walker Road, Coyote Springs and Pioneer Parkway/Fain Road.
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No-drop rides with regroups and stops as needed.
Thursday Fun Rides
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Road rides designed for less experienced riders or anyone who wants a less challenging ride.
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Most rides are under 20 miles in length and as flat as possible – given Prescott’s surroundings.
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Pace is expected to be in the 12+ mph range (we generally ride at the pace of the slowest rider).
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Four regular routes: Two in Prescott Valley and two in Chino Valley.
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No-drop rides with regroups and stops as needed.
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Road rides designed for cyclists who want a “conversational” pace.
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The series features distances ranging from 25 to 35 miles.
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Routes may be somewhat hilly, but the focus is not on climbing.
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Standard routes include Walker Road, Coyote Springs and Pioneer Parkway/Fain Road.
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No-drop rides with regroups and stops as needed.
Friday Hills Rides
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Rides around the Prescott and Prescott Valley hills.
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Mileage is usually 20 to 30 miles and the aim is to achieve 100 feet of climbing per mile (although we often don’t reach that goal!).
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Everyone rides the hills at their own pace or skips some altogether.
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No-drop rides with regroups and stops as needed.
Freewheeling Friday Rides
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Rides designed for cyclists who want a moderate ride that often incorporates parts of more challenging rides but doesn’t go as far or as fast.
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These rides are mostly on paved roads but very occasionally on gravel.
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Ride length is usually between 20 and 30 miles and often explores neighborhoods in the quad cities area as well as longer highway stretches.
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The ride description includes a pdf of the route and a link to the route on Ride with GPS.
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The rides are no-drop with regroups and stops as needed.
Saturday Road Rides
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Usually flatter rides of 30 to 40 miles.
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Rides are for anyone, regardless of pace. Faster riders can ride ahead and wait for the group.
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The routes usually venture out to Prescott Valley or Chino.
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No-drop rides with regroups and stops as needed.
Sunday Saints & Sinners “Casual” Rides
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Casual-ish road rides (& occasionally the Peavine Trail or other low-key gravel).
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Distances in the 30-mile range.
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The pace is casual/moderate but faster riders can head up to the next regrouping point as they see fit.
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Routes vary, and attempts are made to find different areas away from some of the busier roadways.
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No-drop rides with strategic regroups to keep things casual. Perfect for relaxed Sunday mornings in Prescott.
Rides
Weekly Ride Series
Tuesday Rides
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Could be either a road ride or gravel ride.
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All rides are at a moderate pace to suit all fitness levels and can be considered social rides.
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Most road rides will be 20 to 50 miles in length with 2K to 4K feet of climbing.
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Typical road rides will be in WIlliamson Valley, Wilhoit, Kirkland-Hillside, etc.
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Gravel rides are 25 to 30 miles with a moderate amount of climbing.
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No-drop, moderately paced rides with regroups and stops as needed.