Your cycling adventure is about to begin.

I love Arizona and I love showing it to other cyclists. On these pages you'll find interesting routes for the long distance cyclist. Routes are sanctioned as permanents by Randonneurs USA.

Whether you're trying to set a personal record or train for an even more demanding event, I hope you'll look around and experience Arizona from the viewpoint of your bicycle.

Looking for miles for your mileage contest or distance award?

Routes are sanctioned by Randonneurs USA as RUSA permanents. Permanents can be applied for mileage contests such as the RUSA R-12 and RUSA distance awards. (Tell me more about RUSA permanents.)

Are you an out of state visitor looking for a safe route?

We know the best routes, we live here. Routes are selected for their scenery, and points of interest. Much of Arizona is remote and there in lies its appeal. These routes are designed with services every 40 miles.

Need a training ride?

If you're like me, putting time in the saddle during those long rides can quickly degenerate into noodling around town and staring at my watch. I need some kind of goal to keep my effort focused, so I usually choose a Dairy Queen 50 miles away and ride out there for a hamburger. Riding a permanent can also give me a focus for the day's training even when I don't need the mileage award (or the hamburger).