The forests in Arizona, and even some of the state trust lands here in the desert, have closed in recent years due to extreme fire danger. We try to find places that are still open to ride, such as city parks, bike paths, etc. This year I am prepared with my new road bike to do roadie/endurance rides. I'm finding its much easier to deal with the Phoenix heat on the road, where you generate more of a consistent breeze!

In the meantime, we pray, do rain dances, and say "Rain, rain, come today, little Jannie wants to play!"