Visiting Tempe, AZ and would like riding partner!

[mtkitchn]

Hi Carlene,

Here is a link from the local bike club to help you plan routes:
http://www.sportsfun.com/gaba/ridemaps.html

If I'm off those days I'd love to get together and ride. One of my favorite routes is up South Mountain (our only real road bike mountain around here...not exactly Virginia!).

Will check this thread as the dates get closer!

Sue

[Running Mommy]

Carlene-
I'm actually going to be in nor cal at that time, but I know the south mtn loop is very popular. You might want to check with Landis cycles to see if they have any group rides going. I know the phoenix tri club usually does an aroud the mtn ride with an option to go up it as well. They are some fun folks.
And as far as an early start, it's 5:30 am aroud here. We don't do daylight savings time so it gets light very early here. Though 6:30 would work. As long as you are off the bike by 11:00 am you should be fine.
Have fun and remember to drink, drink, and drink some more! The arid desert air does a lot of tourists in this time of year. It took me about 6 months to fully acclimate. If you start to overheat try to find a water fountain you can dip your head in. Also wearing a bandana soaked in cool water around your neck helps to cool you. I put ices cubes in one on really hot days before I go out. Something about cooling the back of your neck, it really helps.
Have fun!
Denise

[Carlene]

Thank you so much ladies!! I am really looking forward to my visit and thank you for the GABA link. I will post more info on this by the end of the weekend to see if I can get up with some Arizonans that week to ride. I am concentrating on an 80 miler for Saturday and it is supposed to be in the 90's (yes, in Virginia). I will have to remember to pack some of my crystal neck cooler ties. They are great for keeping you cool.

I have to check my credit card balance, too. The Shoe Mill (Mill Avenue) is beside our hotel and I have an addiction.