Quiet roads, good pavement, warm weather, SUN, and riding under brilliant blue skies. We will be staying in a beautiful house with views for miles, a pool for afternoon hang outs, hot tub for recovery, putting green, and games room for friendly competitions.  Join us for a week of cycling in Scottsdale, Arizona, a cycling mecca.  
“I wanted to express my gratitude for a fabulous week in beautiful Arizona.  The week far exceeded my expectations and was a first class experience."  Rob P.

DAY ONE:  ARRIVAL AND SPIN

Details:  Our friendly and cheerful Cycling Centre team will greet you at the Phoenix airport and transport you and your gear to our home for the next week.  Should you arrive before check-in we will explore Cave Creek, a fun western town a few kilometres away from our home base with offerings of unique treasures for everyone to discover.  

​Ride Description:  Our team will assist you in putting your bike together before we head out for an easy 90 minute spin to make sure bikes are in good working condition.  We will explore the roads through Cave Creek and Carefree.

DAY TWO: NEW RIVER

Ride Description:  After breakfast, we'll begin our ride with a slight downhill, quiet urban roads, and a 16 km stretch on the Sonoran Parkway, a flat road with beautiful dessert views.  The ride home will pass horse and cactus farms with the last kilometres slightly uphill.  Riders will have the option of testing themselves on some 24% climbs just before stopping for lunch.
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  • 80 km and 258 metres elevation gain
  • 100 km  258 metres elevation gain
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Details:  Optional afternoon activities will include a hike up Black Mountain for stunning views of the area, and time by the pool.  

DAY THREE:  RIO VERDE

Ride Description:  There is a little bit of everything on this ride!  The route starts with a slight descent to warm-up the legs, has some fast rollers, then heads in to the Scottsdale suburbs where riders are faced with an 18% hill; a great challenge that is rewarded with spectacular views before a fast and fun 20 km descent!   The last 25 km are on a false flat uphill home where riders are met at the end with a well deserved treat. 
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  • ​70 km with 536 meters of elevation gain 
  • 110 km with 948 metres of elevation
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Details: ​Riders can choose to stop at the Frank Lloyd Wright Desert Laboratory for a visit and either ride home or get a lift in the support vehicle.  Optional afternoon activities include exploring the wild west offerings of Cave Creek and Carefree, or lounging by the pool.  

DAY FOUR:  BARTLETT LAKE

​Ride Description:  This ride has a challenging start as we ride uphill on a 4% grade but then the ride down to the lake is beautiful; and with the out-and-back route it allows everyone to ride at their own pace. One of the highlights of the route is the Tulissi Tail Gate where riders are greeted with smoked salmon, crackers, oranges, chocolate, and other goodies.  The ride out of the lake is a 16 km climb, where finding a rhythm and enjoying the spectacular views is key to enjoying the day.  

  • 60 km to 100 km out-and-back elevation gain up to 1500 metres

Details: ​ Looking for a different kind of ride?  The local rodeo is on where you can cheer on cowboys riding a bull, or cheer on the bulls as they buck the cowboys!

DAY FIVE:  MT. HUMBOLDT OR TOM'S THUNB

Ride Description:  Two options are available today, including a ride up the infamous Mt. Humboldt with some dirt roads and a 10 km climb over 10%, resulting in top of the world views of the surrounding mountains.  Alternatively we will enjoy a ride with some meandering, a steady uphill, and some fun fast bits.
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  • 68 km and 639 meter elevation gain
  • 68 km with 1,300 meter elevation gain - can add on more
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Details: ​Afternoon activities include time by the pool, renting a dune buggy, or going for a horse back trail ride (additional fees).

DAY SIX: TORTILLA FLAT

Ride Description:  This ride offers breathtaking views around every bend.  The long option is to ride from the house to Tortilla Flat, an epic 140 km option and shuttle home.  The shorter option is an out and back along the awe-inspiring curvy route.  A break in the charming town of Tortilla Flat is a must, with unique and humorous sites abounding.
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  • ​60 km and 1,000 meter elevation gain 
  • 140 km and 1,500 metre elevation gain

Details: ​The shorter group will be shuttled 90 minutes to the start.  Both groups will meet at the end as we have lunch at a local drinking hole.  All riders will shuttle back to the hotel where bikes will be packed up in preparation for tomorrow's departure.  

DAY SEVEN:  DEPARTURE

Today we say our goodbyes and make our way home having made new friends and wonderful memories.  

Shuttles will be arranged depending on flight departure times.  Athletes with flights later in the day may choose to ride in the morning or explore the local town and pick up some last minute gifts and keepsakes.

INCLUDED

  • Full support by Nat and Petrina, 2 vans on routes full of a diversity of snacks
  • Airport Transfers on Apr. 8 and 14
  • Accommodation with pool, hot tub, stunning views, games room, movie room, and lots more!
  • All meals prepared by our team

NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare.  We will pick you up at the Phoenix airport on the 8th and drop you off on the 14th
  • Travel Insurance; mandatory to have medical travel insurance for this trip
  • Personal consumption: alcohol, snacks en route, souvenirs, etc.
  • Additional activities:  ATV rental, horse back riding, massage, etc.

FEES IN CANADIAN DOLLARS

  • $2,700 + room choice
  • ​Room options will be sent by e-mail with a range of selections from $900 to $2,200
  • Your provincial tax will be added to prices above

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