TWO Local Shop Rides Make BICYCLING MAGAZINE'S '50 Best Rides in America' List!

If you're looking for additional local rides to supplement your training for AIDS LifeCycle, here are two local shop rides that might be worth looking into. A few of our cyclists have purchased bikes from Bike Barn (and we LOVE the staff there). I might be checking out their rides soon. I will let you know when I'm going!

The image below is a little blurry in spots, but I copied the text below, as well!

From the October 2010 issue of Bicycling... Click to enlarge!

Bike Barn
Phoenix
The Ride: Meeting at 6 or 7 a.m. two Sundays a month, this ride covers 20 to 30 miles, depending on the pack's makeup. The relatively flat suburban roads help accommodate newbies.
The Scene: Ride leaders Bob and Dave create a custom route for each week's group - and because there are two leaders, the pack often splits into fast and slow rides.
The Scoop: bikebarnaz.com

Bicycle Ranch
Scottsdale
The Ride: Attracting as many as 80 people, the A/B/C ride spins 40-60 miles along an out-and-back route that leaves from the shop and heads toward the mountains. After grinding up a 1,500-foot climb, the pack regroups at the Bartlett Lake Ranger Station before descending back to the shop.
The Scene: The shop provides postride bagels and coffee for all riders.
The Scoop: bicycleranch.com