Weekly Group Rides in Fountain Hills, Arizona
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We, at McDowell Mountain Cycles, believe very strongly in developing our cycling community and one of the best ways we can do that is in the support, organization and leadership of rides that serve as many of our MMC family as possible. Everyone is always welcome!
Tuesdays
- TNR – Tues. 7:00 PM – Four Peaks Lot (map)
McDowell Mountain Cycles Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride. Come join us for our long running TNR that has become a staple of the area. Typically the ride is approximately 15-20 miles with a new route each week. Several re-group spots throughout each ride. Lights and Helmets required.
Meet at the Four Peaks Trailhead parking lot (across the road from the Competition Loops) in McDowell Mountain Park. Don’t forget to bring your favorite beverage and hang out with the group post ride!
- Desert Tortoise MTB Night Ride – 7:00 PM – Four Peaks Lot (map)
Desert Tortoise Night Ride happens the first Tuesday of every month. Mountain biking provides a unique and exciting way to experience the outdoors. Our Mountain Bike Night rides are designed to accommodate riders from a variety of backgrounds. This ride will be approximately 8 to 10 miles at a casual pace under the starry sky. This ride requires lights and a helmet. Join us for fun and this is a great ride for those just getting started in mountain biking at night. Meet at McDowell Mountain Regional Park – at the Four Peaks parking lot. We roll out at 7pm and enjoy the evening ride together!
Thursdays
- Pedals & Pints – TBD
This is a great group ride that usually happens on Thursday evenings, once a month. This night time road ride around Fountain Hills is generally around 25 miles. This ride we highly recommend lights and high visibility apparel. The ride starts and finishes at one of the area’s local restaurants, and post ride we enjoy hanging out. Watch social media for more details.
Saturdays
- Road Rockets – 8:00 AM – MMC (map)
A fun, but spirited, group of road riders that usually ride 40 to 50 miles. It is a great group for intermediate to advanced cyclists. It is a NO DROP ride, so no one needs to be concerned about being left behind. Usual meeting time varies between 6:30am to 8:00am, depending on the time of year. Rides are held every Saturday from September through May.
- Top of the Hill Gang – 8:00 AM – MMC (map)
This ride is approximately 25-30 miles and the route varies each week. This group enjoys some beautiful routes. The average speed of this group ranges from 13-15 mph and is a no drop ride. Post ride we have been known to stop off for coffee and light refreshments.
Sundays
- Sunday Funday Gravel Ride – 7:00 AM (May 5th & 19th) – MMC (map)
Calling all gravel riders to join us for Sunday FunDay Gravel Ride. The ride will be a mix of everything from gravel, roads, singletrack and just plain fun. Plan on riding around 40 miles, which is approximately 3 1/2 hours. There will be one group and this is a no drop ride and lots of fun. Post ride will either announce a post ride meet up and/or light refreshments at the shop.
Summer Nights Kick Off – Saturday, June 1, 2024
McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails!
Choose your trails, choose your companions and start out between 6:30-7:00PM from the Pemberton Trailhead parking lot. Ride should start and end at the Pemberton Trailhead. Please look for and obey signage that shows what direction riders should ride for that night.
Required for the night rides are lights and helmet. Minimum of three hours of run time (power) is recommended. Both helmet and handlebar lights are suggested for optimum visibility out on the trails.
Plan to complete your ride by 8:30pm and hang out to enjoy light refreshments after.
Please respect the park guidelines and know you are riding at your own risk. Please be respectful of your own limitations, and riders around you, as this ride is open to all levels of riders.
There is a $7 entry fee to McDowell Mountain Park or you may use/purchase an annual Maricopa County Regional Park Pass.
Maps
McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Download PDF Map)
Fountain Hills & Connecting Trails (Interactive Map)
