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!
Ladies Night Social & Bike Clinic!
Join us Thursday, March 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for our Ladies Night at the shop. We have some fun stuff happening from a mini clinic to raffle prizes and more. Enjoy light refreshments and don’t forget to wear GREEN for some extra special treats!
Trail Day – Thursday, March 5th at 8:00 am
Meet at the visitors center at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Please bring your bike and plan to ride to the area that we’ll be working on. There will be a debriefing on the exact location (Dixie Mine Trail Area). John will be driving the side-by-side with supplies/tools.
Saturday, March 14th Cactus Cup
We are looking for support on Saturday for the Cactus Cup Kids Events. Please contact us at contact@mcdowellmountaincycles.com to sign-up and for more details.
Special Edition with Cactus Cup. We are asking all riders to sign-up for this event.Starting at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in the Comp Parking Lot at the MMC Expo Tent. If you would like to assist with the ride contact us – you’ll get some fun extras.
Tuesdays
- TNR – 6:30 PM – Four Peaks Lot
Come join us for the Tuesday Night MTB Ride that has become a staple of the area. 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!
Thursdays
- Pedal & Pints + Social – 6:30 PM – Next date TBD
Meet at the Fountain Hills Park playground by the turtle statue.
We will enjoy a casual ride starting at Euro Pizza Cafe and finish back at the Euro Pizza Cafe. Following the ride you’re welcome to stay and hang out and enjoy the all day “Happy Hour” menu of food bites and refreshments. Those that don’t want to pedal feel free to join us for the social around 7:30 PM. The ride is approximately 15-18 miles.
- Ladies MTB Ride – 10:00 AM – March 19th
This is an all-ability mountain bike ride – come join us for this morning ride. No one rides alone!
Helmet, smiles, and willingness to try are mandatory!
Saturdays
- MMC Road Ride – 9:00 AM – Next date TBD
- Meet at MMC.
- Pete’s Road Rockets – 8:00 AM – Next date TBD
- Meet at MMC.
Sundays
- Sunday Funday Gravel Ride – 9:00 AM – MMC
- March 1st
- WE WILL HAVE A TWIST… Come ride with start from the shop and Post ride will come back and enjoy light refreshments.
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.
Upcoming Events / Rides
- February 27-28 – Belgian Waffle Ride
- Join us at the MMC Aide Station. Please contact us for more details and to sign-up. Thank you in advance for helping out!
- March 1st – Sunday Funday with a Twist
- Come ride with us at 9:00 AM and help with trail clean up. We will ride/pick-up and just have fun. Watch social media for more details.
- March 13-15 – The Cactus Cup – kid’s races & more
Maps
McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Download PDF Map)
Fountain Hills & Connecting Trails (Interactive Map)
