Group Rides, Maps & Events

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 – Thursday, July 2nd 5-7 pm

Tuesdays

• TNR – 7:30 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 – 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.

Saturdays

• MMC Road Ride – July 18th at 5:30 AM
  • Departs from MMC and let’s Beat the heat with a 40-mile road ride. This is a casual, no-drop ride. Nik will be keeping us at a cool pace.
• Ladies Mtb Ride – Next date TBD
  • Meet at Four Peaks Parking Lot – McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Sundays

• Sunday Funday Gravel Ride – 6:00 AM – MMC
  • July 19th

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.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Download PDF Map)

Fountain Hills & Connecting Trails (Interactive Map)