Desert Journeys:
A Guide For the Tucson Road Cyclist
SAMPLE RIDES
Double Your Fun:
Miles: 34.7
Highest elevation: 3154 feet
Grade: Flats, fast descents, short challenging climbs. Beautiful desert landscape views.
Mt. Lemmon:
Miles: 29.5 (start, Tanque Verde & Catalina Hwy, end, top of mountain)
Highest elevation: 8141 feet
Grade: Averages 6%, steady climb, fast, breath-taking descents.
Suggested fitness level: Depends on distance traveled; requires moderate to strong fitness.
A very popular ride for every level of cyclist. Tour de France teams as well as the average cycling enthusiast can be found on The Mountain year round. A total mind/body experience.
Saguaro National Monumnent East:
Miles: 8
Highest elevation: 3192 feet
Grade: Very well balanced loop in Saguaro National Monument Park East. Moderate hills, rollers, flats and descents. One of the most popular Tucson road rides.