This week, Tom Gosnell gives us a taste of what it’s like to ride in the desert with this collection from Tucson, Arizona.
After riding FulGaz for a while, and realising that there were no rides from his region, he decided to start contributing his own favourite local routes and share its beauty.
Tom describes this ride collection as “a sampling of the variety of rides we have here in Tucson. “A Taste of the Tucson Foothills” is part of a ride we do to just get out of the house for a good, quick workout as it offers numerous views of the Catalina Mountains. We particularly enjoy the Ventana Loop section of this ride which starts with the Cat 4 climb.
If you’re looking for something to keep the legs turning over, then “Rillito Pantano” is an out and back ride on part of the 54 mile Loop multi-use path that circles Tucson.
The “Saguaro NP – Cactus Loop” is a crowd favourite in Tucson. It is an 8-mile loop through the Sonoran desert at the base of the Rincon mountains. It has swooping ups and downs, beautiful scenery, and a steady climb to make sure you are paying attention. Along the way, you will see numerous saguaro cacti; a classic symbol of the American west. If 8 miles is not enough, you can ride laps of this one.
This collection is a trio of rides that showcase the varied colours, scenery and awe-inspiring views of Tuscon. Thanks for sharing Arizona with the world Tom!
