Sunrise Tour: Monday, Tuesday, Friday — 7-9 a.m.
Sunset Tour: Friday —  5-7 p.m.  

BLC attendees can take advantage of discounted tours for $49. Book your tour here.

Fearless Future is coming to Tucson! This networking event brings together women, trans, femme, and non-binary leaders in the bike industry to celebrate the diverse faces and voices of biking. Please contact Jordan Trout (jordan@peopleforbikes.org) to RSVP or with any questions.

Join us for a refreshing hike in the beautiful Sonoran Desert to connect with fellow committee members. Please contact Ash Lovell (ash@peopleforbikes.org) to RSVP or with any questions.

Sunrise is at 6:30 a.m. Temperatures during the conference will average between a low of 45 degrees and a high of 75. Riders are encouraged to wear layers, bring sunscreen, and drink plenty of water throughout their stay.

Information on mountain and electric dawn patrol rides coming soon.

Monday, March 25 @ 2:00 p.m. | Friday, March 29 @ 9:00 a.m.

Trip Leader: Kirk Astroth, President, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists
‍Difficulty: Easy to intermediate
‍Pace: Casual and enjoyable
‍Length: 12-16 miles, approx. 2.5 hours

‍Description: This big loop traverses some awesome desert terrain northwest of Tucson at the eastern base of the Tortolita Mountains. Highlights include visits to at least two petroglyph (rock art) panels, remnants of ancient habitation sites, an agave roasting pit, bedrock grinding mortars, pottery sherds, and spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains.

‍Location: Meet at the Big Wash Trailhead off Rancho Vistoso Drive | Link to Trailhead No bathroom facilities or water at the trailhead.

‍Preparation: All riders should come prepared with sunscreen, adequate water, snacks, sunglasses, gloves, helmet, camera, and a mountain bike in good working order (tubeless tires highly recommended). No e-bikes allowed (sorry, land manager policy). Gravel bikes are not recommended for some parts of this trail.

‍Bonus: A free cactus comb for every rider.

‍Register: Register here and use code PFBHoneybee1 (for March 25) or PFBHoneybee2 (for March 29).

Friday, March 29 @ 8:30 a.m.

Trip Leader: Leif Abrell, Board Member, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB)
‍Difficulty: Intermediate
‍Pace: Casual and enjoyable
‍Length: 16 miles, approx. 2.5 hours

‍Description: This loop goes through the Rincon Valley in Saguaro National Park on Passage 8 of the Arizona Trail, now commonly used for ultra bikepacking and thru-hiking. This is a popular mountain bike area east of Tucson near the rapidly expanding town of Vail, AZ. Much of this trail was built with volunteer help from SDMB and is quite flowy. Highlights include historic ranch sites in Saguaro National Park, fantastic views of Rincon Peak, and a fun, splashy crossing across Rincon Creek (moisture conditions dependent).

‍Location: Meet at Vail Vortex Trailhead Please Note: No bathroom facilities or water at the trailhead. On Trailforks, thisparking area is labeled as “Parking for Pistol Hill Trails.”

‍Preparation: Be prepared with sunscreen, adequate water, snacks, sunglasses,gloves, helmet, camera, and a mountain bike in good working order (tubeless tires highlyrecommended). No e-bikes allowed.

‍Bonus: A free cactus comb for every rider.

‍Register: Register here and use code PFBAZT.

‍Friday, March 29 @ 9:00 a.m.

Trip Leader: Kent Loganbill, SDMB Chair, Advocacy Committee, Sweetwater Steward, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists

‍Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
‍Pace: Casual
‍Length: 11 miles, approx. 3 hours

‍Description: The Sweetwater Preserve is an 880+ acre preserve located in the eastern foothills of the Tucson Mountains. Within a half mile of the preserve is the Saguaro National Park’s Tucson Mountain District. Sweetwater was ranked #4 in the nation by Singletracks.com.

‍Preparation: All riders should come prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, adequate water (2-3 liters), snacks, gloves, helmet, and a MTB bike in good working order (tubeless tires highly recommended). No e-bikes allowed (land manager policy).

‍Location: 4001 N Tortolita Road, Tucson, Arizona 85745Link to Map‍

‍Bonus: A free cactus comb for every rider.

‍Register: Register here and use code PFBSweetwater.

Tucson Mountain Park | Friday, March 29 @ 9:30 a.m.

Trip Leader: Natasha Ivanov, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB)

‍Difficulty: Intermediate
Pace: Casual and enjoyable — no drop!
Length: 10 miles, approx. 2 hours 
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Description: This loop starts at Richard E. Genser trailhead, just before the Marriott Starr Pass Resort. This guided tour loops the best trails on the east side of Tucson Mountain Park. Be ready for the beauty of rocky outcroppings and towering saguaros. This will be an intermediate, no-drop ride at a nice leisurely pace. 

Preparation: Be prepared with sunscreen, adequate water (2-3 liters), snacks, sunglasses, gloves, helmet, camera, and a MTB bike in good working order (tubeless tires highly recommended). Tire repair supplies are also encouraged should we run into any cacti. No e-bikes allowed. 

Location: Meet at Richard E. Genser Trailhead. No bathroom facilities or water at the trailhead. Link to trail 
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Bonus: A free cactus comb for every rider.

Register: Register here and use code PFBStarrPass