Southern Arizona offers great winter biking on quiet roads in the Sonoran desert with giant saguaro and other cacti, vast grassland prairies, pine forests and the rugged, rock formations of the surrounding mountains. The area also offers rich historical traditions with the Native American San Xavier Reservation and Mission; Hispanic architecture, food and culture; and the rangeland, cowboy culture of Tombstone, Bisbee and other wild-west towns. This trip is a perfect introduction to the natural beauty and historic traditions of the Southwest.
*Highlights:
- Bike in comfort on quiet roads in the February sunshine;
- Walk in the desert at the wonderful Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and learn about hundreds of species of plants and animals in their natural habitat;
- Hike in the magnificent Ramsey Canyon Nature Preserve;
- Visit the historic, old west towns Tombstone and preserved copper mining town of Bisbee;
- Enjoy distinctive southwest culture and cross over into Mexico;
- Visit the San Javier Indian reservation and Mission;
- Stay in the best local inns and B&B and enjoy the local cuisine in fine Southwestern restaurants.
*Terrain: Variable: flat, rolling to very hilly. Trip is designed to provide alternative routes to accommodate riders of all abilities.
*Difficulty: This trip is reasonably challenging and is for intermediate-level bikers and above. The trip is designed to provide biking alternatives for bikers of differing abilities.
*Weather: The average high temperature is 70 degrees and the low 43 degrees F for this time of year.
*Accommodation: Best quality, charming inns and B&B.
*Daily Distance: Basic routes: 25 to 45 miles with longer and shorter options available on all days.
*Activities and Options: There are lots of activities that can be arranged during the trip or for before or afterwards: bird watching, exploration of Native American culture, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, visits to local wineries. Please let us know what your special interests are.
*Other February Events: The Tucson Gem and Mineral Festival and the largest Winter Rodeo in the U.S.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 6 nights lodging in charming local inns and B&B;
- Five dinners and all breakfasts, three picnic lunches, snacks;
- Support van;
- Baggage moving;
- Guides;
- Route notes and maps.
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