Going to be in Phoenix, AZ next week and want to rent a bike for the day and do some riding. Anybody give me some suggestions for any good day rides in the area. Only have 1 day to rent a bike, wish I could get more time.

 

Just bought a place in Scottsdale, haven't been out there enought to ride yet but found these two site that may help you out.

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/route...Z/AZ_index.htm

http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motor...php?code=24522

And if your in the area this place can be kind of fun in the evenings for a burger, beer and music.

http://greasewoodflat.net/

Hope this helps ride safe and have fun.

Mark

 

Go to cyclerides.com. Local guy's website and he has a bunch of day rides for you to consider.

 

Head up to Tortilla Flats, there is a road side eatery there that's really cool. Cant remember the name but its well known. North of Superstition Mountain if I recall.

 

Go east on US-60 to Globe. At Globe take US-188 past Roosevelt Lake/Tonto Basin. There's several small towns where you can stop for lunch or gas. There's a cool biker hangout (Jake's Corner) about 3 miles from AZ-87. When you get to AZ-87 (Beeline Hwy), turn left and head back to the Valley. It's about a 240 mile round trip.

 

If you take slhanks4's advice, you might consider staying on 60 east of Globe for a ways until you come to SaltCreek Canyon. A really pretty ride through a smaller version of the Grand Canyon!

 

You can do a nice 300-mile loop that includes Salt River Canyon. If you use Google Maps just enter these destinations: Phoenix, Globe, Show Low, Payson, Phoenix.

You may also consider going up to Prescott for a 200-mile loop. Using Google Maps, enter these destinations: Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott, Phoenix. I'd alter Google's route by eliminating US60 through the west side of Phoenix (too many lights), and instead head north on I-17 to SR74, Carefree Highway, and take that west to US60.

Also recommend the Day Rides link on cyclerides.com

 

It's Salt River Canyon, and it is a great ride.