My Awesome Arizona Ride!

CARider · Nov 8, 2013

I am very privileged to border this amazing little state. I go to Mesa AZ, just outside Phoenix, many times a year. This is a little piece of my ride, and I hope to do a journey into the desert again, with more and even better pictures. Thanks you all!

CARider · Nov 8, 2013

Dave31 · Nov 9, 2013

Very nice CARider, I love the desert. Looks like I see part of the CAP project?

wheelbender6 · Nov 9, 2013

Great scenery. I used to go on mountain bike rides in that area just south of the Salt River near Red Mountain.

CARider · Nov 9, 2013

Thanks! I remember seeing things talking about the central arizona project taking place there.

And yes, I was right next to the salt river. Honestly I don't know how I got there, hopped on the road and went towards red mountain, until I got to a ranch that took me strait out into the desert. Coming back in two weeks, doing this ride again!
-Zane

wheelbender6 · Nov 9, 2013

i used to start my rides west of the Bush Highway, There was a trail head off of Hawes Rd, near the TRW propellant plant. After 9-11. TRW was required to add a new fence line, much further away that mandated the close of the Hawes trail head. I forget where the new trail head is now.

massdrive · Nov 9, 2013

Hi Carider, I live in Vegas and have been to AZ many times. You have inspired me to go on a little adventure of my own. Just a few miles from my home there are some jeep trails that go out to Lake Mead Rec. Area. I have traveled them several times in my jeep, but never thought to take my bike out there until now...

CARider · Nov 10, 2013

massdrive said:
Hi Carider, I live in Vegas and have been to AZ many times. You have inspired me to go on a little adventure of my own. Just a few miles from my home there are some jeep trails that go out to Lake Mead Rec. Area. I have traveled them several times in my jeep, but never thought to take my bike out there until now...

The desert is awesome, you're lucky live in it! Going to AZ in two weeks, I'll send you more pics

Have fun and be safe out there

massdrive · Nov 10, 2013

I never made it to the trails. As soon as I left the pavement I got a flat tire. My bike isn't set up for off road riding. Fortunately my Jeep is...

CARider · Nov 10, 2013

Dang! Me either, just me and my beach cruiser no mods.
I did loose a fender though

massdrive · Nov 10, 2013

I've seen motorized bicycles that look like dirt bikes, but frankly they are not dirt bikes and never will be.

azbill · Nov 16, 2013

next visit ,,,hit me up for a ride !!!
I have been really sick for a while now (long story) and haven't been around here much, but if I can stand up, I can ride !!! LOL

Dave31 · Nov 16, 2013

I am down for a Phoenix rally? Everyone I used to ride with gave up on motorized bicycles. Tucson for the most part now only has those that ride motorized bicycles to get from point A to point B because they lost their license.

Its been years since I have met or ran into someone that still enjoys riding motorized bicycles just for the fun and enjoyment.

Back in the day, when two motorized bicycles meet in Tucson on the street it was a nice encounter. Talking about our bikes, places we like to ride, making plans to do a ride together.

Now when i meet someone on a motorized bicycle, there attitude stinks! They seem so bitter and angry at the world and they seem bothered that you tried to talk to them....times have changed.

Hope you feel better soon Bill!

CARider · Nov 16, 2013

azbill said:
next visit ,,,hit me up for a ride !!!
I have been really sick for a while now (long story) and haven't been around here much, but if I can stand up, I can ride !!! LOL

I will! I need to come see your bikes too!
I'll be in in a week, and I'll be in Mesa for a week. Hope you get better!!!
brnot

CARider · Nov 16, 2013

Dave31 said:
I am down for a Phoenix rally? Everyone I used to ride with gave up on motorized bicycles. Tucson for the most part now only has those that ride motorized bicycles to get from point A to point B because they lost their license.

Its been years since I have met or ran into someone that still enjoys riding motorized bicycles just for the fun and enjoyment.

Back in the day, when two motorized bicycles meet in Tucson on the street it was a nice encounter. Talking about our bikes, places we like to ride, making plans to do a ride together.

Now when i meet someone on a motorized bicycle, there attitude stinks! They seem so bitter and angry at the world and they seem bothered that you tried to talk to them....times have changed.

Hope you feel better soon Bill!

That sucks! It has been the same with me. motorized bicycles are scarce in Northern California, sad but true. I've only seen two ever here, one went right pass me and the other was just a huaseng 4 stroke and the guy was a brat. I've met one friend in Mesa on his motorized bike, and got all his friends into it!
dance1

CARider · Nov 22, 2013

Riding down, almost in AZ! Palm springs a the moment.

azbill · Nov 23, 2013

thanks for the kind thoughts !!!

between a dislocated left shoulder (almost healed, but taking 10x longer than when I did it in the 80's), and headache induced eating/stomach probs (bad eye), I have been doing pretty crappy,
I have been riding still tho (gotta get the kids to school and back)
I did discover that it is possible to liquify high-heat bearing grease in one day if the bike and trailer combo is heavy enough and you only use the coaster to stop !!!

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