The inaugural Frenzy Hills mountain bike race put on by Aravaipa Rides was one very cool event. Some of this was by design, and some … Read the rest
Tag: McDowell Mountain Regional Park
First Ride on “New” Mountain Bike Trail – with video
Nothing gets me as excited quite like a new mountain bike trail. Or even a re-routing of an old favorite trail.
Ever since McDowell Mountain … Read the rest
Night Mountain Biking – McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Mountain biking in the moonlight is back: McDowell Mountain Regional Park once again has its night mountain bike rides going for the summer. The May … Read the rest
Local Media Finally Covers Death of Mountain Biker
The Arizona Republic followed the story I wrote about the second death this year at McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
I love this quote:
“We … Read the rest
Mountain Biker’s Death Sad and Sobering
There’s been a second fatality at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Read more in this Wandering Justin post. March 26, 2012
UPDATED
Sometimes, I really … Read the rest
Mountain Bike Race Recap – McDowell Meltdown 2012
I hadn’t lined up for a mountain bike race since May; the summer heat, a trip to Asia, moving to a new house — all … Read the rest
An Average Racer’s View of the Fat Tire 40
It’s better to challenge yourself and come in last than it is to sandbag your way to victory. That said, I didn’t come in last … Read the rest
Fat Tire 40 MTB Race: Great Fun, Lots of Challenge
The course for the Fat Tire 40 at McDowell Mountain is clearly the work of a leather-clad masochistic dungeon master who moonlights as a dentist. … Read the rest
Scenes from Fountain Hills, Ariz. – The McDowell Meltdown
EDIT: If you’ve come here looking for photos of yourself, I probably have about 100 other shots. Let me know your race number and I’ll … Read the rest
Returning to the Daylight at McDowell
It’s been awhile since I’ve started and finished a mountain bike ride in daylight. With the brutal summer weather, I’ve spent the past few months … Read the rest
4 Reasons I Turned to the Dark Side – Night Mountain Biking
I used to have a lot of problems with night mountain biking. But over the past year, I’ve definitely turned to the Dark Side. It … Read the rest
Check Out McDowell Mountain Night Ride
The McDowell Mountain night ride is one of the great things about summer for the local Phoenix mountain biker. It’s tough to be a mountain … Read the rest
Take a Ride McDowell Mountain Park’s Trails
I know I’ve mentioned the McDowell Mountain Regional Park before here on WanderingJustin.com. And let me tell you, my love for this park continues unabated. … Read the rest
5 of the Best Places to Mountain Bike in Phoenix, Ariz.
UPDATE December 2021
OK, this post is too old to be useful without some updating. Rather than re-writing it, I’m going to use it as … Read the rest