Gnarly Routes Arizona Club Ride Itinerary

Contact info:

Cole Kirkpatrick: 806-789-2415

Russell Bobbitt: 770-634-1714

House address:

15538 East Melanie Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85262

Schedule:

January 8/12: Arrive in Phoenix, get bikes setup (sag, levers, bars, etc) followed by dinner in Scottsdale.

January 9/13: Depart from the house when group is ready for an all day ride.

January 10/14: Depart from the house when group is ready for an all day ride.

January 11/15: Depart from the house when group is ready for an all day ride.

January 12/16: Departure day

Weather: To be updated closer to the ride

Flights:
Group one (Jan 8-12), arrive on the 8th in the afternoon and depart on the 12th in the morning.

Group two (Jan 12-16), arrive on the 12th in the afternoon and depart on the 16th in the morning.

Gnarly Routes KTM 350 EXC-F Rental Bike

Gnarly Routes KTM 250 XC-W TPI Rental Bike

 

Trail Conditions:

Hot and dusty, High alpine mountain riding, rocky sections, hill climbs, flowing single track.

Things to be mindful of:

The temps will be cool in the morning and warm up so be sure to hydrate well the days leading up to the trip.

We will have lunch out on the trail and will provide sandwiches and breakfast each day. Dinner is not included in the tour but we will all go as a group. We have an experienced group of riders so this tour should be a blast!

Things to do before arrival:

1) Pack accordingly see below:

On this tour, you need to bring plenty of riding gear to get you through three days of riding.  If you have specific trail snacks that you like, we suggest bringing those but will have plenty of bars on the trailer. Here's a short list though so you can make sure to bring everything.

Tinted Lens for goggles (the sun is bright and reflects off the terrain if there isn’t any cloud cover)

Ear plugs for sleeping (if you’re a light sleeper)

Chapstick

Helmet

Riding pants (3)

Riding jerseys (3)

Knee pads or knee braces

Chest protector

Gloves (2)

Socks (3)

Padded shorts (3)

Goggles (2)

Drink system (1)

Fanny Pack (your guides will carry the heavy stuff!)

Advil

Snacks

Rain jacket (1)