Went back to AZ where I started riding to spend Christmas with my parents. My brother and I have convinced my dad to ride a bit. We hit Sweetwater for a few minutes- ended up being a bit less "beginner" for my dad, but nice to spend just some time with him the day before Xmas.

A little different terrain than most of SD


Looking back at Tucson


Just another shot back with my dad


A sample of the local terrain



Had to head home on the 26th, but wasn't leaving until around 11:00 AM. So I decided it was a good idea to go ride the 50 Year Trail/'Chutes once again. It's the last ride I did in 2004 before moving to SD. Always one of my favorites and was close to my place.

O'dark:30 in the morning and in the high 20's...


At the start at the end of Golder Ranch Road


Some of the local flora


For size reference, this is a really nice one


There's still a bit of snow on the Catalinas


Here's the top of the 'Chutes. We started riding this before "all mountain" or "progressive" riding. Easy to ride on any bike, yet always leaves a smile.


There's a deep section to ride through. It's a bit wider than it used to be, but still plenty deep


Rolling downhill singletrack: instant smiles


Talk about multi-use trail


Got back to the truck, a bit more sunlight now, along with more people and the temps were finally in the high 30's

Thanks I can't get enough of Arizona.

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We'll ride it till they pave it. -Clyde

Love AZ. Some of my favorite desert camping and biking. Suagaros are totally different cactus than here in SD, like big cactus trees. Thanks for sharing.