Arizona Government: City, State, Regional, Advocacy
Bicycle Clubs and Associations listed near the bottom of this page
Contains information on ADOT's (Arizona Department of Transportation) Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The intent of this plan is to provide a long-term plan for a system of shared roadways and bicycle/pedestrian facilities for roadways under ADOT jurisdiction.
Part of the City of Mesa's web site, this page describes what the City of Mesa's Transportation Division is doing to support and encourage bicycling. A map of Mesa's bicycle systems and materials on adult and children safety are available.
Information on City of Mesa's Police department bicycle rodeo programs along with tips on bicycling fun and safety.
Includes general laws, safety rules and bike rodeo information.
PDF file of Tempe's Bicycle paths, trails, and bicycle lanes
This site has information on the Maricopa County's Bicycle Transportation System Plan. Here you will find By-Cycle, a monthly newsletter with bicycling news from MCDOT.
Prescott Alternative Transportation is a non-profit organization working closely with the City of Prescott and Yavapai County to make the Prescott area bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
The Santa Cruz Valley Bicycle Advocate Committee (SCVBAC) is dedicated to seeing continuous improvements made in bicycling safety and enjoyment, and the promotion of bicycling as healthy recreation and alternative transportation throughout the Santa Cruz Valley south of Tucson.
Sponsored by the Pima Association of Governments this site contains bicycle maps for the entire Tucson area including Green Valley, Sahuarita, Marana, Oro Valley. Saguaro National Park, and the Univerisity of Arizona. In addition to the maps you will find sections on Arizona and Tucson Bicycle Laws, tips for sharing the road safely, and bicycle commuting.
Valley Metro Bike and Walk pages provide bicycle safety tips, information on Valley Bike Month, tips for taking your bike on a bus, information on bike stands and lockers, and other resources.
Arizona Biking Associations
Mountain Bike Association of Arizona. The place for Racing, Riding and Trail Advocacy in Arizona.
Phoenix Ride Schedule, Road rides hoted by GABA
Contains information about the Arizona Bicycle Club, its officers and the various chapters in the Phoenix area. This site maintains an extensive schedule of bicycling events sponsored by clubs and organizations throughout Arizona. You will also find lots of other Arizona bicycling related information such as Arizona bicycle laws, a list of bicycle coordinators for Arizona cities and government entities, and links to other bicycling sites.
BRAG is a recumbent branch of the Arizona Bicycle Club. Contains information on the club and a message board for recumbent riders.
Based on the West side of Phoenix, The Bull Shifters Bicycling Club has a variety of fast recreational rides venturing into most parts of the valley.
Based in Sierra Vista in the southeast part of the state, the Dawn To Dust Mountain Bike Club organizes mountain bike rides and teaches advanced mountain bike techniques. The club also performs trail maintainence and other community services. The site has complete club information and a list of trails in the Sierra Vista area.
If you are new to cycling in sunny Tucson, Arizona or have just wanted to get that trusty two-wheeled steed out of the garage and on to the pavement, but have been scared off by all the "hammer head" road clubs you've seen buzzing around town, take a look at the DooDahs. This club rides in the pursuit of fun and is dedicated to the fundamentals of cycling.
The Fair Wheel Racing Team (FWRT) is a group of 75 (and growing) cyclists and racers in Tucson, Arizona. The team promotes four USCF races each year, including the Tucson Criterium Series and the Tumacacori Road Race.
This is the site for GABA's Tucson Chapter. It contains information on the Tucson chapter, its officers, club meetings, and ride schedules. You can add your favorite bicycle links to their list of links. The site maintains a bulletin board where you can read and post messages.
Provides Honeywell Associates, families and local community with a comprehensive cycling organization which includes recreational cyclists, commuters, USCF and NORBA racers and people who want to make cycling more enjoyable in our local communities through safe and open bikeways.
McDowell Cycling is a cycling group based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Most of their rides outline the beautiful McDowell Mountains. The site has ride schedule, routes, forums and photos.
The Tucson-based organization was established to organize perimeter events and to encourage cyclists to bicycle perimeters of towns, cities, states, countries, and any geographical boundary. P.B.A.A. produces and promotes El Tour de Tucson, Tour of the Tucson Mountains, Cochise County Cycling Classic, and El Tour de Phoenix. View information and results from these well known rides as well as various P.B.A.A. world records.
The Prescott Cycling Club, GABA's Prescott Chapter, formerly the Prescott Chain Gang, is based in Prescott, Arizona. The Prescott Cycling Club has road and mountain bike rides. Members include riders of all abilities and interests. They are located in the cool pines of Northern Arizona where they enjoy fantastic weather year-round as well as spectacular scenery.
This Arizona racing team based out of Phoenix, Arizona sponsors several races throughout the year. Their web site contains a ride calendar, race information and results with photos and membership forms.
Saguaro Velo is a USCF registered club of around 40 riders based in Tucson, Arizona. They have a variety of skill levels in the club, but the majority can be classified as fast recreational riders.
The Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists is a mountain bike club riding out of Tucson, Arizona, that works to improve mountain biking opportunities in the area. They put on mountain bike rides and events for mountain bikers of all skill levels.
SAMBA is a recreational mountain biking club mainly riding in the mountains or desert around Tucson, Arizona. They offer rides suited to varied skill levels, and encourage beginners. Non-members and new mountain bikers are welcome.
Summit Velo, Inc. was created in 1999 with a mission to promote premier races, support and promote an elite cycling team as well as to encourage recreational cycling in Northern Arizona.
Team One Racing is a USCF Masters bicycle racing team based in Scottsdale, Arizona and is recognized as a National-level amateur racing team. They have achieved this reputation through relationships with their teammates that emphasizes training, racing and working together with selfless commitment. Visit the T1R website for more information about this racing team.
Tucson Bicycles Cycling Club was formed in 1999 and has grown to about 300 members of all ages (8-85). They have group rides of all levels throughout the week and weekends. Thursday is their popular espresso rides. This is a very social group riding to different coffee shops in town.
The White Mountain Road Club is a USCF affiliated bicycle racing club based in Phoenix, Arizona. White Mountain hosts the annual John Earley Memorial Valley of the Sun Stage Race each February. This race attracts many top amateur and professional racers from around the country. Visit this site for team information, race results, training ride schedule, and other membership and club information.
