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McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Mountain Biking and Beyond: My Top People of 2011

The year 2011 proved to be a good one. See the top people and bloggers who made it such a great year.

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Mountain Bike Race Recap – McDowell Meltdown 2012

Here’s what’s on my mind after the 2012 MBAA Race #1, the famous McDowell Meltdown.

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An Average Racer’s View of the Fat Tire 40

My best mountain bike racing wisdom – it’s better to challenge yourself and come in last than sandbag your way to “glory.” And here’s why.

Fat Tire 40 MTB Race: Great Fun, Lots of Challenge

The course for the Fat Tire 40 at McDowell Mountain is the work of a masochistic dungeon master. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a ton of well-run fun. See what made this a great mountain bike race.

Scenes from Fountain Hills, Ariz. – The McDowell Meltdown

On Jan. 22-23, the MBAA Arizona state championship mountain bike race series got started at McDowell Mountain Regional Park just north of Fountain Hills, Ariz. The park is one of the best outdoor recreation assets in the state, and the weather cooperated to make it a great time for racers and spectators

Returning to the Daylight at McDowell

Hot temperatures force many Phoenix-area mountain bikers to ride at night. Now we’re starting to re-emerge in the broad daylight. It’s almost a whole new experience after months of nighttime riding.

Two Things I’ll Miss About Summer in Arizona

Phoenicians are complaining about the last remaining days of summer. But there are some things about the 100-degree heat that I’ll miss.

4 Reasons I Turned to the Dark Side – Night Mountain Biking

Mountain biking at night used to give me the willies. But I’m so over that – I’ve fully given myself to the Dark Side. Here’s why.

News Roundup: Pump Track to Open, Turn Exercise into Funds for Charity

There’s been some interesting mountain bike news here in Arizona. First of all, the state’s first pump track on public land is scheduled to open in late August. That’s huge – it’s a nice bit of cooperation between McDowell Mountain Regional Park and volunteers. And mountain bikers can turn mileage into money for their favorite charity. It’s because of a social network that tracks mileage and matches riders with companies that will shell out for a cause when they hit the trails

Check Out McDowell Mountain Night-time MTB Ride

Interested in hooking up for a nighttime mountain bike ride? Grab some good lights and a helmet and check out McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s 16-mile moonlight ride this weekend.

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