HAPPY EASTER FROM RIDE-STRONG!
Usually this time of year in Arizona temps are starting to push 90 degrees. Well yesterday a cold front and rain rolled through Tucson, AZ which meant snow on Mt Lemmon.
The ride up Mt Lemmon is an awesome bike ride and known to be right up there with one of the best climbs in the US. Check out the ride elevation profile below you and you will see why.
www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/mt_lemmon_/117
Below is a picture taken from the Palisades turn out point.
Snow in April in Tucson, AZ on Mt Lemmon. Enjoy it while you can because it is soon to be hot.
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Looking for a place to train during the winter months? Tucson, Arizona is the place to be.
6 reasons why Tucson, Arizona is the best place to train during the winter months.
- Tucson’s Shoot Out is the best group bike ride in the country according to Bicycling Magazine. Many top pro riders can be found on Saturday’s Shoot Out ride. For a map of the ride check out this link: http://www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/shootout_/77
- The weather is awesome! Yes the mornings can be a little chilly the average temperature during the day range from the 60′s to 70′s.
- Mt Lemmon Climb. The climb up Mt Lemmon is one of the best climbs in the US. Lance Armstrong trained in Tucson and was found climbing up Mt Lemmon on a frequent basis. http://www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/mt_lemmon_/117
- For all you triathletes out there Tucson has one of the best master swim programs in the country call Ford Aquatics Masters Swimming.
- Some great early season races. The Valley of the Sun Stage race is a great early season stage race which is set for February 13th to 15th.
- Tuesday morning FairWheel Bikes group ride. This is a crazy fast 36 mile group ride. Be prepared for some suffering. www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/fair_wheel_bikes_tuesday_group_ride/5062
If you are coming to Tucson to train check out A Guide To The Best Bike Rides In Tucson Arizona
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