Tucson, Arizona The Best Place To Train During The Winter

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.

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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
4. For all you triathletes out there Tucson has one of the best master swim programs in the country call Ford Aquatics Masters Swimming.
5. 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.
6. 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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Mt Lemmon Bike Ride, Tucson, AZ

Cycling up the Mt Lemmon Hwy in Tucson, Arizona is an epic ride and will rival some of the best rides across the country.

You start off at about 2,557 ft surrounded by saguaro cactus and mesquite trees and climb as high as 8,198 ft to pine tree vegetation and cool air.

The road is in great shape with a bike lane for most of the ride. On the way down there is no need for a bike lane because you will be keeping up with traffic.

If you love to climb and descend this is the ride for you!

Lance Armstrong in his winter training months in preparation for Tour De France rented a cabin on the top of Mt Lemmon and would climb up the mountain to top of a long days ride. I know because I saw him on more than one occasion and even got the chance to talk to him.

To add 2.89 miles and 760 ft of climbing to the ride you can climb up to the Mt Lemmon Ski area. Just before Summerhaven toward the top of the ride turn right on Ski Run Rd.

As always Ride Strong!

For more top Arizona bike rides visit: http://www.arizonabikerides.com
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