McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a Scottsdale park, 17,000 acres, pretty good sized park, eh? The park sports a good number of loops, allowing for a moderate to a monster [quad] styled ride. We chose the moderate version, it’s been a few years since I have ridden the monster.
The day starts out with a climb to Windgate Pass, about 1,400 feet of elevation gain. A climb that makes you wonder if I should be riding my bike or walking. A little slope, a little tech, all bunched together and continuous.
There are several sections of trail, on which, the grades become, uh, walkable? Me, doing some of that walking thing.
Now shall I walk
or shall I ride?
"Ride," Pleasure said:
"Walk," Joy replied.
~W.H. Davies
See? A good hike-a-bike enhances the experience of the ride. One gets to involve multiple emotions, and with a stout downhill, maybe even a little fright.
While the flowers are not in full bloom, there are glimpses of color that wave us on.
3 hours of climb, color, conversation. Another good day on the bike, spent with friends. A good day indeed.
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