What we’re about
If you want to check out cycling in the Prescott area, Bike Prescott can get you started.
Most Bike Prescott rides are for road and e-bikes. Rides designed for gravel or mountain bikes will state so in the title of the posting.
Two Important Steps:
- Join Bike Prescott bikeprescott.org, and
- Follow Bike Prescott here on Meetup
About Bike Prescott Meetup
This Meetup is a forum for Bike Prescott club members to post group rides and events.
Once you join this Meetup, you can view and sign-up to attend many of Bike Prescott's daily and weekly rides.
We have rides for riders of all abilities.
Before joining Bike Prescott, you are welcome to come on one ride as our guest.
After that, we encourage everyone to join.
About Bike Prescott Club Membership
Bike Prescott Cycling Club is a paid membership club. Please go to bikeprescott.org and sign up. Membership has its privileges!
The $30 annual membership dues include:
- In addition to what is posted here on Meetup, the club Bike Prescott has rides, events and trips that are open only to paid members of Bike Prescott, the club.
- Club newsletter
- Meet new people
- Ride with great groups
- Daily rides posted
- Road, gravel and mountain ride options
- E-bikes welcome
- Social activities and biking trips
- Community involvement opportunities
- Insurance when riding on posted club rides
Bike Prescott loves cycling and we hope to see you on a ride soon!
Bike Prescott Safe Group-Riding Guidelines (predictability is the key to safety)
- Riders must wear a helmet. Taillights strongly suggested. Mirrors and brightly-colored clothing may help you see and be seen.
- Riders must carry emergency contact information.
- Do not wear anything in your ears that prevents you from hearing what is going on around you.
- Riders must obey traffic laws.
- Understand how to safely navigate various traffic configurations and turns. Refer to the Arizona Bicycling Street Smarts Manual. Here’s the link:
http://www.azbikeped.org/bicycling-street-smarts.asp
- Ride single-file and stay to the right except when road conditions allow.
- Don’t bunch up at traffic lights (creates traffic confusion).
- As a general rule, pass other riders on their left. Say “on your left”. If for some reason you decide to pass on someone’s right, call out: “On your right”.
- Point out hazards and route turns verbally and/or with hand signals.
- Keep together as a unit as much as possible at intersections. (“One larger thing” is more visible and less confusing to cars than “smaller separate things.”)
- Riders who want to be dropped or go off on their own must tell someone.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tour de Wednesdays: Chino / Outer Loop SchmoozeFry's Food Store, Prescott, AZ
Since many of us are headed to Moab and Durango this weekend I'm listing an easy Chino Valley and Outer Loop ride this week. 39 miles with just 1400' of climbing. You can ride the route hard if you like but I'll be focused on having fun with this casual schmooze. BRING PLENTY OF WATER SINCE THE FIRST WATER STOP WON'T BE UNTIL MILE 24.
The Tour de Wednesdays is a challenging ride. The pace is brisk and there are limited stops. Pace varies to suit each week's participants and similarly paced riders ride together. Join us!
Helmets required, lights highly recommended, E-Bikes welcome. For more information check out our safe group riding guidelines.
- Thursday Fun Ride - Chino Valley/Yuma RollersMemory Park, Chino Valley, AZ
We will meet at Memory Park in Chino Valley, located near N Road 1 W and W Road 3 N. Park on the Voss Dr side of the park. Restrooms are available at the park.
We will decide on the return whether to continue on to Road 1 East or return via Road 1 West. The link below shows Road 1 East.
Ride with GPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45579255The Thursday Fun Rides are a series of road rides designed for the less experienced rider and anyone who may want a less challenging ride. Most rides will be under 20 miles in length and as flat as we can make them given Prescott's surroundings. Pace is expected to be in the 12+ mph range or at the pace of the slowest rider. We will stop and regroup as needed.
Please note: Helmets are required for all Bike Prescott rides, and lights are strongly recommended. Guests are welcome, however Bike Prescott insurance covers club members only. To become a member join us at Bike Prescott.
- Moab / Durango 2025Needs location
This September we will visit two locations: Moab, Utah and Durango, Colorado. Both places are famous for their incredible cycling and breathtaking geographical splendor. This exciting new Bike Prescott adventure will be here before you know it, so make your plans now!
Here's our itinerary:
The Rendezvous - September 19
Once you arrive in Moab, get settled in and connect with the Bike Prescott gang. There are plenty of options for dinner and drinks in Moab.Moab - September 20, 21 and 22
We will ride the brand new 2025 Moab Skinny Tire Fall Festival. Check out the link for all ride details and to officially register for the event.
You can register for the full 3-day Fall Festival or the Weekend Pass, which is the first two days. Registration is limited to 400 riders and cyclists from all over the country will be there.NOTE: For those who don't want to participate in the Skinny Tire Festival, there are lots of options available in Moab. Routes for other rides of various distances will be posted on the Bike Prescott website.
Travel Day - September 22. If you participate in the third day of the Fall Festival, you can drive to Durango after your ride. If you are not riding that third day in Moab, this is your rest day.
Durango - September 23, 24 and 25
Bike Prescott has been to Durango before so we can vouch for the excellent riding options.
Specific routes will be detailed on the Bike Prescott website. There will be something for everyone.About lodging:
You are responsible for making your own lodging arrangements.
In Moab, all rides start at the Aarchway Inn so many cyclists stay there. However, there are many other options closeby, including places for RV camping.
In Durango, you might check out HRT Campground and Cabins or Antlers on the Creek Bed and Breakfast. We have not seen these places but have heard they are worth considering.
Note that Moab and Durango are both very popular vacation destinations so don't wait to make your reservations!RSVP here on Meetup if you can join us for all or part of this incredible week. You don't have to tell us your specific plans. We'll just be happy to see you.
This trip is available only to dues-paying Bike Prescott club members and their guests. Click here to join Bike Prescott.
