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Best Tucson Gravel Bike Routes

Best Tucson Gravel Bike Routes

Explore the different gravel riding areas around Tucson and Southern Arizona, from Redington Pass and mixed-surface Tucson routes to Patagonia, the San Rafael Valley, the Santa Rita Mountains, northern Tucson and the backside of Mount Lemmon. Compare example rides, terrain, difficulty, route conditions, bike setup and planning considerations before choosing a route.

Titanium Sweet Wings, a real life unicorn

Titanium Sweet Wings, a real life unicorn

The Titanium Sweet Wings crankset is one of cycling's most elusive artifacts. Crafted in the mid-1990s by Sweet Parts founders Craig Edwards and Kent Carlson, only a handful of prototypes were made using special 15-3-3-3 titanium tubing supplied by Timet. These cranks were displayed at Interbike but never entered production, and their whereabouts remained a mystery for nearly 30 years. Recently, two surviving sets were rediscovered in storage, offering a rare glimpse into this legendary component

Women's Rides

Women's Rides

Explore women's road cycling in Tucson with Fair Wheel Bikes. This guide covers the Saturday Women's Shootout from Mercado San Agustín, seasonal start times, long and short Ride with GPS routes, preparation advice and the former Sunday Women's Ride route, with links to our Tucson group rides, road routes and road bike rentals.