BELGIAN WAFFLE RIDE ARIZONA…read more The first Belgian Waffle Ride of 2023 will be the inaugural BWR AZ held in Scottsdale, where a vibrant cycling community awaits the launch of the Quadrupel Crown of Gravel Series. Scottsdale offers an incredible array of road and unroad riding options, perfect for the type of racecourses the Belgian Waffle Ride has become known for. The event will take place in and around northern Scottsdale with a start/finish in Cave Creek, which is home to 200 plus miles of trails in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with trails ranging from beginner through to the truly advanced for waffleurs. The roads are spectacular and the variations between gravel and mountain biking have allowed us to create an incredibly dynamic course that will take place in perfect spring weather in Scottsdale.

I had a last minute trip to Scottsdale and had no plan of doing anything outdoors. Fortunately, I…read morefound Sonoran Outdoor Adventures and was able to book online easily. Marek met us at Brown's Ranch Trailhead with our fat tire bikes, helmets, water and snacks. Safety was a top priority and Marek made sure our bikes were the right height for us. We booked the sunset tour and I am so happy we did. Marek was so informative and shared a lot of history and information about the area we were in. I had never explored a desert setting and I have to say it is breathtaking! The entire time I felt like I was on a fake movie set - YES it's that beautiful! Marek took lots of pictures and even recorded a few videos. Hours after our tour he sent us a custom mini video with pictures and videos of our tour. If you have time for a bike tour please do not hesitate to book the Sunset tour with Sonoran Outdoor Adventures. We chose the beginner level for our tour and although it was a lot of peddling, we survived! Can't wait to do it again!

Good location--the reserve is beautiful and huge. Excellent introductory experience (we were…read morebeginners), tour was tailored to our interest and skill level. Tour guide, Levi, was excellent, and very knowledgeable about history and plants/animals do the desert. Would definitely recommend.

Was in town for the Tour de Mesa race and my road bike wasn't shifting correctly. Found Spur Cross…read moreCycles shop, while I was out getting a ride in the day before the race, and the owner Crystal, was in the back of the shop working on a mountain bike. I didn't have any way to pay, but asked if she could take a look at my bike, without hesitation, she took the bike she was working on off the bike stand and got to work on my bike. Within a few minutes, my road bike was smoothly shifting through all the gears... Thanks Crystal for the work and very friendly greeting when I came to you for help, greatly appreciated!!! Tom

This is an awesome, albeit a little bit off the beaten path, bike shop. It's well worth the drive…read moreup to Cave Creek to visit with Crystal. She provides straightforward service, quick turnaround, and always looks for ways to save money while fixing your bike perfectly. I will definitely return next time I need service.

This is a great way to see the Area...We had Bill for our guide, five of five for the service, the…read moretour, our guide and the equipment. Reservations -easy, communication - great, value - outstanding. If you read my reviews you know I don't give five stars, that must be earned. We met at their shop and discovered we will be riding RAD Powerbikes. They were in great shape and we just did a couple adjustments. We ride bikes almost everyday day so we just took a couple laps of the parking lot to get comfortable and then we were off. On our 27 mile journey we went all over town, parks, golf courses, art installations and more. Bill was very good to explain what to expect and how to navigate each segment. We stopped a number of times for photos and Bill shared interesting tidbits about things we were seeing. Just the right balance of riding, talking, photos, etc. We even got a short hike in when we stopped at hole in the rock. On our ride, Bill led the way and we safely navigated trails and bike paths all over town, perhaps multiple towns. So glad we took a tour with a guide, lots of trails and lots to see and we never got lost. The sights are the sights and the trails are the trails. What made this a five star experience was the service and especially our guide. If you are looking for a great ride, give them a call and even ask for Bill...you won't be disappointed...

I started the tour feeling very anxious as I had never really been on an e-bike before. Chris was…read moreamazing at explaining what to expect and the ins and outs of the bike. We had a blast on our 3 hr. ride. Lots of stops and sites to see. It was just a wonderful experience! Thank you Chris!

My friend and I brought our personal bikes to Sedona. We had a bit of a mishap and got one of the…read morechains jammed up pretty bad. Jonathan stopped what he was doing, and based on overhearing his conversation, made himself late for an appointment so that he could help us repair the chain. He didn't even treat us like the idiots I'm sure we were. Thank you!!! Please give them your business!!

As a first time E-Bike user, Cowboy J and Birdman made the experience enjoyable with their detailed…read moreguidance of how to operate the e-bike and providing us trails to take. They provided us helmets and offered backpacks if needed. We mainly went down to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which was way easier to park our bikes at and explore than driving. If you're looking to explore around the mountains while not having to worry too much about parking then I'd recommend Cowboy J and Birdman's ebike!

We had a fantastic time and our guide Michael was very knowledgeable and fun. He took us to…read moredifferent parks the city centre old town Scottsdale beautiful beautiful scenery and lots of historic information! Electric bikes were fun and easy to handle.

I contacted Jason for a donation and what a pleasure to talk to him! We are raising funds for the…read more14th Annual Kyle J. Barker Memorial Golf Tournament being held on November 8th, 2019 at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club, which includes a Luncheon and Auction after the Tournament. This will be our 14th year raising funds for Best Buddies, MS, Veterans and other charities we support. Jason has generously donated gift cards for Segway Tours and Electric Bike tours to help ensure we meet our goals. It is clear Jason supports our community, not only for the fun his company provides, but also to help those in need. We are very much appreciative of Jason and his company. Hope to see you at the tournament!!!

I had the opportunity to take a private mountain biking tour with Wild Bunch Desert Guides in…read moreOctober 2021. Coordinating my tour details was a breeze with Laurel at the helm. I received all of my details with my confirmation in an email with my guide's name, where I would be able to find him and the trailhead location. They did also offer transportation but I was traveling by car, regardless, so I opted to meet him there. The details in the email also went over what the tour included as far as snacks and gear. There were, of course, all of the details regarding Covid-19, health and safety guidelines and cancellation information. On the morning of the tour I arrived 15 minutes early as advised and found Don, my guide, quickly because of Laurel's details. He was amped and excited for the day and the tour. We spoke about my previous mountain biking experience, or lack thereof and what our loose plan was for the day. I had previously notified Laurel that I had minimal experience and would probably fall into the beginner category. Don provided me with a souvenir water bottle, a day pack to hold my personal belongings/items during the tour, a helmet, full finger gloves and a hard tail mountain bike. He had me ride the bike up and down the parking lot access road to make sure it felt comfortable and to familiarize myself with the brakes. I looped around and felt confident with the bike as it was. Don loaded up and lead me down the spur trail. He pointed out trail features and possible obstacles as well as guided me on how to handle them when it came to my body and pedal positions. After the one steep uphill climb we hit the ground "biking" and were cruising around the sandy curves of the park. Along the way Don pointed out natural features, names of rock formations and provided plenty of desert facts, as well as dad jokes. He was so upbeat and happy about the entire area I smiled the entire tour. He was happy with my bike handling and took me on a bit of a more difficult trail as we continued through the park. He'd stop occasionally to capture my photo while riding and even got a couple of videos, too. We parked our bikes and took a break atop a rock formation and he showed me the more difficult trails that climb and hop down the boulders. After our break we hit the trail again, at a faster pace which he had me set. He was encouraging as I was making my way up a slick, pebble-covered climb, I didn't make it up without stopping while I was trying to heed his directions. He asked if I wanted to give it an additional shot, heck yes! He told me how to approach the climb and how much speed I needed to hit the base with, he verbally guided me around the obstacles and cheered as I made it up and over it. We cruised back to the parking lot, Don capturing video of me as we rode. Back at the van we chatted about the great ride and he let me know he considered me almost an intermediate rider :) He was kind, the trip went off without a hitch and the communication pre and post tour was perfect. I was also able to obtain my photos through their website! Overall, there was nothing better I could have expected.

Mike was a fantastic guide for my solo hike. He not only took me on a fun, beautiful hike, he also…read moretook some extra time to suggest some interesting places to visit while on my visit in Scottsdale. I highly recommend Wild Bunch.

This a really cool and unique activity to do while you are in or visiting the greater Scottsdale…read morearea. The boards are very well-built, sturdy, and most importantly, easy to ride. Scottsdale is an awesome city, and these boards make it even more great to get around.

my girlfriend and i were looking fro something fun to do while visiting and stumbled upon this!!!…read moreMy girlfriend is not the skateboarding type however had more fun then i did! If you are looking for a change of pace from your boring bus tour or everyday bar hopping take a day and try kickback YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT

Lord Helmet arrived after A Haboob one August day in search of the bicycle wizard, kaolin…read more.... What happened next has been told and documented in many online social media scrolls. My magnificent story is consistent with other weary and less weary hoomans. When you need a helping wrench, this is the place. No egos, no egrets! All aces! Ty, ty, ty, kaolin and his motley crue xD

Koalin and staff are excellent, thru love bikes l, have skills and are honest…read more They have been part of the Phoenix bike community for decades

Traveling to arizona I knew what I was up against with the weather. I also knew I wanted to bike…read moresome trails and get a grip (no pun intended) of what desert trail riding was like. Even though the map I was given was amazing and the trail was marked to the same standard. I missed one of my turns towards the end of the route I chose to take.. it happens. It being warm I started to slightly panic since I was now some distance away from where I wanted to end; already being bushed. Thankfully I caught some wind and got back, and when I did I couldn't have asked for any better of treatment knowing I was overheating. In the end, the coffee is amazing and certainly so are all the folks who take care of the place (:

I needed a core removal tool for the Presta valve on my bicycle tire. I brought the tire in and I…read moregot the best service from Gabby and Burton!!! Two very pleasant folks that loved their job!! I was back in business in minutes. I bought a valve core removal tool with the confidence that I could repair my own tire on in the future. Thank you Grind and Gears!!!