Gay Bike Arizona

Bike through Arizona's Splendor with Alyson Adventures

It's easy to get to know the other travelers in our small, friendly, gay and lesbian groups.

An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

Tequila sunsets and quiet desert trails are the backdrop for this colorful ride through the Great Southwest. From the hip and happening neighborhoods of Tucson to the historic Mission Trail, each day's ride will offer another glimpse at the beauty of Arizona. Add a night in Nogales and a ride through Saguaro National Park and you have an authentic American adventure waiting to happen.

Cycling Arizona's Mission Trail: Bike through Arizona's Splendor

Coyotes, Cactus & Cowboys!

Starting in Tucson, we’ll tour the city to get a bit of local color while getting used to our bikes, and then enjoy a welcome dinner. The next day we’ll make our way south through historic and Mexican-flavored neighborhoods before entering the San Xavier Indian Reservation. We’ll stop at the magnificent Mission San Xavier del Bac, founded in 1700 by Father Kino. From the mission we’ll pedal through the Indian village of Bac, with its picturesque graveyard, and then plunge into the stark and sometimes startling landscape of the Sonoran desert on quiet Mission Road.

Our route follows the beautiful Santa Cruz River, a linear oasis in the desert. From the artists’ village of Tubac (Arizona’s oldest town) to the Tumacacori National Historic Park, there is plenty to see. We’ll learn of the cultural clashes between Spanish settlers and local Apaches, and see the beautiful remnants of the old, failed mission. Continuing southward we head to the border town of Nogales with its laid-back atmosphere and plenty of sights and shopping, and we'll walk across the border for dinner. We’ll return to Tucson via an alternate route which will include a ride through Saguaro National Park. From the lush green grasslands to the sea of sand and desert, from cosmopolitan Tucson to honky-tonk Nogales, our Cycling Arizona tour offers plenty of variety, great rides and a chance to experience the Southwest like no other tour.

Most of our riders have found that road bikes (with drop-down handlebars, narrower seats and thinner tires) are most suitable for this trip. Therefore, if you rent bikes through us, these are the bikes we will rent for you. If you prefer a hybrid or other kind of bike, we will try to rent one in Tucson, but we cannot guarantee the availability of any particular type of bike.

Highlights:

Tour Tucson, famous for its bi-cultural heritage.
Ride through the rough beauty of Saguaro National Park.
Visit Indian villages and art colonies along our route.
Cross the border for dinner in Nogales, Mexico.
Enjoy REAL Southwest cuisine and relax with an ice cold cerveza after a long ride.
Experience the desert while riding with a great group of new friends.
New for 2010! Join our guides for three extra days of hiking and biking from Tucson following our official tour. Let us know if you're interested.

Is it the right vacation for you? Our typical cycling day is 35-55 miles on rolling terrain with some hills.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
April 10 to 17, 2010: $1,690: A trip for gay men, lesbians and friends.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, including cruises, we will charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate but we can't match you with someone.

Location: Starts and ends in Tucson, Arizona

Price includes: Comfortable hotels and bed-and-breakfasts that typify the region's variety; Services of two bike guides; All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners, with snacks along the way; Transportation to get luggage (and tired riders!) to destination; Welcome and Farewell Dinners with wine, beer or soft drinks; Map and route instructions.

Not included: Transportation to and from Tucson; Transfers between Tucson airport and our hotel; Bike rental, helmets or water bottles; Souvenirs, admissions; Gratuities for guide; Personal expenses such as phone, fax and beverages not included with meals.

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