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Arizona is a wonderful place to ride a bicycle.  Whether you are interested in mountain bikes, racing or getting out the family bikes and going to the park you can find somewhere in the Phoenix area to enjoy this activity.
Arizona Biking Books
These books on Arizona biking trails are readily available, and make a great addition to your Arizona reference library or a terrific gift for that friend or relative who enjoys biking.
ADOT Bicycle Program
From Arizona Dept. of Transportation. State bicycle maps, plans, and policies that relate to bicycle riding in Arizona.
Arizona Bicycle Club
This group sponsors over 400 bicycle rides per year!  Get the scoop on the different groups!
Arizona Bicycle Laws
Sometimes common sense has to be spelled out.
Arizona Bicycle Racing Association
Includes road racing and mountain bike racing. Events, local community clubs, and more.
Arizona Outdoor Travel Club
Arizona Outdoor Travel Club is a non-profit club in Phoenix, Arizona which provides a variety of outdoor and travel related activities. Bike rides most weekends, and lots of hiking trips, too.
Arizona Trail Association
It will eventually be a 790 mile non-motorized trail that traverses the State from Mexico to Utah. The primary users are hikers, equestrians, and mountain bicyclists (outside of wilderness or other specially managed areas).
Bicycle Road Signs
Markers and road signs to help bicyclists on their trip.
Bicycle Shops
By Greater Arizona Bicycle Association. Lists bicycle shops and links their their Web sites.
BMX Bike Grind Park
The Chandler Bike Park is a free, non-supervised facility for use by BMX bike riders only.
Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists
"The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists is a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing bicycling as a sport and mode of transportation through cooperation with local and state government, by being active in government where it concerns bicycling."
Dictionary of Mountain Bike Slang
An encounter with death cookies could result in an involuntary dismount and ultimately lead to a severe case of road rash.  (Look at this site for translation!)
Greater Arizona Bicycling Association
Ride schedules, club information and events involving cycling in the Greater Phoenix area and beyond.
Maricopa County Dept. of Transportation Bicycle Program
"The Maricopa County Department of Transportation shall actively enhance, increase and enrich the freedom and opportunities of Maricopa County citizens by integrating bicycle transportation as a standard element in county engineering, planning, programs, and processes."
Maricopa County Regional Trail Program
The trail will be created by linking open space projects and trail systems into one big loop around Maricopa county.
Mountain Bike Association of Arizona
Racing and recreational events, trails, newsletter, chat rooms and more.
Mountain Biking
Our Guide to Mountain Biking has tips and info for beginners and experts alike.
mtbREVIEW.com
Information and reviews of more than 100 mountain bike trails in Arizona.
Regional Bikeways Map
From Maricopa Association of Governments. This page will link you to the Adobe Acrobat map.
Saguaro National Park
Ride among the majestic saguaro cacti in Southern Arizona.
Scottsdale Bicycle Program
Includes a map, newsletter and safety tips.
Tempe Bicycle Program
There are more than 150 miles of bikeways in Tempe. There are artist-designed bike racks, scenic paths along the Rio Salado, and convenient bike parking throughout Tempe.
Trails.com
On the right side of the screen, click on Region: Arizona and Activity: Mountain Biking. Nearly 200 mountain bike trail descriptions in Arizona. They list over 40 trails in the Phoenix area.

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