Ray began mountain biking in 2005 in the Phoenix area, though he sometimes rides in Sedona, Tucson, and Las Vegas as well. Of average skills and limited bike-spending means, Ray proves that even with the predictable chaos of everyday family life, busy dads can (and should) bike too. He currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona with his patient wife and two very energetic young kids.
These are five of the best beginner mountain bike trails in the Phoenix area.
Use these tips and tricks to ride when the stoke level is high but the bike funds are low.
The TIMBER mountain bike bell can be used to passively alert other trail users, and features an "off" switch for the times riders don't need it.
Everyone is busy, but Ray found a way to triple his mountain bike mileage. Learn how to find more time for mountain biking.
All photos by Ray Southwick (unless noted otherwise). So he had the Batcave, Alfred, and more money than Donald Trump, but before the Dark Knight really…
“Don’t move,” said a stranger with a look of concern. “The ambulance is on its way.” My ears heard the words. I saw the faces. But, like a tired rider…
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