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Marycycle
Tucson, Arizona
Interests: Road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, running
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Refreshing rain on morning bike ride in Tucson Mountains
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Great to be on my bike, in the desert, in the rain Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Biking Tucson's Sabino Canyon After a Monsoon
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I hear Sabino Creek before I see it, the sweet sound of water rushing through the desert! Continue reading
Posted Jul 17, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Mt. Lemmon Climb: Bike Ride to Summerhaven
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So great to be going so fast. Wheeeeeeeeeeee! Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Bike to the Border with Green Valley Cyclists
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We cross the no man's land between the US agents' little house and the Mexican agents' little converted gas station. The sky is big, and we look lost. Bienvenidos a Mexico! Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Dawn Hike to Wasson Peak in the Tucson Mountains
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I'm a Tucson native, but never hiked to the top of Wasson Peak and I'm excited to be doing it on a weekday morning. Weekends are filled with book and biking events, so I'm squeezing in a mini-adventure in the middle of my work week. Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Sunset Mountain Bike Ride on Tucson's Foothills Trail
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This is what bike riding felt like when I was a kid, racing through the desert on my banana seat bike. Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Scouting the Arizona Trail: Hike and Bike
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It's Passage #4 of the Arizona Trail in the eastern foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains. Our mission: find a route that is kind to both hikers and mountain bikers. Continue reading
Posted Jan 9, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Hike to Tucson's Bridal Wreath Falls
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We head south along the Bridal Wreath Falls spur trail, through shady sections of old mesquite and Mexican Oak. Shade, love the shade. A horse whinnies. Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2012 at Clock Out, Click In
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Bikes of Quepos, Costa Rica
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Pura Vida! Photo essay of bikes and bike riders from Quepos, Costa Rica. Continue reading
Posted Dec 16, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Morning Bike Ride Around Pusch Ridge
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I have time to luxuriate in a longer weekday morning ride. Climbing starts early on Via Entrada through desert landscapes under wonderfully overcast skies. Continue reading
Posted Aug 10, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Clicking and Clocking: Starr Pass Mountain Biking
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You can post your times on popular routes and compare to others. Bragging rights are a bonus and trash talking is optional. Continue reading
Posted Jun 15, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Prescott Whiskey 50 Race Report
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The climb goes slowly, so there is plenty of time to enjoy assorted mountain range views. Some people were walking their bikes. Never! Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Elephant Head Mountain Bike Training Ride
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Destination revised by Tony: "Let's check out the Quantrell Mine Road, it's relatively flat." Tony's memory is not accurate. Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Easy Pima Canyon Hike
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Way up the canyon, snow covers the peaks while ocotillo cacti bloom bright orange in the desert on the way to the canyon trail. Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Mt. Lemmon Interval Training
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Climbing up Catalina Highway to Mt. Lemmon is a perfect springtime training ride. The desert floor warms up, but most of the mountain highway stays cool in the morning. Even chilly in the shade. Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Pre-riding Prescott Whiskey 50 Mountain Bike Race Course
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I really didn’t think about water crossings, after riding the dusty trails of southern Arizona this spring. We didn’t stay chilly for long because the trail steadily gained elevation. Saw a patch or two of snow and was happy to be riding in the shade instead of usual blazing sun. Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Back on My Mountain Bike at Starr Pass
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Mountain biking Starr Pass after work yesterday, I wondered what had taken me so long to get back on my mountain bike Continue reading
Posted Mar 17, 2011 at Clock Out, Click In
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Hiking Sycamore Canyon Near Tucson
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Ash and Cottonwood trees change the trail climate from dry to damp. Smells of lush vegetation surround us rather than drifting by on the breeze. Continue reading
Posted Nov 3, 2010 at Clock Out, Click In
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Dragoon Mountain Bike Ride to Petroglyphs
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Riding to petroglyphs and the Cochise Stronghold. Continue reading
Posted Oct 6, 2010 at Clock Out, Click In
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Biking Off Road in Green Valley: DeAnza Trail 4
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Dawn on the DeAnza Trail with a shot of quicksand. Continue reading
Posted Sep 14, 2010 at Clock Out, Click In
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River Walk: 3 Coyotes and 4 Horses
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Morning walkers meet coyotes and horses. Continue reading
Posted Sep 2, 2010 at Clock Out, Click In
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Tucson Tumamoc Hill Climb and De Anza Trail View
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Walk up Tumamoc for De Anza Trail view. Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2010 at Clock Out, Click In
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Commuting the De Anza Trail 3
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I ride the De Anza National Historic Trail on my morning bike commute. Continue reading
Posted Aug 19, 2010 at Clock Out, Click In
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At least he's wearing his aerodynamic, wind-tunnel tested shoe covers.
Toggle Commented Jul 21, 2010 on Landis In Baggy T-shirt and Number Flapping at Bike Hugger Links
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Rillito River Bike Path Meander
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Pictures of mild meander by bike on Rillito River path. Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2010 at Clock Out, Click In
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