I've spent years living and riding in Tucson. This is my favorite road ride in the area. Pro tip: there's a dirt trail that bisects the SNPE (Saguaro Ntnl Prk East) loop; it's perfect for a gravel bike. 2 more great road rides are 1) Mt Lemmon and 2) Gates Pass Road
Great video. I live 3.5 miles from the park and ride it frequently. Ben’s Bikes and Saguaro Corners Restaurant put on a full moon ride through the park every month, weather permitting. No lights allowed. It’s awesome! Good job on the backside climb too.
Possibly one of my favourite episodes, because I love the combo of cycling fun with informative trip advice and plant knowledge!! Plus the Two of you are awesome!
What a beautiful ride! I might have just turned around and looped again the other way. Thank you for all the wonderful videos; they're making sitting here at my desk bearable. Running off to watch your fitting again.
It's a great place to train at during the summer. You have a everything you need durning that time like restroom, cold water, and a shaded place to sit plus pretty much no cars at that time.
saguaro east is killer loop in deep cactus.... def a little bicycle mecca in Tucson the park pass lasts for 7 days so no need by annual unless you live in Tucson
It's a National Park though, the annual pass let's you into any National Park in the country for an entire year. Definitely a bargain for the outdoor enthusiast.
@@WildOutdoorLiving no it just a Saguaro National Park Annual Pass, which costs $45/yr instead of $15/week but doesnt let you in any other national park!
So glad you shared this. We are in Tucson and I am working up to a good ride (working on my knee issues). Eventually I hope to do these trails. Always helps to have your videos to know what the trails are like. Followed you a lot when we were all in the PNW. Cheers!
Thanks for the video. I was just in Tucson the 4-11 of February, you guys might have passed my lady and I riding our Bicas rented tandem! We rode this ride too! I'm excited to see if you went to the Bicas coop, fingers crossed! 🤞🤞🤞
If you get a chance I highly recommend the loop at the Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater NY. Amazingly Beautiful especially if you can catch it durring fall foliage. If you do go tell Ranger Eric I said Hey!
Love that area! I was there this time last year and I completely agree with what you were told about the wildflowers, from what I remember they dont last very long though.
My childhood neighborhood was the West Unit of Saguaro NM just after it was created. Note that at bicycle crashies on the caliche roads are just skin surfing fresh chip and seal, with a few razors thrown in.
Hi from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Really enjoy your channel guys. Just noticed the smaller round leafed cactus. We have some of those here, introduced I believe. We know it as Prickly Pear, not sure if that it is called there? Not many any more, but I remember it was in plague proportions here when I was a kid, maybe 45 years ago. You could hardly walk through a paddock here as it was so thick. Pretty sure they then introduced a beetle called "Cactoblastis" that got rid of it quite quickly. Only see a bit in a few gardens now. Thanks again for your videos. Cheers, Brad.
Look at those smiles! So glad to know you guys are enjoying your time here!! If you want to see javelina, you could camp out on my front porch and wait for them to come knock over my chicken feed at 2am 😜
Hi guys,Michael from Mississauga Canada,I was wondering when your going to travel here in my city of Toronto ,I hope maybe in 2020 we could meet up let me know ,I enjoy your videos,keep up the great work.
Love your videos, will be in Tucson next month so this was timely. I have a big question for you guys: I'm ready for a new bike and as a long time rider of nice steel frames I'm wondering if you you still have your (carbon?) salsa bikes (warbirds/cutthroats??) Looks like you mainly ride your steel bikes these days and I'm wondering if it's because you like them better? I'm flirting with the idea of trying one of those lightweight bikes but having never ridden one lack a frame of reference. Thanks, Tom
What great views! However, I'm all for supporting the National Parks, but $15 for a bike? If you lived out here I'd say the annual pass would be a bargain.
Also, the annual pass is good for all the national parks and most federal recreational land. One of my favorite benefits of being in the military is a free annual pass
@@PathLessPedaledTV No, I agree they are. $15 just seems a bit steep for a bike leaving no carbon footprint, taking almost no space on the road etc. Oh well.
@@SEZ66 Yes, I bought an annual pass after going to ride in a local park. I wish they offered the same benefit to civ Feds like me. (ps- thanks for your service!)
As an old person, we got the geezer pass many years ago. I think it is now $80.00 for a life time pass. But like you say, the national park system is way underfunded. So drop a few dollars in the donation box when you go in...
Had good luck using Google on my phone; just type in "what song is this" and it'll tell you what song it is within a few seconds; just need to find spots where they're not also talking.
I've spent years living and riding in Tucson. This is my favorite road ride in the area.
Pro tip: there's a dirt trail that bisects the SNPE (Saguaro Ntnl Prk East) loop; it's perfect for a gravel bike.
2 more great road rides are 1) Mt Lemmon and 2) Gates Pass Road
Great video. I live 3.5 miles from the park and ride it frequently. Ben’s Bikes and Saguaro Corners Restaurant put on a full moon ride through the park every month, weather permitting. No lights allowed. It’s awesome! Good job on the backside climb too.
There are advantages to getting older. I have a lifetime National Park Pass now and still pedaling. Woop Woop !
Possibly one of my favourite episodes, because I love the combo of cycling fun with informative trip advice and plant knowledge!!
Plus the Two of you are awesome!
nice video - love seeing these rides and the landscapes - experiencing it vicariously from rainy London
Did this loop a few years ago; nice to see it again, thanks. And national park passes are a bargain -- definitely worth the cost.
This is my favorite. You two are simply awesome! Much respect. Thank you.
One of my favorite loops EVER! It's paradise to spin laps on that roller coaster. Thank you for highlighting it!
Thanks again for having us along. 🚴♂️
Welcome to Tucson. Your video shows that the best riding here is right after a rain. Blue, blue skies and white puffy clouds.
I live 2.5 miles from the entrance and ride twice around the loop at least once a week, love that ride!
Awesome, thanks for the fun facts too!
What a beautiful ride! I might have just turned around and looped again the other way. Thank you for all the wonderful videos; they're making sitting here at my desk bearable. Running off to watch your fitting again.
It's a great place to train at during the summer. You have a everything you need durning that time like restroom, cold water, and a shaded place to sit plus pretty much no cars at that time.
saguaro east is killer loop in deep cactus.... def a little bicycle mecca in Tucson the park pass lasts for 7 days so no need by annual unless you live in Tucson
It's a National Park though, the annual pass let's you into any National Park in the country for an entire year. Definitely a bargain for the outdoor enthusiast.
@@WildOutdoorLiving no it just a Saguaro National Park Annual Pass, which costs $45/yr instead of $15/week but doesnt let you in any other national park!
I've never seen a sign like that (1:22). "Helmet smashing test site ahead." was might first impression of what it meant.
So glad you shared this. We are in Tucson and I am working up to a good ride (working on my knee issues). Eventually I hope to do these trails. Always helps to have your videos to know what the trails are like. Followed you a lot when we were all in the PNW. Cheers!
We also have over 120 plus miles of paved bike path know as the loop.
Thanks for this! I think I've found next winter's vacation.
There used to be a guy who rode this all the time in just shorts, with really long hair. On an old road bike.
His name is Ultraromance. The locals know him as Benedict. The internet knows him as Ron.
Another sweet video! Its so fun to see you guys in town.
Thanks for the video. I was just in Tucson the 4-11 of February, you guys might have passed my lady and I riding our Bicas rented tandem! We rode this ride too! I'm excited to see if you went to the Bicas coop, fingers crossed! 🤞🤞🤞
That’s a lot to of money to
get in that park. You can see the same stuff at almost any trail in Tucson or Phoenix for free
Great video. Thank you PLP.
( That loop is also a really beautiful full moon ride.)
Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Wow - very cool. That sky!
Welcome to my home town! The riding is fantastic here! You picked the best time of year to visit.
If you get a chance I highly recommend the loop at the Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater NY. Amazingly Beautiful especially if you can catch it durring fall foliage. If you do go tell Ranger Eric I said Hey!
Great video! Love the music, the local, and your narration. You guys are stepping if up! 👍
Love that area! I was there this time last year and I completely agree with what you were told about the wildflowers, from what I remember they dont last very long though.
This Ride must be even more epic on Sunset
My childhood neighborhood was the West Unit of Saguaro NM just after it was created. Note that at bicycle crashies on the caliche roads are just skin surfing fresh chip and seal, with a few razors thrown in.
Russ going for a KOM at 6:00, form looks good! Any changes to bike since your bike fit video?
Hi from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Really enjoy your channel guys.
Just noticed the smaller round leafed cactus. We have some of those here, introduced I believe. We know it as Prickly Pear, not sure if that it is called there?
Not many any more, but I remember it was in plague proportions here when I was a kid, maybe 45 years ago. You could hardly walk through a paddock here as it was so thick.
Pretty sure they then introduced a beetle called "Cactoblastis" that got rid of it quite quickly. Only see a bit in a few gardens now.
Thanks again for your videos.
Cheers, Brad.
Classic Paths Less Pedaled....thank you xx
You guys are in my city!!!!!!!!! :)
Love the Dustin Klein hand gesture.
Loved the video. Keep up the great work!
Great Video and ride! I've done and loved it!
In person that would be a stunner. You guys are maxing out your #snowbirding. Enjoy your time. Best, Rob
L & R, Looks like smooth cruising! Cheers, TTF
Hmmmm...getting some inspiration for a Spring Break trip!
Look at those smiles! So glad to know you guys are enjoying your time here!! If you want to see javelina, you could camp out on my front porch and wait for them to come knock over my chicken feed at 2am 😜
Looks awesome! Great video!
Rincon (short o sound) mountains. Gila monster (G is pronounced as an "H")
If you make it up to Phoenix, let's go for a ride!
Takes me home! I would love to be in Tucson right now. Save some Eegees for me! 😄
Beautiful land. What was the temperature? Thanks for the info on cactus I didn’t know they were so old.
Great ride thanks for sharing
Hi guys,Michael from Mississauga Canada,I was wondering when your going to travel here in my city of Toronto ,I hope maybe in 2020 we could meet up let me know ,I enjoy your videos,keep up the great work.
Great video guys.Hope you are enjoying the Old Pueblo,would love to cook a vegan meal for you.
The Javelinas usually come out at night. Whats fun is to get some black lights and find scorpions at night.
Maybe I missed it - have you talked about your dyno setup and particularly the mid-fork mounting on the Crust?
Great video! If you know you are going to be riding a paved road what air pressures do you use? Thanks!
Love your videos, will be in Tucson next month so this was timely. I have a big question for you guys: I'm ready for a new bike and as a long time rider of nice steel frames I'm wondering if you you still have your (carbon?) salsa bikes (warbirds/cutthroats??) Looks like you mainly ride your steel bikes these days and I'm wondering if it's because you like them better? I'm flirting with the idea of trying one of those lightweight bikes but having never ridden one lack a frame of reference. Thanks, Tom
The steel bikes are heavier but they have a nice compliance to them. Also, feel better about leaving them parked outside when doing errands.
Ride The Chuck Huckleberry Loop
never heard the formal name of this... most ppl just call it "the loop"
They changed the name about a year ago. The Loop would not have happened without Chuck Huckleberry he’s the Pima Country Administrator
Her bike is badass!!!
Very nice!
6:38 "We didn't see a Halloweenah" Silly you, you will only see them on October 31st.
My old stomping grounds!!
Gezzer tip, the senior lifetime Nat Park pass is recklessly cheap, if I remember correctly I paid 5 or 10 bucks a few years ago.
Unfortunately, in 2017, it increased from $10 to $80. Still a deal!
Awesome! 🌵🌵🌵
What great views! However, I'm all for supporting the National Parks, but $15 for a bike? If you lived out here I'd say the annual pass would be a bargain.
It sucks but National Parks are underfunded. Would rather pay then see it disappear.
Also, the annual pass is good for all the national parks and most federal recreational land. One of my favorite benefits of being in the military is a free annual pass
@@PathLessPedaledTV No, I agree they are. $15 just seems a bit steep for a bike leaving no carbon footprint, taking almost no space on the road etc. Oh well.
@@SEZ66 Yes, I bought an annual pass after going to ride in a local park. I wish they offered the same benefit to civ Feds like me. (ps- thanks for your service!)
As an old person, we got the geezer pass many years ago. I think it is now $80.00 for a life time pass. But like you say, the national park system is way underfunded. So drop a few dollars in the donation box when you go in...
How have the adjustments made during the bike fit worked out? Did you stick with them or make any further tweaks?
Sticking with it. Feels great.
Can you tell me what music is in the background in this video? Thanks
Any recommendations for parking nearby so as to cycle in?
Can’t remember seeing Russ in “Wiegetritt” up hill ever 🤔 (just some German language lesson 😉)
Great soundtrack
that would be a good ride
Which songs did you use in this video? I've been on the lookout for artists like this.
Had good luck using Google on my phone; just type in "what song is this" and it'll tell you what song it is within a few seconds; just need to find spots where they're not also talking.
If you're in Tucson will you be paying Ronnie Romance a visit?
Great video as always but...
Straighten that gps mount 🙄
Is this doable on a Brompton?
Yes.
absolutely gorgeous, $15 per bike is a bit ridiculous tho...
Blame the government.
Go early or late in the day to catch a view wildlife.
Can't leave home help!
computer mount still crooked. 🧐
First!
Make sure you eat tacos while you're here.
$50.00 to ride your bikes in a park.. Wow.....I guess of sign of the times in the U.S... Inflation is only going to get worse.. A lot worse!
$15, not $50, and it's been at or around that price point for quite some time.
Okay roadie.