Hey guys I will be a work conference in early December and will extend 2-3 days to rent a bike and tour around. I don't think the weather/roads will support any travel north of Sedona at this time of year and I would rather not plan going up there only to get whited out. Thus, I definitely want to start in Scottsdale and get to Sedona on day one then head south for the rest of the trip. I've heard things about Tuscon/Tombstone/Bisbee. Looking at maps, the roads look pretty boring but maybe it's the scenery that makes it better.

Any help you could give me would be appreciated.

I plan on picking up the bike in Scottsdale Thursday AM and getting on plane either Saturday night (need to turn in bike by 5) or extending bike rental to 1/2 a day on Sunday.

Thanks!

 

If you go north into the mountains rent a car. South is a safe bet.
The roads are boring, it's the towns you're looking to see and experience.
Careful threw Bisbee it's a speed trap 15 MPH. Enforced.

 

There is some great riding going out of Cottonwood SE on the 260 and follow it all the way to Sholow/PineTop. You can go all the way to Egar and down the 191 or turn on the 60 and male a shorter loop. It is a long ride over a couple of days and can be cold as Egar is in the mountains. If you want to stay around Sedona area you can head over to Jerome via the 89A and then down the 89 out of Prescott down to the 60 and back into Scottsdale. Lots of good riding around the central area of AZ. December will most defiantly be cold going north. Be safe.

 

Head south! Pinetop,Flagstaff is getting snow right now.like the above post,driving north get a rental car.

 

Old Tuscon is worth the trip[boring ride],but you don,t have much of a choice that time of year. Short ride to Cave Creek[Hideout Bar Biker stop].
Try asking in the southwest part of the forum---you may get some decent responses --- I live in New England ,but have ridden the areas of Arizona since my Dad moved there in 1994-----The best rides are north,but just not a good time of the year---you,ll enjoy where ever you ride

 

 

 

If you want to go to Bisbee, plan on taking two days.