Ride among the fascinating geology and incredible biodiversity of the Chiricahua Mountains – the largest Sky Island range – on The Cycling House’s new Arizona Chiricahua Gravel tour. Using a private resort as a base, explore gravel routes from the pinnacles, spires and balanced rocks of Chiricahua National Monument to the Mexico border. The five-day tour starts at $2,945 per person based on double occupancy with departures available in March and April 2025. For more information, visit thecyclinghouse.com.
“After searching far and wide for a new destination, we discovered the magical Chiricahua Mountains,” said Owen Gue, Owner of The Cycling House. “This unique area is unforgettable for many reasons, but the beautiful ribbons of gravel that traverse the range are the main draw for us. If you love gravel riding, this trip is for you.”
Guests will fly into Tucson, Arizona, then shuttle to Rodeo, New Mexico, and get settled into the Painted Pony Resort.
Rides are mainly in Arizona and range from 20 to 65 miles with shorter and longer options available on some days. Highlights include an introductory ride to the Chiricahua Mountains; riding through the foothills to the ghost town of Paradise, then climbing into the impressive mountains around Silver Peak and two fun out-and-backs; an epic out-and-back with a challenging climb to nearly 8,000 feet and a spectacular paved section among Chiricahua National Monument’s pinnacles, spires and balanced rocks; and riding along the southern edge of the Chiricahuas, climbing toward Limestone Mountain, continuing through Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge and finishing on the Mexico border.
Back at the resort, guests will enjoy the opportunity for yoga on the patio, a pool and hot tub to swim and soak in, nightly skills discussions over appetizers and delicious chef-prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients.
The tour includes airport transfers, accommodations, meals, bike build and breakdown, professional guides, van support, ride nutrition and high-quality ride photos.
Painted Pony Resort in Rodeo, New Mexico
The Painted Pony Resort in Rodeo, New Mexico, offers the opportunity to relax and recover in a spacious, private setting. Enjoy yoga on the patio, share stories during a hot tub soak, or finish a ride by jumping in the 20×40-foot swimming pool. This comfortable environment lends itself perfectly to nightly skills discussions over appetizers. Need a quick bike fix? Our garage’s workbench and collection of tools rival most bike shops. Our home has ten bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. Limited en-suite bathrooms, most bathrooms are shared between two bedrooms.
Using locally sourced ingredients, we create clean and delicious meals to fuel your week of riding. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included. Each meal is inventive and diverse—often inspired by our chefs’ global travels—and focuses on lean proteins, leafy greens, and root vegetables. We focus on food specifically for endurance athletes and accommodate all dietary preferences and restrictions.
The Cycling House
Born from a passion for exploring the world on two wheels, The Cycling House offers road and gravel tours throughout the western United States – including its home base of Montana – and abroad in Ireland, Italy and Spain. With a crew of passionate guides, insider knowledge of the world’s best cycling destinations, meals geared specifically for endurance athletes and a “we take care of everything” attitude, it has created vacation-style itineraries that can’t be found anywhere else for nearly 20 years. Call 406-312-5770 or visit https://thecyclinghouse.com/ for more information.
