Steve and AnaMaria from Ottawa Canada

We had a wonderful four days of riding around central and northern Arizona. Monica and Gabor were very helpful and knowledgeable about not only the bikes but also which roads were the most scenic to ride.

While you might find a place to rent a motorcycle for less money, you probably won't be able to beat the expertise and personal attention provided by AZRide. Monica and Gabor delivered on their promise and provided motorcycles that were in immaculate condition. The gas tanks were full to start our ride and they even handed us free detailed maps and water bottles(you'll need these "it's a dry heat" as they say).

The following is a list of must ride routes if you are thinking of heading north from Phoenix:
Highway 89A from Prescott to Jerome then Sedona, you'll find high mountain passes and technical twisties with no room for error.
The ride up to the Grand Canyon was arrow straight however the approach to the south rim westbound on 64 was nice enough and once in the Park the road is beautiful you'll spend as much time on foot appreciating the view as you will on the bike. It's a long full day there and back from Camp Verde your better off to stay in Flagstaff.
Southbound 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona was a wild ride, you drop in elevation very quickly along the side of a mountain and all of a sudden your in the heart of Sedona.
Be sure to travel the 260 from Camp Verde to 87 and 188 for long fast sweeping curves that never seem to end who knew highway riding could be so much fun.
Highway 88 from Apache Junction to Tortilla Flat (beginning around Goldfield Ghost Town) was amazing it was rare to get out of second or third gear. If you are on a dual purpose bike you can continue from Tortilla Flat to Roosevelt.

All in all the only disappointment was that we only had four days to enjoy it all. Next time, and there will be a next time, hopefully we can spend at least a week.


All the best and enjoy it while you can!
Steve and AnaMaria Maxwell