Our Sedona Trip

We had an outstanding vacation in AZ -- from Scottsdale to Sedona. AZ ride was one of the best parts of the trip. We rented BMW's from Monica and Gabor --and they were just super nice and helpful.

Our daughter moved to Scottsdale last year and now we come down to visit more often. But there is always something to bring or haul back to California, and the car with all the luggage, extra goodies, etc. left my bike at home. I had really wanted to bring my ride and get away and explore all the back roads. AZRide.com solved my problem by letting me get away and enjoy a ride through some great scenery, visiting the historic towns along a great loop was fantastic and offered some great photography spots.

I picked up the ultra clean, fueled, turn key ready 1200GS and headed out for Payson to the north east. With rain in the forecast I came prepared with my own jacket & equipment, but Monica asked if I needed any! The clouds only raised the stakes of finding some solo time on the road. And I did, clearing out my head and getting back to the basics of enjoying the back roads and taking the road less travelled.

I looped back around from Payson and headed down along Roosevelt Lake toward Globe. The rain was only in spots and posed no problem especially when it's 75 degrees and you dry out in about 3 minutes.

Lunch in Globe and then I stopped in Miami Arizona, not yet a ghost town, but maybe the twilight zone. Only one person around sitting in a car, and most of the shops closed including this very cool looking Soda Fountain that appeared under restoration. Hope they open it soon and draw some more people into this wonderful little town that could be so much. I'm sure it was at one point. Main Street is one block over from Highway 60, and well worth the detour over some awesome little bridges. But look out for that woman standing on the sidewalk with that "take me with you" look in her eyes.

I can't thank AZRide.com enough for completing my trip with 24 hours of bliss exploring and taking in what you don't find most of the time.

Great customer service, great bikes, and great advice on where to ride.