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Fat tire bikes have taken the next evolutionary
jump and it is perfect for the sandy roads of Anza-Borrego
Desert State Park. First came MOUNTAIN BIKES,
which have been around for decades now. Mountain bikes are
great for riding in lots of places but for just a few spots in
Anza-Borrego because on most routes you will encounter some deep
and soft sand, and the moutain bike tires, just won't make it.
Then came FAT TIRE BIKES, bikes with very wide
tires. The can take you just about anyplace you want to go
in Anza-Borrego but the combination of the fat tire and the deep
sand give you an extreme workout; it takes tremendous energy,
and that is fine if you want that, but it makes the trip too
difficult for many casual riders. And then we come
to FAT TIRE ELECTRIC BIKES, and they are perfect.
YOu get all the benefit of the fat tire with an electric moter
to assist you. The motor only works when you pedel and
there are multiple levels of assists, so a fat tire electric
bike is nothing like riding a scooter. You can select a
low level of assistance that will still give you a decent
workout, or when the going is really hard, or you want a break,
you can increase the level of assistance and make the ride
easier. Braking systems are also engineered to provide for
smoother and less skittish braking on sandy surfaces.
Expect fun, expect to see the desert in a unique way, and bring
plenty of water for the good workout. Keep in mind that you are only permitted to ride on establish roadways, no cross country travel is permitted, but the selection of great roadways is extensive. Here are a few routes to consider, with maps. The first two areas are possible on a mountain bike.
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Road Biking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Whether your idea of biking is to ride a five or ten mile loop around town or a 100 mile route through the badlands, Borrego Springs has some of the finest winter road biking in the United States. Roads are generally wide, traffic is low, and the scenery is always great. Terrain is whatever you want; there are lots of gently rolling routes in the Borrego Valley and many quiet and easy routes to visit the sculptures or though the agricultural lands north of town. For the aggressive crowd, there is world class Montezuma Grade, 3,368 feet of vertical in just ten miles. Roadbike routes include: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Borrego Springs does not normally
have heavy traffic, but there is traffic, so parents need to
be extremely careful with small children as they would anywere.
Here are some ideas If the children are old enough to be trusted on the road,
they can ride along with their parents on either of the
sculpture route tours listed above. A good quiet
area for children is Church Lane, across from the Borrego Springs post
office and County Park. Visibility is very good, you can
see far ahead there is very low traffic. For a kids'
desert biking experience, Coachwhip Canyon, in the Borrego
Bandlands is a good choice. Riding is on a dirt road but it is
pretty solid in many places. Vehicle traffice is generally light
and slow, but this is a roadway so be careful. The desert
scenery is spectacular with lots of rocks for kids to climb and
explore. See Coachwhip Canyon
on our Easy Walks page. Directly across
from the entrance to Coachwhip Canyon a dirt road leads a short
distance to the Arroyo Salado primitive campground. The
area is similar to coachwhip. The campground
at Aqua Caliente County Park is a great place for kids.
See Agua Caliente County Park, listed under the
Southern Immigrant Trail on our
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Learn More about this topic With selected books, maps, and guides from the ABDNHA Desert Nature Center Store 652 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Visit us in person or shop online. Select "Pickup" as your shipping method and pickup your items when you arrive with no shipping fees. |
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