What am I looking at? This is a Quick Cut Video made on the Hawes Trail System shot with iPhones. (no phones were that damaged in the making of this content).
There Is Nothing, Absolutely Nothing, Quite So Worthwhile As Simply Messing About On Bicycles
Tom Kunich
About Hawes Trail System: This is an excellent site for cross country riders because it is one of the least rocky paths in the Phoenix area. There are a lot of twists and turns around cacti screaming to kiss your shins. The Sonoran Desert is very beautiful, with vistas of Red (McDowell) Mountain.
Check Out & Support The Hawes Trail Alliance. It is a non-profit organization that was formed to help maintain, enhance and expand the Hawes Trail System to be enjoyed by bikers, hikers, and all outdoor enthusiasts.
Ride Stats from Strava:
- 12.02 mi Distance
- 1:56:42 Moving Time
- 1,240ft Elevation
- 30 Relative Effort
- Speed: AVG 6.2mi/h MAX 33.2mi/h
- 107W Estimated Avg Power
- 752kJ Energy Output
ClearTemperature 84 ℉ | Humidity 38%
Be My Strava homie by clicking here
Other trails like the Hawes System in the Area:
- Hart’s Prairie Loop in Flagstaff
- Slim Shady in Sedona
- Mormon-National Loop in Phoenix
Gear I use when riding:
- Smith Optics Forefront 2 Helmet – most breathable, best looking and comfortable helmet on the market
- Smith Optics Ruckus ChromaPop Sunglasses – comes with two lenses for when the light drops
- GORE Wear MTB shorts – durable, comfortable and the perfect length
- POC Joint VPD Knee Pads – Great for long rides becasue they breathe and don’t move around. Just enough protection without being overkill
- FiveTen Kestral Lace MTB Shoes – I dig these because when the inevitable hike-a-bike section coes, these feel like regular (but stiff) shoes.
- TREK Full Stache 8 – it’s a beast of a bike, maybe a bit much, but like McDonalds, I’m lovin’ it!
- Quadlock Case for Iphone 12 Pro – I have the entire set made by Quadlock: car mount, bike mount, armband, motorcycle mount. It’s the most versatile and substantial system out there
Images
What she normally takes away from a ride after dirt surfing That’s my face grill Pointy-ass things Smooth, flowy dirt goodness Views of Red Mountain Sun rising on the drive to the trailhead
