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First published in 2007 and now in its second printing Desert Journeys is an easy-to-use yet comprehensive resource for the local road-cycling scene. In addition to detailed directions for over 30 popular rides on this citys well-paved roads, Desert Journeys offers much more: Eye-catching full color photography, easy to use ride descriptions and ratings, GPS supplied topographic profiles, rules of the road bicycle safety information, and local and national resources for cycling enthusiasts. It gives the cyclist everything he or she needs to know before hitting the road. Packaged in an attractive and compact 6x9 spiral format, this 80-page guide continues to be popular with those new to the sport as well as roadie veterans. Desert Journeys is available at local bike shops and book stores.

Fate. If youve put some miles on down the road of life chances are you have had a defining moment or two. The first of many came for me in the summer of 1976, when I was unemployed and down to my last $100. Unable to find any job that justified my 4 year degree, I was seriously contemplating moving back to New York. Too make a long story short, and due totally to a broken cooling system in my apartment, I ended up meeting my future wife (a Tucsonan) within the next 5 hours. We decide to make Tucson our home. Over time I grew to really appreciate and love this desert city. Flash forward 31 years, and I find myself publishing what will turn out to be a very popular resource for the #1 road cycling city in the country. Are you kidding me. You cant make this stuff up. Fate.