The Verdes Velo Cycling Group brings people together through a shared love of cycling and Arizona's incredible landscapes. We welcome road and mountain bikers of all experience levels to enjoy safe, organized rides, build lasting friendships, and discover new places—one ride at a time. 

At Verdes Velo Cycling Group, we're proud to be more than a cycling club—we're a community.

We welcome new riders, organize enjoyable road and mountain bike rides, and create opportunities to build lasting friendships while exploring Arizona's incredible scenery.

We're also proud to give back. Our members volunteer their time to help maintain local mountain bike trails, supporting the outdoor spaces we all enjoy and helping ensure they're available for future generations of riders.

Whether it's your first ride or your hundredth, you'll find friendly people, beautiful routes, and a shared appreciation for cycling and the outdoors.

Ride Smarter. Ride Safer.

Learning a few fundamental mountain biking skills can dramatically improve confidence and help reduce the risk of common crashes. Whether you're new to mountain biking or returning after a break, we encourage every rider to continue developing their skills.

Here are five basic drills recommended for building confidence on the trail.

Ride Smarter. Ride Better.

Improving your mountain biking skills is one of the best ways to ride with greater confidence, control, and enjoyment. Whether you're just getting started or have years of trail experience, there's always something new to learn.

Here are 30 practical tips to help you become a better mountain bike rider.