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Located in the southern Arizona borderlands, this region is said to have the best gravel riding in the world. Because the San Rafael Valley is nearly a mile above sea level, Patagonia's average temps are more suitable for year round riding (July averaging 93 degrees - contrast with an average of 106 in Phoenix).
The small, quaint town of Patagonia, with dozens of quirky shops, art galleries and eateries, has recently exploded in popularity among gravel riders. It's home to one of the most popular gravel cycling events in the world, the Spirit World 100. While not defined by its climbing, the quiet, rolling hills and smooth dirt of Patagonia's gravel routes are truly a spiritual experience...