Thursday Sedona Area Road Ride
Sedona, AZ · West Sedona · Road
- When
- Every Thursday, 8:00 amEvery Thursday, 8:00 am, from the McDonald's on W Hwy 89A in West Sedona. Meetup lists Oct 1 and Oct 8, 2026. The host says the ride usually draws no riders or very few from April to mid October, and 4 to 8 from late October through March.
- Starts at
- McDonald's Sedona, 2380 W Hwy 89A, Sedona, AZ Map ↗
- Pace
- Average 14 to 16 mph. 20 to 40 miles with 1,600 to 3,000 feet of climbing.
- Hosted by
- Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition (VVCC)Nonprofit
- Kind of ride
- Road
For visitors
Sign up on the Meetup event so the host knows you're coming. The host says few people show up from April to mid October, so you may ride alone before then. Non-members are welcome. VVCC's insurance covers members and first-time riders only, and non-members ride at their own risk after a first ride.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before the meet time. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- Expect 14–16 mph on average: steady — you'll breathe hard on the hills.
- Check
- Look at @verdevalleycyclistscoalition the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
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About the Thursday Sedona Area Road Ride group ride
Thursday Sedona Area Road Ride is a road group ride in Sedona, AZ. It rolls every Thursday at 8:00 am from McDonald's Sedona.
A Thursday morning road ride from West Sedona into the canyons up Dry Creek Rd, past the 7-canyon and Enchantment resorts. The host names Bristlecone, Boynton Canyon and Aerie's as places to explore. Some weeks it is the Upper Red Rock Loop or 'Da Loop'. 20 to 40 miles and 1,600 to 3,000 feet of climbing at 14 to 16 mph.
Where to find them
Checked Sep 30, 2026 against source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.