Am in Scottsdale visiting the GFs family for the first time. Anyone know where I might rent a bike for a day or two? Make/model not too important, a larger scooter would be fine too. Anything I shouldn't miss in the area? Happy holidays
Chester's HD in Mesa used to rent Fat Boys back in the day (when they were Chosa's). Might still do - give 'em a ring? How long a ride are you looking for, and where are you starting (Scottsdale's actually not a small city...)?
Google brings up around 10 places just in Scottsdale that rent bikes. Lenny Albin's Superbike Chassis is just up the road.
15 minutes N of the airport. Just wanting to ride around a bit. Sweet! Will give them a ring. Merry Christmas you crusty old tracker!
Any trip in the high desert is likely to be sub-zero in the shadier valleys this time of year, daytime highs about 45'F. Lenny's up in Black Canyon City, and while it's always worthwhile visiting, that trip's straight up I-17 (and will be cold at the end), probably better done in a car. I don't recommend going for a long ride in the high desert (above 5000 feet, which is just north of Lenny's place) this time of year, as it's subzero in the shadier valleys, highs of about 42'F or so in Prescott, Pine, Show Low, etc. A better ride might be Shea Road to the Beeline (87) to Bush Highway, and down Usury Pass to Ellsworth Road (then take McKellips to the 202 back to Scottsdale). Warmer (high around 72'F), great scenery around the Superstition bend/Saguaro Lake, etc. Google Map link: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=S...XdX-Sk9q4k296IrhzHF25DOeXVqIQ&t=h&mra=ls&z=12
These guys rent sportbikes and they are on the north side of town - pretty close to Scottsdale. The ride to Bartlett Lake is good, so is South Mtn, and Tortilla Flat. All close to metro Phx. http://azsportbikerentals.com
