The Granada Chapter of Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club meets every Sunday at 6:30 AM April thru September, 7:30 AM October thru March, at Granada Park in Phoenix AZ (20th St. and Maryland). Helmets are required, don't forget to bring water!

There's a group for every riders speed- TubbyAZ leads the Pacer 3 group, which averages 15-16 MPH over flat terrain.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Sept 4 - Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

 

Richard, Steve and gang are going to Oink up by what used to be the Paradise Valley Mall. And I've picked something new, Snooze, an A.M Eatery. Though we may have been to a different Snooze elsewhere at some point. They all blur together over the years. 

Take a holiday trip back to the 1990s with me, and rock on...

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

August 28 - Scramble

 

Richard and gang are going north this week, to Moon Valley Cafe. The 3's will be taking a spin yet to be planned, but ending up at Scramble on N 7th St. At this point, Sunday is looking dry and monsoon-free. 

Alan Parsons first claim to fame was as recording engineer for The Beatles "Abbey Road" record. Someone played this album for me when it first came out in 1977, hard to believe that it was 45 years ago. 

Rock on...

Friday, August 19, 2022

August 21 - Zookz

 

Richard, Steve and the 4's are stopping this week at Mi Pueblo, and Mike and the 3's will be trying a new place (for us anyway), Zookz at 32nd and Camelback. 

That is, if its not raining. Hoping the trend for afternoon and evening storms holds, and we can get out Sunday morning. In any case, please, rock on...

Thursday, August 11, 2022

August 14 - Luci's at the Orchard

 

The 4's are cycling to Whataburger this Sunday, and the 3's will be stopping at Luci's at the Orchard for breakfast. That is, if it isn't raining. 

If you look closely at the August schedule, you'll see our August 21 destination as well.

Rock on...

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

August 7 - Matt's Big Breakfast

 

Richard and the 4's are heading west to The Cracked Egg this Sunday, always a nice breakfast. 

Meanwhile, the 3's will be stopping at Matt's Big Breakfast. If memory serves, they are not keen on splitting checks, so either bring a credit card or enough small bills to easily throw into the kitty without having to beg for change first. 

Here's a favorite of  mine, a haunting song of a young man becoming an adult and dying on the same day. Rock on...

Friday, July 29, 2022

July 31 - Joe's Diner

 

Richard and the 4's are heading upstream to Moon Valley Cafe, while Mike and the 3's will be ending up at Joe's Diner. Sorry this is late getting posted, it's been a busy week. 

Back in 2018, Pink Floyd remixed one of their greatest albums "Animals". The original mix is a bit muddy, and regarded as their most poorly mixed record.  However, it's taken four years for Roger Waters and David Gilmour to agree to the liner notes. Release date (FINALLY!)  is in September, and I've already ordered it. Here's the track "Dogs". If you are a Floyd fan, you'll dig it- Rock on...

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

July 24 - Elly's Brunch & Cafe

 

Richard, Steve and the 4 gang are riding to Country Boys on 7th St. this week, and the 3's will be taking some sort of circuitous route to Elly's. 

The weather on Sunday shows a bit cooler than the first part of the week, though right now a morning monsoon is a possibility. And if it's raining at 5:30, don't expect me there at 6:30! 

Rock on...