Honeybee Canyon Loop Trail. Oro Valley, AZ. Late Nov, 2025. We wanted to do an easy morning hike,…read moreand the Honeybee Canyon Park was close to our resort. This family-friendly park offers about three miles of hiking trails, and we decided to do the Honeybee Canyon Loop Trail. Being mostly flat, most of the trails are rated "easy", but there are a few short areas where the slope is a bit steep and you need to ascend/descend on slippery sand or gravel. Entrance to the park and parking are free; there are about 20 parking spaces. Per my AllTrails app, we walked about 1.6 miles on a route that included the rock dam, but turned back without completing the loop as it was starting to get hot, there was limited shade in the desert, and, most importantly, there's limited signage on the trail (or anywhere in the park for that matter) so we kept going off-trail. This would've been a 5-star review if the signage was better to keep us on trail.

Lovely trail and park. Open low bush shrubs for popular backyard birding. And a paved path to…read morerestrooms, but hard packed gravel the rest of the trails.

Beautiful park with great trails. Loved the Alamo Loop…read more They need to train their campground hosts better. They drove passed a family with a live wood fire several times, which are prohibited. They didn't say anything to the grandparents constantly driving the UTV in circles around the campground for 3 days (wrong direction sometimes) and letting the grandkids steer. Then, at the dump station, there were 3 of us in line and the last guy who pulled out of the site closest to the dump blocked road exiting our loop and rather than making him go around and come back parked on the side, he made me move (middle vehicles) so the guy blocking the road could pull forward. If it's a flat area, we usually multi-task (hook up the tow car at the dump while rooting and rinsing the black tank) and we're done hooking up well before we're done emptying and rinsing the black tank. Not today. The Barney Fife campground host played the I'm in charge roll. Then after I moved he told me to move to a different spot that would have had me park off the asphalt in the dirt, which isn't allowed. What a putz.

I have been to Catalina State Park to hike Romero Pools twice now. There is a $20 parking fee for a…read morecar of 2-4 people, which is a bit pricey, but the hike is worth it! There are bathrooms that are kept relatively clean and stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer at the trailhead. The hike to Romero Pools is about 6 miles out and back, and it is hard to get lost on the trail. After the first mile, there are not any more trails intersecting with the Romero Pools trail. The trail is rocky but very rewarding, as you are able to see your progress of climbing the mountain almost the whole time. Last fall there was not any water in the pools, but this year with all the rain, we saw plenty of waterfalls, streams, and pools. It is very peaceful to sit by the water at the end, and some people I was with even went in the water. While I cannot speak much on the other trails in this park, I do recommend giving Romero Pools a try if you are up for morning adventure!

I've been to this store twice and both times I felt invisible to the staff…read more No offer of assistance or acknowledgment of my presence. I didn't take offense to it, I just left. I can't speak of the selection or the price but they are in business to this day.

Needed to go back into the bike shop as we were having problems with the gear shifters that were…read morejust fixed. Bill stopped what he was doing, checked out the bike quickly and gave us a quick tutorial on the gear shifters on the trek bike that frankly are fairly complicated. Kudos to Bill as he went above and beyond today

Took my rear wheel in to get the hub body changed out out of personal perference for a nice…read morefreewheel and more engagement. Dropped it off on a Friday during my lunch with the freehub of my choice and was told they would need to measure spokes and would go from there as far as how long it would take to finish. Called the following Thursday to see how it was going as I haven't been riding because I don't have a spare wheel and they hadn't even looked at it. Almost a full week... the following day they looked at it and had to order spokes which is fine but knowing it took almost a whole week to look at the wheel just to find out it'll take a few more days for spokes to come in sucked. (Meanwhile i have still been without a wheel this entire time and have been riding indoors but that's very different then being on the bike you want to ride!) it's now been two weeks since I initially dropped it off and still have not gotten a call about it being done. I had to go and call them once again to check on it, spokes came in the following Wednesday, called the next day and was told it's not done yet but I'll get a call when it is. It's now Friday evening two days after the spokes arrive and nothing... point being if you are interested in upgrading your bike and love having things done in a timely manner don't come here. They did however lend me a wheel to use in the meantime which is deserving of an extra star.. otherwise barely a 1 star. My main issues... 1- took almost a whole week to even look at the wheel I dropped off. (Just a wheel to measure spokes) 2- seems like there is no rush to get the item done and not considering how long the customer is out a main component on a bike they may love to ride. 3- no initiative to communicate. Had to call multiple times just to understand what point in the job my wheel was in.

Update Jan 2021 I ve…read morebeen looking for a mountain bike shoe that is just right. I think I found a pair of leather Shimanos. They fit my feet but will they go with the kind of pedal set up I have. I ll have to sit on the bike with the shoes on and connect to the pedals. I hope it's good. I m tired of hunting. Hank , the sales guy, was patient, measured my feet in the socks I wear. Thanks And they offer a military discount. All good. Later : Came home and tried the new shoes with My cage pedals. They fit right. Think I'm In the Clear. Later: When you have a Shimano Shoe that will accept step in clips, "but " you won't be using the clips , Shimano has a adapter called a clip cap. I didn't want to call the factory if they are in stock. So not in stock , but he will order for me. They don't have many riders that read the instructions and Warranty. I ll never use step in clips on the Mountain Bike. Just the Road bike. & I ll need new shoes for Road later this year. Another good reason to come back here. Inventory and Service. Thanks Hank!

Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. Oro Valley, AZ. Dec, 2025. We were staying at a resort in the Oro…read moreValley, and checking out various places to take our daily walk. My husband stumbled upon this preserve, and what a find it was! On the site of a former golf course, the preserve boosts a 6.2 mile, eight-foot-wide concrete path that winds through the property providing visitors with views of the Catalina and Tortolita mountains, examples of varied Sonoran Desert vegetation, and the opportunity to view wildlife. The Preserve is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, and we could see homes around the edges. We walked a bit over three miles, and saw a fair number of walkers and bicyclists. Virtually everyone greeted us as we passed. Based on their website, it seems that there are active efforts to protect this valuable resource. The Preserve is open from dawn to dusk and temporary parking, with a well-maintained port-a-potty is located at 945 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr.

This location used to be a golf course which closed in 2018. Once it closed, residents of Oro…read moreValley fought to keep it as a nature preserve instead of letting developers turn it into more housing. The reisdents won and there's plans to completely redo the area into a preserve. In the meantime though, it's open to the public as a walking, hiking or biking trail. You can see the remnants of the old golf course while taking in some stunning views. The pathways are nice and wide as they used to be for the golf carts. Such a hidden gem in Oro Valley....I hope however that folks will come and explore this place. It's beautiful and absolutely deserves to stay as it is.

A Masterclass in Bike Building: Ask for Holly!…read more I recently had the pleasure of working with Holly at Tucson Endurance Bike Shop East to build up a new racing bicycle, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you are looking to invest in a high-performance machine, Holly is the person you need in your corner. Her knowledge of the current landscape of racing bicycles is not just extensive; it is incredibly nuanced and intricate. In a market flooded with new integration standards, aerodynamics claims, and geometry tweaks, Holly acted as an expert guide. She didn't just recite spec sheets--she explained the subtle engineering differences between frames and how specific component choices would impact the actual "ride feel" and handling during a race. She helped me navigate complex decisions regarding gear ratios and wheel depths with a level of technical depth that only comes from a true expert. Beyond her technical wizardry, Holly's communication skills are exceptional. Building a custom bike can sometimes feel overwhelming with timelines and compatibility checks, but Holly made the entire process seamless. She was proactive with updates, incredibly responsive to my (many) questions, and always made me feel like my build was a priority. She even went step further and gave my updates as to where the bike was in the shipping process which raised my excitement for the ride. What stood out most, however, was the overall ease of working with her. She combines professionalism with a genuine warmth that makes the shopping experience fun rather than transactional. She listened to exactly what I needed as an athlete and delivered a final build that exceeds my expectations. Thank you, Holly, and the team at Tucson Endurance Bike Shop East. If you want a sales experience that matches the quality of a pro-level bike, go see Holly!

Great experience purchasing a new high-end set of pedals and pair of shoes at Tucson Endurance…read morePerformance Center East. Staff asked all the right questions and delivered outstanding service. Highly recommended.

Pima was able to replace my e-bike brake pads in a reasonable amount of time and at a reasonable…read morerate. They took the time to also answer some additional questions I had. When future servicing is needed I will be returning to Pima Street Bicycle shop.

New to this shop since the Roadrunner shop closed. Extremely friendly and understanding of senior…read moreneeds. I took my mountain bike in for tune up and will probably buy a new ebike here soon.

Located just off the beaten path off off 6th St behind it's bigger cousin, Fairwheel bikes lies RC…read more I've come by midday a couple of times in the past month to have some tweaks done to my racing bike. There's never been a line which means I can wait for those adjustments. I have Continental Gatorbacks which are notoriously difficult to change out. I had a race this wknd and decided to hedge my risk after training all winter by having thornless tubes installed last week. The charge was $15/tube and $10 labor per wheel, so $50 total for both tube replacements (totally reasonable). It took barely 15 minutes which was nice and the mechanic shared a few pointers during the process. Unfortunately, one tube came with a bad valve and it "revealed" itself mid-triathlon resulting in my first ever DNF :-/ I brought the bike back the following day and the young gentleman (same guy) confirmed the bad valve. He replaced the tube for free but then said he'd have to charge me another $10 labor. I thought he was joking at first but then he said the boss would likely be on the fence about comping this circumstances entirely so I just paid him the additional $10. Parking can sometimes be a little challenging but otherwise, all things considered, this is a good little shop for quick repairs or adjustments.

Absolutely Outstanding Service & Unmatched Experience…read more From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and taken care of directly by the owner, and the level of attention he gave us was truly top-tier. He was incredibly attentive, interactive, and very specific about matching the bike to my body size, carefully aligning my proportions with the proper frame and tires. You can tell he genuinely cares about getting it right. As first-time bike renters preparing for the largest biking tour in Tucson, we were nervous. We asked for help getting fitted, and they went above and beyond--not just a quick adjustment, but genuine human kindness. They adjusted the seat, watched our posture, and even encouraged us to ride the bike on the side of the shop so they could observe and fine-tune it. They took their time, never rushed us, and made sure we felt confident and comfortable. We rented the bikes for 5 days for only $200 (about $40/day), which is an incredible deal--especially considering other shops in Tucson quoted $100-$200 per day for the same type of bikes. The value is amazing, but honestly, the exceptional service is what makes this place stand out. Phenomenal care, rare to find nowadays. These gentlemen made all the difference in our first cycling experience. Highly recommend!

Absolutely first class shop. The service department came out to the sidewalk and said "Here. Let me…read morehelp you get this in to our store!" I have a very bad back and they picked up on that. I told them that I was from Asheville, NC and needed a new brake cable so they worked me in and installed it in minutes and had me on my way. Everyone was universally friendly and helpful. Gr8 job! Gr8 Service!

My son brought his electric bike here to get the back tire fixed. $45 later and the next day the…read moreback tire popped and my son ended up in the emergency room. So no i wouldn't recommend this place.

Great 17 mile loop trial in Sabino Canyon in Tucson. Bear Canyon is located in the Sabino Canyon…read moreRecreation Area of the Coronado National Forest. The trail starts at the recreation center where either you can walk to the trailhead or take a shuttle for a fee. There is another smaller parking area off of Bear Canyon Road that you can access the trailhead from that isn't in the recreation area. Once parked, you follow an easy rocky wash to the recreation area. Accessing the trail from this parking lot makes the hike a little shorter. But finding a spot to park can be difficult because the lot only holds about 15 cars. Attractions you can visit in Bear Canyon are Seven Falls and Thimble Peak. The rest of this review is for the Seven Falls Trail portion of the Bear Canyon Loop Trail. This hike reminded me of the West Fork Trail in Northern AZ but with less shade. There is a restroom at the Bear Canyon overlook picnic area. The Seven Falls trail is 8 miles out-and-back and has seven water crossings along the way. I was able to walk across the rocks, but plan on getting your feet wet (or bring water shoes). There are lots of Saguaro and Prickly Pear Cactus along this rocky path. After the crossings, there is an incline and then downhill portion until you get to the base of the falls. The waterfall cascades down a rock face and is gorgeous. This hike is really popular and gets crowded during the middle of the day and weekends. I really enjoyed hiking it. The best way to enjoy this hike and avoid lots of people is to start early. And as always when you hike in Arizona, bring water and sunscreen.

I was in the area to hike Seven Falls which is a trail you can get off off Bear Canyon Trail. It…read moreis in in the Sabino Canyon Recreational Center and parking was $5 bucks. For Seven Falls you can start off right from the parking and work your way up to the fails or you can get tickets and a ride the tram up for 4 miles, if you take the tram, you are still hiking 8 miles so don't feel like you're not getting your distance in if that's your thing. I recommend doing the Seven Falls hike either in the early spring if the creeks aren't flowing to high or the fall, most of the hike is not shaded, but you do like 7 creek crossings and do get wet , so plan on wearing waterproof shoes. This was an Arizona bucket list hike for me so I really enjoyed it. The Seven Falls are worth it! Come early to get a parking spot . Distance (with tram ride) 8.2 Miles, but I am sure the .2 depends on where you park, elevation gain about 900ft, difficulty moderate, you don't have to scale rocks or scramble, you can easily climb. Amenities are at the center, and it's real flushing toilets. No, you can't bring your dog on this.