Biking and Gaming in Arizona U.S.A?

[payn]

Greetings,

Thought Id ask if any EN worlders hail from Arizona? I have family in the Phoenix area and will be heading down for a week in January 2025. In the planning phase of things to do.

First of all, im a big fan of biking and have never done any in Phoenix/Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler area. I will have a rental car, but will need to rent a bike. Ideally, id like a spot where the rental is on or near the trail so I can make a day or two of it. Any suggestions are welcome!

Secondly, but not least, any cool gaming stores to visit? Im into RPGs, obviously, but also a big Battletech fan.

Appreciate any shout outs and suggestions.
Cheers!

Edit: Im a bit of a Karaoke hound so a good bar is also something id be interested in.

 

[sevenbastard]

I lived in Phoenix for a bit. Bookmans is a great used bookstore with a fairly robust used RPG section. Two locations in Phoenix. More in Flagstaff and Tucson.

 

[GMMichael]

Mountain biking? Try South Mountain trails, McDowell mountains, or . . . Dreamy Draw.

Gaming stores: silver key lounge or imperial outpost.

Karaoke: 414 Pizza.