6th Annual “Tour De NHA” Bike Outing
CLEAN CURRENTS 2026
Time: 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Day: 9/21/2026
Room Number: Bell 94 Sports Complex
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Join others from the water power industry on a bike ride just before Clean Currents 2026 gets underway. It's a great way to get to know your peers and deepen existing friendships.
Circle the McDowell Mountains on this scenic 50.4-mile loop through Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. The route climbs through open desert on Dynamite Boulevard before winding along Forest Road and McDowell Mountain Road, with sweeping desert views the whole way.
Two refuel stops: around mile 12 (last chance before 20 miles of open desert) and near mile 33. Expect a solid climb early on, a fun descent through Fountain Hills, and rolling terrain on the return leg through Via Linda and Cactus Road. With about 2,878 feet of climbing, it's a great distance ride for serious bikers for building endurance while soaking in some of the best desert scenery the Valley has to offer.
The route can also accommodate shorter "out-and-back" rides for the less intrepid. The path is two ways, so if you prefer to go a shorter distance, that is a possibility as long as you start and end at the same spot with your rental bike. We will start at Bell 94 Sports Complex.
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Registration Information
Sign up to ride (free to join but bike rental not included) when you register for Clean Currents. If you have already registered, instructions on how to update your registration can be found HERE.)
To rent a bike, contact Jon and team at Cliff Creek Outfitters and mention you are with National Hydropower Association (NHA). This will ensure your bike gets delivered to the starting spot on Monday. Please reserve your bike by Saturday 9/19 at the latest. Bike reservations made on Sunday 9/20 will not be delivered on Monday in time for the ride.
Jon Colby
Cliff Creek Outfitters
info@rtccoaz.com
(480) 998-7238
https://cliffcreekoutfitters.com