Who Are We?
The Gravity Riders Organization of Arizona was established to promote rider education, trail advocacy, and recreational opportunities specific to the gravity community in Arizona. The gravity rider community includes downhillers, freeriders, all-mountain riders, and dirt jumpers of all ages. The organization stands to provide a united voice for the gravity rider community to reach out, communicate, and work with city, county and state parks and land managers.
What We Do
GROAZ is dedicated to creating, enhancing, protecting and maintaining gravity riding opportunities throughout Arizona by building strong, lasting relationships with local, state and federal land managers.
GROAZ believes that rider education, etiquete and awareness are all cornerstones for building a strong, dedicated and responsible rider community as well as lasting relationships with local, county and state land managers.
GROAZ believes that good trail design and ongoing trail maintenance are the biggest factors in mitigating the environmental impact that occurs on multi-use trails and strives to build sustainable trails available for use by all user groups .
GROAZ In The News
azcentral.com
A pump track at Maricopa County's McDowell Mountain Regional Park has become the epitome of how government collaboration with a community can result in a win-win for everyone.
maricopa.gov
Honored Nationally
Let’s face it, the younger generation is just not into ping pong and sandlot baseball. They’re seeking the adrenalin rush and thrill that mountain biking offers and that’s exactly what they’ll find at McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s new pump track!
examiner.com
Mountain bikers got some fairly good news Tuesday night about the fate of a favorite local riding destination.
Events
Landis Cyclery South Mountain Cyclery & Run Classic, March 10th
GROAZ will be part of the Landis Cyclery Bike & Run Classic at South Mountain on March 10th. This event is being put on by the City of Phoenix Parks department to showcase the different users groups of South Mountain - and that includes us. We've been given the go-ahead and support to build a mini riding course complete with dirt jumps, rollers, features and berms. Plus a techinical area with skinnies and stunts. And a pump track! On the day of the event we're putting on skills clinics and mini-races for the kids (and big kids). Phoenix Bike Repair will be out with us too. Come on out and be part of the event.
We need all of your help to get this together and we'll be having weekly build days every Saturday in February from 9AM - 3PM. Plus more days if we need to. And, we need volunteers as well as participants that day. We'll be posting details on our Facebook page or send us an email at advocacy@groaz.org if you want to sign up.
Join GROAZ
Become a GROAZ Member
Joining the Gravity Riders Association of Arizona lets your voice be heard for protecting and maintaining gravity riding opportunities all around Arizona. Also becoming a member of GROAZ you help us to pay our hard expenses like web hosting, supplies, swag, insurance and event costs.
Benefits Of Membership
- GROAZ Swag Pack
- Monthly Newsletter - coming soon
- Monthly Ride Schedule - coming soon
- Club Meetings and Guest Speakers
- Special Discounts
- Club Sponsored Events
Contact us
If you are interested in working together or helping our cause, please feel free to get in contact with us. We will answer your questions as soon as possible. Thanks for your interest.
