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4.26 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.26
19 Reviews

Mesa, Globe, Punkin Center, and back to Mesa

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By MCR Contributor (1039 McR Points) on May 17, 2011

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HEC
November 3, 2011
My wife and our friends John and Robin rode this…
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Guest
November 8, 2013
Nice ride. It's not true that there are no places…
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East of Phoenix/Mesa on US 60, past Gold Canyon, Queen Valley and Top of the World to Globe. Then west on AZ 188, past Roosevelt Lake and Tonto Basin to Punkin Center. Popular biker bar there, but I'm not into that, so on to Beeline Highway (AZ 87), and southbound home to Mesa.

Scenery

Excellent views of Roosevelt Lake and Tonto Basin riding west from Globe. No place to stop for pictures. Will have to bring my helmet camera next time.

Drive Enjoyment

Mild cornes and terrain on mountain road most of the way. This is cruiser riding at its best. Open road, not much traffic.

Tourism Opportunities

Okay restaurants. Good camping in Roosevelt Lake area. Not many places to stop, but that's not what I'm after.
 

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Sun Goose
January 6, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Excellent ride. Took this trip with some newer riders and they completely enjoyed it. Good cruiser or sport touring roads with great view
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Guest
October 19, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
I've done this route twice... once on a rented R1 and another time in a rented Porsche Boxster S. I haven't tried any others, however, this route has it all... straights, twisties, climbs and descents. Best of all, both times there was little to no traffic in the "fun" parts(from Apache Junction to Globe then Globe to Punkin Center). Only part I wasn't a big fan of was AZ-87 and all the large pickups towing boats and RVs that were doing 80-90mph.
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Eichackers
February 17, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Good ride, perfect for just getting out on the road for part of a day. Mostly open highway, Mostly desert and high desert terrain but between Globe and Apache Junction on 60 some 2 lane mountain terrain. I do it often.
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