"Bikepacking," a form of nature exploration that's grown in popularity over the years due to its convenient combination of traditional nature touring and cycling, which allows travelers to cover more ground and therefore see more sights, is well-suited to warm and expansive environments like the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
Taking this into account, Visit Arizona outlines the tour as a must for nature lovers who are looking to take on the desert, with wide, rugged, and quiet roads making it the perfect bikepacking destination. Visitors can set up a tour of the area or set out on their own in they feel comfortable, with the 21-mile Ajo Mountain Drive being the most popular ride in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. As the park's name highlights, it is the only place there the organ pipe cactus is able to grow wild within the United States.
Rugged National Monument Bike Tours
This Secluded Tour Explores the Beautiful Sonoran Desert
Trend Themes
1. Bikepacking Tourism - Entrepreneurial tourism ventures that focus on combining cycling with nature exploration are gaining popularity and disrupting traditional tourism experiences.
2. Secluded Outdoor Experiences - Growing demand for isolated and rugged tourism experiences that offer participants unique and challenging recreational opportunities is creating space for new business models.
3. Desert Cycling Enthusiasm - Cycling enthusiasts are increasingly drawn towards desert environments that offer the challenges of rugged terrain and longer trips that can last for days.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Entrepreneurs can explore innovative businesses that offer bikepacking tourism experiences for nature lovers looking for unique and challenging outdoor recreation opportunities.
2. Outdoor Equipment and Gear - There is potential for disruption in the outdoor recreation industry as bikepacking and other outdoor activities gain popularity, with the demand for specialized equipment and gear creating new opportunities.
3. Environmental Conservation - Entrepreneurs and businesses that focus on environmental conservation in deserts, like the Sonoran Desert, can explore opportunities to build socially impactful businesses and promote responsible tourism practices.