A seasonal magazine about cycling in the desert. Based in Arizona. Made for all.

Desertscrub

Update on digital versions

Unfortunately digital versions of the magazine are unavailable until further notice due to AI bots crawling the publication. Until a more secure location can be found, the magazine will only be available in print versions. Sorry, y’all. AI sucks.

Hello hello then.

Do you live in a desert? Do you ride a bike? Awesome. This magazine is for you.

Don’t live in a desert? That’s ok. You’re totally welcome to hang.

The latest issue

An overhead photo of a magazine on a table.

Wandering Song: On Poetry and Bike Riding

A guest article by Cody Wilson with a thoughtful and personal look at cycling and poetry.


A photo journal of an early summer ride put together by PHX Fold, taking photos around Tempe during sunset.

Dusk Ride


A personal reflection on thirty years of riding around on these funny little machines.

30


A bike feature of bike pal Nicholas and his very cool custom built Trek 6000 bike.

Nicholas’ Trek 600


Printed versions

Printed versions

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Printed versions of the magazine can be purchased at cost online through Blurb. No profit margins, just the cost for printing & shipping (with applicable taxes). A limited batch of free issues will be handed out at group bike rides, so say “hey!” when you see me and ask for a copy. Free print copies are first come, first serve, and a limited quantity.

We’re a special kind of crazy.

Biking year round with intense sun, 110° summer temps, weaving through cacti, racing dust storms. Sounds fun. I’m in.

A Mongoose bike in the desert during sunset.

DRY HEAT

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SUNBURNS

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CACTUS THORNS

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DRY HEAT · SUNBURNS · CACTUS THORNS ·

DUST STORMS

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MORE THORNS

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SCORPIONS

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DUST STORMS · MORE THORNS · SCORPIONS ·