Randolph Ford

Author Randy Ford downsized a few years ago and wound up living right next to the amazing 136-mile Pima County shared-use Loop Trail. After 30 years of desert living, a previous knee injury and a heart valve defect had taken their toll. Now retired, he is once again a daily cyclist for rehab and sanity preservation. The Loop was like a treasure for him to unwrap, explore, and share. Ford has been a writer of non-fiction articles, books, and a number of short stories up until now. The Loop guidebook is his first foray into outdoor adventure and travel. Follow along and see how Randy’s love of cycling and the Loop have combined to become the Loop’s first Atlas and Guidebook. The heart and soul of the guide is the detail found in the maps of the trail network’s every mile. You will discover all the highlights along the way through photos, and over 40 aerial trail shots. Now the magic of discovering where to find a good beverage, a meal, a park, restrooms, trail access parking, and lodging is right at your fingertips.