Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Rides Bicycle From Miami to Phoenix
 Tn } Hrs. 20 Min.

Waldo E. Lyon, widely known bi- cycle rider, recently hung up a record for the trip from Miami to Phoenix. making the time in three hours ana 20 minutes, actual riding time. Here is MT. Lyons story told in his own words:
 T left Miami at 4:40 in the morn ing of April 18th for Superior over the new line passing the Pinal ranch at 6:20 a. m. The Pinal Ranch has the largest apple orchard in the state, the owner Is Robert Irons who has lived on this same ranch over 40 years, originally coming from Lead vile, Colorado. I passed on to the J. R. Ranch arriving there at 6:3o where | ate nice breakfast, the owner giving me very cordial re- ception. I spent one hour at these two famous ranches which will be very interesting to the travelling pub lie. I arrived at first road camp near the canyon where the wonderful scenery and deep gorges begin, at s:15 a. m. and there visited MT. Boehn a few moments who has charge of the construction work.
 On the top of Pinal Mountain in vicinity of Pinal Ranch there is won- derful shade on mountains and along roadside plenty of pest and purest water in the world. This location will surpass anything in the state for d summer camp, being close to road anw new tunnel just biult, where a cool breeze is continual. This tunnel is 255 feet long and IS feet high and 20 feet wide which gives big space for automobiles passing through. On the Miami side of the tunnel will be found an ideal spot for auto parties where they can get ice cold water from the spring there. l saw several auto parties there as I passed that came from Superior who could not pass through as the road won't be completed till May 16 for light traffic.
 T was the first to ride on a rub- Der tired vehicle to pass through this highway from Miami to Superior. On the Miami side of tunnel the vis- itors can see the Apache Leap a place of interest and historical where some noted Indian leaped to his death. Near this spot is Cotton wood Canyon, a shady place for the tired traveller, here are nice cold scenery of Queen Creek, a beautiful
 body of cool spring water flowing through the canyon, having huge boulders hanging over each side. This is only few miles from Su- perior. making it paradise for tired autoists to stop and rest. This Is on the road side and can't be missed.
 Tn my opinion this will be the most desirable route from Phoenix to Roosevelt dam, escaping dangerous curves and rough riding and can be made with more ease and comfort and in a short time.
 Leaving Queen Creek scenery l arrived in Superior at g o'clock of same morning, leaving Superior for Phoenix at f1:15. About eight miles out of Superior I stopped at Murphy Ranch. l passed the Hewett depot at 1915 D. m. By 2 o'clockl- l had passed the Four Cross Roads," the guide boards saying 52 miles to Phoe- nix and 15 miles to Superior. From this cross road I would say the high
 way was level as the floor all the
 way into Phoenix. Practically from
 Miami to Phoenix the highway wont be over six per cent grade. A good driver can make the distance from
 Miami to Phoenix easily in three hours, when the road is completed This is the second time I passed on this road in a. week. 1 arrived In Phoenix at o'clock p. m. of same day, riding my bicycle all the way l made the distance actual riding time from Miami to Superior in trip was one of pleasure and not one
 of haste. My bicycle is 20 years old. ' | Be sure to See Arizona First. | you have no flivver or auto. get g l bicycle; take it easy. At five miles
 an hour on a bicycle. you will forget your age and your size, and enjoy yourself. Here is hoping everybody
 will get wheel and see Arizons
 first. Lots of pleasure walking III the mountains and when summit 1. reached get the breezes and coas
 down on the other side. See Ari.
 zona First. Miami will give al strangers a hearty welcome