Rippin' in Arizona
The best free motorcycle app for Arizona riders
If you want every ride to count, Rippin' makes a strong case as the best free motorcycle app for Arizona. It runs on iPhone and Android and turns every ride into a game: record the ride, claim turf on the live map, collect poker cards at real stops and stack points toward gear. Arizona's long loops and year-round season are exactly what the game rewards, and the Arizona map is almost empty right now, so the first riders to show up get the most out of it.
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- iPhone and Android
- Arizona roads in the app
- 1 so far
- Arizona turf
- Wide open
Why it fits
Why Rippin' is the best free motorcycle app for Arizona riding
"Best" is an argument, not a ranking, so here is the argument. Arizona riding has four traits that most states don't share all at once, and Rippin' is built around each of them. Everything below is on the free plan.
There is a fifth reason that has nothing to do with the game. Arizona riding is long, hot and remote in places, and Rippin' records quietly in the background. Tap Record Ride once, pocket the phone, and ride. You get the route, distance, moving time, elevation and speed, then a Ride Wrapped recap when you stop. Riders flag road hazards on the map, and weather alerts land before you ride, which matters in monsoon season.
To be fair to the other apps: if all you want is turn-by-turn navigation with offline maps for a remote trip across the Navajo Nation or the Arizona Strip, REVER and Calimoto are stronger at pure navigation and offline maps. Rippin' has a loop builder with turn-by-turn directions and can hand any route to Apple Maps or Google Maps, but it does not have offline maps. Plenty of riders run both. Our best free motorcycle app guide lays out the full comparison.
- A season that never really stopsPhoenix, Tucson and Lake Havasu ride from fall through spring. When the desert gets too hot, Flagstaff, Prescott and the Mogollon Rim take over for summer. There is always somewhere to ride, so there is always turf to claim and points to earn. Every ride pays points, even the short early-morning ones.
- Long loops make big turfIn Turf Wars, any loop that closes back on itself turns the land inside into turf on the live map with your name on it. Arizona roads are wide open and spread out, so a Saturday loop out of Mesa over Usery Pass, along the Bush Highway and back through Fountain Hills wraps a lot of desert. Read how Turf Wars works.
- Stops riders already makeArizona day rides already end at a diner, a saloon or a general store. Poker runs turn those stops into cards: ride to a poker stop and it deals one card when you arrive, no QR codes. Hold five, swap the ones you don't want, and your hand posts to the leaderboard. See how poker runs work.
- Events worth the rideThe events map covers the whole US, and Arizona has its own on it now: Run to the Rez in San Carlos, the Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion and AMA Supercross in Glendale. Find bike nights and meets near you and RSVP from the app. The full list is on Arizona motorcycle events.
Honest numbers
The Arizona turf map is wide open right now
Here is where Rippin' stands in Arizona today, with no spin. There is one approved rider road in the app: Tortilla Flat, on the Apache Trail east of Apache Junction. There are three upcoming Arizona events on the app's map. There are a handful of riders. That is the whole list.
For most apps that would be a reason to wait. For a game built on territory, it is the opposite. Turf in Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff is unclaimed, and empty land is free to claim. The first riders to loop it own it. Anyone who wants a piece later has to ride a tighter loop through it to carve it out, and you can spend points to lock your best ground so it can't be touched. Turf claimed with your squad counts for the crew.
Roads work the same way. Every segment in Rippin' is a stretch of road a rider added and a person on the Rippin' team checked before it went live, and the rider's name stays on it. Arizona has dozens of roads riders talk about and one in the app. Add the Bush Highway, Mt Lemmon or Oak Creek Canyon and your name sits on it from then on. Ride one and you are timed automatically, then you are on its board, and a crown goes to the rider who owns the road. Here is how roads get added.
- 1 approved Arizona road in the app: Tortilla Flat, on the Apache Trail
- 3 upcoming Arizona events on the app's map
- Unclaimed turf across Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff
- A handful of riders so far, so every claim stands out
Numbers as of October 2026. Open the live map to see Arizona turf and stops right now.
Where to ride
Arizona riding, region by region
Arizona splits into four riding areas, and each has its own season, its own classic roads and its own guide on this site.
Want the short list for the whole state? The best motorcycle roads in Arizona covers 15 classics, with the region, why to ride each one, what to watch for and the best season. East of the Valley, the Salt River Canyon on US 60 and the Coronado Trail on US 191 are worth a weekend of their own.
- Phoenix and the ValleyRiding from fall to spring, early mornings in summer. The Apache Trail to Tortilla Flat, the Bush Highway past Saguaro Lake, Bartlett Lake Road, Cave Creek and Carefree, and the Beeline Highway up to Payson. Read the Phoenix and Scottsdale ride guide and the Phoenix motorcycle app page.
- Tucson and Southern ArizonaMt Lemmon is the headline, a climb from saguaros to pine forest on the Catalina Highway. Add Gates Pass, Kitt Peak, Madera Canyon and the grassland roads through Sonoita and Patagonia. See the Tucson ride guide and the Tucson motorcycle app page.
- The high countrySedona, Flagstaff, Prescott and Jerome. Oak Creek Canyon on 89A, Mingus Mountain, Yarnell Hill and White Spar, the Mogollon Rim on 260 and the roads to the Grand Canyon. This is summer riding when the desert is too hot. Read the Northern Arizona ride guide.
- Western Arizona and Route 66Kingman, Oatman and Lake Havasu. Sitgreaves Pass and the burros in Oatman, the long Route 66 run from Seligman, and Hualapai Mountain Road for shade. A winter favorite. See the Route 66 and western Arizona guide.
Seasons
When to ride where in Arizona
Arizona riding follows elevation. The low desert is the winter playground and the high country is the summer one. Spring and fall are the months where both work, and that is when most big events happen.
Two hazards shape the summer. Heat, with Phoenix days over 110 degrees common in the hottest stretch, and the monsoon, the official June 15 to September 30 storm season that brings lightning, flash floods and dust storms. Our guide to riding a motorcycle in Arizona heat covers hydration, gear, tires, batteries and what to do in a haboob. For a month-by-month view, read the best time to ride a motorcycle in Arizona.
| Low desert (Phoenix, Tucson, Havasu) | High country (Flagstaff, Prescott, the Rim) | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct to Nov | Season opens. Warm days, cooler mornings | Good riding, cold mornings, early snow possible late |
| Dec to Feb | Prime season. Mild days, cold starts | Snow and ice. Many days are a no |
| Mar to Apr | Prime season. Wildflowers and events | Opens up as snow clears. Check closures |
| May to Jun | Heat builds. Ride at dawn only | Prime season. Dry and warm |
| Jul to Sep | Hottest months plus monsoon storms | Good riding, afternoon storms in monsoon |
High-country roads close for snow, fire and storm damage. Check AZ511 before any mountain ride.
What it costs
What Arizona riders get for free
Every part of the game is free and unlimited. Membership changes what your rides pay, not what you can do.
Shops, brands and riders who host can step up to Organizer Pro at $8.99 a month for 2x points, unlimited and recurring meets, official events on the calendar and recurring ride plans. Most riders never need it. Points spend on gear drops, turf locks and rider rewards. Gear drops are giveaways of real gear with a winner drawn at random: no purchase necessary, 18 and over, US only.
| Free | Rippin' Plus ($4.99/mo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ride recording and Ride Wrapped | Yes, every ride | Yes, plus auto-recording |
| Turf Wars | Yes | Yes, 25% off turf locks |
| Poker runs, segments, squads, meets | Yes | Yes |
| Points on every ride | Yes | 1.5x points |
| Gear-drop entries | One free entry every drop | 5 free entries a month, extra entries 150 points |
| AI ride planner | Yes, with limits | Unlimited |
Start here
Your first Arizona ride with Rippin'
- 1
Download and sign up
Get Rippin' on iPhone or Android from the download page. Sign up with an email link or Sign in with Apple, no password. Pick your area and add your bike. It takes under a minute.
- 2
Set a safe zone at home
Set a home safe zone so the part of your rides near home stays hidden from other riders. Do this before your first ride.
- 3
Ride a loop
Tap Record Ride, pocket the phone and ride a loop that closes back on itself. In Arizona, empty land is free to claim, so your first loop is very likely your first turf.
- 4
Add what's missing
Ride a road you love with Rippin' recording and add it with Create a Segment. Post a bike night or a ride. Arizona needs both.
Get involved
Help start Rippin' in your Arizona town
Early in a state is the best time to shape it. Here is how Arizona riders and businesses can put their stamp on the map.
- Add an Arizona roadOpen Segments, tap Create a Segment, drop the start and finish gates and trace the line. A person on our team checks it, and your name stays on it. How roads get added.
- Post an eventRiders can post bike nights, meets, charity rides and toy runs. Repeating weekly and monthly meets work too, so a regular Thursday bike night only gets posted once.
- Become a poker stopMoto shops, cafes, bars and dealerships can become poker stops that deal a card to every rider who arrives. Riders can also nominate a stop. Businesses start on the partners page.
- Start Rippin' in your cityWant to be the rider who gets Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff or Havasu going? Read about the ambassador program.
All Arizona pages
Every Arizona riding guide on Rippin'
Passport stamps are a quiet bonus in a big state. You get a stamp for every town you ride through and badges for places you've actually been, and both pay points. A loop from Wickenburg to Prescott to Jerome and Sedona fills a page fast.
- Best motorcycle roads in Arizona: 15 classics across the state
- Arizona motorcycle events: what's on the map, the big recurring events, bike nights
- Riding a motorcycle in Arizona heat: heat, monsoon, haboobs, bike care
- Arizona motorcycle laws: lane filtering, helmets and more, with the statutes
- Best time to ride a motorcycle in Arizona: month by month
- Phoenix motorcycle app and Tucson motorcycle app
- Ride guides: Phoenix and Scottsdale, Tucson, Northern Arizona, Route 66 and western Arizona
- The features behind it: ride tracker, squads, group rides, loop builder, passport and badges
Live from the app
Arizona on Rippin' right now.
3 upcoming events and 1 rider-added road in Arizona on the map today. This list updates whenever the site is rebuilt; the app always has the latest.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What is the best motorcycle app for Arizona?
It depends what you want from it. If you want every ride to count for something, Rippin' is free and gives you ride recording, Turf Wars, poker runs, segments, squads and events in one app. If you only need offline navigation, REVER or Calimoto are stronger there.
Is Rippin' free to use in Arizona?
Yes. Recording every ride, Turf Wars, poker runs, segments, squads, meets and the feed are free and unlimited. Rippin' Plus ($4.99/mo) adds 1.5x points, more gear-drop entries, cheaper turf locks, auto-recording and unlimited AI ride plans.
Are there Rippin' riders in Arizona yet?
A handful. There is one approved Arizona road in the app (Tortilla Flat) and three upcoming Arizona events on the map. That means turf in Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff is wide open for the first riders who loop it.
Can I add an Arizona road to Rippin'?
Yes. Open Segments, tap Create a Segment, set the start and finish gates and trace the line. A person on the Rippin' team checks it before it goes live, and your name stays on it.
Does Rippin' work on remote Arizona roads with no signal?
Ride recording runs in the background from your phone's GPS. Rippin' does not have offline maps, so on remote routes carry a backup like a paper map or an offline navigation app.
Is lane filtering legal in Arizona?
Since 2022, Arizona allows motorcycles to filter between stopped vehicles in limited conditions: roads with a speed limit of 45 mph or less, at 15 mph or less, not on freeways. Read our Arizona motorcycle laws page and the statute itself.
When is the best time to ride a motorcycle in Arizona?
October through April in the low desert around Phoenix and Tucson, and May through October in the high country around Flagstaff and Prescott. Summer desert rides should start at first light.
Be first on the Arizona map.
Download Rippin' free, ride a loop and claim turf nobody owns yet. Then add the road you love so it carries your name.