Monthly Archives: February 2015

Community Bike Ride List February 28 – March 6

This Sunday is the Tucson Tour De Cure .  If you are looking for a fully supported ride please come out and join us.  The Damion Alexander Team is a huge supporter of the American Diabetes Association, Tour De Cure,  Team Type 1 and a sponsor for this event.   I am asked to support dozens of charities each year and the reason I feel so passionate about the ADA is that by riding a bike and being active you can stop the onset of type 2 diabetes.  Team Type 1 has a professional cycling team made up entirely of type 1 diabetics.  The efforts they put out shows a “can do” attitude in the face of adversity that I believe we all have inside us.   You don’t need to have Tour De France aspirations to live a better, healthier and happier lifestyle.  I look forward to seeing you Sunday.

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, some door knock and others  cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the clients and friends you refer my team AND for  the cycling community.  For example: This list.

 

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

7:00AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles www.UofAcylcling.com
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop 6:00 PM 1-2 hours Easy, fun, socail Ben’s Bikes
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

977-5664

Velo Vets VA Blind Rehab Center. Tuesday 5:00PM 5-25 miles easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday

7:00AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

6:30PM

Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:30PM

12-18 miles Slow Facebook

Tuesday Night Bike Ride

UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:00AM

40-60 miles www.UofACycling.com
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

7:00AM

55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

NoDrop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Cyclo-cross Ft. Lowell Park 5:00PM A few hours As fast as we can go https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main 7:00PM Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 7:00PM 10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall 8:00PM https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle

Thursday Shootout

University and Euclid Thurs

7:00AM

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

7:00AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride www.UofACycling.com
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz Thurs

5:30AM

Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra Vista

Chipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30

6:00  from Chipotle 6:30 Circle K on BST 20-25 miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

7:00AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice www.UofACycling.com
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina

 

Saturday 8:00AM 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles 17-20

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride

Steve 520-219-4311

Oro Valley Bikes Ride Oro Valley Bikes

4749 E Sunrise

Sat

8:00AM

50 miles 17-18 MPH (520) 577-5511

John McCarrell

The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 6:45AM

 

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:00 AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 8:00AM 17 miles beginner 10-14

No drop

pbs054@performanceinc.com

520-296-4715

Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various Routes

Call Scott

Saturday 7:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

8:00AM 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 7:30 No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

520-

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

 

VELO\VETS Ride the Loop! Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave Sunday 4:00 PM 5-25 miles All speeds welcome http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1868181

Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle

 

Sunday

7:30AM

www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Velo Vets Ride the Loop Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave. Sunday 4:00Pm- 6:00pm A few miles Easy fun social ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling

West side Picture Rocks

Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Saturday 02.28.15

8:00AM

76  miles https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclist Camino De La Tierra at the Rillito Saturday 02.28.15

8:00AM

23 miles https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/10153726737464465/?notif_t=group_activity
Cactus Cycling

Pistol Hill and Mary Ann Cleveland Rd

Le Buzz Parking Lot Saturday

2.28.15

9:00AM

45Miles 18plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1875856
Tour De Cure Harley Davidson Sunday 3.2.157AM 10, 50 and 100K distances all to support the Am.

Diabetes Assoc.

Fully supported.  At your pace. http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=10185&pg=entry&utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=tucsontour&utm_campaign=TDC&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=tucsontour

 

BBiondo@diabetes.org  | (520) 795-3711 x7112

Cactus Cycling Northwest Sunday

Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle 2.22.15

9AM

40-45 miles 18mph plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1874232

Bicycle Loop Ride

Udall Park Monday

3.2.15

8:30AM

60 miles 14-16 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220673869/

Tuesday ride NE adventure loop with Lunch

Udall Park Tuesday

3.3.15

9AM

33 miles 12-14 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220761830/

Mt. Lemmon Training Ride

Udall Wednesday

3.4.15

8:30AM

20some tbd http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220674554/
Pima County Fairgrounds Loop Ride Udall Park Friday

3.6.15

8:30AM

45 15-16 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220673930/

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES  ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Kentucky Camp – AZ Trail Parking AreaRt. 83 and I-10, Vail, Saturday

2.28.15

9:00AM

Ride is about 19 miles out and back with a combination of jeep road and singletrack. Moderate paced ride with a fair amount of climbing. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220714523/
SAMBA

And New Month New Ride

Parking lot past dirt on Redington Sunday

3.1.15

8:00AM

Redington Pass to Chiva Falls, Frog Hollow, and whatever else https://www.facebook.com/events/1407842072852487
TORCA “Sunday Funday” Ride Bug- Millie & Movie Screening LeBuzz for Le Shuttle to Le Trail Sunday

3.1.15

8AM

March social ride and Redbull Media House’s “Rad Company super fun tech ride starting on Le  Bug Springs and riding through Le La Milagrosa. https://www.facebook.com/events/410898762401972
MTB Addicts – Lakes Rd. to Hope Camp (Shuttle Ride) Hope Camp trail head  Loma Alta Sunday

3.1.15

8AM

The ride is about 30 miles with 1600 ft. of climb.  Shuttling https://www.facebook.com/events/340768262792232
Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault La Encantada 2905 Skyline D Sunday

3.1.15

3:00PM

13 miles as loop and has over 600 feet of climbing. https://www.facebook.com/events/866761066680134
Monday Night @ Fantasy Island Fantasy Island Irvington Monday

3.2.15

7:00PM

  Plan on 2 hours.  All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good light http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220745920/
SAMBA Wednesday at Robles Robles Trail

Cactus Wren

W. Irvington

Wednes

3.4.15

6:15PM

We’ll start at the Creosote trail, then Camaro, Bitter Sweet and  continue towards Ajo and under the culvert.. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220639140/
BICAS

2nd Annual Bike Camping Weekend

BICAS

44 W 6th St,

3.7.15 8am-

3.8.15 2:00 PM

Bike Packing with Bicas https://www.facebook.com/events/790053221050152 (520) 628-7950

bicas@bicas.org

 

 

EVENTS

What Location Date Contact
Niner Demo Daya Sierra Vista Brown canyon trailhead 5088ft, GPS: 31.46376°N, 110.29173°W Saturday

2.28.15

https://www.facebook.com/events/1530133037251911
Rad Company” screening presented by TORCA Risky Business Restaurant

8848 E Tanque Verde Rd

Sunday

3.1.15 7:00PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/831380920251743
GABA General Meeting: Get More Training From Your Training Miles Pima County Medical Society Auditorium , Tucson, AZ

5199 E. Farness

Monday

3.2.15 7PM

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/219609753/
An Evening With Tucson’s Endurance Community

guest Speaker, Lionel Sanders

TriSports.com

4495 S Coach Dr

Tuesday

3.3.15 6:00-8PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/395629417283276
Boys and Girls Club Bike Repair Roy Drachman Clubhouse, to repair bicycles for the boys and girls. You don’t need to be a bike mechanic, just a desire to help. Friday,

3. 6.15

3:00 PM

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220479870/
Bike Advisory Committee Meeting Himmel Park Library March 11, 2015

6:00 PM

http://biketucson.pima.gov/

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
Flap Jack Flats Time Trial- Southern AZ Omnium Time Trail with Cat1-5 plus all ages and Jrs plus Merckx 2.28.15 18760 S Picacho Hwy.

Picacho, AZ

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-394

Gary Sax  gary_jill@msn.com

17th Annual Colossal Cave TT- SA Omnium Road race at colossal cave and over pistol hill.   excellent beginner friendly event. 3.1.15 Vail Arizona https://www.facebook.com/ColossalCaveRoadRace?fref=nf

Gary Sax  gary_jill@msn.com

Tour De Cure- The Damion Alexander Team has a team for this event and is a major sponsor.  E-mail me for a free registration code! 50 and 100K rides

 

This is the motivation you are looking for to keep riding after El Tour De Tucson!

March 1, 2015 Tucson Harley Davidson

7355 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=10185&pg=entry&utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=tucsontour&utm_campaign=TDC&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=tucsontour

 

BBiondo@diabetes.org  | (520) 795-3711 x7112

IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 3.14.156:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

March 4, 2015 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
White Tank Whirlwind A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.7.15 White Tanks Regional Park

Waddell, AZ

http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
San Tan Racing Criterium Cat1-5 plus all ages and Jrs 3.7.15 Mesa Arizona http://santanracing.com/?critinfo

Dan Coley

info@santanracing.com

Hungry Dog Criterium Crit Race.  All Cats

 

Sunday 3.8.15 10429 South 51st St

Phoenix, AZ 85044

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-354
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

March 4, 2015 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

3.14.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
Tucson Bicycle Classic 3 day Stage Race 3.13.15

3.14.15

3.15.15

McCain Loop TT

Sauharita Road

Pima CC West Crit

http://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Honor Ride Phoenix Join Ride 2 Recovery to honor our nation’s healing heroes

 

3.14.15 UnitedHealthcare Offices, 4425 E. Cotton Center Blvd http://ride2recovery.com/honorRide.php
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

3.25.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
MARC in the Park (Team event) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.28.15 McDowell Mtn. Regional Park

16300 McDowell

http://mbaa.net/racing/5-team-event-marc-in-the-park/
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

4.1.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

4.8.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
Foray at the Fort (Sierra Vista) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 4.11.15 Fort Huachucha

556 Auger Ave.

http://mbaa.net/racing/3-sierra-vista-foray-at-the-fort/
Flagstaff Frenzy (Flagstaff) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 5.16.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/7-flagstaff-flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D (Flagstaff) FUN-D raiser for the Flagstaff Biking Organization. 5.17.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/super-d/
Whiskey Off Road 7 races.  One fun weekend. Pro Crits, kids race, 25, 50, and pro 50 races. 40K Purse. April 24 – April 26, 2015. Prescott http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=6

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM.  THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED.  TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELD.

 

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

These rides are not mine.  I am only sharing the data.  The Damion Alexander Team  cannot guarantee anybody’s safety.  There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should  pay attention and take reasonable precautions.  I always use a helmet.  I think that Helmets are required when riding.  If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud.  Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others.  Please also ride within your limitations. You are  not racing the Tour de France.  If you see someone  that is  not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention  Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.

Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws.  We are not lemmings.  Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow.  Use your head and enjoy your ride.

 

THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES.  EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM

Community Bike Ride List February 21-28

We made progress on the Velodrome this week and The Damion Alexander Team has shared a half dozen or so photo Albums from the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo on Facebook.  So far only about 20 percent of the images are published, more coming daily.  I’m hoping to have a blog up soon about the velodrome, but for now if you want to help, please fill out the questionnaire on www.BondElection.org.   

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, some door knock and others  cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the clients and friends you refer my team AND for  the cycling community.  For example: This list.

I DID NOT CONFIRM THE TIMES THIS WEEK OR THE  REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES- AS I SIMPLY RAN OUT OF TIME.

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles www.UofAcylcling.com
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop 6:00 PM 1-2 hours Easy, fun, socail Ben’s Bikes
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

977-5664

Velo Vets VA Blind Rehab Center. Tuesday 5:00PM 5-25 miles easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday

7:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

6:30PM

Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:30PM

12-18 miles Slow Facebook

Tuesday Night Bike Ride

UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:30AM

40-60 miles www.UofACycling.com
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

7:30AM

55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

NoDrop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Cyclo-cross Ft. Lowell Park 5:00PM A few hours As fast as we can go https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main 7:00PM Different route each week
Bike Polo UofA Mall 8:00PM https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Tim Carolan Ride Starbucks

River/Campbell

Thurs

8:00AM

46 miles 18-21 mph
Up Oracle

Thursday Shootout

University and Euclid Thurs

7:30AM

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride www.UofACycling.com
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz Thurs

5:30AM

Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

7:30AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice www.UofACycling.com
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina

 

Saturday 8:00AM 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles 17-20

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride
Oro Valley Bikes Ride Oro Valley Bikes

4749 E Sunrise

Sat

8:00AM

50 miles 17-18 MPH (520) 577-5511

John McCarrell

The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:15AM 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:30 AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 8:00AM 17 miles beginner 10-14

No drop

pbs054@performanceinc.com

520-296-4715

Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various Routes

Call Scott

Saturday 7:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

8:00AM 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 7:30 No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

520-

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

 

VELO\VETS Ride the Loop! Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave Sunday 4:00 PM 5-25 miles All speeds welcome http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1868181

Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle

 

Sunday

7:30AM

www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Velo Vets Ride the Loop Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave. Sunday 3:00Pm- 5:00pm A few miles Easy fun social ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

 

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling

DOWN TO THE BRIDGE AND BACK

Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Saturday 02.21.15

8:00AM

55 miles https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=nf
GABA Twin Peaks, Ritz-Carlton, La Canada loop 1500 W. River Road,  on the loop Saturday 02.21.15

8:30AM

48 miles 14-16mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220578501/

GABA River Park to Redhills and back

1500 W. River Road,  on the loop Sunday 02.22.15

8:30AM

50 miles 12-14 No one left behind http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220578588/

Tour De Cure Training Ride

St. Phillips Plaza Sunday

2.22.15

9:00AM

30 miles + or – No Drop https://www.facebook.com/events/413847852073703/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Cactus Cycling Northwest Sunday

Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle 2.22.15

9AM

40-45 miles 18mph plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1855473

Cactus Cycling Ken’s Monday Ride

Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina Monday

2.23.15

9AM

25-35 mph 14-16 mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Ken  520-668-5000
Short Slow Challenge Ride Le Buzz.  Climbing Mt. Lemmon Thursday 2.26.15

8:30AM

One hour as far as you can go Your pace. http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220490246/

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES  ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Broadway Bikes MTB Ride on AZ Trail Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead 2.21.15

8:00AM

Lets ride from Gabe Zimmerman to Sahuarita Rd nice easy flowing trail with minor climbs https://www.facebook.com/groups/1752676614957909/
AZT Jamboree Shuttle Ride with the Scottsdale Mountain Bikers AZT Pistol Hill Rd Parking Area 2.21.15

10am

Saturday we will meet at the AZ Trail Pistol Hill Trailhead at 1000am to arrange shuttles and drive up to the Lakes Rd trailhead. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/219635592/
MTB Addicts – Sunday Bike, Beer, and Pizza @ No Anchovies 2.22.15

9:00AM

Riding from No Anchovies to Robles https://www.facebook.com/events/767262639994356/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
sweetwater trail work NE corner Silverbell & Sweetwater Road 2.22.15

8:00AM

 

February SDMB Trail Love Corps Day. continue to build singletrack at Sweetwater, this time to complete the last mile of a loop in the new parcel. limited parking at the work site, carpooling.

Meet corner of Silverbell and Sweetwater (near the PACC) Look for the SDMB flag!

http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220442258/
Kentucky Camp with the Scottsdale Mountain Bikers Parking Area

Rt. 83 and I-10, Vail,

2.22.15

9:00AM

10AM

 beautiful scenery and travels the AZ Trail through the old mining camp and along the plume trail out to the Wilderness boundary.  Rabout 14 miles out and back with a combination of jeep road and singletrack.  Moderate paced ride.  

http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220557914/

Youth Ride on the AZ Trail Az Trail Colossal Cave 2.22.15

9:00 AM

1.5 hours out and 1.5 back.  Your Pace. 9 at collosal cave.  930 at Gabe Z . Trailhead https://www.facebook.com/events/890495934315848/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Business Builder Bike Ride

Fantasy Island Irvington North

Wed

2.25.15

Networking, bike ride and beer.  About an hour ride. https://www.facebook.com/events/1534286196854666/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
SAMBA Wednesday Night at 50 year trail

50 Year/Golder Ranch TH 4798 E Golder Ranch Driv

Wednes

2.25.15

6:15PM

By popular demand, we are adding this fun trail, original plan will be to do The Chutes and back http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220640260/
Thursday Night Urban Assault

Brandi Fenton Memorial Park

3482 E River Rd

Thursday

2.26.15

7-9

About 14 miles of Urban riding with a little hard top. https://www.facebook.com/events/1571235966448009/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

 

EVENTS

What Location Date Contact
Learn about being a GABA Ride Organizer City of Tucson Ward 6 Office

3202 E 1st St

Saturday, 1.7.15

10 AM to 2pm

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220124498/
Boy Scouts Bike Repair. You don’t need to be a bike mechanic, just a desire to help. Double V Scout Reservation

3801 S Kinney Rd

Saturday

February 7, 2015

9:30AM PM

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220188275/
Consider Yourself Challenged!~ An Inspirational community Event for CAF Tucson Jewish Community Center,

3800 E River Rd

2.8.15

5:30-7:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/171017389735211/192665810903702/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
24HOP Packet Pickup Party! Fairwheel Bikes

503 S Park Ave

2.10.15

5:30PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/405032379664346/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Bike Advisory Committee Meeting Himmel Park Library Feb 11, 2015

6:00 PM

http://biketucson.pima.gov/

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
Tolero Crit Crit race at the Casas church! Tolero has partnered with GST Racing. 2.21.15 10801 North La Cholla Boulevard http://toleroracing.net/tolero-crit-series/
Havasu Havoc A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 2.21.15 Lake Havasu
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

Wednesday

2.25.15

UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
Flap Jack Flats Time Trial Time Trail with Cat1-5 plus all ages and Jrs plus Merckx 2.28.15 18760 S Picacho Hwy.

Picacho, AZ

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-394

Gary Sax  gary_jill@msn.com

Tour De Cure- The Damion Alexander Team has a team for this event and is a major sponsor.  E-mail me for a free registration code! 50 and 100K rides

 

This is the motivation you are looking for to keep riding after El Tour De Tucson!

March 1, 2015 Tucson Harley Davidson

7355 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=10185&pg=entry&utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=tucsontour&utm_campaign=TDC&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=tucsontour

 

BBiondo@diabetes.org  | (520) 795-3711 x7112

IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 3.14.156:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

March 4, 2015 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
White Tank Whirlwind A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.7.15 White Tanks Regional Park

Waddell, AZ

http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
San Tan Racing Criterium Cat1-5 plus all ages and Jrs 3.7.15 Mesa Arizona http://santanracing.com/?critinfo

Dan Coley

info@santanracing.com

Hungry Dog Criterium Crit Race.  All Cats

 

Sunday 3.8.15 10429 South 51st St

Phoenix, AZ 85044

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-354
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

March 4, 2015 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

3.14.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
Tucson Bicycle Classic 3 day Stage Race 3.13.15

3.14.15

3.15.15

McCain Loop TT

Sauharita Road

Pima CC West Crit

http://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Honor Ride Phoenix Join Ride 2 Recovery to honor our nation’s healing heroes

 

3.14.15 UnitedHealthcare Offices, 4425 E. Cotton Center Blvd http://ride2recovery.com/honorRide.php
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

3.25.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
MARC in the Park (Team event) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.28.15 McDowell Mtn. Regional Park

16300 McDowell

http://mbaa.net/racing/5-team-event-marc-in-the-park/
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

4.1.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

4.8.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
Foray at the Fort (Sierra Vista) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 4.11.15 Fort Huachucha

556 Auger Ave.

http://mbaa.net/racing/3-sierra-vista-foray-at-the-fort/
Flagstaff Frenzy (Flagstaff) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 5.16.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/7-flagstaff-flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D (Flagstaff) FUN-D raiser for the Flagstaff Biking Organization. 5.17.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/super-d/
Whiskey Off Road 7 races.  One fun weekend. Pro Crits, kids race, 25, 50, and pro 50 races. 40K Purse. April 24 – April 26, 2015. Prescott http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=6

 

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Support Senate Bills for Cyclist Safety

Brendan Lyons, Executive Director of Look, Save a life Arizona has created a page on change.org to show your support for two bills that are currently with the State Senate.

The page says

“On behalf of the safety for all who utilize our public roadways, vulnerable users such as First Responders, victims of distracted driving and the families left behind to pick up the pieces, we respectfully encourage your consideration for S.B. 1102 (Texting While Driving, Prohibition) andS.B. 1302 (Vulnerable Users of Public Ways).

A texting while driving prohibition will make it unlawful for an individual operating a motor vehicle to send or read messages by means of a wireless communication device. Researchers observe that texting while driving decreases reaction time to a greater extent than drunk driving. Research like this has driven 47 states to pass legislation banning drivers from texting while driving. Arizona, the first state to propose a prohibition nine years ago, however, has failed to adopt this law.

The purpose of a Vulnerable Road User Law is to protect people who utilize the road who are not otherwise protected by being encased in the protective steel shell of a motor vehicle (First-Responders, Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Wheelchair Bound, etc.). The vulnerable user law provides for increased fines in cases where a vulnerable road user is injured or killed because of negligence or as the result of a traffic violation.

Currently, unless there is proof of gross negligence or circumstances such as alcohol or drug use, there are inadequate provisions in state law to support bringing meaningful and significant charges against the motor vehicle driver who has caused such harm to a vulnerable user.  Arizona law is far too lenient in punishing careless drivers who injure vulnerable users.  Non-motorists using a road or street have every right to expect that drivers will be alert and avoid them.  For those drivers who are unable to comply, there needs to be a provision in state law where their driving skills are called into question and penalties applied.

In 2013, a DPS Officer writing a report at an accident scene was killed by a distracted motorist driving a semi-truck. Arizona ranks among the most dangerous states in the U.S. for fatalities caused by distracted driving.  This small change in legislation will bring a renewed focus to safety for all who utilize our public byways throughout Arizona.

By signing this petition you are simply asking Arizona’s Legislature and Governor to pass a meaningful Vulnerable User law as well as a Texting/Driving Prohibition.  Thank you for taking the time to sign this petition and voice your concern.”

This is the link to sign up and show your support.  https://www.change.org/p/arizona-state-house-stand-with-first-responders-to-support-strong-anti-distracted-driving-laws?recruiter=78152858&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_facebook_responsive&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-custom_msg&fb_ref=Default

Community Bike Ride List February 6-13

Last week The Damion Alexander Team shared thousands of photos from various rides and events around Tucson.  To see the photos, Look at “The Damion Alexander Team” on facebook and please like it while you are there.

Two bills are currently being reviewed in the AZ State Legislature. SB 1102 which would prohibit texting and driving and SB 1302 which modifies AZ Vulnerable Users Laws to include bicyclists and stiffer penalties. Please consider writing, emailing or calling your AZ Legislator to ask them to support both of these bills. They both are currently assigned to the Transportation Committee chaired by Sen. Bob Worsley and to the Public Safety Military Technology Committee chaired by Sen. Steve Smith. You can find out who your Legislators are by visiting http://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp?Body=S

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles www.UofAcylcling.com
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop 6:00 PM 1-2 hours Easy, fun, socail Ben’s Bikes
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

977-5664

Velo Vets VA Blind Rehab Center. Tuesday 5:00PM 5-25 miles easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday

7:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

6:30PM

Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:30PM

12-18 miles Slow Facebook

Tuesday Night Bike Ride

UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:30AM

40-60 miles www.UofACycling.com
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

7:30AM

55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

NoDrop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Cyclo-cross Ft. Lowell Park 5:00PM A few hours As fast as we can go https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main 7:00PM Different route each week
Bike Polo UofA Mall 8:00PM https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Tim Carolan Ride Starbucks

River/Campbell

Thurs

8:00AM

46 miles 18-21 mph
Up Oracle

Thursday Shootout

University and Euclid Thurs

7:30AM

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride www.UofACycling.com
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz Thurs

5:30AM

Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

7:30AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice www.UofACycling.com
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina

 

Saturday 8:00AM 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles 17-20

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride
Oro Valley Bikes Ride Oro Valley Bikes

4749 E Sunrise

Sat

8:00AM

50 miles 17-18 MPH (520) 577-5511

John McCarrell

The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:15AM 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:30 AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 8:00AM 17 miles beginner 10-14

No drop

pbs054@performanceinc.com

520-296-4715

Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various Routes

Call Scott

Saturday 7:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

8:00AM 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 7:30 No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

520-

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

 

VELO\VETS Ride the Loop! Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave Sunday 3:00 PM 5-25 miles All speeds welcome http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1825494 Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle

 

Sunday

7:30AM

www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Velo Vets Ride the Loop Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave. Sunday 3:00Pm- 5:00pm A few miles Easy fun social ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

 

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Sabino Cycles Shop Ride Sabino Cycles Saturday

02.7.15

8:00AM

35-40 No Drop

Rain=no ride, but food

Steve Wetmore
Zona Cycling Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Saturday 02.7.15

8:30AM

55 miles https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts

GABA Desert Museum Loop

1500 W. River Road,  on the loop Saturday 02.7.15

9:30AM

54 14-16 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220323724/

Cactus Cycling Northwest Sunday circle

 

Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle Sunday

2.8.15

9:00AM

39 miles 16-18 plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1855473

2nd Sunday Ride slow Tucson “The Loop” ride

East End of the Rillito Bike Path

3575 N Craycroft Rd

Sunday

2.8.15

9:00AM

58 miles 12-14 mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220027263/

Cactus Cycling

Amado to Arivaca Ride

the Cow Palace Restaurant at 28802 S. Nogales Hwy Sunday

2.8.15

9:30AM

44 14-16 mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1859017 Carol Forszt & Michael Zaffke (520.403.7234
Have you ever dreamed of bike touring through scenic byways, visiting little cultural gems along the route, all at a mellow pace and in the good company of fellow adventurers? If you find yourself nodding your head yes, then Tucson’s first Tour de Little Free Library might just be the experience for you! This inaugural Tour de Little Free Library (LFL) takes place on Sunday, February 8 and will wend through 4 neighborhoods, for a total of about 10 miles over the course of roughly 3 hours. congregate at the Dunbar Springs LFL, 2nd St & 10th Ave at Noon on Sunday 2.8.15   https://www.facebook.com/events/616856618419764/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Tour De Cure Training Ride

St. Philip’s Plaza on River Rd/Campbell Ave (meet near the bike path) Sunday

2.8.15

9:00AM

20-30 miles Tbd on who shows up, but no drop

Cactus Cycling Ken’s Monday Ride

Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina Monday

2.9.15

10AM

25-35 mph 14-16 mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1855198

Ken  520-668-5000

The Bicycle Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Monday

2.9.15

9AM

60 miles 15-16MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220116292/
Pistol Hill Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Wednesday, 2.11.15

9:00 AM

47 miles 14-16 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220116191/
Pima County Fairgrounds Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Friday 2.13.15

9:00 AM

49 miles 14-16MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220116733/

Valentine’s Day Ride All Levels Welcome

 

San Carlos Grill 12125 N. Oracle Saturday

2.14.15

1PM

25 miles Social ride http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1852001

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES  ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
SAMBA

Honeybee Canyon Trail

1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd Saturday

2.07.15

9AM –

16-mile loop relatively flat and rolling terrain. Pace will depend on group.  2-3 hours http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220317518/
SAMBA

AZ Endurance Series – Tor de 50

Chad’s house(must register), Saturday

2.07.15

9AM –

This is the annual Tor de 50 put on by AZ Endurance Series, connecting the upper 50 year area with the Tortolitas.  It’s about 54 miles total with over 5500 ft. of climbing.  It is a self-supported endurance ride http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220318111/
February Group Ride 50yr Trail Meet at the Golder Ranch parkin Saturday

2.07.15

9:30AM –

Please bring plenty of water it will be a 3hr+ day if you stick to all the loops with us. Plenty of bailout options. All are welcome no one left behind. Post ride cold ones provided. https://www.facebook.com/events/1503260973271167/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Pivot Bikes Demo Event Sweetwater Trailhead Saturday

2.07.15

9AM –

3 PM

Demo Pivots and FREE MTB clinic by Edy Yee and Martha Lemen! 1-2pm. Ages 7-12 https://www.facebook.com/events/1582764165302228/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
 

OMR Sunday Ride.

2 N Calle Rinconado Sunday

2.07.15

9AM

Less of a group ride and more like training for the 24HOP race https://www.facebook.com/events/860227864036842/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Dave
A.B.E. – Santa Cruz Bicycles – demo Fantasy Island Sunday

2.07.15

9AM -12

Check out all the 2015 Santa Cruz Models! I LOVE Santa Cruz bikes.  Been riding a tallboy for 3 years. Only issue with doing this demo is you will want one.  Damion https://www.facebook.com/events/806436606109812/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Old Pueblo MTB: Last Crack at 24 HOP 24 Hour Town Sunday

2.1815

3:00 PM

Pick your poison.  16,32,48 miles.  Or do some half laps. https://www.facebook.com/events/801775489860194/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340
SAMBA Monday Night @ Hope Camp Hope Camp Trail Camino Loma Alta Monday 2.9.2015

6:30 PM

Plan on 2+ hours.  All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good ligh http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/219887510/
Tuesday night lights with Burritos!

·                   Fantasy Island North Sude

Tuesday

2.10.15

7:00PM

The normal TNL ride on the north side loops of FI Burritos at  Losbetos https://www.facebook.com/events/712315755556613/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
SAMBA Wednesday Night RideStarr Pass

Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead

Wednes

2.11.15

6:15PM

Yetman re-reoute Lights are still needed!

Pizza and beer at Bianchi’s

http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220339355/
Youth Ride on The Arizona Trail

Colossal Cave on the AZ Trail

Sat-Sun

2-21-15

2-22-15

 

Camping, riding bikes, kids on bikes.  All hosted by The AZ Trail Association

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/890495934315848/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Damion 977-5664

 

EVENTS

What Location Date Contact
Learn about being a GABA Ride Organizer City of Tucson Ward 6 Office

3202 E 1st St

Saturday, 1.7.15

10 AM to 2pm

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220124498/
Boy Scouts Bike Repair. You don’t need to be a bike mechanic, just a desire to help. Double V Scout Reservation

3801 S Kinney Rd

Saturday

February 7, 2015

9:30AM PM

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220188275/
Consider Yourself Challenged!~ An Inspirational community Event for CAF Tucson Jewish Community Center,

3800 E River Rd

2.8.15

5:30-7:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/171017389735211/192665810903702/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
24HOP Packet Pickup Party! Fairwheel Bikes

503 S Park Ave

2.10.15

5:30PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/405032379664346/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Bike Advisory Committee Meeting Himmel Park Library Feb 11, 2015

6:00 PM

http://biketucson.pima.gov/

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
Valley of The Sun Stage Race 3 day stage race 2.13.15

2.14.15

2.15.15

Phoenix http://www.wmrc.org/

Brian Lemke
vosinfo@wmrc.org

Sun Devil Criterium  Sun Devil Criterium will take place on the ASU Tempe Campus, around iconic Gammage Auditorium Sunday

2.8.15

7:15-6:05PM

ASU Gammage

1200 S Forest Ave

https://www.facebook.com/events/521804267959490/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Burning man meets MTB race.  Is this a race or a party? I say BOTH! 2.13.15

2.14.15

2.15.15

Willow Springs- An hour North of Tucson http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=5
Havasu Havoc A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 2.21.15 Lake Havasu
Tour De Cure- The Damion Alexander Team has a team for this event and is a major sponsor.  E-mail me for a free registration code! 50 and 100K rides

 

This is the motivation you are looking for to keep riding after El Tour De Tucson!

March 1, 2015 Tucson Harley Davidson

7355 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=10185&pg=entry&utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=tucsontour&utm_campaign=TDC&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=tucsontour

 

BBiondo@diabetes.org  | (520) 795-3711 x7112

White Tank Whirlwind A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.7.15 White Tanks Regional Park

Waddell, AZ

http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tucson Bicycle Classic 3 day Stage Race 3.13.15

3.14.15

3.15.15

McCain Loop TT

Sauharita Road

Pima CC West Crit

http://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Honor Ride Phoenix Join Ride 2 Recovery to honor our nation’s healing heroes

 

3.14.15 UnitedHealthcare Offices, 4425 E. Cotton Center Blvd http://ride2recovery.com/honorRide.php
MARC in the Park (Team event) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.28.15 McDowell Mtn. Regional Park

16300 McDowell

http://mbaa.net/racing/5-team-event-marc-in-the-park/
Foray at the Fort (Sierra Vista) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 4.11.15 Fort Huachucha

556 Auger Ave.

http://mbaa.net/racing/3-sierra-vista-foray-at-the-fort/
Flagstaff Frenzy (Flagstaff) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 5.16.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/7-flagstaff-flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D (Flagstaff) FUN-D raiser for the Flagstaff Biking Organization. 5.17.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/super-d/
Whiskey Off Road 7 races.  One fun weekend. Pro Crits, kids race, 25, 50, and pro 50 races. 40K Purse. April 24 – April 26, 2015. Prescott http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=6

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.