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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.
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 |
| 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- |
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride | Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. | Saturday 7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
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| 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
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle
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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 CyclingAmado 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
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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
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Camping, riding bikes, kids on bikes. All hosted by The AZ Trail Association
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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 |
| 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.