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It’s that time of the year that we have rides almost every day of the week. The race season is also starting to gear up. I put in considerable time this week tracking down many of the races, both on the road and in the dirt. The real challenge is going to be what race or ride to choose as so many are on the same day.

I hope to see you out on your bikes. Make sure to smile, I’ll likely be taking your picture and posting them on The Damion Alexander Team on Facebook.

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.

Ride on,

Damion

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I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Monday 6:30AM	Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:15PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	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	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.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
Christian Cycling Crit Training Series	UA Tech Park- 1550 E 36th St	6:00PM 8:00PM 12-2-16 – 3.9.15	3 races from beginner to advanced.		https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3523
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

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
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 8:30AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.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	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM 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 7:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:30AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
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 7:30AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 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	Saturday 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 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday 6:30AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎

Cycle Fit Solutions Sunday Ride	Probike on Tanque Verde	Sunday 8:30AM	????	18 plus	Tim Carolan 520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com
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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed		Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling	Starbucks at El Con	Saturday 01.16.16 9:00AM	40 miles			https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
24HOP Bike-In Hosted by Tucson Medical Center	Tucson Hop Shop 3230 N Dodge Un-Official Meetups at 2pm Fairwheel Bikes 1110 E 6th St. Bicycle Ranch 7090 N Oracle	Saturday 01.16.16 3:00PM-6PM	Depends where you start	I’m going with casual		https://www.facebook.com/events/458640524322148/
Blackburn x Ordinary Bikes Campout at Catalina State Park	Ordinary Bike Shop at 4:30 PM.	Saturday 01.16.16 4:30PM	28 miles each way	Casual pace		https://www.facebook.com/events/990336871008731/
TTG Sunday Morning Ladies Only Ride	St Phillips Plaza, Tucson, Arizona	Sunday 01.17.16 9AM	25 miles	12	https://www.facebook.com/events/1508467172789522/
River Path Ride	(Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park, Near W MaGee & Shannon Rd	Sunday 01.17.16 9AM	25-30 pmh	14-16 mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075748
Oro Valley Sunday North Side	Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle	Sunday 01.17.16 9AM	38.5 miles	18 plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107327
Ed’s Happy hour ride	Zinburger/6390 E Grant Rd	Sunday 01.17.16 1PM	25–35Mi	15-17 MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2140386
BIOSPHERE AND BACK	Oracle and Magee 7952 N Oracle Rd Just south of the bank	Sunday 1.17.2016 9:00 AM	50 miles	13-15MPh		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228019175/
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 01.18.16 9:00AM	56 miles	14-15 MPH		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227916212/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina	Monday 01.18.16 10:00AM	25-36 miles	14-16MPH		http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2122732
Tuesday Ride Saguaro East loop	Starbucks 9525 E. Old Spanish Trail	Tuesday, 01.19.16 9:00 AM	28 miles	12-14 mph		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228081982/
Oro Valley – Vistoso – Dove Mountain – Loop	Oro Valley Aquatic Center 23 W Calle Concordia	Tuesday, 01.19.16 9:00 AM	49 miles	12-14 mph		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227970639/
Sunflower West Side Ride	Starbucks Oracle and Ina	Tuesday 1.16.16 9:00 AM	38 miles	18plus		http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2140337
Let’s (bike) Dance! David Bowie Tribute Ride	North end of the Rattlesnake Bridge	Wednesday 01.20.16 7:00 PM	Celebrate the life of the patron saint of the weird kids. Bring your whole heart, and dress as glam as you dream. David Forbes will be riding the Loud Bike, with MUSIC!			https://www.facebook.com/events/921449564607582/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 01.20.16 9:00 AM	55 miles	15-16		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227916159/
Easy Peasy Ride	East End of the Rillito Bike Path 3575 N Craycroft Rd	Thursday 1.21.16 9:00AM	26 Miles	12-14 MPH		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228069941/
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 1.22.2016 9AM	55 miles	12-14MPH		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227916411/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
SAMBA box canyon to pistol hill	AZT Pistol Hill Rd Parking Area .	Saturday 01.16.16 8 AM	Planning to ride the AZT Jamboree 37 mile route..we can shuttle to start..advanced riders..endurance ride and pace. be prepared like in the jamboree you are on your own. No stopping or regrouping once we get started.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227955339/
MTB Addicts – Barrio’s Tucson Mountain Bike Park Ride	Barrio Brewing Co. 800 E 16th St	Sunday 01.17.168:30AM	From Barrio’s, ride the Robles trail system, over Cat Mountain, ride the Starr Pass/ Yetman trail, Stone House, and head back to Barrio’s for some grub and brew. 28 miles		https://www.facebook.com/events/481802535341051/
Old Pueblo MTB: Practice lap at 24 HOP	from the Arch at Willow Springs	Sunday 01.17.16 3PM	This is a 17 mile loop with 1000 feet of climbing and very little techy and lots of fun.		https://www.facebook.com/events/915649995216343/
SDMB – TLC Day at Sweetwater	Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead 4005 N Tortolita Road,	Sunday, 1.17.16 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM	Let’s give Sweetwater some love while we wait for the county to finish it’s review of the new Starr Pass trails!		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227907866/
MTB Addicts – Sweetwater MLK Day Ride	Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead 4005 N Tortolita Road	Monday, 01.18.16 9:00AM	The plan is to hit all trails at sweetwater. 14 miles Climb – 800 ft.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1673619239593528/
Monday Night @ Hope Camp	Hope Camp Trailhead Camino Loma Alta,	Monday, 01.18.16 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours. You do need a good light (750 lumens minimum)		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226273691/
Wednesday Night Ride at Sweetwater	Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead 4005 N Tortolita Road,	Wednes, 01.20.16 6:15pm	We’ll do a clockwise loop of most of the trails there. Lights are still needed!!!		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/dfszbdyvcbbc/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
GABA Volunteer and Ride Organizer Training Class	Eric Post Law Office 651 N Swan Rd,	Saturday 1.16.16 9:00 AM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226845559/
SDMB January TLC Day- Sweetwater	Sweetwater Trailhead4001 N Tortolita	Sunday 1.17.16	https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org/photos/gm.1646404045574005/1240505462632031/?type=3&theater
Giant / Liv Demo Day Rescheduled!	Fantasy Island 9600 E Irvington Rd	Saturday, 1.23.16 10 AM – 4 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/558264847666532/
REILLY CRAFT PIZZA AND DRINK FOR Challenged Athletes Foundation	REILLY Craft Pizza & Drink101 E Pennington St, Tucson	Thursday, 1.28.16 5 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1499087720395214/
Help Sunday Cycles feed the homeless.	2nd ave and Jefferson Phoenix	Saturday 1.30.16 8 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1044358485624630/
SDMB 24HOP Course Maintenance	24 Hour Town	Sunday, 1.31.16 10 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1677771579157571/
SDMB 24HOP Pre-Ride Campout	SDMB Town- 24HOP Course	Jan 30 at 2 PM to Jan 31 5 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1660501307565005/
Beads of Courage BEAD INSPIRED – 2016 FUNDRAISING EVENT IN TUCSON	Beads of Courage 3230 N Dodge Blvd	Saturday, 2.6.16 6 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1652540658332403/
consider Yourself Challenged for CAF Challenged Athletes Foundation	Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E River Rd	Sunday, 2.21.16 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1164449193587189/
TORCA- February Trail day sponsored by PROBIKE	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails Tucson, Arizona 85730	Saturday 2.27.16 8AM 2016	https://www.facebook.com/events/997845930308531/
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp	Prescott, AZ	03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016	http://www.ultramtb.net/
8th Annual Bike the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race	Show Low, AZ	6.18.16

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
McDowell Meltdown	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 1	Saturday 1.16.16	McDowell Mountain Regional Park	http://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
North End Classic	8-Corner fast/ fun crit course with small hill approximately 1 km per lap	Saturday 1.16.16	Yuma	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-180
A Race Against Time	20K TT	Saturday 1.23.16 8AM	Picacho, AZ	https://www.facebook.com/events/1657038367879096/
Prickly Pear on the Maricopa Trail	Inaugural race to show off the Maricopa Trail	Saturday 1.23.16	Cave Creek Morristown AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-143
Prickly Pedal On the Maricopa Trail	Maricopa Regional Trail System	Saturday 1.23.16	Start- Lake Plesant End – Spur Cross Road	http://pricklypedal.com/about-the-race/
AVONdale Criterium Series	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals.	Sunday, 1.24. 16	S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269
Estrella Hedgehog Hustle	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 2	Saturday 1.30.16	Goodyear, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
The Santa Catalina Omnium	the BioPark Blast and the Oracle Road Race.	Saturday 1.30.16 Sunday 1.31.16	Tucson and Oracle AZ	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Sun Devil Crit		Sunday 2.7.16	Arizona State Univ	Constantin Schreiber cschrei2@asu.edu
24 hours in the OP	It’s a MTB race, it’s a party, it’s an around a good time.	February 12-14, 2016	Willow Springs AZ	www.epicrides.com
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	3 Day stage race in Phoenix	02.12.2016 -02.14.2016	Phoenix, AZ	http://wmrc.org/ Brian Lemke vosinfo@wmrc.org
Lake Havasu Havoc	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 3	Saturday 2.20.16	Sara Park, Lake Havasu City	http://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tolero Crit	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money & merchandise	Saturday 2.20.16	Casas Church Oro Valley AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-446
AVONdale Criterium Series	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals.	Sunday 2.21.16	S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269
FlapJack Flats	Time Trial	2.27.16	Picacho Arizona	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-392
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp		03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016		http://www.ultramtb.net/
White Tank Whirlwind	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 4	3.19.16	White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tucson Bicycle Classic	TT, Road Race and Circuit Race.	3.18.16 3.19.16 3.20.16	Tucson	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Tour De Cure Tucson	Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time	4.17.15	Tucson	http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=11062&pg=entry
Flagstaff Frenzy	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 5	6.4.16	Fort Valley Trail Network	http://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D		6.5.16

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike SDMB, Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists TORCA, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)

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

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike