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Ride list and Thoughts on Whats Happening in Bike Advocacy
It’s been a busy week on the bike front.
The city of Tucson is holding public meetings about how to spend $200,000 in impact fees that are designated for Sentinel Peak “A Mountain”. Your voice matters. Take the survey here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2RBV6RF Personally, I said “trails”. In the additional comments I mentioned a trail from the Mercado to the top of “A” Mountain and to the South to access Starr Pass and Tucson Mountain Park. This could be so huge for tourism and a safe playground for local kids of all ages.
Last Tuesday the Pima County board of Supervisors voted on a hands free ordinance in Pima County as a primary offense. In the past 5 years I have been working with Brendan Lyons from the State to the local municipalities to try and get people behind the wheel to pay attention. While this is a project that is still in process, this was a giant accomplishment. It’s rather incredible knowing that these efforts will save lives. Now we need to get Tucson to accept it as a primary offence and Marana, South Tucson, Sahuarita, Green Valley and the University of Arizona to adopt an identical ordinance so we have continuity in all of Southern Arizona. It gives me great satisfaction seeing Pima county do what is the right thing when the State is unwilling to step up.
As the Executive Director of the Arizona Bicycle Center I have had plans drawn for a Velodrome, BMX Park, Cyclocross, Mountain bike Park, Pump track, Jump Track, crit course that is close to Mountain Biking and the Loop. I’ve had the conceptual plans for a few months, but have been waiting on getting County, City, and most important, neighborhood buy in. I’m super excited to announce the support we need from the County and City is in place and next week I’m meeting the neighbors. I’m chomping at the bit to tell everyone where this grandiose project will be, and hope to do so in the next few weeks.
The WAPA easement, the access to Honeybee Trails was reopened 17 days ago for Rancho Vistoso Residents. There is a 20 day window to appeal the zoning interpretation that opened it. If there were no appeals it would have stayed open. However, from what I have been told, the Honeybee HOA is going to appeal this. If they do, I’ve organized a group from the cycling community who will be challenging the zoning interruption as well. What the appeal from the cycling community will state is that the trail should remain open for all residents of Oro Valley and their guests.
Finally, as a Parks and Rec commissioner for Pima County I’ve asked for an item to be on the agenda at the May 12th Meeting. The agenda item says “Informational update on Advisory Committee regarding speed limits on the Loop”. I see the number one challenge on the roads, trails, paths is people not playing nice. Hopefully, others will see the value in creating a committee to deal with how we can make all the trails and paths friendly for everyone. The meeting is open to the public and is at 9:30AM (unfortunately the same time as the GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb). The meeting is at 3500 W. River Road.
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
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 |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:00AM |
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 |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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 |
VeloVets | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | Tuesday, 5:30 | Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:00AM |
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 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
6:00AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:00AM |
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 |
Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
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 |
University and Euclid | Thurs
6:00AM |
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
7:00AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
6:00AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
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
6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
16 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com |
U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
6:00AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday 8AM | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 6:30AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 5:45 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:00AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
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 |
Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | 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 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
Bicycle Ranch | Different Trails | Sunday
7AM |
Different | No Drop | Steve 520-219-4311 |
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek
. |
Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell | 1st Sunday of each month | 90-120 Minutes | No Drop | Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com |
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 |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
|
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info | |
TORCA –
May CDO Round Two Trail Work |
CDO 10 miles in two days | May 13-14 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1816912081882385/ | |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | Saturday, May 7 | http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt |
Javelina Chase Gran Fondo & Omnium | Duncan, AZ | May 05-06 | http://www.javelinachase.com/ |
Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | May 13 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-270 |
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb
|
Tucson, AZ | Friday May 15, 2015 | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137250 |
Ride of Silence | Tucson AZ
And across the country. |
May 17th | https://www.facebook.com/events/1234450613344202/ |
Verrado Velo Criterium 2.0 | Verrado, AZ | Saturday, May 20 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-1328 |
Arizona State Time Trial Championships | Arizona City, AZ | Sunday, May 21 | https://tucsonmasters.org/ |
Grand Junction Off Road | Grand Junction
Colorado |
May 20 – 22, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
Luna Lake Overnight Tour
|
Springerville, Quemado, Pie Town, Alpine | May 27 – 29, 2017??? Unverified | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137251 |
Flagstaff Omnium | Flagstaff, AZ | June 10-11 | http://singletrackbikes.com/ |
10th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship | Show Low, AZ | June 17 | http://www.bikethebluff.com/ |
Carson City Off Road | Carson City, NV | June 16-18, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest
|
Gallup NM in the Zuni Mountains | June 24 June 25 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest |
South Boundary BigRide
|
Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth and Family Center | July 22 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/ |
Dawn til Dusk | Camerco, NM | August 26 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-til-dusk/ |
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance | Sedona | Sedona, AZ | 09/09/2017 – 09/10/2017 | https://sandiegomountainbikeskills.com/ |
Man vs Machine 2017 | Williams, AZ | September 30 | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Tijeras, NM | September 30 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/ |
AZ CROSS Series #1-#2 | Sedona, AZ | October 29-29 | https://azcross.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4 | Phoenix, AZ | November 25-26, | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460 |
Dawn to Dusk Arizona
|
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, | December 9 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
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, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. 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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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 YOURSELF.
Ride List for April 15-21 2017
This weekend is one of my favorite events of the year. The El Grupo Scavenger Hunt is a super fun, challenging yet a family-friendly event. You bring your bike (and friends!). El Grupo will give you a map of the downtown area. On the back you will find 10 riddles to solve and 10 objects to find. You will race, ride or gallop (at your chosen pace!) within a 3 mile radius of downtown searching for the objects, tackling feats of strength and stupidity, and learning about obscure parts in downtown Tucson you never knew existed! There is no better way of discovering the community than this ride. Enjoy coffee and treats from Beyond Bread while you get ready to rid as well as adult drinks from Catalina Brewing Company and lunch included in registration. There will also be a raffle with prizes from awesome local businesses! And there is a 100% chance that everyone’s favorite community photographer will be there to catch you in all the silliness.
April is BikeFest. Living Street Alliance has a calendar of events at https://www.bikefesttucson.com/events/2017-04/ Events range from skill classes, mechanic workshops, bike in movies, brewery rides and more.
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
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 |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:30AM |
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 |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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 |
VeloVets | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | Tuesday, 5:30 | Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:30AM |
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
6:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:00AM |
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 |
Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
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
6:30AM |
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
7:30AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
6:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
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
6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
16 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com |
U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
6:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday 9AM | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:00AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:00AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
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 |
Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | 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 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek
. |
Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell | 1st Sunday of each month | 90-120 Minutes | No Drop | Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com |
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 |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
|
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info | |
TORCA –
May CDO Round Two TraIL Work |
CDO 10 miles in two days | May 13-14 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1816912081882385/ | |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
The Great Cowtown Campout: Volume III | From Ordinary Bike Shop and ride out to Cowtown Keeylocko in 3 Points | April 15-16 | https://www.facebook.com/events/359110417793235/ |
El Grupo
Scavenger hunt |
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt | April 15
8AM |
http://www.elgrupocycling.org/scavenger-hunt/ |
April CDO Work Weekend | Trails don’t maintain themselves! Help keep the CDO in prime condition for the summer. | April 22nd-23rd | https://www.facebook.com/events/371229856569743/ |
Tour of the Gila Stage Race | Silver City, NM
|
April 19-23
|
http://www.tourofthegila.com |
12 Hours in the Wild West
|
Village of Ruidoso | April 22, 2017 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/ |
Cotton Classic Time Trial | Arizona City, AZ | Sunday, Apr 23 | Don Melhado |
Arizona Track Series #1 | Encino, CA, AZ | 04/28/2017 – 04/30/2017 | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-827 |
The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 28-30, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com |
The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | Saturday, May 7 | http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt |
Javelina Chase Gran Fondo & Omnium | Duncan, AZ | May 05-06 | http://www.javelinachase.com/ |
Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | May 13 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-270 |
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb
|
Tucson, AZ | Friday May 15, 2015 | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137250 |
Ride of Silence | Tucson AZ
And across the country. |
May 17th | https://www.facebook.com/events/1234450613344202/ |
Verrado Velo Criterium 2.0 | Verrado, AZ | Saturday, May 20 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-1328 |
Arizona State Time Trial Championships | Arizona City, AZ | Sunday, May 21 | https://tucsonmasters.org/ |
Grand Junction Off Road | Grand Junction
Colorado |
May 20 – 22, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
Luna Lake Overnight Tour
|
Springerville, Quemado, Pie Town, Alpine | May 27 – 29, 2017??? Unverified | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137251 |
Flagstaff Omnium | Flagstaff, AZ | June 10-11 | http://singletrackbikes.com/ |
10th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship | Show Low, AZ | June 17 | http://www.bikethebluff.com/ |
Carson City Off Road | Carson City, NV | June 16-18, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest
|
Gallup NM in the Zuni Mountains | June 24 June 25 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest |
South Boundary BigRide
|
Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth and Family Center | July 22 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/ |
Dawn til Dusk | Camerco, NM | August 26 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-til-dusk/ |
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance | Sedona | Sedona, AZ | 09/09/2017 – 09/10/2017 | https://sandiegomountainbikeskills.com/ |
Man vs Machine 2017 | Williams, AZ | September 30 | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Tijeras, NM | September 30 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/ |
AZ CROSS Series #1-#2 | Sedona, AZ | October 29-29 | https://azcross.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4 | Phoenix, AZ | November 25-26, | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460 |
Dawn to Dusk Arizona
|
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, | December 9 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
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, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. 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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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 YOURSELF.
No Joking – Ride list for April Fools day through April 8th
This weekend is the Tour De Mesa. I hope everyone who is up there has a great ride and keeps the rubber side down. Sunday Cyclovia will be the perfect recovery ride. Unfortunately, I can’t make it to Mesa, but will be out shooting photos at Cyclovia.
It’s that time of the year. Most of the morning rides start earlier. It seems like each week one of them is changing, so check to make sure the time before you head out.
Arizona Cyclist is closing their Campbell location in two weeks. Steve said to come on down and check out some great deals. He would rather sell it than move it.
Perhaps you have dreamed of owning your own bike shop. ProBikes, now Lemmon Bikes, on Tanque Verde would love an offer on everything. 35K and you can have everything from the espresso machine to all the tools, displays and inventory. Ask for Jerry.
Last year I was appointed to the Pima County Parks and Rec Commission. I’ve spent the first 6 months trying to figure out what is the purpose of this advisory position and to see how it can be used to advance my agenda( It’s Bikes and getting people outdoors if you were unaware). This past week I was able to use the position to set up meetings with county Supervisor Christy and Administrator Huckleberry for a group looking at bringing 300-400 cyclist to Tucson next year. Pima county clearly understands the value cycling brings to the community and they are very interested in bringing people to the Old Pueblo to ride. If you have any concerns or ideas about our parks, let me know. I’m listening.
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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, 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.
RM 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 |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:30AM |
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 |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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 |
VeloVets | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | Tuesday, 5:30 | Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:30AM |
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
6:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:00AM |
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 |
Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
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
6:30AM |
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
7:30AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
6:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
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
6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
16 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com |
U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
6:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday 9AM | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 6:30AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:00AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
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 |
Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | 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 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek
. |
Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell | 1st Sunday of each month | 90-120 Minutes | No Drop | Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com |
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 |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
|
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info | |
Oro Valley Bike Swap
|
Steam Pump Ranch | March 25th
9AM-1PM |
https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/calendar/bike-swap-sell
Nancy Ellis nellis@orovalleyaz.gov (520) 229-5057
|
|
GABA Spring Bike Swap | 7thSt. Between 4th Ave & 6th Ave.
|
Sunday April 9th | http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=621898
Wayne Cullop wayne.cullop@gmail.com |
|
TORCA –
May CDO Round Two TraIL Work |
CDO 10 miles in two days | May 13-14 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1816912081882385/ | |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Prickly Pedal | Morristown, AZ | Saturday, April 1 | http://pricklypedal.com/ |
El Tour de Mesa
And CycloMesa |
Mesa AZ | Saturday, April 1 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/ |
Cyclovia Tucson –
Downtown to South Tucson
|
Tucson-
Downtown to South Tucson
|
Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017
10am – 3pm
|
http://www.cycloviatucson.org |
USA Cycling AZ State MTB Championships | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-985 |
ASU Poly Innovation Crit | Mesa, AZ | 04/08/2017 | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-894 |
Tour De Cookie | On the Loop In Tucson | Saturday, April 8 at 8 AM – 1 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/376060526106038/ |
BMX For the People | Sky Bar
536 N 4th Ave
|
Sunday April 9
10AM-4PM |
https://www.bikefesttucson.com/event/bmx-for-the-people/ |
South Mountain Bike Class | Phoenix, AZ | April 9 | http://wmrc.org/ |
The Great Cowtown Campout: Volume III | From Ordinary Bike Shop and ride out to Cowtown Keeylocko in 3 Points | April 15-16 | https://www.facebook.com/events/359110417793235/ |
El Grupo
Scavenger hunt |
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt | April 15
8AM |
http://www.elgrupocycling.org/scavenger-hunt/ |
April CDO Work Weekend | Trails don’t maintain themselves! Help keep the CDO in prime condition for the summer. | April 22nd-23rd | https://www.facebook.com/events/371229856569743/ |
Tour of the Gila Stage Race | Silver City, NM
|
April 19-23
|
http://www.tourofthegila.com |
12 Hours in the Wild West
|
Village of Ruidoso | April 22, 2017 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/ |
Cotton Classic Time Trial | Arizona City, AZ | Sunday, Apr 23 | Don Melhado |
Arizona Track Series #1 | Encino, CA, AZ | 04/28/2017 – 04/30/2017 | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-827 |
The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 28-30, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com |
The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | Saturday, May 7 | http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt |
Javelina Chase Gran Fondo & Omnium | Duncan, AZ | May 05-06 | http://www.javelinachase.com/ |
Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | May 13 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-270 |
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb
|
Tucson, AZ | Friday May 15, 2015 | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137250 |
Ride of Silence | Tucson AZ
And across the country. |
May 17th | https://www.facebook.com/events/1234450613344202/ |
Verrado Velo Criterium 2.0 | Verrado, AZ | Saturday, May 20 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-1328 |
Arizona State Time Trial Championships | Arizona City, AZ | Sunday, May 21 | https://tucsonmasters.org/ |
Grand Junction Off Road | Grand Junction
Colorado |
May 20 – 22, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
Luna Lake Overnight Tour
|
Springerville, Quemado, Pie Town, Alpine | May 27 – 29, 2017??? Unverified | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137251 |
Flagstaff Omnium | Flagstaff, AZ | June 10-11 | http://singletrackbikes.com/ |
10th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship | Show Low, AZ | June 17 | http://www.bikethebluff.com/ |
Carson City Off Road | Carson City, NV | June 16-18, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest
|
Gallup NM in the Zuni Mountains | June 24 June 25 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest |
South Boundary BigRide
|
Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth and Family Center | July 22 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/ |
Dawn til Dusk | Camerco, NM | August 26 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-til-dusk/ |
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance | Sedona | Sedona, AZ | 09/09/2017 – 09/10/2017 | https://sandiegomountainbikeskills.com/ |
Man vs Machine 2017 | Williams, AZ | September 30 | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Tijeras, NM | September 30 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/ |
AZ CROSS Series #1-#2 | Sedona, AZ | October 29-29 | https://azcross.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4 | Phoenix, AZ | November 25-26, | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460 |
Dawn to Dusk Arizona
|
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, | December 9 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
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, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. 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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
Ride list for 01.7.17 – 01.14.17
Happy New Year. If your resolution was to ride more miles in 2017 this list of rides will help keep you on track.
If you know anyone who would like to receive the list, please feel free to send them my way. Damion@DamionAlexander.com
I’ve been really busy working on the distracted driving summit at the State Capital in Phoenix on the 25th. We need to have a GIGANTIC turn out so the state can see how important safety is. There will be a ride from Tempe to the Capital that morning. Please share the event and do what you can to make it!
Damion
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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, 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.
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 |
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 |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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 |
VeloVets | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | ||
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
6:00AM |
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 |
Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:30PM |
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
7:30AM |
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
6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
16 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com |
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 8:00AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15AM
New Time Next week |
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:30AM AM New Time Next week | 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 8:00AM | 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 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
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 |
Saturday Mach Ride | 501 S Kolb Rd
On the Loop |
01.07.17
9:30AM |
30+ | Various speeds | https://www.facebook.com/events/1689146511375691/ |
Zona Cycling- End of Tanque Verde | El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee | 01.07.17
9:00AM |
45 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ | |
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists | El Rio Neighborhood Park in Marana | 01.07.17
11:00AM |
47 miles | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18378571 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/ | |
Ride to Remember and Renew | In front of Banner – University Medical Center on Campbell | 1/14/20179:00AM | 30 Miles. This is an official ride that is a part of Beyond Tucson. This ride is to commemorate the events of January 8, 2011 and kick off your year with a bold new commitment to strengthen your body, mind and soul. | https://www.facebook.com/events/758543234298361/ | |
Zona Cycling …Picture Rocks Ride.
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El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee | 1/14/20179:00AM | 55 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ | |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Bug Spring/Molino Basin Skills Ride | Molino Basin Campground
|
01.07.17
8AM |
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SKILLS RIDE IS LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS. GO TO https://doodle.com/poll/atirm6uqm4952k25 TO SIGN UP AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT. | https://www.facebook.com/events/1202433099849835/ | |
TEPC Intense Cycles Demo | Sweetwater | 01.07.17
10AM-3PM |
Demo Day. Your speed. CAUTION: Demoing bikes leads to purchasing more bikes. I completely support the practice myself. | https://www.facebook.com/events/798564153614742/ | |
Bicycle Ranch 24 HOP group ride | Willow Springs at the Arch-24 hour course ARCH parking lot | 01.08.17
9AM |
17 miles a lap. If you drive that far, you should do at least 2. There will be lots of people riding at all speeds as it is 24 hour season. | https://www.facebook.com/events/2482292501909646/ | |
MTB Addicts – Sweetwater Ride | Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 Tortolita |
01.08.17
9AM |
Distance – 12-14 miles
Climb – 800 ft. Skill level – Beginner+ There’s a little bit of everything here from fast flats to some chunky little sections. |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1847978128749539/ | |
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Race Day Nutrition Clinic with Matt Hanson | TriSports Tucson
4495 S Coach Dr
|
Monday
01.09.17 6:30PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1166447863451024/ |
Why do wheels make a difference? | Bicycle Ranch Tucson
7090 N Oracle Rd |
Thursday
01.12.17 5:30Pm |
https://www.facebook.com/events/2482292501909646/ |
TORCA January Trailwork Event. AZT Bellota Sponsored by Ordinary Bikes | Le Buzz Caffe | Saturday, January 21, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/events/343805832622827/ |
Arizona Distracted Driving Summit – Ride on the Capital | Tempe Beach Park | Wednesday 1.25.17
9AM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/ |
Challenged Athletes Foundation | University of Rec Center | 4-6 | Looking for donations for silent auctions and sponsors. Call 520-490-5334 Barry Baker |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Bell Breaker | Tucson | January 7th – 8th
|
https://www.facebook.com/events/1338133409560549/ |
Verrado Velo Criterium | Verrado, AZ | January 15th | Jeffery Frost |
Prickly Pedal | Morristown, AZ | January 21st | http://pricklypedal.com/ |
A Race Against Time | Picacho, AZ | January 21st | http://www.teamcolleen.org/ John McCarrell |
Avondale Criterium Series | Avondale, AZ | January 22nd | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-416 |
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)
|
Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona
|
January 28-29 2016 | http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/ |
Single Speed Arizona
|
Somewhere in Arizona – TBD
|
February 4th
|
https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/ |
San Tan Crit | Mesa, AZ | February 4th | http://santanracing.com/ |
Sun Devil Criterium | Tempe, AZ | February 5th | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-214 |
Sun Devil Criterium Fun Ride | Tempe, AZ | February 5th | |
Valley of the Sun Stage Race | Phoenix, AZ | February 17 – February 19 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-288 |
Valley of the Sun Stage Race | Phoenix,AZ | February 17-19, 2017 | www.Wmrc.org |
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO | Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ | February 17-19, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
Avondale Criterium Series | Avondale, AZ | February 26th | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-416 |
Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson, AZ | March 17-19
|
http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
|
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure | Phoenix, AZ | March 18, 2017 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry |
El Tour de Mesa
And CycloMesa |
Mesa AZ | Saturday, April 1 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/ |
Cyclovia Tucson
Route TBD
|
Tucson-
TBD
|
Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017
10am – 3pm
|
http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
El Grupo
Scavenger hunt |
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt | April 15- Date not confirmed | |
Tour De Cure- Tucson | Marana, AZ | April 23, 2016 *** Date not official | https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/ |
The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 28-30, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | Saturday, May 7 | http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt |
Road Grand Junction | Grand Junction
Colorado |
May 20 – 22, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
CARSON CITY off road | Carson City, NV | June 16-18, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
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, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. 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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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 YOURSELF.
We are almost there. The grand daddy of Tucson Rides. Over 8000 riders will be taking over the streets of Tucson next weekend for the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino del Sol. For many, it’s a good week to taper. For others, like me, it might be about time to start training;-)
I’d like to THANK all who have donated to my ride for a child as well as everyone who has been riding for the other 60 beneficiaries of El Tour. I’ve been thinking that next year I’d like to ride for each and every one of them. It fuels my soul seeing so many help others doing what they love. Truly a win/win. There is still time to donate if you want to give and I’m only $300 away from my goal. Click Here to donate.
There are many activities that surround the El Tour Super Week, beginning one week prior to ride day, includes a 2-day El Tour Bike, Fitness & Health EXPO, El Tour Orientation Meetings, a Rusing, Lopez & Lizardi El Tour Dedication Dinner at Casino del Sol and an 8-day Indoor El Tour program.
Ride day begins with the Rio Nuevo 104-mile Main Event followed by the 76-Mile El Tour, the 54-Mile El Tour, the 40-Mile El Tour, the Town of Marana 28-Mile El Tour as well as the Tucson Medical Center El Tour Fun Ride presented by McDonald’s. Tune into the Cenpatico Integrated Care Ride Day Radio Show on ESPN Tucson for up-to-the-minute coverage of the front runners as well as interviews and updates from the remote starts. The HSL Properties Downtown Fiesta with kids activities, music, a Michelob ULTRA Garden, food, massages and an on-going Grand Cycling Awards Ceremony round out the day.
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
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 |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
7:00AM |
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 |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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 |
VeloVets | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | ||
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | 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 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:00AM |
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 |
Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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
7:00AM |
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
7:00AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
7:00AM |
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
6:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:00AM
|
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 6:15AM
New Time Next week |
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:30AM AM New Time Next week | 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
|
|
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
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 |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
|
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Cycling fashion night | Bicycle Ranch Tucson | 11.10.16 | https://www.facebook.com/events/628449917334932/ |
BICAS Art Auction | TheArt Gallery 1122 N. Stone | December 2-3 | http://bicas.org/category/events/ |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Bici Clasicas | The Beautiful Bicycle
5331 S Civano Blvd, |
November 12 – November 13
Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/ |
Sand Box ShowDown
|
In the washes in and Around Tucson.
|
Novemeber 12, 2016 | https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts |
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6 | Cross Roads Park Knox Ave
Gilbert, AZ |
Sunday, Nov 13 | https://azcross.com/
http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068 |
Silverbell Century | Tucson AZ | November 16 | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517 |
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3
|
1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
November 16 , 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson,AZ | Saturday, November 19 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4
|
1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
November 23 , 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
November 30, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes
|
Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd | Nov 26 – Nov 27
|
http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 |
Hundo Mungus
|
Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)
|
12.3.16
|
https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777
https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts |
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100 | Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 | December 4
|
http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100 |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 7, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Himmel Cyclocross
|
1000 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ |
Dec 10 – Dec 11 | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 14, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb |
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals
|
2155 E Knox Rd
Gilbert, AZ |
Saturday, Dec 17 | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 |
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch
|
2155 E. Knox Rd.
Gilbert, AZ |
Sunday, Dec 18 | https://azcross.com/
http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364 |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 21, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 28, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
January 4, 2017 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Bell Breaker | January 14th
|
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The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)
|
Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona
|
but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official | http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/ |
Single Speed Arizona
|
Somewhere in Arizona – TBD
|
Feb 4th
|
https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/ |
Valley of the Sun Stage Race | Phoenix,AZ | February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official | www.Wmrc.org |
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO | Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ | February 17-19, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix | Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo | March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/ |
Tucson Bicycle Classic | March 17-19 *** Date Not Official
|
http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
|
|
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure | Phoenix, AZ | March 18, 2017 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry |
El Tour de Mesa
And CycloMesa |
Mesa AZ | Saturday, April 1 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/ |
Cyclovia Tucson
Route TBD
|
Tucson-
TBD
|
Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017
10am – 3pm
|
http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
El Grupo
Scavenger hunt |
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt | April 15- Date not confirmed | |
Tour De Cure- Tucson | Marana, AZ | April 23, 2016 *** Date not official | https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/ |
The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 28-30, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo | Tucson, Arizona | Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/ |
Road Grand Junction Off Road | Grand Junction
Colorado |
May 20 – 22, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
CARSON CITY off road | Carson City, NV | June 16-18, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
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, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. 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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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.
Community ride list June 11-18
In the last ride list I was so excited about the low temperatures, but said “of course, it will likely jump into a record high the following week with temps in the 120’s just to bring us back to reality.” Well, I was off by 8 degrees as we only hit 112. It was the second earliest it has hit 110 in history.
I’m skipping past anything on global warming and heading for ideas of coping with the heat.
I have been putting in more miles now than at any point this year and have a secrets for dealing with the heat. If you have a bathtub, fill it up and leave it full. It will drop to room temperature. A post ride dunk is the difference between being able to function the rest of the day or being a blob. It refreshes both the mind and body.
Other tricks that work include starting your ride in the dark so you are done before 8AM, night rides, keeping hydrated, heading up Mt. Lemmon or to any state north of Arizona.
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
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 |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:00AM |
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 4:00PM | Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop | easy, fun, social and service ride | Giuliana Donnelly
Phone:520-465-5186 |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:00AM |
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 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
6:00AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:00AM |
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 |
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
6:00AM |
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
6:00AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
6:00AM |
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
6:00AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 6:00AM | 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 5:45AM | 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:00AM 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
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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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Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
6:30AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
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 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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Easy Peasy Lemmon Squeezy Week 1 | Mile post 0 on Mt. Lemmon | Saturday
06.11.16 6:00AM |
How far do you want to go? | All speeds | https://www.facebook.com/events/1201074889905442/ |
Zona Cycling
Heading South to Helmet Peak |
Starbucks at El Con | Saturday
06.11.16 6:00AM |
56 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts | |
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride |
Starbucks
Starbucks at Ina and Oracle |
Sunday
06.12.16 5:15AM |
22 – 41 | Groups A, B and C Route | http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1089721070 |
Pedal to Dragoon Brewery |
Transit Cycles
100 S. Avenida Del Convento |
Wednesday
06.15.16 9PM |
Join us for our monthly mellow little spin up the Santa Cruz river path to Dragoon Brewery. Get your first beer for only $1 and show up at the shop for some special promotions or giveaways for those on the ride every month. We hare getting things going 30 minutes later so we can roll in some slightly lower temps. Please make sure to bring lights! | https://www.facebook.com/events/1548763775428478/ |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
PieDuro | pin
Palasades parking lot |
Sunday
6.12.16 9AM |
This time we will meet at the Palasades parking lot. Plan on riding up the road to the Secret trail. Ride down Secret, 1918, and Sunset. Climb the road out of Marshall Gulch to Turkey Run rd. (Visitors Center) Climb up that to the ski lift parking lot, then the road to the top. Down Aspen and back to the top of Bigelow, then down to the parking lot. | https://www.facebook.com/events/999564956825856/ | |
Old Pueblo MTB: Rock House Roll | Walgreens 12050 Dove Mtn Blvd.
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Sunday6.12.16
5PM |
11 miles | No Drop. Nice people. | https://www.facebook.com/events/1075830995788606/ |
Tucson Short Track #9 | 36th St Trailhead | 6.16.16
4-7PM |
Park at the 36th St Trailhead or Ride to the Ride! Come get your weekly Short Hard Intense Tucson Short-Track. Also Drink with your friends. | https://www.facebook.com/events/1068318493236889/ | |
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/ |
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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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 YOURSELF.
Community Ride list January 16-23, 2015
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/
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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
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VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital
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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 |
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
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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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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
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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 |
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
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24HOP Bike-In Hosted by Tucson Medical Center |
Tucson Hop Shop
3230 N Dodge Un-Official Meetups at 2pm |
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/
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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Saturday 1.23.16 | Start- Lake Plesant
End – Spur Cross Road |
http://pricklypedal.com/about-the-race/
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AVONdale Criterium Series
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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 | |
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 |
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/
|
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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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
Ride List Dec 26- Jan 2 2016
Happy Holidays.
The last ride list of the year. I was not perfect, but got out over 40 lists in 2015. Many are not posted here, but sent through email. Want on the list? Email Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put “Ride List” in the subject
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 |
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
|
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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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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 |
???? | ? Likely
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 to the Bridge
|
Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop | Saturday
12.12.15 9:00AM |
50 miles | 16-18 MPH | https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=891970100872497&id=186457201423794
|
CAMPBELL, VISTOSO, TWIN PEAKS LOOP | The Loop 1450 W. River Road | Sunday 12.27.15
9AM |
47 miles | 12-14mph no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227538514/ |
Oro Valley Sunday North Side | Beyond bread Ina and Oracle | Sunday 12.13.15
9AM |
40 miles | 18 plus | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107324 |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde |
Monday
12.28.15 9:00AM |
58 miles | 14-15 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227597892/ |
Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina | Monday
12.14.15 10:00AM |
25-36 miles | 14-16MPH | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107540 | |
Tuesday Ride. NE Tucson loop ride and lunch after | Starbucks
9525 E. Old Spanish Trail |
Tuesday, 12.29.15
9:00 AM |
30 miles | 12-14 mph | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227321243/ |
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde |
Wednesday
12.30.15 6:30AM |
55 miles | 15-16 | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227598014/ |
Easy Peasy Ride | Morris K. Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde |
Thursday
12.31.15 6:30AM |
26 miles | 12-14 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227590295/ |
New Years Day Kick-Off Mt Lemmon to Molino Basin | Le Buzz | NEW YEARS DAY 2016
9AM |
22-32 | Your pace | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075701 |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
SAMBA 8(ish) Days of Christmas Ride at Honeybee Canyon | 1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd , | Saturday
12.26.15 9AM |
As part of the Annual 8(ish) Days of Christmas Rides, SAMBA will do the Honeybee Canyon Loop and Badlands Loop 22 miles. | https://www.facebook.com/events/454670251399980/ | |
TORCA
December Group Ride Bugs-Millie |
Meet at Suzenu parking at 8am | Sunday
12.27.15 6AM |
TORCA will be shuttling Bugs thru Millie. This is one of the best rides in Arizona and probably our most popular group ride of the year | https://www.facebook.com/events/625003134308308/ | |
Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault | Fast Rhino, LLC
1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Ste 111 |
Sunday
12.27.15 3PM |
HoneyBee trail system to the Badlands as a 21 mile loop. | https://www.facebook.com/events/512749945552882/ | |
8(ish) days of Christmas ride Monday night edition | 50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead | Monday, 12.128.15
6:30PM |
Upper 50 trail ride with techy fun. Bring good lights, this ride will be 2-3 hours with drops and rock rolls. | https://www.facebook.com/events/112959345738280/ | |
Monday Night @ Fantasy Island | Fantasy Island Parking Lot | Monday, 12.28.15
6:30PM |
Plan on 2 hours | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227152744/ | |
8(ish) Days of Xmas: Our MTB Rides – Tuesday Night Lights-Hope Camp | Camino Loma Alta Trailhead | Tuesday
12.29.15 7PM |
We will be riding from Loma Alta Trailhead to Pistol Hill and back. It’s a 15 mile ride on a low Intermediate trail. There is a little bit of work to put in to get to Pistol Hill where we will be taking a “refreshment” break | ||
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail | 50 Year/Golder Ranch TH
4798 E Golder Ranch Drive, |
Wednes, 12.30.15 6:15pm | original plan will be to do The Chutes and back
|
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225330039/ | |
Business Builder Bike Ride – SWEETWATER (an 8ish Days ride) |
Sweetwater Trailhead | Wednes 12.30.15
4PM |
The December BBBR is part of SDMB’s “8ish Days” rides. Now in its 7th year, the 8(ish) Days runs from Christmas through New Year’s. The rides showcase the incredible variety of trails that Tucson has to offer, led by the clubs and businesses that make up Tucson’s vibrant mountain biking community. | https://www.facebook.com/events/713881968749003/ | |
SDMB 8(ish) Days of Xmas Ride: AZT Twin Tanks to Cmo Loma Alta | Camino Loma Alta Trailhead- Arizona Trail | Saturday 1.2.16
9AM
|
For the longer version (31miles), we will ride from Twin Tanks (Lakes Rd.) to Loma Alta. The shorter version (24 miles) will start at Sahuarita Road and finish at Loma Alta. | https://www.facebook.com/events/172903943061052/ |
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact |
CycleFit Solutions – Current membe and New riders team meeting. | Presta coffee roasters | Monday 1.14.16
6:30PM |
Tim Carolan 520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com |
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 |
North End Classic | 8-Corner fast/ fun criterium course with small hill approximately 1 km per lap | Saturday 1.16.16 | Yuma | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-180 |
Prickly Pear on the Maricopa Trail | Innagural race to show off the Maricopa Trail | 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
|
1.23.16 | Start- Lake Plesant
End – Spur Cross Road |
http://pricklypedal.com/about-the-race/
|
The Santa Catalina Omnium | the BioPark Blast and the Oracle Road Race. | 1.30.16
1.31.16 |
Tucson and Oracle AZ | http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/ |
Sun Devil Crit | 2.7.16 | Arizona State Univ | Constantin Schreiber | |
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp | 03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016 | http://www.ultramtb.net/
|
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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 |
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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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 YOURSELF.
Community Bike Ride List Oct 31-Nov 6
November 3rd is election day. There are huge benefits for the cycling community if all 7 bonds pass. As this list is all about bikes, I’d encourage you to vote for all 7.
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.
Damion
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 | Wednesday6:30AM | 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 | Monday7:00AM | 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
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Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday6:00 PM | 1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
Monday Night Mash | Ordinary Bike Shop | Monday7:15pm | 15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday5:30AM | 20 milesAbout an hour | 12-14HILLS | Damion Alexander520-977-5664 text or call |
Velo Vets | VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital | Tuesday 4:45PM | Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop | easy, fun, social and service ride | Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186 |
Tuesday “Shootout” | University/Euclid | Tuesday7:00AM | 2.5 hours40 miles | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples | Fantasy Island North Side | Tuesday5:30PM | Easy ride | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts | |
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday6:30PM | Few Hours Varies | Fast | brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday8:30PM | 12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed7:00AM | 40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed6:30AM | 55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
JKG DnA Easy | Udall Parking Lot | Wed5:30AM | Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon | CasualNoDrop | https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed7:00PM | Different route each week | ||
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed7:00PM | 10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up OracleThursday Shootout | University and Euclid | Thurs7:00AM | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs5:30AM | 20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander977-5664 |
Tim Carolan Ride | AJ’sSunrise/Campbell | Thursday7:00AM | 45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs7:00AM | 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride | Ordinary Bike Shop | Thursday7AM | 10-20 Miles | Conversational Pace | Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com |
The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs5:30AM | Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammer fest | JKG Strava on Facebook |
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride | Sierra VistaChipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 | Thursday6:00PM- 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 | Friday7:00AM | 2 hours30-40 miles | Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina | Saturday 7:00AM | 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles | 17-20MPH | Free Breakfast after rideSteve 520-219-4311 |
TheOld Man Shootout | University andEuclid | Saturday 6:45AM | 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast20 MPH+ | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University andEuclid | Saturday 7:00AM | 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 | 12-15No drop | Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232 |
Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15No drop | pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715 |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various RoutesCall 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 bike7431 Houghton | Saturday8:00AM | 6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
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 | Sunday6:30AM | 30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232 |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle | Sunday7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html | ||
Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton | Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Zona CyclingFirst of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride | Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop | Saturday10.31.15
6:30AM |
80 miles | 16-18 MPH | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts |
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists | Mulcahy YMCA in Sam Lena park | Saturday10.31.15
8:00AM |
19miles | You can keep up- friendly group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/ |
Back In The Saddle (BITS) Session 4 of 6 | Brandi Fenton Splash Pad3482 East River Road | Saturday10.31.15
9:00AM |
16.3 miles | For new riders | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225612610/ |
Gates Pass, Marana, Dove Mt., La Canada loop | Rillito Path1500 W. River Road | Saturday10.31.15
7:00AM |
75 Miles | 15 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226404223/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1stREGISTER NOW
http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
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Ride On Cycling – El Grupo Fall Fondo 70 mile course | El Grupo Club house | Sunday11.01.15
7:30AM |
70 miles | 16-19 mph | Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com |
Cyclovia Tucson | Off 4th ave bike Blvd. N/S route | Sunday11.01.15
10:00AM |
5 miles of car free | Your pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/768352619940827/ |
Cactus Cycling- Dove Mountain Park | Village Bakehouse – SE corner of Oracle & Magee | Saturday11.01.15
9:00AM |
30-35 miles | 15-18 mph | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2077167 |
El Tour Training WestSide Long week 8 74 Miles | Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd, | Sunday11.01.15
7:00AM |
78 miles | This is NOT a no-drop ride. | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226222818/ |
El Tour Training EastSide Long Week 8: 90 miles | Morris Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde | Sunday11.01.15
7:00AM |
80 miles | This is NOT a no-drop ride. | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029486/ |
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 8 – 55 Miles | Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd | Sunday11.01.15
7:00AM |
55 miles | Fast and Slow. Self supportd | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743316/ |
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 8- hills 50 miles | Armory Park221 S. 6th Ave, | Sunday11.01.15
7:00AM |
50 | This is NOT a no-drop ride. | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226238133/ |
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 45 miles | Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan | Sunday11.01.15
7:00AM |
45 miles | This is NOT a no-drop ride. | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226170827/ |
Riders for the Cure | Starbucks at River and Campbell | Sunday10.25.15
6:45AM |
56 miles | different levels splits up into 2-3 groups | Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park | Monday11.02.15
7:00AM |
58 miles | 14-15 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413051/ |
Tuesday Breakfast ride to Saguaro East | Viv’s Cafe8987 E Tanque Verde Rd | Tuesday11.03.15
7:00AM |
31 miles | 12-14 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226396994/ |
Brewed Coffee to Saguaro East Monument | Brewed Coffee4690 N Sabino Canyon Rd | Tuesday11.03.15
8:00AM |
35-40 miles | 18plus | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075683 |
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium | Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde | Wednesday10.28.15
6:30AM |
55 miles | 15-16 | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226412999/ |
Oro Valley Loop Ride | Park7290 E. Tanque Verde | Friday11.06.15
5:45AM |
55 MILES | 14-15mph | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413517/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1stREGISTER NOW
http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | DateTime | Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
October Fantasy Island Costume Group Ride | Fantasy Island | Saturday, 10.31.156:00 PM | celebrate this wonderful Pagan holiday in style on bikes and in costume. We will be doing a fun ride around Fantasy Island on Halloween night. This will be group ride pace. | https://www.facebook.com/events/991996570819472/ | |
SAMBABrown Mt Ride | Gates Pass pullout G5 – 2nd on right, after pass.6800 W. Gates Pass Road, | Saturday, 10.31.158:00 AM | parking lot to rattle snake trail to cougar trail to lower brown trail and up on brown mt trail back to the cars.this is a 12ish mile ride with some hard climbs and technical desents.will take 2-3 hrs. | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226359675/ | |
Honeybee/Ridgeline/Burro | NE Corner of Rancho Vistoso Blvd and Sun City Blvd | Sunday11.01.15
7AM |
26 miles (short option) or 31 miles (long option) of trail and some steep jeep road with lots of elevation gain (~2,500ft+). The long loop takes about 4 hours to complete without stops. Plan on 4-5 hours on the bike if doing the long option. Bring plenty of water as none is available. | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226397950/ | |
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman | Gabe Zimmerman TrailheadMarsh Station Rd | Monday, 11.02.156:30PM | Monday night ride @ Gabe Zimmerman Plan on 2 hours. | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225844682/ | |
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 year trail | 50 Year Golder Ranch TH4798 E Golder Ranch Drive, | Wednes, 11.04.15 6:15pm | we are adding this fun trail to the Wednesday night rides; let’s meet at Golder Ranch TH at 6:00 PM, start riding at 6:15 PM, original plan will be to do The Chutes and back | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226023205/ |
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact |
Get out the VOTE. It’s a dog fight and if you want to see all the projects that benefit the cycling community, come out and help make the final push . |
IBEW Hall, 750 S. Tucson Blvd |
Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM |
kbagwell50@gmail.com |
Cyclovia Tucson |
Midtown Route |
Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm |
http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Cyclovia Tucson After Party. Just because the streets have reopened to cars doesn’t mean the fun is over! Join Living Streets Alliance for an official after party bash under the O’Malley’s tent at O’malleys On Fourth from 3pm on. We’ll have live music with Michael P., games, giveaways, plenty of bike parking and food trucks. |
O’malleys On Fourth247 N 4th Ave |
Sunday 11.01.20153pm |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1490006577967443/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo |
Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling. | Sunday11.01.2015
8AM |
http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision. | |||
SDMB Pint Night at Borderlands |
Borderlands Brewing119 E Toole Ave |
Wednesday11.4.15 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1517335565253434/ |
Trisport Customer Appreciation Night |
TriSports Tucson4495 S Coach Dr |
Thursday 11.05.15 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/533162390167361/ |
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride |
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground |
Saturday11.07.015 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/ |
Silverbell CenturyTwo Weeks Before El Tour! |
Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM |
Sunday11.8.15 |
http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517 |
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting |
Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave, | Wednesday11.11.15 | Open to all. Call to the audience if you have something to say. |
The Sandbox Showdown |
Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named. | Saturday11.14.15 | https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/ |
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZWalk to stop Diabetes |
Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM | Sunday11.15.15 | http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry |
GABA Fall Bike SwapParts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap. |
Sunday11.15.15 | https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top | |
Urban Assault RideBeer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back. |
Sunday11.15.15 | http://urbanassaultride.com/ | |
El Tour De TucsonRide 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ |
Saturday11.21.15
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http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ | |
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave, | Wednesday12.9.15 6:00pm | Open meeting to the public all about bikes. | |
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend.
Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/ |
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
Name | Description | Date | Location | Contact Info |
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm | The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona. | 10.24.157:00AM | Desert Horizon Park16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/ |
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross | Cyclocross. Need I say more? | Saturday10.24.15 | Globe, AZ | http://azcross.com/ |
Nica Race 4 | High School MTB league racing in Havasu | Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm | SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City | SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City |
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike | 25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities | 10.25.156:30AM | 8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ | Chris SamsChrisSams@performanceinc.com
919-913-3635 |
Cycle Crit Showdown | See below | Sunday10.25.15 | TUCSON | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339 |
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes | See above. | Saturday10.31.15 | Flagstaff | http://azcross.com/ |
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series) | 29 and 46 mile options | 11.07.159:00Am | AZ Trail. | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/ |
Nica race #5 | High School MTB racing | Sunday11.8.15
8am-3pm |
White Tank Mountain Regional Park | https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/ |
Cave Creek Cactus Classic | 23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails. | Sunday11.14.15
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6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ | http://www.dfmba.org/ |
Triple C | Cyclocross | November 14/15 | Tucson | http://azcross.com/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ | Sunday11.21.15
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Tucson | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
Picketpost Punisher | 36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem | Saturday11.21.15 | PicketPost | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/ |
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross | It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles | Saturday11.28.15 | Phoenix | http://azcross.com/ |
AZ endurance series | 31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area. | Saturday12.05.15 7:30am | Scottsdale, Arizona. | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/ |
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross | You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy. | Sat/Sunday12. 5-6.15 | Gilbert | http://azcross.com/ |
Dawn to Dusk | From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.15.5 mile laps. | 12.12.157:23AM | McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail | http://www.dcbadventures.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships | C OSSSSSSSSSSY R
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December 19 | Gilbert | http://azcross.com |
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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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 YOURSELF.