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Community Ride List Oct 21-27

October 21, 2017Bike Advocacy, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, Mountain Bike, Ride ListArts Express, Community Bike Rides, el tour de tucson, Pachanga, Reforma, ride 4 the arts, The Damion Alexander Team, Tucson, Union Public Housebikepilgrim

Do you like competitions? I’m up against my kids to raise the most funds riding in El Tour De Tucson for Arts Express. Please be so kind to check out https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=998 and make a donation to Sam, Sophia or my campaign.

Did you miss the deadline for registering for el tour prior to the increased processing fee? Union Public House and Reforma, the official restaurants of El Tour have a discount code, but it won’t last. Save yourself $30, and then use it to grab something to eat. I can’t get enough of the pretzels, mason jars and Margaritas. Conveniently located across from my Long Realty office at River and Campbell. Let me know you are there and I’ll join you for a nibble and a drink. https://tinyurl.com/UnionPublicHouseElTourDiscount

Pachanga = Party! This weekend at Molino Basin, half way up Mt. Lemmon, is the TORCA Pachanga. Demo bikes, vendors, friends, beer, camping, cooler temperatures. If you are into Fat Tires, this is the place to be!

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 ben@bensbikestucson.com
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	Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center	Tuesday 5:30pm	Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving!		https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.com
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 No Drop	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 3^rd 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 6:30AM		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 7:00AM	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 7:00AM	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	RIDE postpone for the summer	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 6:30AM	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	1^st 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 .	2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th,5^th, 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
Vail Cycling: New Wilmot Loop from Vail	Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago 10260 S Blendu Way,	10.21.17 7:00 AM	85 Miles	14-16 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244380524/
Performance Bicycle ride For Breast Cancer Awareness	Performance Bicycle (7204 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ)	10-21-17 7:00AM	40 miles	easy	Margarita Rypkowski Performance Broadway
Cactus Breakfast Ride for everyone	Bisbee Breakfast Club at Sunrise, just east of Swan	10.22.17 7:30 AM	22-35 Miles	No rider left behind- multiple rides and speeds	https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2695260
ETT westside training ride #6	Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida Del Convento	10.22.17 6:30 AM	76.3	16-20 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243756395/
El Tour East Side Training Long Ride	Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd	10.22.17 6:30 AM	93	20 mph plus	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243962550/
Tucson Riders 4 the Cure Training Ride	Starbucks – Sunrise and Swan	10.22.17 7:00 AM	52.6 miles	A,B,C rides – A speed for everyone	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
GABA R & I Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park\7200 E Tanque Verde Rd	10.23.17 6:30AM	57 Miles	15-16 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244348762/
Puttin’ on the Ritz	Safeway 9100 N Silverbell Rd,	10.23.17 7:45AM	24	14-16	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244316820/
GABA Tuesday Ride Udall to Saguaro National Park	Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd	10.24.17 7:00AM	37 Miles	12-15 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244341758/
GABA R & I East Side Ramble	Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd	10.24.17 6:45AM	38 Miles	14-16 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244348810/
Return of the not so steep hill ride of the foothills	Behind Starbuck’s at Swan and Sunrise	10.24.17 7:30AM	22 miles	12-16 MPH	https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2696266
Columbus to Campbell, the Long Way	El Camino Del Cerro Ball PArk3425 W El Camino del Cerro,	10.24.17 6:45AM	28 miles	14-16 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244316729/
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
TORCA PACHANGA – https://torca.org/2017-pachanga/ October 20-22^nd, 2017 Camping, Demos, Enduro
Old Pueblo MTB: Rock House Roll	Dove Mountain Walgreens	10.22.17 4PM	2 hours		https://tinyurl.com/y8n7924q
Nutless Ride AZT at Gabe Zimmerman (Ladies Only)	Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead Marsh Station Rd,	10.22.17 8AM	30 miles or less. It is out and back	Out and Back- your pace	https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/244084734/
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman	FI Irvington and Harrison	10.23.17 6:30	2-3 hours	No Rider left Behind	https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/244300869/
Wednesday Night Ride at Sweetwater	Sweetwater 4005 N Tortolita Road	10.25.17 6:00PM	We’ll do a clockwise loop of most of the trails there.		https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/243742017/
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
AZ Trail Work on the Santa Rita Passage	Parking Area Rt. 83 and I-10	October 21 7:00AM	https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/#upcoming
Ride on Cycling Percentage Night to benefit El Grupo	Catalina Brewing Company	October 21, 2017 4:00PM	Brian Vance- Catalina Brewing Company
Gnome Fest	Maracana Tucson	Oct 22, 2017 3:30 PM	https://www.metrognomemusic.com/gnome-fest-2017/
Big Wash Trail Meeting	Icagen Tucson 2090 E Innovation Park Drive,	October 23rd	Evan Pilling trailsteward@sdmb.com
Big Wash Build Days	Oro Valley Bicycles- Oro Valley location	October 23,28 November 5,19	Evan Piling trailsteward@sdmb.com
Fall GABA Bike Swap	5^th and 7^th in Tucson	Sunday, November 12th, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/
GABA Volunteer Opportunitie	Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à		http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
NICA Race #4*	McDowell Mtn Regional Park – Fountain Hill	October 21-22 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Enduro 3# Prescott	Prescott, AZ	Novemebr 15, 2017	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-enduro/
Arizona Bicycle Classic	Payson, AZ	October 21	http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/
Flat Tire Cross Desert Cross #1	Globe, AZ	October 21, 2017	Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2639
Saguaro Sunrise Bike and Skate	Oro Valley, AZ	October 22	http://saguarosunrisebikeskate.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8230
AZ MTB Fall Series #3 Estrella Park	Queen Creek, AZ	October 28	http://www.azfallseries.com/
AZ CycleCROSS Series #1-#2	Sedona, AZ	October 28-29	https://azcross.com/
Cyclovia Tucson	S 12 AVE Tucson AZ	October 29, 2017	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
White Tank Grinder	Verrado – Buckeye, AZ	November 4, 2017	https://whitetankgrinder.com/
NICA Race #5*	White Tank Mtn Regional Park – Waddell	November 4-5	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Coyotes Cycling Breakaway Challenge	Glendale, AZ	November 5	http://ceptiming.com/events/arizona-coyotes-cycling-and-5k-run-breakaway-challenge-1152017/
MOOEY Cross	Mesa, AZ	November 11 and 12 ,2017	Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
The Showdown at Usery Park	Mesa, AZ	November 5, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/167532320348318/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	Cave Creek, AZ	November 11, 2017	http://www.dfmba.org/C4/
Mooey Cross Desert Cross #2	Superstition Farms, Mesa, AZ	November 12, 2017	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
El Tour de Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November 18	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4	Phoenix, AZ	November 25-26,	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460
Himmel Cyclocross Desert Cross #3	Tucson, AZ	December 2-3, 2017	Joseph Iuliano jiuliano88@gmail.com
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 9, 2017	http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/
AZ Cross Championships	Gilbert, AZ	December 9, 2017	https://azcross.com/schedule/
GABA Toy Ride	Tucson, AZ	December 09, 2017
The Blue Dog Frienduro Vol. 1	Tucson AZ	December 17, 2017	https://www.bluedogbicycles.com/
Desert ‘Cross Cup Finale	Goodyear, AZ	December 31, 2017	http://www.azcycling.org/?page_id=811
McDowell Meltdown XC	Phoenix, AZ	January 13, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Hedgehog Hustle XC	Goodyear, AZ	January 27, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Santa Catalina Omnium	Tucson and Oracle AZ	TBD – Traditionally last end of January	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Havasu Havoc XC	Lake Havasu, AZ	February 10, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo	Willow Springs, AZ	February 16-18, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
Tommy Knocker 10	Silver City, NM Ft. Bayard	March 10, 2018	http://ziarides.com/event-register/tommyknocker10/#1453333027866-afb390af-3588
Tour De Cure	Glendale, AZ	March 17, 2018	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=12205&pg=entry
White Tank Whirlwind XC	Phoenix, AZ	March 24, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Bike MS	McDowell Mountain Park, Phoenix	March 24,25 2018	http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/AZABikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29300
The Arizona Trail Race – 300 and 750 Mile	Arizona Trail, from Mexico to Superior or Mexico to Utah	April 5^th, 2018	http://topofusion.com/azt/race.php
Cyclovia Tucson	TBD Tucson	April 8, 2018	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
The Javelina Chase	Duncan, AZ	April 14-15, 2018	http://www.javelinachase.com/
Prescott Punisher XC	Prescott, AZ	April 14, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 27-29, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Frenzy XC	Flagstaff, AZ	April 12, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Ride of Silence	Tucson, AZ	May 16, 2018	http://www.rideofsilence.org/
ABC Desert Classic	Phoenix, AZ	TBD traditionally end of April	http://www.azbikeclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=53364&module_id=75467
Grand Junction Off-Road	Grand Junction, CO	May 18-20, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/
The Carson City Off Road	Carson City, NV	June 15-17, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/
24 Hours in The Enchanted Forest	Gallup, NM	June 23^rd, 2018	http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
South Boundary BigRide	Taos, NM	July 22^nd, 2018	http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest	Tijeras, NM	TBD – Traditionally late September	http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/
Man vs Machine	Williams, AZ	TBD – Traditionally late September	http://www.grandcanyonracing.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.

Community Ride List

January 21, 2017Bike Advocacy, Charity Event, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride ListDistracted Driving Summit, Ride to the Capitolbikepilgrim

The Ride list is below,

This coming Wednesday, there is a Summit on Distracted Driving in Phoenix. There will be a ride to the Capitol from Tempe as well as speakers, expo and lunch. This year there are 7 bills in the State House and Senate pertaining to distracted driving, BUT we are being told the Senator Bob Worsley (R-Mesa), Chair of the Transportation Committee, will not allow any to be heard. It does not make any logical sense why he is trying to kill these bills that are for the safety of everyone who uses the roads in Arizona.

Please take a few minutes and call his office to express your interest in having these bills heard. 602-926-5760. Also, Senator Worsley is a supporter of http://www.arizonavoices.org where you can rate bills and comment.

A few more details on the event for those who care. WHO—Everyone who uses the roads in Arizona. WHAT– A Bicycle Ride to The State Capitol where there will be speakers discussing all topics pertaining to distracted driving as well as over 30 vendors who will have educational booths. All this Plus Free Lunch catered by Beyond Bread. WHERE – Starting at Tempe Beach Park (80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe AZ) and riding to Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza across from The Arizona State Capitol (about 10 miles). WHEN – January 25th, 2017 9AM (Foot in Pedal)WHY– The Arizona Distracted Driving Summit, Expo and to meet with YOUR State Legislators. For Additional Details & Up to Date Changes Check Out

On Facebook we have two events set up. One for this ride and one for the Summit. Please like these events, invite friends, and share the event on your page http://tinyurl.com/RideOnTheCapitol and http://tinyurl.com/DistractedDrivingSummit

Damion

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	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 ben@bensbikestucson.com
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
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride.	Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento,	Every 3^rd 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 7:30PM	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	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:30AM	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
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

Ride to the Capitol. Wednesday January 25th. 9AM. Tempe Town Lake to the AZ State Capitol

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
Ride to the Capitol. Wednesday January 25^th. 9AM Tempe Town Lake to the AZ State Capitol
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
TORCA January Trailwork Event. AZT Bellota Sponsored by Ordinary Bikes	Le Buzz Caffe	Saturday, 01.21.17	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	Illegal Pete’s Tucson 876 E. University Blvd	Friday 2.17.17 5:30-8:30PM	Join us to celebrate #TeamCAF and learn about the 2017 Best Day in Tri and bucket list rides to support challenged athletes worldwide. The event is co-hosted by TriSports. Call 520-490-5334 Barry Baker
CAF Dream Rides Reception with CAF’s Virginia Tinley	Gentle Ben’s – 2nd floor 865 E. University Blv	Saturday 2.18.17 6:30 –9:30PM	Tucson Cyclist reception to meet Virginia Tinley, Chief Executive Director of the Challenged Athletes Foundation to learn about CAF’s exciting cycling challenges. A percentage of all food and drink purchases will be donated at Gentle Ben’s when you mention
Consider Yourself Challenged!	UA Campus Recreation 1400 E 6th Street	Saturday 2.18.17 4 pm – 6 pm	Demonstrations from Adaptive Athletes! Great Raffle prizes! Meet and Greet with Miss Arizona USA! Meet and hear the stories of these incredible people! Featured speaker – VIRGINIA Tinley, Executive Director of the Challenged Athletes Foundation! Your presence will make all the difference!

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
Prickly Pedal	Morristown, AZ	January 21st	http://pricklypedal.com/
A Race Against Time	Picacho, AZ	January 21st	http://www.teamcolleen.org/ John McCarrell john@americanbunnyhop.com
Avondale Criterium Series	Avondale, AZ	January 22^nd	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	http://asucycling.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Sun-Devil-Crit-2017-Flyer-1.0.pdf
Tolero Crit	Tucson	February 11	https://www.bikereg.com/tolerocrit
McDowell Mtn Circuit Race	Fountain Hills, AZ	February 12	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-293
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/
Lettucs Ride	Yuma, AZ	February 25	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-584
Avondale Criterium Series	Avondale, AZ	February 26th	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-416
Musselman Honda Criterium	Tucson, AZ	March 10	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-539
19th Annual Colossal Cave Road Race	Tucson AZ	MARCH 12	https://www.facebook.com/ColossalCaveRoadRace/
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
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 Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org
South Mountain Bike Class	Phoenix, AZ	April 9	http://wmrc.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016	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
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
Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
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/
Man vs Machine 2017	Williams, AZ	September 30	http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Trail access to Honeybee Canyon

September 16, 2016Bike AdvocacyHoneybee Trail, Rail X, That Guy, trail closedbikepilgrim

Honeybee Update:

While this message is being written as a result of access being restricted at Honeybee Trails, it is actually part of a much broader messaging that every Mountain Biker needs to hear and share. Don’t be “That Guy”.

One of my volunteering positions is with the Bike Patrol at Sabino Canyon. It is a privilege, not a right to ride our bikes in Sabino Canyon. At any moment, if the rules are being broken, the District Ranger could restrict bike access. When I encounter cyclist breaking the rules, my message is simple “Don’t be that guy”. “That Guy” is the one who is going to ruin it for the rest of us.

What does this have to do with Honeybee Trails? Everything! The HOA owns the land were the WAPA easement exists and it is a privilege for us to use it. They set up some rules and some in the community ignored them. We have been “That Guy”. The HOA feels they have given us adequate opportunity to change our behaviors and we did not.

This week I met with Kristy Diaz-Trahan, the Parks and Recreation Department Director at Oro Valley as well as the HOA president, Michael Douglas to discuss a plan for a new trail. Pima County is starting to work on access from the Loop up Big Wash and around the North side of Sun City Vistoso. This is a plan that includes working with the State Land Trust, Oro Valley, Land acquisition from Vistoso Partners, Cultural mitigation (archeological), funding, and building of the trail. The time frame to complete this may be as long as 3 years. Because of all of you showing up at the Oro Valley Town Council meeting this trail is now a priority and your continual support may help us move that time frame up, but it leaves us without access as of October 1, 2016.

We asked the HOA to reconsider the closure until we can complete this plan, but the feeling I had from the meeting is that we have done nothing to deserve the access on the WAPA trail to remain open. They asked for assurances that if they were to keep it open that the rules will be followed. As we have done for the past few months, we offered to set up volunteers on the trail head and educate cyclist and to share with the cycling community the rules via SDMB, SAMBA, TORCA and The Damion Alexander Team. The town of Oro Valley offered to have representatives from OVPD to be stationed at the trail head. We also asked them to tell us exactly what they would like to see from us to keep the trail open.

The Honeybee Ridge HOA board meeting was yesterday and Kristy Diaz-Trahan and a Lieutenant from The Oro Valley PD spoke to approximately 30 home owners from the community. The 3 man HOA board decided that they are not changing their position and the access will be shut down.

So what do we do now? 1- Keep attending Oro Valley Town Council Meetings and letting all elected officials know how important a permanent access trail is. 2- Obey the posted rules. 3- Let others know they need to do the same. 4- Don’t make any plans to ride the trail after October 1, 2016 unless a compromise has been reached (I’m still hopeful). 5- Look at protecting the access based on prescriptive rights based on adverse possession. 6- You tell me.

As new information becomes available I’ll be sharing it on my blog www.bikepilgrim.com as well as on Facebook from The Damion Alexander Team.

Community ride list June 11-18

June 11, 2016Bike Advocacy, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride Listbicylc, Cycling, events, High School Mountain Bike, Mountain Bike, Mt. Lemmon, MTB, shootout, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tucson, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

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.

Ride on,

Damion

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

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


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
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/
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.	Sunday6.12.16 5PM	11 miles	No Drop. Nice people.	https://www.facebook.com/events/1075830995788606/
Tucson Short Track #9	36^th 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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 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

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

Honeybee Trail Head Parking and Access Issues

March 22, 2016Bike Advocacy, Mountain BikeHoney Bee, No Parking, Oro Valley, SDMB, Trail #180, Trail Access Limitedbikepilgrim

Bikes are so fun that more and more people are riding. That is good. Unfortunately, as our numbers grow, we are hitting up against some new challenges. Trail access and parking is becoming an issue. Last week the Estates at Honey Bee put this Sign up.

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Hank Rowe and I have met with the HOA board of directors and asked for them to allow us to redo these signs and omit the dawn to dusk provision, as well as say the rules are supported by the cycling community as well. They are going to discuss it, and I’m optimistic they will accept our offer. My concern is that most of us will respect these rules that are reasonable considering it is private property, but those who do not will be the belligerent ones and make the issue worse.

The second issue of concern is a parking lot that many have used to access the trails. This sign went up a few days after the first sign.

As I have not had time to write this and Evan Pilling with SDMB hit most of what I would have said, I’ll share his comments on the subject below. The only items I would add for alternative parking is that a Park and Ride exists about two miles away at 2291 E Rancho Vistoso, and the Pastor of the church across the street is looking at how he can make his lot available Monday-Saturday ( we have talked and he’s looking into insurance liabilities, but is himself a cyclist and supportive of the idea).

Evan Pilling Had this to say: Honeybee Canyon/Tortolita Mountain Access Update:

As most mountain bikers in Tucson are already aware, there are a number of access issues going on right now at Honeybee Canyon in Oro Valley. Representatives from the MTB community are in touch with the respective stakeholders to try to fund solutions. Here is an update of the current situations. Most of this information has already been posted, but we wanted to get everything in one place.

Parking Issues at 1171 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd (Fast Rhino/Cop Shop)

First off, the property management who runs the commonly used parking area at 1171 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd (sometimes called the “Cop Shop”) has, for the time being, prohibited non-customers from parking there 7 days a week. This has always been a popular place to park for folks using the Honeybee trails and, and since the Como Rd. access was closed off it has seen a huge spike in use. Numerous road cycling groups also use the lot to start and finish rides, sometimes having as many as 50 plus riders. There have been issues with folks parking there for years, mainly due to some local residents who were hostile to bikes, but things came to a head recently with business owners citing overuse of the lot during business hours, public nudity due to riders changing before and after rides, a recent bike demo day that was not cleared with the owners, and some riders urinating and even defecating a the lot.

Until further notice, please do not park at the parking lot at 1171 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. You will likely be towed. It is private property, and the owners are threatening to tow anyone who parks there for cycling purposes. Representatives from the cycling community are in contact with the property management company and are working hard to find solutions to maintain access, and we will update via Facebook and the internet as things progress. Please be respectful of the business owners at the Plaza; getting confrontational will not help us secure access.

If you want to ride at Honeybee, you still have some parking options. First, you can park at the official Honeybee Canyon Trailhead (directions are here:https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/parks/honey-bee-canyon-park). While there is limited parking here, there are also bathrooms and ramadas available for use. Please do not stage large group rides here. Second, you can park at Oro Valley Bikes at 12925 N Oracle Rd, 2.3 miles east of the Honeybee trails access point. There is plenty of parking at Oro Valley Bikes. It will add a few miles to your ride, but give you a nice warmup before getting on the dirt. And finally, you can drive a few more miles up North to W. Edwin Rd, hang a left, and drive west to the Windmill. Edwin is a dirt road, but passable for SUV’s and most cars. Make sure to pick up an AZ State Land Dept. permit, as the Honeybee Trails and Edwin Rd. parking are on State Trust land. Large group rides should plan on parking at Oro Valley Bikes or on Edwin Rd.

Access Issues at the Quiet Rain Dr. Access for Honeybee Trails

Another long-time problem area is the trail access via Quiet Rain Dr. off of Rancho Vistoso Blvd. The Quiet Rain access point uses a utility easement between two subdivisions, and while it is technically an easement it is also private property. In the past, there have been complaints about mountain bikers, conflicts with hikers and property owners, and even roofing nails found on the ground (presumably to damage tires and keep mountain bikers from using the trails). Recently, the HOA who oversees the utility easement put up a sign limiting use from dawn to dusk (i.e. no night riding), prohibiting any organized races, and asking cyclists to be courteous. While we are working with the HOA to find a solution, we ask that folks respect the HOA’s request to avoid night rides until things get sorted out. Representatives from the cycling community met with the HOA on 3/16/16 to start the dialogue about preserving access through the utility subdivision, and we will provide updates as we get them. If you want to night ride at Honeybee, please access the trails from W. Erwin Rd.

For both issues, representatives are also in touch with Oro Valley Parks and Rec, Oro Valley Police Department, and the Town of Oro Valley to find solutions and advocate for permanent trailhead access. The sad reality is that, although we all ride and love the Honeybee trails, they are un-sanctioned trails on State Trust land and there is no guaranteed right to use them.

We appreciate your patience while we get things sorted out!”

So, there you have it. Please be kind and respectful. Don’t be “That Guy”

Damion AKA BikePilgrim

Be aware of your surroundings

December 7, 2015Bike Advocacy, Product Reviews, Random Thoughts about bikesEarbuds, Earphones, Far End Gear, Running, Safety, Situational awarenessbikepilgrim

I see a dangerous situation. It has led to many collisions and it is only going to get worse. It consumes a lot of my attention because I know these can be avoided, but it is going to need some people to change their behavior.

The issue is walkers, runners, skaters and cyclist who are so immersed in their music that they are oblivious to their surroundings. I have had many close calls where I was only able to avoid a catastrophe because I had all of my senses available. I’m not going to preach and say not to listen when you are being active. I’d be a hypocrite if I did. I have an earbud in almost all the time and find that podcasts pass the time, I’m able to work and take calls, and music rocks my workouts. However, if I have both earbuds in the volume is low enough that I can hear someone behind me.

Another great option is using only use one earbud. Of course the downside to this is that the music does not sound the same losing one of the channels. There are earphones from a local Tucson company designed to mix both channels of sound from a stereo audio device into a single ear — enabling the wearer to maintain alertness in any environment.

The owner of the Far End Gear, Kevin Goldstein, is offeringis offering a special holiday discount to the readers of BikePilgrim.com. http://farendgear.com/xdu
Coupon Code for 25% off: BPSFELP25 Code valid through 12/24/2015.

You can also pick them up locally in Tucson at Bicycle Ranch Tucson (7090 N Oracle Road) and The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell Ave).

Community Ride List November 28- December 4

November 28, 2015Bike Advisory Committee meeting, Bike Advocacy, Bikes and Beverages (beer and booze), Charity Event, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, Racing, Random Thoughts about bikes, Ride List, The Loop24 hours in the old pueblo, Bicycle, bike polo, bikepilgrim.com, Community Bike Rides, el tour de tucson, Mountain Bike, The Loop, The Shootout, Tucson, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

Happy Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you had a chance to over indulge in both miles in the saddle and the seasons trappings. I certainly have. I am so Thankful for the Cycling Community in Southern Arizona and each of you who give back. I’d like to name people, but the list is so long, it would exceed the length of this list.

I know it was hard for me to pull the ride list together this week. El Tour follow up, photos, work, family, turkey… I was even asked by a national blog to write an El Tour wrap up article. It will be appearing in GranFondo.com sometime in the near future. I put a copy of it with links on my blog

https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=632.

This is the most challenging week of the year for many cyclist. They just spent months preparing for El Tour and now that the goal has been achieved they put the bike up in the garage and don’t look at it until next fall. Hopefully, this ride list will help you find some motivation to keep going. Personally, I think the Tour de Cure on April 19^th is an exceptional ride to train for. Not only is it great motivation, but it also raises funds for the ADA. For some types of diabetes, riding and being active can help manage it and may even delay or stop the onset in the first place.

Have a great week and I look forward to seeing you on the road and in the dirt.

Ride on,

Damion

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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	Ordinary Bike Shop	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 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 7:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
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
Tim Carolan Ride	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 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.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 7:00AM	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 7:15AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:30AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Saturday 8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

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

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 First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 11.28.15 8:30AM	40 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Hi Corbett field, in the NE area of the parking lot	Saturday 11.28.15 11:00AM	17.5 miles	You can keep up- friendly group	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
River Path, CDO, Hohokam Park, Ina, Campbell loop	Rillito river park trail 1450 w river	Saturday 11.28.15 8:30AM	46 miles	12-14mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226820883/
Broadway Bicycle Pistol Hill	Broadway Bicycles	Saturday 11.28.15 8:30AM	43 miles	?	http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1553897 scott@broadwaybicycles.com
Ride On Cycling – HIKE	El Grupo Club house Aguas Calientes Trailhead	Sunday 11.29.15 9:00AM	As far as u like	Your pace	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Oro Valley Sunday North Side	Starbucks 1st and Oracle	Sunday 11.29.15 9:00AM	32	18+	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2098403
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 11.30.15 8:00AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226801064/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina	Monday 11.30.15 9:00AM	25-35	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2082502
Tuesday Ride: SE Loop thru Fantasy Island	Starbucks 9525 E. Old Spanish Trai	Tuesday 11.28.15 8:00AM	38 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227055042/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 10.28.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226851176/
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 11.30.15 5:45AM	55 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413517/
Thursday Easy Peasy Ride	Morris K. Udall 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 12.03.15 5:45AM	25 miles	12 – 14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226894845/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Honeybee Canyon	1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd	Saturday, 11.28.15 8:30 AM	20 miles of rolling trails with options for shorter loops if you know your way around.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226838034/
MTB Addicts – Lakes Rd to Hope Camp Shuttle	Loma Alta Trailhead	Sunday 11.29.15 7:30AM	Meet at the Hope Camp We’ll shuttle, head out to lakes rd. The ride is about 33 miles long with some good climbing, and plenty of sweet single track descents.		https://www.facebook.com/events/132611910436447/
SDMB November Social Ride on the AZT	Le Buzz Caffe 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Sunday 11.29.15 8:00AM	Come ride Redington Pass on Thanksgiving weekend! For November’s Social Ride, we are going to ride the AZT/ATV Route. This is a solidly intermediate ride, with about 1500 ft. of climbing over 12 miles		https://www.facebook.com/events/1650149275261005/
Old Pueblo MTB: 24 Hours in The Old Pueblo	24 hour course at the Arch at Willow Springs	Sunday 11.29.15 3:00PM	Total distance is 17 miles with just under 1000 feet of climbing.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1059566037396509/
Monday Night Gabe Z on the AZ Trail	Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead	Monday, 11.30.15 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226663106/
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail	50 Year/Golder Ranch TH	Wednes, 12.02.15 6:15pm	By popular demand, we are adding this fun trail to the Wednesday night rides ,original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226682399/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
BICAS 20^th Annual Art Auction Early bidding takes place Saturday from 11am-4pm; and you won’t want to miss the silent auction to be held Saturday December 5th, from 6-9pm. Plenty of bike parking so ride your bike!	The Art Gallery 1122 N Stone Ave.	Saturday from 11am-4pm; And Saturday December 5th, from 6-9pm.	www.bicas.org/art-auction
Criterium Training Series UA Tech Park –	The Bridges 1550 E. 36th St	All races are Wednesday Series 1 December 2,9,16,23,30 Series 2 January 6,13,20,27 February 3 Series 3 February 10,17,24 March 2,9	https://www.facebook.com/events/1500546370245192/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library	1035 N Treat Ave,	Wednesday 12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.
December Trailwork Day Milagrosa Sponsored By SONORAN CYCLES	Meet at Suzenu parking at 8am	Saturday, December 12at 8:00am	https://www.facebook.com/events/1472186376416160/
Liv Ladies Holiday Mingle, Basic Maintenance tips, tire changing and holiday gift ideas,	Bicycle Ranch Tucson 7090 N Oracle Rd	Saturday, December 12at 1:00pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/521434504678839/

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles	Saturday 11.28.15	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.	Saturday 12.05.15 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/Sunday 12. 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.	12.12.15 7:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
1st Annual World Vegan/Bison Day Clunker Criterion	1) best/worst clunker, 2) best/worst costume, 3) slowest lap. Details to follow.	Sunday 12.13.15 1:00 PM	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails	https://www.facebook.com/events/1588435644710464/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	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

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

Community Bike Ride List Oct 31-Nov 6

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November 3^rd 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.

Damion

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/
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 http://www.azvelovets.org/
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/
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 4^th 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 11.01.2015 3pm	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 Brewing 119 E Toole Ave	Wednesday 11.4.15	https://www.facebook.com/events/1517335565253434/
Trisport Customer Appreciation Night	TriSports Tucson 4495 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	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	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, AZ Walk 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 Swap Parts, 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 Ride Beer, 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 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/		Saturday11.21.15	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	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	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 C C L O	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

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

Community Bike Ride List October 23 -30

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Thursday, October 29^th is the last day to get your early ballots in the mail. There is so much in the Bond election that will benefit the cycling community from roads, the velodrome, Loop Improvement and expansion, trailheads, and protecting open space. I ask you to vote yes on all 7 propositions for the future of our community. As for the cost… It will only be $17.54 per year for the average home owner. This is a very good value and is an investment we need to make.

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wednesday 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 7:00AM	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	Ordinary Bike Shop	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 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday 5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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 6:30AM	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
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
Tim Carolan Ride	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/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.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 7:00AM	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 Next week,oct 31, new ride time	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM Next week, oct 31,new ride time	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Saturday 8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

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

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 First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 10.24.15 6:30AM	80 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	N. Palm Dr. on the U of A campus	Saturday 10.24.15 6:30AM	18.1 miles	You can keep up- friendly group	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	From a private residence- contact Dean	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	50 miles	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Dove Mountain Exploratory	Village Bakehouse – SE corner of Oracle & Magee	Saturday 10.24.15 8:00AM	30 miles	15-18 mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2074213
El Tour Training WestSide Long week 7 78 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday 10.25.15 6:45AM	78 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226175728/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Week 7: 80 miles	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday 10.25.15 6:45AM	80 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029441/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 7 – 50 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	50 miles	Fast and Slow. Self supportd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743253/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 7- hills 78.5 miles	Armory Park 221 S. 6th Ave,	Sunday 10.25.15 6:45AM	78.5	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225934219/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 45 miles	Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	45 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226170669/
Riders for the Cure	Starbucks at River and Campbell	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	53.85 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday 10.26.15 6:30AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080845/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina	Monday 10.26.15 7:00AM	25-35	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2065423
Tuesday ride West Side	1500 W. River rd. on the loop	Tuesday 10.27.15 7:00AM	42 miles	12-14 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226082648/
Brewed Coffee to Saguaro East Monument	Brewed Coffee	Tuesday 10.27.15 8:00AM	35-40 miles	?	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075683
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 10.28.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080895/
Monster Bash in Sierra Vista	Chipotle Mexican Grill 480 N AZ-90,	Thursday 10.29.15 6:00 PM	16-22 miles	Fun speed	https://www.facebook.com/events/179922345678731/
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 10.23.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226178461/
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1st REGISTER NOW http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Trail Maintainence on AZT – Santa Rita segment	Parking Area Rt. 83 and I-10	Saturday, 10.24.15 7:00 AM	SAMBA is the trail steward of the Santa Rita passage of the AZ Trail. Our segment is in need of some work prior to the AES-Kentucky Camp ride on Nov 7.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226202685/
Old Pueblo MTB: Starr Pass	Starr Pass paved parking lot	Sunday 10.25.15 3pm	9 miles with the option to add the Stone House		https://www.facebook.com/events/1627580494169668/
Monday Night @ Hope Camp	Hope Camp Trailhead Camino Loma Alt	Monday, 10.26.15 6:30PM	Monday night ride @ Hope Camp, we ride from Camino Loma Alta to pistol Hill rd Plan on 2 hour		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225844424/
TNL Night Ride for Carlos	Brandi Fenton Memorial Park 3482 E River Rd	Tuesday 10.27.17 7PM	We are doing another ride dedicated to our friend Carlos Carrasco. Urban Assault loop Make a stop at the top of Campbell and down the Urban Assault trail. After the ride – Hop Shop beer house.		https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1012878595399750&set=gm.1646455885635376&type=3&theater
Business Builder Bike Ride & Costume Party	SWEETWATERThis is a last minute change!!!	Wednes, 10.28.15 4:00pm	Costume party, Bike Ride, Beer, all around goodness		https://www.facebook.com/events/973776642682659/
Wednesday Night Ride at Sweetwater	Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead	Wednes, 10.28.15 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/225876291/

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/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday 11.01.2015 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.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19^th 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/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	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,	Wednesday 11.11.15	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.	Saturday 11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday 11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, 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.		Sunday 11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, 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.		Sunday 11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.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/		Saturday 11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,		Wednesday 12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.

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.	10.24.15 7:00AM	Desert Horizon Park 16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	Saturday 10.24.15	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	10.25.15 6:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris Sams ChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday 10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday 10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.15 9:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Nica race #5	High School MTB racing	Sunday 11.8.15 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.	Sunday 11.14.15	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/	Sunday 11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday 11.21.15	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	Saturday 11.28.15	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.	Saturday 12.05.15 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/Sunday 12. 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.	12.12.15 7:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	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

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

Community Ride list for October 17-23, 2015

October 16, 2015Arizona Bicycle Center, Bike Advisory Committee meeting, Bike Advocacy, Bikes and Beverages (beer and booze), BMX, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, Mountain Bike, Racing, Random Thoughts about bikes, The Loop, Training24 hours in the old pueblo, Arizona, Bicycle, bike advocate, bike polo, bikepilgrim.com, Cycling, el tour de tucson, epic rides, events, High School Mountain Bike, Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, Mt. Lemmon, Ordinary Bike Shop, Ride for a child, shootout, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tucson, Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

So many great rides, so little time. It is the time of the year that many of the shop rides start to change start times, so make sure to double check before you head out. On the plus side, this time of year they are later, so it may just mean you are early.

There is a great ride for Habitat For Humanity.on Saturday the 17^th. With four different routes, including a 10 mile recreational ride, 30 mile and 60 mile road rides, and a 30 mile mountain bike ride, this event provides an experience for everyone. Following your ride, join our construction volunteers and new homeowners to build and raise the walls for three new houses. What a great opportunity to go for a ride and help make our community better.

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wednesday 6:30AM	Some pre work laps on the grass and sand.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
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
Monday Night Mash	Ordinary Bike Shop	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 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday 5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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 6:30AM	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
Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wed 5:15pm	Some riding, jumping obstacles + beer		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
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 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride	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 6:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.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 6:30AM	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 6:15AM Next week new ride time	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM Next week new ride time	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Saturday 8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

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

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
October 17th, the ride to do is the Bike To Build for Habitat for Humanity. https://www.facebook.com/events/500154503483167/ or register at http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30AM	70 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Possible no ride this week – check facebook	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30AM	17.6 miles	Mach 3 or slower	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC
F*€kin’ Loud Bike Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop 311 E 7th St	Saturday 10.17.15	???	Slow Crowd	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478599345778262/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	La Encantada/North	Sunday 10.18.15 7:00AM	40-45	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure	Panera @ Swan and Grant	Sunday 10.18.15 6:30AM	53.19 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday 10.19.15 6:30AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080827/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina	Monday 10.12.15 7:00AM	25-35	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2065420
Tuesday ride NE loop	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Tuesday 10.20.15 7:00AM	40 miles	12-14 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226082215/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 10.21.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080878/
Hohokam Park	Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee	Wednesday 10.21.15 8:00AM	26-35 Miles	3 groups (speed/distance)	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride	Udall Park	Friday 10.23.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080942/
Saguaro Nat Monument	Le Buzz	Friday 10.23.15 7:00AM	30-35 MILES	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Starr Pas/Cat Mtn pending weather	Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead	Saturday, 10.17.15 7:30AM	This is approximately a 14 mile ride with a challenging climb up Cat Mountain.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226080663/
Memorial Ride for Carlos Carrasco	Fantasy Island Parking Lot Irvington / Harriso	Sunday 10.18.15 8:30AM	We are riding for Carlos Carrasco, who departed us too soon. “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” – Carlos		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226022626/
Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault	La Encantada 2905 E Skyline Dr,	Sunday 10.18.15 4pm	The total distance is 13 miles as a loop. Compass Bank at La Encantada Mall at 4pm		https://www.facebook.com/events/931162033612002/
Monday Night @ Lakes Rd	AZ Trail – Sahuarita Road	Monday, 10.19.15 6:30PM	Monday night ride @ Fantasy island. Plan on 2 hours. All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good light		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224974/
Wednesday Night Ride at Starr Pass	Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead	Wednes, 10.21.15 6:00pm	clockwise loop, the Yetman re-reoute is finished and it is great!		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225756078/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day	3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity. Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start	http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry Wendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
Try out Virtual Reality Journalism Mike McKisson, of www.bicycletucson.com has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring 360 immersive journalism.	VR journalism is something that needs to be experienced to understand how powerful it is. Also will have a post-work event on Wednesday if you can’t make this one.	Monday 10.19.15 744 Highland Avenue	https://www.facebook.com/events/543062689177662/
Light the Night. Free front & rear light sets will be distributed as well as free helmets for youth under 18.	Light the Night is a bike safety light distribution campaign to encourage safe, lawful bicycle at night	Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/1504982279819966/
Creepy Halloween Bike-In Movie (PG rating) at Bike-in and enjoy an outdoor movie at a creepy location. Bring your own popcorn, beverages and seating.	Dunbar Spring Garden	Friday 10.23.15 6:00PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1057409210966718/
Camp Coffee Brewing Basics (sponsored by Presta Coffee Roasters)	Come join REI as we demonstrate how to use camp stoves to make coffee! We will have a tent set up at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park along the Loop trail and will be giving out FREE coffee provided by Presta Coffee Roasters!!		https://www.facebook.com/events/1223936777622053/
Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher	There are going to be multiple rides. Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD.	Saturday 10. 31. 2015	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 Damion@damionalexadner.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday 11.01.2015 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.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19^th 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/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	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,	Wednesday 11.11.15	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.	Saturday 11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday 11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, 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.		Sunday 11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, 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		Sunday 11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.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/		Saturday 11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,		Wednesday 12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Tumacacori Century	The most popular GABA bicycle ride in Southern Arizona! Three options are available for riders from novice to very experienced cyclists: 31, 71 and 100 miles!	10.18.15 6:30AM	Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita Rd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224264131/
Tour De Bosa	A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way!	10.18.15 6:30AM	7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ	bicyclehaus.com
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.	10.24.15 7:00AM	Desert Horizon Park 16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	Saturday 10.24.15	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	10.25.15 6:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris Sams ChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday 10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday 10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.15 9:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Nica race #5	High School MTB racing	Sunday 11.8.15 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.	Sunday 11.14.15	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/	Sunday 11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday 11.21.15	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	Saturday 11.28.15	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.	Saturday 12.05.15 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/Sunday 12. 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.	12.12.15 7:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	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;-)

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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

Vail Cycling: New Wilmot Loop from Vail

Performance Bicycle ride For Breast Cancer Awareness

Cactus Breakfast

Bisbee Breakfast Club at Sunrise, just east of Swan

GABA Tuesday Ride Udall to Saguaro National Park

Sweetwater

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Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride

Pedal to Dragoon Brewery

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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 .

Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM

Cyclovia Tucson

Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm

Sunday 11.01.2015

3pm

El Grupo Fall Fondo

SDMB Pint Night at Borderlands

Borderlands Brewing

119 E Toole Ave

Wednesday

Trisport Customer Appreciation Night

TriSports Tucson

4495 S Coach Dr

Thursday 11.05.15

TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Saturday

11.07.015

Silverbell Century

Two Weeks Before El Tour!

Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM

Sunday

11.8.15

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

The Sandbox Showdown

2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ

GABA Fall Bike Swap

Urban Assault Ride

El Tour De Tucson

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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 .

Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM

Cyclovia Tucson

Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm

El Grupo Fall Fondo

TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Saturday

11.07.015

Silverbell Century

Two Weeks Before El Tour!

Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM

Sunday

11.8.15

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

The Sandbox Showdown

2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ

GABA Fall Bike Swap

Urban Assault Ride

El Tour De Tucson

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor

Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day

Saturday

6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start

Try out Virtual Reality Journalism

Monday

10.19.15

744 Highland Avenue

Light the Night. Free front & rear light sets will be distributed as well as free helmets for youth under 18.

Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm

Creepy Halloween Bike-In Movie (PG rating) at Bike-in and enjoy an outdoor movie at a creepy location. Bring your own popcorn, beverages and seating.

Friday

Camp Coffee Brewing Basics (sponsored by Presta Coffee Roasters)

Come join REI as we demonstrate how to use camp stoves to make coffee! We will have a tent set up at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park along the Loop trail and will be giving out FREE coffee provided by Presta Coffee Roasters!!

Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher

Saturday