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A Cyclists Moral Dilemma – Cycling and COVID
A cyclists moral dilemma – Yesterday Italy and Spain said cycling is banned. At first, I was outraged. How could they do this? But after considering the logic, I agree with altering the rides I am going to do.
The Cycling Today article comments that hot home for me came from Carlos Mascias, medical director of a private hospital in Madrid. “Stay at home and put the bike aside,” “Whatever possibility to minimize the impact on the resources of medical services that is not directed toward coronavirus is primordial. If any cyclist suffers an incident and needs an ambulance or a bed in intensive care, we are taking it away from people who truly need it, who are now arriving en masse to hospitals,” he continued. “If something happens to you now, maybe you have a chance [to be treated], but you will be taking it away from someone else … but in 48 hours, if something happens to you, the one who is left without [ICU] might be you, those who are now riding your bikes.”
I think it is likely safer to ride today and in the weeks to come. People are staying in. Traffic is light. However, I also know that anytime I get on the road there is a chance of being hit. Normally, I’m OK with the risk, as I am only putting myself in harms way.
With the corona virus things are changing this prospective. If I, or you, end up being hospitalized because we are doing a “high” risk activity, we could end up taking up a bed at a hospital at a time the entire medial system is being overwhelmed are being overwhelmed. We need to look at whats happening from a completely different prospective. As I have so many people in this community I love, I’m thinking of them. I’m thinking of all the people on the front lines in the hospitals who are so incredible and making their job easier. I’m thinking of the possibility of health care workers having to make a ethical decision of who do you save if resources become limited. As I type this I feel like i’m an alarmist, pushing panic, but reading what happened in China and is still exploding in Europe, I feel like this is just common sense.
I was going to be pre-riding the El Tour de Tucson course this weekend, but am going to hold off for a few weeks. I will avoid group rides not only due to social distancing, but the additional risk ( even if small- I am going to do my part). I’m still weighting out if it’s still justifiable to be commuting on The Loop and rides where there is limited traffic. I still can see mountain biking, but will be staying on less technical riding and more cross county.
This is really, really hard for me to accept all this. Riding is a part of everything I do. It is what keeps me sane. I expect many who read this will think I’m over reacting. I might be, but this is a case where the good of the community out weights my need to ride.
In the case you don’t care about the risk because you are such a great rider and are never going to hit the pavement, I have another reason not to ride. In the image above, you can see if you are riding in a group, you might be following someone who has COVID-19. Just one more reason to be extra careful at this time.
The most Famous Javelina in the World
One fine Winter day I was out showing homes in Tucson Arizona. It’s what I do.
My client, Jennifer Steinmann was driving as I rode out to meet her at a house that was 20 miles from my office. I was on a tight schedule but Jen asked to see one more home while we were on that side of town. This put me behind schedule so she was giving me a lift back to The Loop. I rarely get in the car if I can ride, but fate had a different plan for me.
To get me back to the Loop Jen should have turned on Pantano, but destiny pulled her wheel in another direction. She took a right on Prudence and drove straight into a Viral video. A single Javelina was trotting on the side of the road. Actually, it was more of a sprint. Jen matched it’s speed and my years of shooting photos and video were put to the test. Fortunately, my hand was steady and the Javelina was in the center of the frame.
I knew as soon as I captured the video it was something special and had the potential to go viral. I felt that because I’ve interacted with hundreds of Javelinas over the years. I’ve seen them run, but it is usually only for a few seconds to get distance between from whatever spooked them. As soon as they have some distance, the entire troop turns and watches for whatever startled them. They typically will watch for a few moments and then go about looking for a succulent prickly pear to gnaw on and forget the entire ordeal ever happened. This video was unique. There was so much open space to run. There was nowhere to hid. This was the Usain Bolt of Javelinas crushing the world record. It was a Javelina specimen, in it’s prime, on the world stage, with a solid tail wind. It was the hand of the great God of luck, when preparation meets hard work.
I posted the video on Facebook with my Logo at the end. As expected it started to get a few dozen shares. I’ve seen this pattern before with other videos I’ve shared. Some have had nearly a million shares and I thought this would do the same. My friend Kevin Goldstein shared it on a page called “Weird Stuff you’ll Only See in/near Tucson. Almost immediately the number doubled and the next morning had 170 shares. I also sent it to a few of my local news contacts. KVOA and KOLD ran news stories on it.
Something else made it go Viral so fast and I will acknowledge it, but also can’t help but say how disappointed I am in KOLD’s Hannah Tiebe. She shared the video, but edited the video without permission, cut off my signature, shared it and gave no photo credit. From a reporter I think this is bad form. That said, that tweet did help in creating a plethora of videos and memes and now has had 7.5 million views.
A licensing company called ViralHog reached out to me about licensing the video. For years I have given my images and videos away. I love that people enjoy them, and I was not really interested. However, I was getting dozens of emails asking to use it and it was so overwhelming I decided it would be easier to just let someone else handle it. Also, they are called Viral Hog. It was again providence calling. I mean, is anything more perfect than a viral Hog for ViralHog. I’m still waiting for them to start using the video as the cornerstone of all their marekting.
I think the best part of having a video go viral is the people who see it and reach out to you. It’s not uncommon for me to talk with my Uncle John and Aunt Fran in Telluride. But to get a call with them spouting off incoherently that I’m on TV was awesome and an indication of how big this was getting. They saw it on Chris Hayes of MSNBC. Chris Hayes Thing One, Thing Two Video They said they saw the video on Facbook I posted, but did not realize I was the one who shot the video.
Just like My family calling, I’ve heard so many stories from friends and random people that the video has brought them closer to people they know outside of Tucson. Since it mentions Tucson in most every article, people all over the world are reaching out to friends in Tucson to talk about the Sprinting Javelina. It has changed the dialogue for a few seconds away from CoronaVirus and politics at a time we all needed a distraction, and has built community as a by product.
With all viral videos there is that glorious moment in the sun only to be replaced by the next great thing, a Lama at a wedding in a tuxedo. But the good buy song for the Javelina Running is just as dazzling as a Tucson Sunset. Everyday new sound tracts are being added to the video, and I keep getting calls about being a part of something so viral. KVOA is running a segment on it, The New York Times, AZ Daily star, AZ Central and many others are still doing more articles. On Tuesday, March 10th at 7 AM I’ll be co-hosting the 92.9 morning show.
Tonight a friend, Paige Redman, shared a photo I took of her at the Mussleman Crit last week with this in the comments “📸 @bikepilgrim the famous guy who took the video of the javalina!”. Tonight on my ride in Sabino Canyon for The Santa Catalina Volunteer Patrol I heard some cyclist chatting a hundred feet back. I thought they said my name so I was listening and one said, “you know, the guy who shot the Javalina Video.” Yesterday I had a call to come out and meet a family selling their house. I Asked how they found me and they said “Javelina Video”.
It’s a little like my birthday, as each day I get a new present in the form of more creative interpretations. The creator of Action Movie Kid put together this gem. Action Movie Kids
Many people have said I am “famous”. Some have asked if this video will define me as a person. Is it the high water mark? This video has garnished more attention than any “one” thing I have done. However, I’ve been selling real estate and volunteering in the community for 24 years and have had my image plastered on billboards, in the newspapers and on the news. If you compare my exiting reach vs. the Javelina video I have had 10 times or as much exposure over the years from cycling, nature, and real estate. However, this one is special.
It has been one of the funnest things I’ve ever been a part of and I’m so thrilled that my video has captured world wide attention and brought considerable attention to The Old Pueblo.
Below are just a few of the places the video has been shared.
Know Your Meme Has an overview of the first few days and how it spread. As Does Comic Sands
Someone created a page of twitter of the Javelina running to different soundtracks. There have been millions of views. Some of the more popular tweets have been to the music Led Leppelin – Immigration Song with 182,000 views, Queens – Don’t stop me now with 332,000 views, Cranberries – The Dream with 252,000, Grimes – Oblivion 740,000, Tracy Chapman – Fast Car 330,000, The succession Theme Song 154,000, Vangelis- Chariots Of Fire 77,000, Judas Priest- Breaking The Law with 280,000, John Denver- Take Me Home, Country Roads 170,000, My favorite, Cake – The Distance, 115,000,, Kate Bush- Running Up That Hill 600,000, Bonnie Tyler- Holding Out For A Hero 251.000, Florence + The Machine- Dog Days Are Over 540,000, Bruce Springsteen- Born to Run 225,000, , Bonnie Tyler- Holding Out For A Hero 251,000, Check them all out here Javelina Running to on Twitter
News Agencies have covered it from Coast to coast and many small town papers in between.
Click on the links below for the full article.
I was going to share the links of each TV affiliate who shared the video, but there are hundreds. Most CBS affilaes across the county showed it. At first I was coping links, but most said the same thing, but it was fascinating to see every corner of the nation tuning in. From WILX in Lancing Mi, WFSA in Albany NY, wctv in Tallahassee, FL, wdbj IN Roanoke, Virginia, kfvs from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, wbay in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Iowa public radio knsb, wcjb IN Gainesville, Florida , Grand Junction, Colorado kjct, kcbd,, Twin Falls, Idaho kmvt, wabl in Amite, Louisiana, ktre in Lufkin, Texas….
Kyeron Bowman recreated the video with him running at the apartment complex
I was told that the Javelina led off sports center on ESPN, but never saw the clip. There are a few videos Someone asked for this and it was created. I need a side-by-side of Javelin Guidry running the 40 and that sprinting javelina from a few days back…
Inverse.com had an interesting read on the science on why Javelinas are faster than domesticated boars.
GIVING TUESDAY
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Aviva Family Services through Easterseals Blake Foundation Aviva supports children and families involved with a children welfare system. We build resilient children & families by providing comprehensive behavioral health and respite services as well as resources to enhance self-esteem and well-being. Aviva Tucson QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT – This is the ONLY El Tour Charity that qualifies for the Foster Care Credit
ADHD America cycling teams mission is to bring awareness to living with ADHD and how cycling can be used as treatment of ADHD. Team ADHD Website
ALS Association The Association leads the way in research, care services, public education, and public policy — giving help and hope to those facing the disease. The Association’s nationwide network of chapters provides comprehensive patient services and support those with ALS. ALS Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Arizona Justice Project is seeking justice for the innocent and the wrongfully imprisoned. Justice for the marginalized and forgotten of Arizona’s Criminal Justice System. Az Justice Project Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation Ride for Our Family Services. Cultivates opportunities and generates financial resources to provide safer communities and enhance residents lives. It addresses the needs of the community, children, veterans, housing and education. Arizona Multi Housing Foundation Website Our Family Services Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Arts Express is Capturing the Extraordinary though Musical Theatre Productions and Performing Arts Education. The official National Anthem singers at El Tour De Tucson. Arts Express Website
Beads Of Courage is growing every day, providing innovative, arts-in-medicine supportive care programs for children coping with serious illness, their families and the health care providers who care for them. Beads Of Courage Website
Ben’s Bells The mission of Ben’s Bells is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life. Ben’s Bells Website
Beyond Tucson is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community, through the use of good science and rational analysis. The BEYOND Rx Health Formula, is grounded in four key principles: exploring nature; good nutrition; physical movement; and community connections. Beyond Tucson Website
BICAS Although known in the community as BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage), our official name is Bootstraps to Share of Tucson. Our primary project (and in many years our only project) is the community bicycle education center known as BICAS. The early history of Bootstraps, which led organically to the forming of our BICAS project, is given below. https://bicas.org/ QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Big Brothers Big Sisters Since 1963, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona has been changing youth’s lives by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. Big Brothers Big Sisters Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Boys and Girls Club Imagine a place where who you are, where you’re from or the circumstances that surround you don’t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Boys and Girls Club Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Cakes for Causes Building A Sweeter Community by Healing, appreciating, and showing our community members they are valued through our sugar art. Cakes for Causes Website
Cascade Foundation (Please make sure to select my name on the donation page.) The Cascade Foundations mission is focused on providing a local support system for the bleeding disorder community in Southern Arizona. That system includes patient and family education, financial assistance, advocacy, community awareness, access to quality healthcare and medical research funding. Cascade Foundation Website
Children’s Clinics provides a family centered comprehensive medical home to meet the special needs of children and families. They are committed to providing exceptional care in a respectful and caring environment. All Funds raised are used to help kids remain active in sports and Play.Children’s Clinics Website
Davis Phinney Foundation mission to help people with Parkinson’s live well with the disease. It was founded in 2004 by Davis Phinney, the former professional road bicycle racer and Olympic medal winner. Davis Phinney Foundation Website
Easterseals Blake Foundation is dedicated to the vision of a Southern Arizona community where all people live healthy, productive, and independent lives. Founded in Tucson in 1950, EBF serves more than 44,000 children, adults, and families throughout 10 Arizona counties annually. Blake Foundation Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
El Tour De Tucson We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces bicycling events for community, charity and wellness.
El Grupo Youth Cycling El Grupo is a youth cycling organization that provides youth with experiences that are fun, skill-building, and bike centered, so that they can acquire the self confidence and leadership skills to be active and healthy members of the community. El Grupo Youth Cycling QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Friends of Aphasia Imagine struggling to say your own name, to write a simple email, or to read the newspaper. These are realities for individuals living with aphasia. Friends of Aphasia Website
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Friends of PACC exists to support Pima Animal Care Center and enhance its efforts to save the lives of pets in need. Friends of Pima Animal Care Center
Friends Of Michael provide assistance – including financial – to families across the country whose children are fighting a brain tumor. Friends for Michael Website
Into-Africa is an international non-profit, Gospel-centered, humanitarian organization with chartered affiliates in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, and, soon, Tanzania. Into-Africa Website
Look! Save a Life We aim to foster an environment of safety for all who utilize our public byways. “SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY.” Look! Save a Life Website
Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Charities help families stay near the care their sick children need. A family far from home with a hospitalized child has many things to worry about and where they’ll stay and how they’ll afford it should not be among them. Ronald McDonald House Charities Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
St. Elizabeth’s Health care for Breast Cancer St. Elizabeth’s medical providers are able to provide diagnosis and treatment for uninsured women who may not have otherwise had the means to pay for their healthcare. We provide early detection services to those in need, treatment services as well as education to those learning about their risks, and a helping hand to those diagnosed with breast cancer, along with their loved ones, as they navigate through this disease. Saint Elizabeth’s Health Care QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
TIHAN Support for people living with HIV. By bringing together religious, secular, corporate and non-profit organizations, TIHAN is creating an inclusive support network for people living with HIV TIHAN website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Tu Nidito is dedicated to a mission of creating a community of acceptance and understanding regarding children in grief. It is their vision that no child grieves alone. Tu Nidito Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Uphill Into The Wind A body at rest will remain at rest until acted upon by an outside force. Uphill Into The Wind strives to be that outside force by putting bodies on bikes (BOB) and setting them in motion.Uphill Into The Wind Website
For El Tour De Tucson I am raising funds for multiple charities. To make a donation see the Links at the bottom of this blog. If it is easier, please send a check made out to your charity of choice to Long Realty ATTN: Damion Alexander 1890 E. River Rd. Tucson AZ 85750
Some press clippings about the ride. Article from past El Tour Ride for charities
My intent is not only to raise much needed funds, but also to introduce Tucson to all of the incredible beneficiaries who benefit from El Tour De Tucson.
When you raise funds for a charity you receive a free entry into El Tour. As I’m riding for multiple charities and get one entry from each charity , and I’ll be donating the additional entries to needy cyclists and El Grupo Youth Cycling to give kids an opportunity to experience the largest ride we have here in the Old Pueblo.
As much as I’d appreciate a donation, I’d prefer you register to ride for one of the charities yourself. A nice bonus for you is each charity has “goodies” they give back to those who ride and raise funds. Every one is different, but all include an entry into El Tour De Tucson and an event shirt. One charity, Uphill into the Wind, will even provide you with a bike to use in the event if you do not have one. Many have cycling jerseys or kits, some have professional coaches, and group rides.Click Here to Register for one of the El Tour Beneficiaries
Talking about group training rides. If you are looking for people your speed to spin around with, I put out a ride list and am happy to add you to the mail list if you send an email to Damion@damionalexander.com . Please put “ride list” in the comments.
Ride List March 16, 2019
The days are getting longer! Ride start times are changing. It’s getting warmer (well, perhaps not so much, but it will be HOT before we know it)
This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. I’ll be leading a ride and participating in the parade on bikes and you are hereby invited to join me. Ryan Beamish is the Grand Marshal for the 32nd Annual Tucson St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. Ryan is an incredible asset to Tucson, giving back with Team Semper Fi, buying and giving bikes to kids every xmas, creating beautiful Art from recycles bike parts at Duke’s Saguaros.
The parade organizers are allowing a bike entourage to show how much the cycling community supports Ryan. Bring your BMX, Road, MTB, TuGo or other bike and join in the parade.
I’ll be leading a ride on the Loop from my Long Realty Office at River and Campbell to the start at 13th st and 6th. We will leave from the North side of the Loop promptly at 9AM on Sunday. We need to arrive at Armory park no later than 10:15AM.
Damion
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I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURRING WEEKLY RIDES
| What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
7:00AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
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| Margarita Monday Bike Ride | Reforma Modern Mexican Mezcal and Tequila 4340 N. Campbell Ave | Monday
5:00PM |
1 hour
|
Social ride | https://www.facebook.com/events/2193879674159402/?event_time_id=2193879687492734 |
| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
| VeloVets | Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center | Tuesday 4:30pm
After3.1.1 5:30PM |
Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ 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
8:45PM |
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
7:00AM |
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 |
| R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
9:00 |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| 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/ |
| Christian Cycling Tucson Jam Sessions | UA Tech Park, 1550 E 36th St, Tucson | Wed
5:30-8PM Through 3.10.19 |
(Crit Training Nights) | How fast are you? | https://www.facebook.com/events/292530831408831/?event_time_id=292530841408830 |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
6:00PM |
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
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 |
| Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- check the GABA site | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | Thursday
8:00AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
7:00AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
| The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz
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/ |
| R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
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Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
| Broadway Bicycles Ride | 140 S Sarnoff Dr | Saturday 7:30AM | 30-35 miles | No Drop
13-15 |
https://www.broadwaybicycles.com/ (520) 296-7819 |
| 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 6:45 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:00AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
| Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:00AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
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| 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 |
| Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Starr Pass, New Trails around 36th St and Explorer – MTB Addicts | Genser Trailhead Starr Pass | March 3, 2019 | 8:30-11:30 | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/153971378841855/ |
| Business Builder Bike Ride, March 6 at Fantasy Island (North) | Fantasy Island North Side | March 6, 2019 | An hour | Your Pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/290783438270587/ |
| Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| Santa Cruz Bicycle Demo | Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin, |
February 23, 2019 2PM -10PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2293624714187162/ |
| CDO Take 1 March 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/616005895503323/ |
| CDO Take 2 April 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | April 27, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/361742494375316/ |
| GABA Volunteer Opportunity | 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 |
| Tolero Criterium 2019 | Tucson AZ | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2244236735897868/ |
| The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Tucson, AZ | March 21, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/363272691101256/ |
| Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Sonita AZ | March 23 – 24, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| El Tour de Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 6, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
| El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | April 6, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
| Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
| Musselman Crit | Tucson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | Benjamin.Mangilit@asu.edu |
| 12 Hours in the Wild West | Ruidoso, NM | April 13, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
| GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 14, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645478/ |
| Ride to the Zoo | Tucson, AZ | April 20, 2019 | |
| Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | May 1 – 5, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
| Marana Meltdown | Marana, AZ | May 4, 2019 | (520) 382.1950
marana.parks@marana.com |
| Ride of Silence | All over Arizona. See website for ride near you. | Wednesday May 15th, 2019 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
| GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 17th, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 17-19, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
| The 3rd Annual Javelina Stampede | Prescott, AZ | June 1, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/332709430674649/ |
| Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 14-16, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Deuces Wild Endurance Festival benefitting CAF | Show Low | June 8, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/435260343613443/ |
| 24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | McGaffey, NM | June 8, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Wilcox AZ | TBD Usually early September | https://www.facebook.com/events/238954770004111/ |
| El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | TBD September | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Mt. Graham | September 16, 2018 | https://www.facebook.com/events/299761170790243/ |
| Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org |
| 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/ |
| Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | TBD Usually early October | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
| AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
| Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
| Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
| TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
| Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
| Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
| AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
| Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
| Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | Sept. 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
| The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
| Mountain to Mountain | TBD | Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
| GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | December 2, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258622423/ |
| GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
| 2nd Annual McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
| Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | https://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.
Ride List February 28, 2019
REOCCURRING 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/
|
| Margarita Monday Bike Ride | Reforma Modern Mexican Mezcal and Tequila 4340 N. Campbell Ave | Monday
5:00PM |
1 hour
|
Social ride | https://www.facebook.com/events/2193879674159402/?event_time_id=2193879687492734 |
| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
| VeloVets | Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center | Tuesday 4:30pm
After3.1.1 5:30PM |
Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ azvelovets@gmail.com | |
| 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
8:45PM |
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
No Drop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
9:00 |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| 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/ |
| Christian Cycling Tucson Jam Sessions | UA Tech Park, 1550 E 36th St, Tucson | Wed
5:30-8PM Through 3.10.19 |
(Crit Training Nights) | How fast are you? | https://www.facebook.com/events/292530831408831/?event_time_id=292530841408830 |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
6:00PM |
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
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 |
| Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- check the GABA site | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | Thursday
8:00AM |
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/ |
| 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
7:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
| R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
| Broadway Bicycles Ride | 140 S Sarnoff Dr | Saturday 7:30AM | 30-35 miles | No Drop
13-15 |
https://www.broadwaybicycles.com/ (520) 296-7819 |
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:30AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
| The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15 AM
|
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 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
| Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:00AM | 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 |
| Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Starr Pass, New Trails around 36th St and Explorer – MTB Addicts | Genser Trailhead Starr Pass | March 3, 2019 | 8:30-11:30 | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/153971378841855/ |
| Business Builder Bike Ride, March 6 at Fantasy Island (North) | Fantasy Island North Side | March 6, 2019 | An hour | Your Pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/290783438270587/ |
| Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| Santa Cruz Bicycle Demo | Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin, |
February 23, 2019 2PM -10PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2293624714187162/ |
| CDO Take 1 March 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/616005895503323/ |
| CDO Take 2 April 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | April 27, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/361742494375316/ |
| GABA Volunteer Opportunity | 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 |
| 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Tucson, AZ | February 15-17, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
| White Tank Grinder | Buckeye, AZ | February 23, 2019 | https://whitetankgrinder.com/ |
| Sun Devil Criterium | Tempe, AZ | February 24, 2019 | https://orgsync.com/52106/chapter |
| Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson | March 1st-3rd 2019 | http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
| Tour De Cure | Glendale, AZ | March 1, 2019 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=12565 |
| TommyKnocker10 | Silver City, NM | March 9, 2019 | https://ziarides.com |
| Tour de Biblio #2: Mid-Town Ride | Tucson, AZ | March 9, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/334730617252480/ |
| Tour De Cookie | Tucson, AZ | March 9, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/530762950770511/ |
| Tucson Gran Fondo | Tucson, Arizona | March 10, 2019 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=323049 |
| Tolero Criterium 2019 | Tucson AZ | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2244236735897868/ |
| The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Tucson, AZ | March 21, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/363272691101256/ |
| Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Sonita AZ | March 23 – 24, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| El Tour de Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 6, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
| El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | April 6, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
| Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
| Musselman Crit | Tucson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | Benjamin.Mangilit@asu.edu |
| 12 Hours in the Wild West | Ruidoso, NM | April 13, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
| GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 14, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645478/ |
| Ride to the Zoo | Tucson, AZ | April 20, 2019 | |
| Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | May 1 – 5, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
| Marana Meltdown | Marana, AZ | May 4, 2019 | (520) 382.1950
marana.parks@marana.com |
| Ride of Silence | All over Arizona. See website for ride near you. | Wednesday May 15th, 2019 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
| GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 17th, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 17-19, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
| The 3rd Annual Javelina Stampede | Prescott, AZ | May 25th, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/332709430674649/ |
| Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 14-16, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Deuces Wild Endurance Festival benefitting CAF | Show Low | June 8, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/435260343613443/ |
| 24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | McGaffey, NM | June 8, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Wilcox AZ | TBD Usually early September | https://www.facebook.com/events/238954770004111/ |
| El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | TBD September | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Mt. Graham | September 16, 2018 | https://www.facebook.com/events/299761170790243/ |
| Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org |
| 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/ |
| Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | TBD Usually early October | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
| AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
| Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
| Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
| TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
| Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
| Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
| AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
| Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
| Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | Sept. 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
| The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
| Mountain to Mountain | TBD | Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
| GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | December 2, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258622423/ |
| GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
| 2nd Annual McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
| Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | https://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.
Community Ride List
So many good rides and events. If you see something missing please email me at Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put “ride list” in the subject. Also, if you want to be added to the e-mail list let me know. The format is a little different.
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.
REOCCURRING 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/
|
| Margarita Monday Bike Ride | Reforma Modern Mexican Mezcal and Tequila 4340 N. Campbell Ave | Monday
5:00PM |
1 hour
|
Social ride | https://www.facebook.com/events/2193879674159402/?event_time_id=2193879687492734 |
| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
| VeloVets | Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center | Tuesday 4:30pm
After3.1.1 5:30PM |
Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ azvelovets@gmail.com | |
| 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
8:45PM |
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
No Drop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
9:00 |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| 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/ |
| Christian Cycling Tucson Jam Sessions | UA Tech Park, 1550 E 36th St, Tucson | Wed
5:30-8PM Through 3.10.19 |
(Crit Training Nights) | How fast are you? | https://www.facebook.com/events/292530831408831/?event_time_id=292530841408830 |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
6:00PM |
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
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 |
| Performance Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- Call shop to find out | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | Thursday
8:00AM |
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/ |
| 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
7:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
| R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:30AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
| The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15 AM
|
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 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday 7:00AM | 15-20 miles | 12-15
No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15
No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com
520-296-4715 |
| Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:00AM | 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 |
| Saturday Speed of Fun Ride Bike emo at Fantasy Island | Fantasy Island 9600 East Irvington Road | How much do you want | Your pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/1996543357131455/ | |
| Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Saturday Speed of Fun Ride Bike emo at Fantasy Island | Fantasy Island 9600 East Irvington Road | 02.23.19
9AM |
Hour or so followed by breakfast at first watch | Your pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/1996543357131455/ |
| Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| Bike Park Build Day | 100 Acre Wood
2681 S. Alvernon Way |
February 9,2019 9:00AM-1:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/744323362599465/ |
| 24 HOP Packet Pick up Party | Bicycle Ranch Tucson
7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste |
February 12, 2019 10AM-9PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/736480976752026/ |
| Catalina Brewing Company’s 3rd Anniversary! | Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin, |
February 23, 2019 2PM -10PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2293624714187162/ |
| CDO Take 1 March 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/616005895503323/ |
| CDO Take 2 April 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | April 27, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/361742494375316/ |
| GABA Volunteer Opportunity | 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 |
| AZ Cross Series Championship | Gilbert, AZ | December 15, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1187 |
| 6 hours in Papago | Phoenix, AZ | January 5, 2019 | https://12hoursinthepapago.com/ |
| Prickly Pedal | Phoenix-Peoria | January 19, 2019 | http://pricklypedal.com/ |
| Arizona Distracted Driving Summit | Phoenix | January 23, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1120732031437551/ |
| Single Speed Arizona | Arizona | Feb 1-3 2019. | https://www.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/ |
| La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Road Race + UA Grand Prix | University of Arizona and Oracle , AZ | February 2,3 2019 | http://uacycling.com/sc-omnium/ |
| A Race Against Time | Picacho, AZ | February 9, 2019 | |
| Owls Head Butte Century | Marana AZ | Sunday, February 10, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Tucson, AZ | February 15-17, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
| White Tank Grinder | Buckeye, AZ | February 23, 2019 | https://whitetankgrinder.com/ |
| Sun Devil Criterium | Tempe | February 24, 2019 | https://orgsync.com/52106/chapter |
| Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson | March 1st-3rd 2019 | http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
| Tour De Cure | Glendale, AZ | March 1, 2019 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=12565 |
| TommyKnocker10 | Silver City, NM | March 9, 2019 | https://ziarides.com |
| Tour de Biblio #2: Mid-Town Ride | Tucson, AZ | March 9, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/334730617252480/ |
| Tour De Cookie | Tucson, AZ | March 9, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/530762950770511/ |
| Tucson Gran Fondo | Tucson, Arizona | Sunday, March 10, 2019 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=323049 |
| The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Tucson, AZ | March 21, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/363272691101256/ |
| Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Sonita AZ | March 23 – 24, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| El Tour de Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 6, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
| El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | Early April | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
| Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
| Musselman Crit | Tucson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | Benjamin.Mangilit@asu.edu |
| 12 Hours in the Wild West | Ruidoso, NM | April 13, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
| Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | May 1 – 5, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
| Ride of Silence | All over Arizona. See website for ride near you. | Wednesday May 15th, 2019 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
| GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 17th, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 17-19, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 14-16, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
| 24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | McGaffey, NM | June 8, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Wilcox AZ | TBD Usually early September | https://www.facebook.com/events/238954770004111/ |
| El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | TBD September | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Mt. Graham | September 16, 2018 | https://www.facebook.com/events/299761170790243/ |
| Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org |
| 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/ |
| Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | TBD Usually early October | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
| AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
| Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
| Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
| TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
| Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | Arpil 13, 2018 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
| Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
| Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
| AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
| Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
| Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | Sept. 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
| The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
| Mountain to Mountain | TBD | Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| AZ CROSS Series Mother’s Nature | Gilbert, AZ | November 10, 18 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1206 |
| El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
| AZ CROSS Series Horse Lovers | Phoenix, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1183 |
| Dawn to Dusk – Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | December 8, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
| GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | TBD- Likely the 8th | GABA.Org |
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.
Registration
TBC Circuit Race Part one.
Lets get this party started. The early start. There are nearly 2000 images to get through from the circuit race. Today I need to prospect for new business for my real estate team. However, I’d rather save the time and focus on the photos, for you. So, send me a referral today and I can justify rocking through all the images. Otherwise, I’m going to need to focus on my real job and leave the hobby for next week.
These photos are a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to take the photos and share them with you. All I ask in return for the photos 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: these photo albums. THANKS!!!
OPMTB
Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340
http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts : www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts?fref=ts
GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
TORCA www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) has lots of rides organized and posted on Meetup.com or www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Community Ride List
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. IT’S BEEN SOME TIME SINCE THE RIDE LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND EVEN AFTER A FULL DAY IT IS NOT DONE, BUT GETTING CLOSER. HOPEFULLY NEXT WEEK IT WILL BE COMPLETELY UP TO DATE, INCLUDING THE ENTIRE 2019 EVENTS, RACES AND MORE.
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.
REOCCURRING WEEKLY RIDES
| What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
|
| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
| VeloVets | Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center | Tuesday 4:30pm
After3.1.1 5:30PM |
Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ azvelovets@gmail.com | |
| 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
8:45PM |
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
No Drop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
9:00 | 45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
6:00PM |
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
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 |
| Performance Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- Call shop to find out | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
8:00AM |
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/ |
| 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
7:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
| R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
| Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:30AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
| The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15 AM
|
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 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday 7:00AM | 15-20 miles | 12-15
No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15
No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com
520-296-4715 |
| Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:00AM | 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 |
| Saturday Speed of Fun Ride | First Watch 7189 E Speedway | 12.15.18
9AM |
15 miles | No Drop and food afterwards | https://www.facebook.com/events/979490488841492/?active_tab=discussion
|
| Breakfast Ride | Udal Park on Tanque Verde | 12.15.18
9:30AM |
25-30 miles | 14-20 different rides-different speeds | https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php/ |
| Let’s ride in the Parade of Lights with Santa, and Bicas | Downtown AZ
100 N. Stone |
12.15.18
6Pm |
https://www.facebook.com/events/204788307075580/ | ||
| Monday Mosey Bike Ride! | Roadrunner Bicycles
6177 E Broadway |
12.17.18
6AM |
Slow ride. Easy pace. | https://www.facebook.com/events/2048044645450167/ | |
| NW Loop de Loop | Behind Beyond Bread @ Ina / Oracle | 12.17.18
9AM |
31-34 miles | Lots of speeds | https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php/ Bill Koehler 512-963-0693 |
| Freeman Repeats plus SNP | Starbucks 9525 E Old Spanish Trail | 12.20.18
|
20-32 miles | 14-20 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/256968744/ |
| Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| 24 HOP Pre ride #2 | Willow Springs Ranch(Arch Parking Lot) | 12.15.18
9AM-12PM |
16 or 32 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/2315741671801574/ | |
| La Milagrosa – MTB Addicts | 4950 N Avenida de Suzenu | 12.16.18 | 12 ish miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/730191294027430/ | |
| 8(ish) Days Full Moon No-Lights Ninja Ride | Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead | 12.22.19 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1305542439584174/ | ||
| TORCA 8-ish Days of Xmas Ride Bug-Millie | 4996 N Avenida de Suzenu | 12.23.18
9AM |
14.5 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/478018602605515/ torca.org | |
| 8-ish Days OMR Family X-mas Eve Loop Ride | Craycroft just south of River on the Loop | 12.24.18
9AM |
20 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/361357468003586/ | |
| SDMB 8-ish Days of Xmas: The Westside 50 | Blue Dog Bicycles
2843 N Campbell, |
12.25.18
8AM – 5PM |
50 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/363280911105849/ | |
| SDMB 8ish Days of Xmas = Sweetwater | Sweetwater | December 26th 8:30AM | Spend Boxing Day morning pedaling your own loops (not guided), or just come and hang out at Sweetwater. | https://www.facebook.com/events/508173636346835/ | |
| 8(ish) Days Trail Maintenance Day at Fantasy Island | Fantasy Island | 12.27.18
9AM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/670415296686466/ | ||
| 8-ish days OMR at TMP. Genser to Robles | Genser Trail Starr Pass -Tucson | 12.28.18
11 AM |
4-5 hours | https://www.facebook.com/events/273409973520573/ | |
| SDMB 8(ish) Days of Xmas Poker Ride & Trail Run | Starr Pass | 12.29.18
9am-1PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/183866169208581/ | ||
| Loma Alta, past Pistol Hill Rd- MTB Addicts/SDMB 8ish Days | Camino Loma Alta Trailhead | 12.30.18
9AM |
18 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/352817095276470/ | |
| Bugs-Millie 8(ish) Days of Christmas | 4996 N Avenida de Suzenu | 12.31.18
9am |
17 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/193629131580700/ | |
| Tucson MTB Addicts 8th Annual New Year’s Day Hangover Ride | Fantasy Island North side | 01.01.18
12PM |
11015 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/1667401256653796/ | |
| BBBR – January at Sweetwater – SDMB 8(ish) Days Ride! | pin
Sweetwater Trail 5150 N Tortolita Rd, |
01.02.19
4PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/2033092916982651/ | ||
| Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| Introduction to trail tools, uses and maintenance techniques | Tucson Parks and Recreation, 900 S. Randolph Way | December 17, 2018 6:00-8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/744323362599465/ |
| Bike Park Fundraising and Leadership Meeting | Summit Hut
5251 E Speedway Blvd |
12.18.18
6PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/767633736923024/ |
| GABA Volunteer Opportunity | 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 |
| AZ Cross Series Championship | Gilbert, AZ | December 15, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1187 |
| 6 hours in Papago | Phoenix, AZ | January 5, 2019 | https://12hoursinthepapago.com/ |
| Prickly Pedal | Phoenix-Peoria | January 19, 2019 | http://pricklypedal.com/ |
| Arizona Distracted Driving Summit | Phoenix | January 23, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1120732031437551/ |
| Single Speed Arizona | Arizona | Feb 1-3 2019. | https://www.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/ |
| La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Road Race + UA Grand Prix | University of Arizona and Oracle , AZ | February 2,3 2019 | http://uacycling.com/sc-omnium/ |
| A Race Against Time | Picacho, AZ | February 9, 2019 | |
| Owls Head Butte Century | Marana AZ | Sunday, February 10, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Tucson, AZ | February 15-17, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
| White Tank Grinder | Buckeye, AZ | February 23, 2019 | https://whitetankgrinder.com/ |
| Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson | March 1st-3rd 2019 | http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
| Tucson Gran Fondo | Tucson, Arizona | Sunday, March 10, 2019 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=323049 |
| TommyKnocker10 | Silver City, NM | March 9, 2019 | https://ziarides.com |
| Tour De Cure | Glendale, AZ | March 1, 2019 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=12565 |
| Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Sonita AZ | March 23 – 24, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| El Tour de Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 6, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
| El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | Early April | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
| Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
| 12 Hours in the Wild West | Ruidoso, NM | April 13, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
| Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Ride of Silence | All over Arizona. See website for ride near you. | Wednesday May 15th, 2019 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
| Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | May 1 – 5, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
| GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 17th, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 17-19, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 14-16, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
| 24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | McGaffey, NM | June 8, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Wilcox AZ | TBD Usually early September | https://www.facebook.com/events/238954770004111/ |
| El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | TBD September | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Mt. Graham | September 16, 2018 | https://www.facebook.com/events/299761170790243/ |
| Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org |
| 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/ |
| Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | TBD Usually early October | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
| AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
| Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
| Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
| TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
| Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | Arpil 13, 2018 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
| Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
| Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
| AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
| Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
| Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
| 2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | Sept. 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
| The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
| Mountain to Mountain | TBD | Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 | GABA.Org |
| AZ CROSS Series Mother’s Nature | Gilbert, AZ | November 10, 18 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1206 |
| El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
| AZ CROSS Series Horse Lovers | Phoenix, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1183 |
| Dawn to Dusk – Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | December 8, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
| GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | TBD- Likely the 8th | GABA.Org |
| AZ Cross Series Championship | Gilbert, AZ | December 15, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1187 |
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.
A Win Win Senario
You have a choice.
Would you rather send your state income Tax dollars to the state and let them decide how to spend it or would you like to direct your funds to a local charity?
This exists. And there are hundreds of charities that qualify. I’m currently raising funds for 11 of the Qualified Charitable Organizations (QCO)and one Qualified Foster Organization(QFO) as part of El Tour De Tucson and am asking for you to please donate. As an individual you can give $400 to a QCO and $500 to a QFO. Married people filing jointly can donate $800 to a QCO and $1000 to a QFO. Want more details (https://azdor.gov/tax-credits/contributions-qcos-and-qfcos). So, individuals can donate $1,200, married filer can donate a total of $1,500. This is in Addition to school credits!
So why pay the state and see your money spent in Maricopa County. Donate today.
The only QFO that is a beneficiary of El Tour is Easter Seals Blake Foundation. You can donate here to Easter Seals Blake Foundation
Here are the Qualified Charitable Organizations I’m riding for in El tour and Hyperlinks to donate. I also put in the charities website if you want more info.
Arizona Children Association https://www.arizonaschildren.org/
BICAS https://bicas.org/
Big Brothers Big Sisters https://www.soazbigs.org/?https://www_soazbigs_org/
Children’s Clinics Tucson https://www.childrensclinics.org/
El Grupo Youth Cycling https://www.elgrupocycling.org/
Free Ever After https://www.freeeverafter.org/
Tu Nidito https://www.tunidito.org
I do not have fundraising pages set up for the following, but am happy to pick up checks.
ALS Association AZ Chapter The Haven and Arizona Justice Project
Why You Should Ride in Local events like El Tour
Are you ready to ride?
This November, Tucson will be hosting the 36th installment of El Tour. I frequently hear from cyclists who don’t ride that the El Tour de Tucson just costs too much money.
I get it!
I get that it can be really challenging to pay someone else simply to ride my bike in my home town. With all the other expenses in life, some days it is challenging enough just to keep my bikes maintained – a few hundred dollars for one day of cycling is difficult to justify. I don’t need a medallion. I don’t need SAG stops. I just want to ride my bike.
But, I LOVE El Tour and I can’t imagine a year not riding in it.
Tucson has been receiving phenomenal recognition locally and nationally as a cycling destination. Just last month, BizTucson’s cover page, as well as over 20 pages of content, focused on cycling. Bicycle Magazine, The Travel Channel, USA Today, Forbes and many other national publications have all ranked Tucson amongst the best cycling communities in the nation. The League of American Bicycles recognized Tucson as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community. El Tour is just one component of cycling that has lead to Tucson’s growing fame – the Loop, Mt. Lemmon, the mountain biking trails, the city bike lanes, government support, and amazing cyclists are all part of our success.
Without question, El Tour has lead the way in getting more people on bikes in Tucson than perhaps any other individual factor. For me, my time on the road bike is directly connected to the desire to ride in El Tour again and again. As a high schooler, I remember the first time I saw the ride go past. It was AWESOME! I thought that someday I would like to try the ride. It took being a spectator for nearly 20 years before I finally rode in my first El Tour – I have not missed a single year since.
Now I am looking at riding in El Tour from a different perspective – that of both a cycling advocate and a community philanthropist. While the entry is expensive, your entry fee isn’t just paying for closed streets, SAG support, and a finisher’s medallion, it is supporting a Tucson cycling institution, bringing more attention to bikes, and raising desperately needed funds for local and national charities. El Tour riders have engaged our elected officials, business leaders, and tourism, have raised tens of millions for local charities and tax revenue for local businesses, introduced people to Tucson and put us on the world map. El Tour is a sustainable concept where increased rider numbers encourages better cycling facilities in our community. More routes mean more revenue for all businesses, more tax dollars, more money for roads and trails, and more cycling infrastructure for all of us.
I believe El Tour has been a central component in Tucson being so highly ranked nationally – the event is working for all of Southern Arizona. Unfortunately, putting on rides like El Tour is becoming more and more challenging. Everything costs the promoters – from police, and barricades, to insurance premiums and staff, there are hundreds of needs and expenses. The Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, who puts on El Tour, is not getting rich – PBAA is just barely surviving each year and the future of our El Tour is questionable.
I write this, to ask you reconsider riding in El Tour this year. Your entry fee isn’t about a one day ride – your entry fee is about supporting and fueling cycling in the Greater Tucson area. Your fee is bringing recognition within Tucson that we ARE a cycling community. Your fee is about the other 364 days of riding in Tucson and ensuring that this golden age of cycling becomes the platinum age both locally and nationally.
I spent the better part of a decade climbing out of debt. I understand if you just don’t have the money to justify an El Tour entry. Between paying for medical bills, feeding your family, paying your mortgage, you, like I, sometimes can simply not in good conscience justify paying anything to ride in local community events. There is another way. If your situation is like mine was those years ago when I longed to be an El Tour rider, then please consider riding for one of over 30 local charities El Tour supports. Find a charity that supports a cause for which you have a passion and ride in their name. In raising funds, you get a FREE entrance into El Tour. By doing so, you can ride in this amazing event, support two charities, and guarantee the future of El Tour.