Happy New Year. If your resolution was to ride more miles in 2017 this list of rides will help keep you on track.
If you know anyone who would like to receive the list, please feel free to send them my way. Damion@DamionAlexander.com
I’ve been really busy working on the distracted driving summit at the State Capital in Phoenix on the 25th. We need to have a GIGANTIC turn out so the state can see how important safety is. There will be a ride from Tempe to the Capital that morning. Please share the event and do what you can to make it!
Damion
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This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
| What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
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| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
| VeloVets | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | ||
| Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
7:30AM |
2.5 hours
40 miles |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
6:30PM |
Few Hours Varies | Fast | brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
8:30PM |
12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
| UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
| Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:00AM |
55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| JKG DnA Easy | Udall Parking Lot | Wed
5:30AM |
Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon | Casual
NoDrop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:30PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
| Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
| Up Oracle
Thursday Shootout |
University and Euclid | Thurs
7:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
7:30AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
| The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs
5:30AM |
Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammer fest | JKG Strava on Facebook |
| Tasty Chipolte Night Ride | Sierra Vista
Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 |
Thursday
6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
16 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com |
| U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
7:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 8:00AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
| The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15AM
New Time Next week |
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:30AM AM New Time Next week | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday 7:00AM | 15-20 miles | 12-15
No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15
No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com
520-296-4715 |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
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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 |
| Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
| What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Saturday Mach Ride | 501 S Kolb Rd
On the Loop |
01.07.17
9:30AM |
30+ | Various speeds | https://www.facebook.com/events/1689146511375691/ |
| Zona Cycling- End of Tanque Verde | El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee | 01.07.17
9:00AM |
45 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ | |
| Tucson Recumbent Cyclists | El Rio Neighborhood Park in Marana | 01.07.17
11:00AM |
47 miles | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18378571 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/ | |
| Ride to Remember and Renew | In front of Banner – University Medical Center on Campbell | 1/14/20179:00AM | 30 Miles. This is an official ride that is a part of Beyond Tucson. This ride is to commemorate the events of January 8, 2011 and kick off your year with a bold new commitment to strengthen your body, mind and soul. | https://www.facebook.com/events/758543234298361/ | |
| Zona Cycling …Picture Rocks Ride.
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El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee | 1/14/20179:00AM | 55 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ | |
| Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Bug Spring/Molino Basin Skills Ride | Molino Basin Campground
|
01.07.17
8AM |
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SKILLS RIDE IS LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS. GO TO https://doodle.com/poll/atirm6uqm4952k25 TO SIGN UP AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT. | https://www.facebook.com/events/1202433099849835/ | |
| TEPC Intense Cycles Demo | Sweetwater | 01.07.17
10AM-3PM |
Demo Day. Your speed. CAUTION: Demoing bikes leads to purchasing more bikes. I completely support the practice myself. | https://www.facebook.com/events/798564153614742/ | |
| Bicycle Ranch 24 HOP group ride | Willow Springs at the Arch-24 hour course ARCH parking lot | 01.08.17
9AM |
17 miles a lap. If you drive that far, you should do at least 2. There will be lots of people riding at all speeds as it is 24 hour season. | https://www.facebook.com/events/2482292501909646/ | |
| MTB Addicts – Sweetwater Ride | Sweetwater Trailhead
4001 Tortolita |
01.08.17
9AM |
Distance – 12-14 miles
Climb – 800 ft. Skill level – Beginner+ There’s a little bit of everything here from fast flats to some chunky little sections. |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1847978128749539/ | |
| Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
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| Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/ | |||||
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| Race Day Nutrition Clinic with Matt Hanson | TriSports Tucson
4495 S Coach Dr
|
Monday
01.09.17 6:30PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1166447863451024/ |
| Why do wheels make a difference? | Bicycle Ranch Tucson
7090 N Oracle Rd |
Thursday
01.12.17 5:30Pm |
https://www.facebook.com/events/2482292501909646/ |
| TORCA January Trailwork Event. AZT Bellota Sponsored by Ordinary Bikes | Le Buzz Caffe | Saturday, January 21, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/events/343805832622827/ |
| Arizona Distracted Driving Summit – Ride on the Capital | Tempe Beach Park | Wednesday 1.25.17
9AM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/ |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | University of Rec Center | 4-6 | Looking for donations for silent auctions and sponsors. Call 520-490-5334 Barry Baker |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| Bell Breaker | Tucson | January 7th – 8th
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https://www.facebook.com/events/1338133409560549/ |
| Verrado Velo Criterium | Verrado, AZ | January 15th | Jeffery Frost |
| Prickly Pedal | Morristown, AZ | January 21st | http://pricklypedal.com/ |
| A Race Against Time | Picacho, AZ | January 21st | http://www.teamcolleen.org/ John McCarrell |
| Avondale Criterium Series | Avondale, AZ | January 22nd | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-416 |
| The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)
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Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona
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January 28-29 2016 | http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/ |
| Single Speed Arizona
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Somewhere in Arizona – TBD
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February 4th
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https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/ |
| San Tan Crit | Mesa, AZ | February 4th | http://santanracing.com/ |
| Sun Devil Criterium | Tempe, AZ | February 5th | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-214 |
| Sun Devil Criterium Fun Ride | Tempe, AZ | February 5th | |
| Valley of the Sun Stage Race | Phoenix, AZ | February 17 – February 19 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-288 |
| Valley of the Sun Stage Race | Phoenix,AZ | February 17-19, 2017 | www.Wmrc.org |
| 24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO | Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ | February 17-19, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
| Avondale Criterium Series | Avondale, AZ | February 26th | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-416 |
| Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson, AZ | March 17-19
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http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
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| 2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure | Phoenix, AZ | March 18, 2017 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry |
| El Tour de Mesa
And CycloMesa |
Mesa AZ | Saturday, April 1 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/ |
| Cyclovia Tucson
Route TBD
|
Tucson-
TBD
|
Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017
10am – 3pm
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http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
| El Grupo
Scavenger hunt |
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt | April 15- Date not confirmed | |
| Tour De Cure- Tucson | Marana, AZ | April 23, 2016 *** Date not official | https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/ |
| The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 28-30, 2017
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http://www.epicrides.com/ |
| The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | Phoenix, AZ | Saturday, May 7 | http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt |
| Road Grand Junction | Grand Junction
Colorado |
May 20 – 22, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
| CARSON CITY off road | Carson City, NV | June 16-18, 2017
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http://www.epicrides.com/ |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.