Next weekend crit racing returns with the Santa Catalina Omnium. Crit racing and the Oracle road race. Still time to register. This great weekend is put on by the University of Arizona Cycling team who were just named best club team in the nation by USA Cycling for the third year running. The Damion Alexander Team with Long Realty proudly supports this program. Show your support and come out and race or cheer on the riders. It’s a good time. … Continue reading Ride List for 2.4.2022
El Tour De Zona
That was a fun packed weekend! I’m throwing this post up so people know where to find the images. It’s about 10PM on Sunday night. I’m trying to get through all the photos tonight, but I’m starting to doze off and the uploads taking a long time. I should have all images up Monday afternoon and will write a review on the weekend in the next few days. Summary: Bikes, friends, food, beverages, sun, cool locations all make for great … Continue reading El Tour De Zona
Tucson Bicycle Classic 2022
I’ll have a write up on the weekend soon, but for now, here is the link to all three days of photos. Still have one more camera to go through and sort images from. It was a super busy weekend on the real estate front and while I know how important images are to everyone, the day job is on the front burner today. https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/Road-Racing/2022-Tucson-Bicycle-Classic
Ride List for March 3,2022
Tomorrow road racing returns to the Old Pueblo with the three day Tucson Bicycle Classic. Like a phoenix that rises from the ashes is what they have been promoting and it sounds like with over 500 riders it’s going to be exciting to watch. Come be a spectator. Sunday is the best day out at Pima CC West. Lots of parking. Food and coffee trucks. The Damion Alexander Team is proud to be sponsoring the event this year and taking … Continue reading Ride List for March 3,2022
Ride List for January 28, 2022
Some fun Times this week are to be had on bikes and with the cycling community. SDMB has 24HOP Pre-ride weekend with a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, TORCA has a movie Night at the Hop Shop Monday evening, and Cyclovia has a family-friendly group bike ride exploring January’s “Green at the Core” Route. It’s around 3 miles and will end up at Himmel Park where riders can join in on a free, weekly dance party. As always, all the weekly rides … Continue reading Ride List for January 28, 2022
Bike Ride List January 14, 2022
It’s Mountain Bike season in the Old Pueblo as many people are gearing up for the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. Need wood for your camp site? I had to take down a eucalyptus tree last year and have seasoned wood. If you need some, feel free to drop me a line. I said this in the last ride list, but feel compelled to restate it. I’m reticent about putting out the ride list with COVID on the rise, … Continue reading Bike Ride List January 14, 2022
Bike Ride List
I’m Having Technical Issues with GoDaddy and all posts since February of last year are gone. Hope this one stays up. I’m looking at a new and more consistent calendar and Blog. Stay tuned. Hope it’s ready this month. I’ll be updating the ride list this Thursday, January 14th, 2022 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 … Continue reading Bike Ride List
TMC Trail Challenge
The Run Tucson, Tucson Medical Center Trail Challenge is a walking, running, hiking event from February 21st, 2021 – March 7, 2021 that was created due to COVID-19 to encourage and motivate people everywhere to get off the couch, outside, active and to share the experience in a safe virtual setting. The Damion Alexander Team is creating videos of different trails and Tucson running personalities to give some additional motivation (SEE LINKS BELOW) Another fun component of the TMC trail … Continue reading TMC Trail Challenge
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 … Continue reading A Cyclists Moral Dilemma – Cycling and COVID
The one and only Tucson Bike Ride List – March 2020
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 … Continue reading The one and only Tucson Bike Ride List – March 2020