Monthly Archives: June 2015

Community Bike Ride List June 27-July 3

Happy Monsoon.  It’s hot and wet out there.  Be aware that new “obstacles” like sand and rocks are washed on the road this time of year.  Be kind and call or point out hazards.  Remember to hydrate and keep on pedaling.  This time of the year can mentally be challenging to get on the bike, but it is well worth the effort.  I hope to see you on the road this week.

I’m leading a ride Sunday morning for Tu Nidito.  It will be about 50 miles and 18 MPH plus.  They have two other rides that are short and shorter, so one for all speeds.  Free Breakfast after the rides.

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 The Damion Alexander Team in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, some door knock and others 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 clients and friends you refer my team AND for the cycling community.  For example: This list.

I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME THIS WEEK FOR THE REOCCURING RIDES.  I TRY AND GIVE CONTACT INFO SO YOU CAN CHECK ON THE RIDES.

 

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday6:00AM 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop 6:00 PM 1-2 hours Easy, fun, social Ben’s Bikes
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday5:30AM 20 milesAbout an hour 12-14HILLS Damion Alexander977-5664
Velo Vets VA Blind Rehab Center. Tuesday 5:00PM 5-25 miles easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday6:00AM 2.5 hours40 miles Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples Fantasy Island North Side Tuesday5:30PM Easy ride https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday6:30PM Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday8:30PM 12-18 miles Slow FacebookTuesday Night Bike Ride
UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed6:00AM 40-60 miles http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed6:30AM 55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed5:30AM Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon CasualNoDrop https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main 7:00PM Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 7:00PM 10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall 8:00PM https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up OracleThursday Shootout University and Euclid Thurs6:00AM Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs5:30AM 20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander977-5664
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs6:00AM 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride Ordinary Bike Shop Thursday7AM 10-20 Miles Conversational Pace Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz Thurs5:30AM Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra VistaChipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30 6:00  from Chipotle 6:30 Circle K on BST 20-25 miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday6:00AM 2 hours30-40 miles Team Time Trial Practice http://uacycling.com/
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina Saturday 6:30AM 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles 17-20MPH Free Breakfast after rideSteve 520-219-4311
TheOld  Man Shootout University andEuclid Saturday 5:45AM 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast20 MPH+ www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University andEuclid Saturday 6:00AM AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Saturday 8:00AM 15-20 miles 12-15No drop Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 8:00AM 10-15 miles beginner 12-15No drop pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various RoutesCall Scott Saturday 7:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton 8:00AM 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 6:00AM No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
VELO\VETS Ride the Loop! Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave Sunday 6:00 PM 5-25 miles All speeds welcome http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1868181Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186

 

Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Sunday7:00AM 30-35 miles 12-15 Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle Sunday7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453
Velo Vets Ride the Loop Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave. Sunday 4:00Pm- 6:00pm A few miles Easy fun social ride Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Easy Peasy Lemmon Squeezy Week 1 Mt. Lemmon Mile 0 Saturday6.27.156:00AM As far as you can go. Your speed https://www.facebook.com/events/589651494471880/
Escape from Sun City:B Mountain View Plaza 1171E Rancho Vistoso Saturday6.27.156:00AM 48 + 16-17mph: http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
HOTTEST DAY of the YEAR Benefit Ride & Pool Party BICAS44 W 6th St, Tucson, Arizona Saturday6.27.159:00-3PM Love riding your bicycle in the summer? We do, too! Gather up some friends and join BICAS for our 2nd annual HOTTEST DAY of the YEAR Benefit Ride and Pool Party https://www.facebook.com/events/108274242837690/   or  http://bicas.org/25th-anniversary/events/hottestride/
Campbell, Oracle, Del Webb, La Canada loop On the Lop 1500 W River Road Sunday, 6.28.156:00 AM 40 miles 12-13mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/223432996/
Join Tu Nidito for El Tour De Tucson training rides every other weekend.  This is a part of the Ride for A Child Program.  6.8.15 offers 3 rides.  A 50 mile ride led by your truly.  Average speed will be 18 plus.  The medium ride will be about 30 miles and the 3rd is a no drop beginner ride.All are welcome and breakfast will be served afterwards.
Nothwest Reverse Loop Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle Sunday, 6.28.156:30 AM 45miles 18 plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1976926
Cactus Cycling

Ken’s Monday Ride

 

Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina Monday6.29.156:00AM 25-35 Miles 14-16MPH http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1965931
East side Canyons and Climbing! Behind Einstein’s Bakery, Sunrise/Swan TuesdayJune 306:30AM 26 miles Big Hills 15-16 http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1973021

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

What Location DateTime Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Torts – Ridgeline Out and Back Fast Rhino, LLC1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd Suite 111, Saturday6.27.156:30AM Goal, up Primo, up to Ridgeline, turn around come back down and exit choice of either Primo or North 40 depending on temps. Can be varied paces, though goal will be to get Ridgeline – since an out and back, anyone can stop and turn around at whatever suits comfort :- https://www.facebook.com/events/106955509648477/
MTB Addicts – Primo/ Badlands Fast Rhino, LLC1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd Suite 111, Sunday6.28.156:00AM We’ll ride till the heat is overwhelming.There is another group going out at 6:30 and another at 7:00. https://www.facebook.com/events/932534060140703/ 0rhttps://www.facebook.com/events/805903316184573/
Near-Fool Moon No Lights Ride in the Torts Mountain View Plaza, Rancho Vistoso (Cop Shop) Monday6.29.15 7PM This is a perfect night, being a few days before the legit full moon, so the light will be high in the sky. We start in daylight, and your eyes DO adjust with the available light, so before you know it – voila! Seriously – every single one of the group – if you have done the Primo/North 40 loop, you CAN – no you SHOULD… uh, uh… you MUST do this… it’s that awesome of a ride. Yes, we bring a light in case of an emergency and such… but otherwise, it’s “au natural” as they say in France… well, natural light anyway (no white-whales, please – reflection is a real bear in these conditions). Liquid libations likely included and much welcomed. https://www.facebook.com/events/716211455168081/
Cornering Skills Night Rincon Vista Middle School10770 E Bilby Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85747 Wednesday7.1.157PM We will build a course and practice riding corners. Then we will time the course to see who can get through it the fastest! Bring $1 to participate. Riders of all levels welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/1572786846279534/
MTB Addicts – Mt Lemmon Ride Le Buzz Friday7.3.15 Plan on Meeting up at Le Buzz and shuttling up the mountain. We’ll drive up to Summerhaven and go from there. https://www.facebook.com/events/1383744578590944/
SAMBA Wednesday Night Ride at Starr Pass Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead Wednesday,7.1.156:15PM Lights are still needed!Pizza and beer at Bianchi’s after the ride, bring some cash! 😉 http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/222943069/

 

EVENTS

What Location Date Contact
Basic Maintenance and flat tire clinic Bicycle Ranch Tucson7090 N Oracle Rd Suite 6.27.15 2PM https://www.facebook.com/events/672038826260863/
   

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 YOURSELD.

 

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

Weekly Bike Ride List for June 13-20

YOUR BIKE MISSES YOU!  You know who you are.  It’s so easy to fall into the pattern.  It starts with a flat tire, a big project at work, or after the last big ride you trained for and you have not been on the bicycle since.  It’s time, this week, to recommit.  Do it for the fitness, do it for the better looking body, do it for the mind, but most of all just do it because bikes are so fun to ride.  Below are rides for every level and every speed.

This week I’m recommending a few rides that will get you back in the saddle.  Both are lead by Tu Nidito as part of their El Tour De Tucson “Ride for a Child” program.  Both will have a free breakfast afterwards.  The fast ride should be about 50 miles and average pace will be 18 MPH plus.  The second is a no drop ride and everyone should free comfortable attending (even those who have been neglecting their trusty steads).  These rides are open to everyone; that means YOU!

6:30 AM Sunday 3922 N. Mountain Avenue https://www.facebook.com/events/433641326797164/

There is one event that I’m encouraging everyone to attend this week. On Monday, June 15, 4:00 PM at the River Park Inn, 777 W. Cushing St. is the kick-off press conference for the YES on Pima County Bonds campaign.  It’s important to show broad community support and your attendance there will be very helpful.  Why am I posting something political on this page?  Because if you ride a bike and live in Pima County, this Bond has so much that is going to impact and enhance your lifestyle, that you should support it.  Just to name a few of the 99 programs that will be good for cycling: The Arizona Bicycle Center Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, Finishing “the Loop”, and repaving roads….

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

6:00AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles http://uacycling.com/

 

Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop 6:00 PM 1-2 hours Easy, fun, social Ben’s Bikes
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

977-5664

Velo Vets VA Blind Rehab Center. Tuesday 5:00PM 5-25 miles easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday

6:00AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples Fantasy Island North Side Tuesday

5:30PM

Easy ride https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

6:30PM

Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:30PM

12-18 miles Slow Facebook

Tuesday Night Bike Ride

UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

6:00AM

40-60 miles http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

6:30AM

55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

NoDrop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main 7:00PM Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 7:00PM 10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall 8:00PM https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle

Thursday Shootout

University and Euclid Thurs

6:00AM

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

6:00AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride Ordinary Bike Shop Thursday

7AM

10-20 Miles Conversational Pace Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz Thurs

5:30AM

Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra Vista

Chipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30

6:00  from Chipotle 6:30 Circle K on BST 20-25 miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

6:00AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice http://uacycling.com/
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina

 

Saturday 6:30AM 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles 17-20

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride

Steve 520-219-4311

The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 5:45AM

 

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 6:00AM AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Saturday 8:00AM 15-20 miles 12-15

No drop

Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎

Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 8:00AM 10-15 miles beginner 12-15

No drop

pbs054@performanceinc.com

520-296-4715

Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various Routes

Call Scott

Saturday 7:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

8:00AM 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 6:30AM No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

 

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

 

VELO\VETS Ride the Loop! Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave Sunday 6:00 PM 5-25 miles All speeds welcome http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1868181

Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Sunday

7:00AM

30-35 miles 12-15 Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle

 

Sunday

7:30AM

www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Velo Vets Ride the Loop Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave. Sunday 4:00Pm- 6:00pm A few miles Easy fun social ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

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 YOURSELD.

 

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

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What will Biking in Pima County Look Like in 20 Years, you decide.

This fall,  Pima county is going to have an election to decide on the future of our community.  As a cyclist, I have gone through every item and picked out what will benefit us.  This Friday, June 6th, 2015, at 5PM, is the cutoff for submitting arguments that will be sent to every registered voter in Pima County.  I urge you to look at these items and submit a letter showing your support of the bond.  If you need help writing the letter, email me at Damion@DamionAlexander.com or call 520-977-5664 and I’ll help.

These are the items that I feel will impact the cycling community in a direct way. Many of the other projects will create a better community and give us venues to ride to.

425 Road and Highway

Road repair and restoration 160 million.  All road improvements benefit the cycling community.

426 Economic Development, Libraries and Workforce Training

South 12th Avenue Cultural & Culinary Corridor – What is the extent of the bike infrastructure.

Southern Arizona Regional Orientation Center · Large outdoor plaza to be integrated with the Santa Cruz River Park and Loop– $1.0 million – 6 months.  West bank at Cushing st.

Proposition 427 Tourism Promotion

Does the De ANZA on the Conoa Ranch include bike infrastructure.   West bank of the Santa Cruz.  Some sections south of Green Valley.  More of a hard pack trail where you can ride bikes, but not paved.  Spiker is getting numbers for total distance of paths in Green Valley?  No plans to go onto the reservation.

Colosall cave Upgrade Restrooms (3) – Camping and Ranch House (ADA Accessibility and Plumbing)

Realignment and building of new trails to align with Arizona Trail. Park Roads and Parking Lot Improvements and Realignments.  Addition of new nature-based and adventure activities.

428 Parks and rec

Arizona Bicycle Center & Velodrome (ABC) Location: Kino Campus, South of Ajo Highway, West of Country Club Scope: Construct a 2,000-seat Bicycle Training Center & Velodrome that can be used to host other types of events and activities.

Conoa preserve park  _BIKE RELATED? The project would also provide staging and a trailhead access point with support amenities for the historic Anza Trail along the Santa Cruz River alignment.  Spiker getting this info as well.

Splash Parks  – The program will include the installation of six splash-pads (similar in size and nature to the one at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park) across the county at key regional parks. Installations may include the splash-pad with room for several water toys, the appropriate support infrastructure for the water system in a secure enclosure, utility upgrades, security fencing, ramadas/shade and picnic areas, and associated ADA pathway system.  This makes the list for Bikes as cyclist often cool off in these splash pads and as destinations to ride to.

El Paso Southwestern Greenway, City of South Tucson Segment overall concept for the Greenway is to create a divided urban multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians, which will include a 12’ wide asphalt path, landscaping and an 8’ wide decomposed granite “soft” path, and landscaping.  SPOKE of the Loop.  East of i-10.  Extends bike bath to the south of downtown.  At least to 22nd  Perhaps farther.  Look into it. Call ann

Flowing Wells District Park Expansion – The acquisition of the subject parcels will provide space for much-needed additional parking for the park and The LOOP and provide space for more field development.  This is Kory Loas.  Kory Laos Freestyle Memorial BMX Park  : This project is intended to include the planning, design and construction of a concrete bowl type BMX bike park on county owned property in the northwest. The project additionally proposes to include support amenities such as, parking, restrooms, ramadas, picnic areas, drinking fountains, playground, security lighting and landscaping

Kino- Loop goes there.  Velodrome will be there.  Existing trails that already exist in the area.

Lawrence Hiaki Pathway Interpretive proposed southern CAP Trail to The Loop, providing a stronger connection between schools, government services, transit services, and neighborhood.  Spiker is checking.

Naranja Park Improvements  – skate/bmx park

Rillito Park Improvements  On the LoopReach/Project River Park Map BOS District Project Cost Priority Rank Rillito River Bridge replacements R * 1,3,4 $1,175,000 1 SCR Underpass program: Speedway, St Mary’s, Congress, Ina SCR * 1,3,5 $1,600,000 2 SCR: Downtown Redevelopment & Canopy Enhancement(LANDSCAPING) SCR * 3,5 $2,625,000 3 Glenn to Craycroft (south/west bank) -reduced project P P10 4 $1,140,000 4 Rillito River Underpass widening project (STONE FIRST CAMPBELL AND south bank ALVERNON- not set in stone) R * 1,3,4 $2,000,000 5 Rillito River Pavement Improvements R * 1,3 $460,000 6 SCR: Pavement Improvements SCR * 5 $800,000 7 KERP (kino envro restoration project) Outlet to Campbell (west bank) J/TDC J8 2 $1,110,000 8 Camino del Cerro to Ina (at El Corazon) (east bank) SCR S12 1 $4,050,000 9 La Canada to La Cholla (south bank) CDO C5 1 $2,500,000 10 Magee to Ina (west bank) CDO C7 1 $1,180,500 11 Dodge to Country Club (south bank) R R5 3 $1,915,000 12 N. Continental Ranch to Avra Valley Road (west bank) SCR S15 3 $444,000 13 Country Club to KERP Outlet J/TDC J7 2 $740,000 14 Twin Peaks to Avra Valley Road (east bank) SCR S15 3 $1,987,500 15 Avra Valley Road to Tangerine (east bank) SCR S16 3 $3,003,000 16 Drexel to Irvington (east bank) SCR S2 5 $4,150,000 17River Park Enhancement Total $30,880,000.00    10 million will come from the BONDs. *indicates a program project, incorporating key elements from several maps Benefits: The intent of this project is to bring all segments of the river park to current standards and assuring connectivity with employment centers, parks, schools, neighborhoods, open space preserves, shopping areas and more located along these main wash corridors. This project shall make it possible to utilize the linear park

UDALL MAKES THE LIST AS A START FOR SO MANY RIDES.  That said, most of the parks and items in this section can be included as biking to the park, all parks, it a part of the bike experience.  It is also where the kids learn to ride.  It is safe.

Design and construction of improvements in accordance with the Udall Park Master Plan, including 2 new lighted soccer fields, ramadas with picnic amenities, playground, restroom facilities, walking paths, and associated park landscaping, irrigation, lighting and vehicular parking.

Urban Greenways PR34 Location: This project will include greenway development within the area bounded by the Pantano River, Julian Wash, Santa Cruz River and Rillito River. Scope: Design and construction of segments of the Arcadia Greenway, Alamo Greenway, Arroyo Chico Greenway and Atturbury Urban Greenway. These urban greenways are included in the Pima Regional Trail System Master Plan. They provide alternate modes of transportation as well as recreational opportunities on a multi-use paved path system that connects schools, parks, shopping, work, tourist attractions and other destinations. The following recommendation provides the suggested priority order of projects for each of the Urban Greenways: Arcadia, Alamo, Arroyo Chico and Atturbury. Projects are intended to be delivered in priority order for each of the Greenways until the bond funding is expended. If funding remains or additional funding is identified, then additional projects will be included: Segment Description BOS District COT Ward Project Cost Rank AC – Treat Avenue to Tucson Boulevard Segment 2 6 $ 2,500,000 1 AC – Parkway Terrace to Kino Parkway 2 5,6 $ 795,000 2 AT – Lakeside Park to Golf Links Road Segment 4 4 $ 763,200 3 AT – Escalante Road to Stella Road Segment 4 4 $ 610,800 4 AL – Broadway Boulevard to Wilmot Road Segment 2 6 $ 1,606,500 5 AR – Craycroft Road to 22nd Street Segment 2 6 $ 1,651,500 6 AC – Kino Parkway to Arroyo Chico Detention Basins 2 5 $ 387,000 7 AL – Fifth Street to Broadway Boulevard Segment 5 6 $ 1,465,500 8 AR – 22nd Street to Golf Links Road Segment 2 6,4 $ 1,864,500 9 AC – Arroyo Chico Detention Basins to Park Avenue 2,5 5,6 $ 648,000 10 AL – Speedway to Fifth Street Segment 5 6 $ 916,500 11 AL – Pima Street to Speedway Boulevard Segment 5 6 $ 1,110,000 12 AL – Pantano River Park to Pima Street Segment 4 2 $ 1,944,000 13 AR – Fifth Street to Broadway Boulevard Segment 5 6 $ 1,840,500 14 AR – Broadway Boulevard to Craycroft Road Segment 2 6 $ 1,189,500 15 AT – Golf Links Road to Pantano River Park Segment 4 4 $ 1,461,600 16 AT – Fred Enke Drive Segment 2 4 $ 285,600 17 AC = Arroyo Chico, AT = Atturbury Fantasy through lake side park pantano north of golf links, AL = Alamo, AR = Arcadia,

 Prop 429 Public Health, Welfare, Safety, Neighborhoods and Housing

Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Improvements Categorical projects will be awarded through the PAG Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee through a competitive and transparent process. All jurisdictions within Pima County may apply.  Safe Crossings, Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Projects, Enhancements.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Program  Small scale capital improvement projects developed in stressed neighborhoods and communities throughout Pima County, including but not limited to street lights, sidewalks, park improvements, community centers, speed bumps, and traffic mitigation devices.

430 Natural Area Conservation and Historic PreservationOpen Space Acquisition Program.   Expand a network of national, state and regional parks andnatural areas for the benefit of the community and wildlife.

Public Natural Park Trailheads Location: Region-wide and may include the following specific sites: Arizona Trail-Sahuarita Road Trailhead (new), Pistol Hill Road Trailhead (new), Chalk Mine Trailhead (new) and Oro Valley Trailhead for Tortolita Mountain Park (new), Tucson Mountain Park-King Canyon Trailhead, Robles Pass Trails Park Staging Area (new), Mary Henderson Desert Center (new), Linda Vista Trailhead and various other sites as part of the Pima Regional Trail System Master Plan. Scope: Land or right of way acquisition, design and construction of new trailheads and improvements to existing trailheads, to provide public recreational access to Tucson Mountain Park (TMP), Tortolita Mountain Park, the Coronado National Forest, and the Arizona Trail. Depending on the trail head, the projects may include paved and unpaved parking areas, signage, security fencing, entry monuments, restrooms and drinking fountains if water is available.

 431 Flood control and Drainage Setting infrastructure for future path development.