The bike ride this week is again a little abbreviated as I ended up spending 3 hours today working on a different bike related issue. I was called by the developer of Saguaro Ranch about a conflict between some owners and mountain bikers on the Como Trail off of Moore Road. This has been ongoing and I went to meet with the principals. My intent was to find some middle ground.
Some days it goes your way, and some days it does not. They are upset with the disrespectful riders who are cutting across their property. They are concerned someone will be injured on their property and sue them. As I listened to their grievances I felt sick to my stomach. If someone was on my property and told me to F^&K off, I think I’d be certain to shut off their access as well. They even went into a bike shop to talk about it and were told to get The F out of my shop and that the road was not Private. Today, our conversation was very civil, no yelling, no raised vices, just them expressing how they feel and Hank Rowe of SDMB, Vernie Aikins of TORCA and I listening. We tried to offer some compromises, but they were pretty clear on not wanting people using their private road any more. This is so hard for me to write. I do everything I can for the cycling community and hate coming out of a meeting without getting what I want for bikes.
As Todd Sadow says before every Epic Race, Don’t be THAT GUY. Unfortunately, some of us were THAT GUY and now the rest of have lost access. If you are riding in the Tortolitas use The Rancho Vistoso entrance.
So can this relationship be restored? I don’t think so, but we do have an option. Part of the agreement with Saguaro Ranch to the West, near Thornydale, is to build an access trail. They will do this as soon as two other developers agree to do their sections that lead up to Saguaro Ranch. Here’s the rub, those properties are not developed yet and it is going to need some serious political and community efforts to move this along. So, we can put one more item on my to do list. Be sure I’m looking for help on this project. Who is willing to help?
Damion
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in tounch wihn most, 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 | Monday
6:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | http://uacycling.com/
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| 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
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VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital
|
Tuesday 4:45PM | Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop | easy, fun, social and service ride | Giuliana Donnelly
Phone:520-465-5186 |
| Tuesday “Shootout” | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:30AM |
2.5 hours
40 miles |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples | Fantasy Island North Side | Tuesday
5:30PM |
Easy ride | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts | |
| Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
6:30PM |
Few Hours Varies | Fast | brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
8:30PM |
12-18 miles | Slow | Facebook
Tuesday Night Bike Ride |
| UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
6:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
| Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:30AM |
55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| JKG DnA Easy | Udall Parking Lot | Wed
5:30AM |
Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon | Casual
NoDrop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:00PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
| Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
| Up Oracle
Thursday Shootout |
University and Euclid | Thurs
6:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| Tim’s Ride | Thurs | 45 miles | 18 plus | 548-3624 Timcarolan@mac.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
6:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
| Ordinary Bike Shop Ride | Ordinary Bike Shop | Thursday
7AM |
10-20 Miles | Conversational Pace | Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com |
| The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs
5:30AM |
Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammer fest | JKG Strava on Facebook |
| Tasty Chipolte Night Ride | Sierra Vista
Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 |
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 6:15AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday | 15-20 miles | 12-15
No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15
No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com
520-296-4715 |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 7:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride | Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. | Saturday 7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
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| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
6:30AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle
|
Sunday
7:30AM |
www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html | ||
| Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
ALL OF THE WEBSITES I CHECK FOR THE RIDES ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. DUE TO OTHER ADVOCACY RELATED WORK, AND NEEDING TO ADDRESS MY REAL JOB, REAL ESTATE, I HAVE RUN OUT OF TIME.
EVENTS
| What | Location | Date | Contact |
TOUR DE FAT: TEMPE, ARIZONA |
When New Belgium puts on a ride you know it is going to be a good time. |
Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-tour-de-fat-tempe-registration-15823117370 |
Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day |
3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity. Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ |
October 17th |
Wendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
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Cyclovia Tucson |
Midtown Route |
Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm
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http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride |
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground | Thursday
11.05.015 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo |
Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling. | Sunday
11.01.2015 8AM |
Info coming soon. http://www.elgrupocycling.org/ |
Silverbell CenturyRegistration and Start 7 – 9 AMTwo Weeks Before El Tour! |
Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles
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Sunday11.8.15
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http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517 |
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZWalk to stop Diabetes |
Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM | Sunday
11.15.15 |
http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry |
Urban Assault Ride |
Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels | Sunday
11.15.15 |
http://urbanassaultride.com/ |
El Tour De Tucson |
Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mil Fun Rides.
Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ |
Saturday
11.21.15
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http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
| Name | Description | Date | Location | Contact Info |
| Mt. Graham, Hill Climb | A slightly uphill Road Race. Very slightly! 10 and 20 mile options. | 10/04/2015 | Mt. Graham, Hill Climb | http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html |
| Edward Jones “Tour de Ted – Tempe” | 10/10/2015 | Scottsdale, AZ | ||
| The Ride430 Challenge 2014 | The Ride 430 Challenge is a non-profit cycling event that helps give America’s injured military service people and their families hope and assistance as they travel the road to recovery. | October 14th-17th | Mesa, Wickenburg, Prescott, Payson, Scot, AZ | http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/visit-our-events-page/the-ride430-challenge/ |
| Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross | Cyclocross. Need I say more? | October 24 | Globe, AZ | http://azcross.com/ |
| Cycle Crit Showdown | See below | October 25 | TUCSON | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339 |
| Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes | See above. | October 31 | Flagstaff | http://azcross.com/ |
| Triple C | More of the
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ |
November 14/15 | Tucson | http://azcross.com/ |
| Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross | Look Up. | November 28 | Phoenix | http://azcross.com/ |
| Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross | You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. | December 5/6 | Gilbert | http://azcross.com/ |
| AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships | C OSSSSSSSSSS
Y R C C L O
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December 19 | Gilbert | http://azcross.com/ |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike SDMB, Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists TORCA, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
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
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
https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org
There is also the Zona bike rides. See facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
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I’d like to nominate Jim Davis for Bike Commuter of the year. Jim works for Tucson Fire Dept. A few years back, the fire chief told all the firemen that they were going to need to put in some time of the work day into being physically fit. I think this was directed at more of the desk jockeys/admin and others. Jim took up cycling at that time. What started as a mandate from work has turned into a full blown bike obsession. Not only is Jim communing every day, but he is also racing his bike, and has become a known and welcomed face in that community. I think that is what makes his story so special(even if it is common). One discipline, like commuting, can lead to a bike obsessed life. Last year Jim logged over 12,000 miles.
In addition to riding, Jim is one of the friendliest and outgoing people I’ve ever met while riding. Every day I come across Jim on the Bike he has a huge smile, endless encouragement for everyone he sees, and my day is simply better.
I’d also like to mention that Jim is African American. This is important as minorities are way under represented in the cycling community and we need to recognize those that are riding. This will encourage others to get on their bikes and ride.
I go to a few hundred bike rides and events every year. At all of these events, there is one person I see more than any other. This is Alisa Payne Neave. Many people might not notice her, but she is always doing something to help. She is often the first there and the one of the last to leave. She has been active in getting her own kids on bikes, riding with her husband, Arnold. She rides on the road, she rides on the MTB. She has helped with Look Save a Life, On the news for Silverbell Road about the cars driving in the bike lanes, Camped out for the youth ride on the AZ Trail.