This week I spent over 10 hours updating the ride list. I hope you like it.   I tracked down all the races across the State of Arizona as well as events that looked fun for those who love bicycles.

If you want to ensure you get this list, send an email with your name to damion@damionalexander.com and put Ride List in the subject.

On a very sad note, this week, ANOTHER cyclist was killed while riding his bike in Tucson.  Daniel Wilson (30) was hit by a car from behind on September 29^th. He leaves behind 2 young daughters Libbie (6) and Clementine (4).

On January 19^th 2016, I’ve started to organize a ride on the Arizona Capital.  We will be introducing legislation, AGAIN, for vulnerable users- those who legally use the road but are not in a motor vehicle.  For years we have been trying to raise awareness for every ones safety with common sense bills like a No texting and driving ban.  Arizona was the first state to introduce this bill, BUT one of only 3 states without it.  It’s time we speak up with a uniform voice on behalf of our community and make sure that the State enacts these protections for all of us.  If you want to get involved with this ride, email Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put Ride on the Capital in the subject.

If you would like to make a donation to Daniel’s family this link is below.

https://www.youcaring.com/libbie-and-clementine-wilson-442415#.Vg6a0JZ6oWo.facebook

Damion

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.

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main	Monday6:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday6:00 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 at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:45PM	Two rides.  One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday6:30AM	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	Wed6:30AM	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	Wed7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up OracleThursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride	AJ’sSunrise/Campbell	Thursday7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main	Thurs6:30AM	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	Thursday6:00PM-  Chipotle 6:30 PM 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	Friday6:30AM	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 6:15AMNext week new ride time	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University andEuclid	Saturday 6:30AM AMNext week new ride time	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	12-15No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	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	Saturday8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453
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
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday6:30AM	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

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Zona CyclingFirst of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le BuzzTanque Verde & Catalina Hwy	Saturday10.03.15 6:00AM	25 miles	??? Do you know?? Email me	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/timeline/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	UofA, in the parking lot on Palm Dr.	Saturday10.03.15 6:30AM	20.3 miles	Mach 3 or slower	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
SONOITA, NOGALES AND BACK	Southwest corner of Hwy 83 and the intersection with Hwy 82 in Sonoita	Saturday,10.03.15 7:00 AM	56 miles	14-16NOT a “no rider left behind” ride	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225665925/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	:  Time Market – 444 E. University Blvd.	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	40-45	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure	Starbuck at River and Campbell	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	46.59 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Tu Nidito Ride For a Child Training Ride	Tu Nidito3922 N. Mountain Ave	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM   Ride leaves at 6:30 sharp.	https://www.facebook.com/events/661029120707018/“A” Ride – Longer Ride, Moderate Pace – Average Speed is 18 mph and up. This ride will be approximately 50+ miles.   “B” Ride – Shorter Ride – Slower Pace – Average Speed is 15 mph. This ride will be approximately 40+ miles   “C” Ride – Beginner Ride – Slower Pace – no drop. This ride will head out with the “B” cyclists at a slower pace. The ride will be approximately 25-30 miles.   Join us for bagels and conversation after the ride!
Back to Back Lemmon Headed friends Ride part 2 – The sequel	Mt LemmonMile Post 0	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	To the top Observatory	Friendly group.  Stay together	https://www.facebook.com/events/648522191957758/
El Tour Training WestSide Long Wk:4 72 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	72	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225458373/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Wk 4: 70 miles	Morris Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	70nmiles	Fast and Slow. Self supportd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029227/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 4 – 40 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday10.04.15 7:00AM	40 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743134/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 4- hills 54 miles	Armory Park221 S. 6th Ave,	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	54 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224918263/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 35 miles	Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan	Sunday10.04.15 7:00AM	35 miles		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225211446/
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday10.05.15 6:30AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762282/
Tuesday rides are back!	Jerry Bob’s on Speedway just east of Grady Ave	Tuesday10.06.15 7AM	28 miles	12-14mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225467140/
Gates Pass	Starbucks 5970 W Arizona Pavillons	Tuesday10.06.15 7:30AM	44 miles	18 plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2051863
Hohokam Park	Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee	Wednesday10.07.15 7:00AM	26-35 Miles	3 groups (speed/distance)	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium Ride	Udall Park	Wednesday10.07.15 5:45AM	55 miles	15-16MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762383/
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride	Udall Park	Friday10.09.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	15-16mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762503/
Saguaro Nat Monument	Le Buzz	Friday10.09.15 7:00AM	30-35 MILES	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534

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

What	Location	DateTime	Time  Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Lets do a lap at the 24 hr and go have lunch	24 Hour Course at Willow Springs-Meeting at the Arch	Saturday, 10.03.157AM	This is going to be 16.5 miles of pretty easy riding.  no riders left behind.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225769966/
Old Pueblo MTB: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo from the Arch	24 Hour Course at Willow Springs-Meeting at the Arch	Sunday10.04.15 4PM	This Sunday we are going to do a 17 miles loop at 24 HOP.		https://www.facebook.com/events/415266765334801/
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman	Gabe Zimmerman TrailheadMarsh Station	Monday, 10.05.156:30PM	We ride from sahuarita rd to lakes rd and back. No rider left behind.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224899/
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail	50 Year/Golder Ranch TH4798 E Golder Ranch Drive	Wednes, 10.07.15 6:00pm	Original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225756066/

 

EVENTS

What	Location	Date	Contact
On October 05 a group representing you from CASA, SAMBA, SDMB, and TORCA will be meeting with the Marana Parks and Recs and other Admin to discuss the access to the trails in the Tortilita mountains.  Private property owners have requested that Bikes not use Cougar Canyon road and Como to access the trails.  Last week, I was very upset about this and the ride list had some bitter commentary towards the cycling community that resulted in the road being closed.  I do try to keep a level head as it is the best way to accomplish any task.  I apologize if I upset anyone.
Boys & Girls Club bike repair	Boys and Girls Club1935 S. Columbus, Tucson	Friday, October 2, 2015 3:00 PM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225724354/
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
CAF % NIGHT @ REILLY PIZZA	REILLY Craft Pizza & Drink101 E Pennington St	Tuesday, October 6at 5:00pm – 10:00pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/1650537001830508/
How will the Pima County Bonds Benefit cycling in the old Pueblo. Presented by me, Damion Alexander.	November 3, 2015 Pima county residence will have an opportunity to vote on 7 bonds. These bonds will have a huge impact on our community. Come out to the Bicycle Ranch and find out specifically how they will improve our roads, build a Velodrome, BMX parks, and help fund the completion of the Urban Loop.	Thursday, October 8at 6:00am – 7:00am	https://www.facebook.com/events/716055268539210/
AZ Endurance series Coconino Stage Bikepack		Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:00am	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/5-coconino-250-and-350/
The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor 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	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start	http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entryWendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher	There are going to be multiple rides.  Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD.	Saturday 10. 31. 2015	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664Damion@damionalexadner.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo.  A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday11.01.2015 8AM	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION.  If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community.  The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads.  The cost for the average home owner will be less than 18.00 a year.  Have questions.  Please call me, Damion, at 977-5664.  I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts.  If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend. Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
The Sandbox Showdown	Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named.	Saturday11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all.  It also has a new day.  Same as The Urban Assault.  My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap.  Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.		Sunday11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels.  It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride.  It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back		Sunday11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile 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/		Saturday11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Tour of the White Mountains	Mountain bikes, beer & BBQ.  Epic knows how to throw a party + the riding is pretty good to boot	10.3.157Am	Pinetop	Epicrides.com
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
AZ Endurance seriesCoconino Stage Bikepack	The 250-mile route has about 40-50% singletrack, some of which is pretty darn technical, and about 33k of climbing.	Friday, 10.09.15 7:00am	Flaggstaff	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/5-coconino-250-and-350/
Prescott 6’er	Riders will have a 9.4 mile loop with single track, hills and switchbacks for 6 hours, oh my.	10.10.159:00AM	1200 Commerce Drvie Prescott, AZThe Brownlow Trail System.	http://www.prescott6er.com/
Edward Jones “Tour de Ted – Tempe”	10 miles and 32 miles	10.10.15	Scottsdale, AZ AOA Parking Lot,16447 N 91st St
Cochise County Cycling Classic	27,47,95 and 165 miles of rural roads in Southern Arizona.	10.10.156:30AM	3677 N Leslie Canyon Rd Douglas, AZ	registration@perimeterbicycling.com
Tour de Tonopah	100Km, 65Km and a 20Km bike ride, all of which traverse the picturesque Sonoran Desert.	10.10.157:00AM	38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	Vince Evansvince@communitybingoaz.com 623-512-8878
Tour De Scottsdale	30 and 70 mile ride benefiting  is the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy,	10.11.15	Market Street in DC RanchScottsdale	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net
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.	10.14-17.15	Mesa, Wickenburg, Prescott, Payson, Scot, AZ	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/visit-our-events-page/the-ride430-challenge/
Tour De Bosa	A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way!	10.18.156:30AM	7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ	bicyclehaus.com
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm	The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona.	10.24.157:00AM	Desert Horizon Park16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross.  Need I say more?	Saturday10.24.15	Globe, AZ	http://azcross.com/
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike	25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities	10.25.156:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris SamsChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.159:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails.	Sunday11.14.15	6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ	http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C	Cyclocross	November 14/15	Tucson	http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile 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/	Sunday11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles.  This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday11.21.15	PicketPost	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	It has beer handoffs.  It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles	Saturday11.28.15	Phoenix	http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series	31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area.	Saturday12.05.15 7:30am	Scottsdale, Arizona.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed.  It’s not a road race.  It’s not a mtn bike race.  It’s nobby tires with drop bars.  Hopefully it will be muddy.	Sat/Sunday12. 5-6.15	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk	From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.15.5 mile laps.	12.12.157:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C                    OSSSSSSSSSSY                R C           C L   O	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;-)

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 YOURSELD.

 

 

 

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.