Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Ultimate Bike Ride List in the State of Arizona

Community Bike Ride List

With this ride list I have a little ask for help.  If you would be so kind to donate to Tu Nidito I would really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.  Even better, register for Tu Nidito Ride for A Child(you can email me for more details).  The Damion Alexander Team has a team and we would love to have you join us.  In addition to getting a jersey and registration for El Tour, I have some special Swag and rides for those who join my team.  We will have a few rides as well that are likely to start with coffee and end with lunch and beverages.

Here is the link to make a donation.

http://tunidito.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1151472&lis=1&kntae1151472=FA4D11811C964B7F84B13B78C142BF69&supId=437917109&emaillogid=

This video is a few years old, but it shows why I’m such a huge supporter of Tu Nidito.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fgdvGOvXcI .

Thanks so much for giving.  Together we can make our community truly great.

Damion

______________________________________________________________________________

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.

 

 

Ride on,

 

Damion

__   __o

___ `\<?

__(_)/ (_)_____________

 

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

6:00AM

 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles How fast can a mosey be? http://uacycling.com/

 

 
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop Monday

6:00 PM

 1-2 hours Easy, fun, social Ben’s Bikes
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
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride University/Euclid Tuesday

6:00AM

 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

6:00AM

 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
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

6:00AM

 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

6:30AM

 45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624
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/
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

6:00PM-  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 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 6:00AM 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 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 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 6:00AM No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

 
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
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/

 
Zona Cycling

Mt. Lemmon

 Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Saturday

8.20.16

5:30AM

 45 miles https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tu Nidito Ride for a Child cyclist, Rudi Nadler is the ride leader St. Philips Plaza parking lot near Arizona Cyclist Shop located at 4300 N. Campbell Avenue. Saturday

8.20.16

6:00AM

 50 miles This will be a slower-paced beginner ride Rudi Nadler

520-561-7080
Tu Nidito

Ride for a Child cyclist,  ride lead by  , Roi Lusk

 

 

 

 

 

 Beginning and ending at Bicycle Ranch on Ina and Oracle Saturday 8.20.16 6:00 AM 50 miles 12-16 mph http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1206896509
Ride for a Child ride.  Tom Cain is leading this ride

 Oro Valley Bicycle on Ina and Shannon
SUNDAY, 8.21.16 6AM

 

 50 miles 15-17 mph. 520-444-0550.
Steve M La Veau Sr. ride

 Lowe’s at Speedway and Kolb. Riding out promptly at 0430 (4:30am) Saturday

08.20.16

5:40AM

 40 ish 17 mph

Saturday Mach Ride

 Campbell and River on the loop on the North/West corne Saturday

08.20.16

5:30AM

 31 miles The speed of Mach- but also no drop.  Casual pace. https://www.facebook.com/events/254959824897253/

Tucson Recumbent Rillito River Path

 parking lot Paradise Falls -east of Alvernon on the Loop Saturday

08.13.16

5:30AM

 23.1

miles

 No too fast, not that slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/

Tu Nidito Ride for a Child Training Ride

 7090 N. Oracle Rd. #198 Saturday

08.13.16

5:30AM

 6:00AM Steve 520-219-4311

Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride

 Starbucks at Ina and Oracle

 

 Sunday

08.21.16

5:45AM

 41.58 Groups A, B and C Route Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com

Ride for a Child Group Ridecyclist,

 Oro Valley Bicycle (2850 W. Ina Road – Ina/Shannon.) Tuesday

8.23.16

6:00 AM

 Good for beginner cyclists www.orovalleybicycle.com led by  Edmundo Zevallos.

Transit Loves Dragoon Ride

 Transit Cycles

100 S Avenida Del Convento, Tucson, Arizona 85745

 Wednesday, 8.24.16

5:30 PM – 9:03 PM

 enjoy a very mellow few miles up to the brewery https://www.facebook.com/events/1374470085914875/

 

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

What Location Date

Time

 Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Sunday Ride: Sweetswater Sweetwater Preserve parking lot Sunday

8.21.16

7:30AM

 We will work out the route in the parking lot. Post ride beer and burros https://www.facebook.com/events/1807022446193864/
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/

SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/

TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
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
BICAS Women’s Trans* Femme (WTF) Workshop, Mondays 3-7pm 44 W 6th St, Tucson Every Monday from 3-7PM http://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/
Meet a Pro Cyclist Night – Tucson all star Travis McCabe Tucson Endurnce Performance Center 6448 N. Oracle Saturday

August 20 5:30-7:00pm

 https://www.facebook.com/events/143736496063057/
MTB Addicts – Cat Mt./ Robles Trails Richard Genser Trail Starr Pass –

 

 Sunday

August 21

630AM

 https://www.facebook.com/events/629957887179065/
August Trailwork Day Aspen Draw Meet at Iron Door parking lot Saturday, August 27 at 9 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/1026126447463965/
September Trailwork Day Bug Spring sponsored by Bicycle Ranch Meeting at lower Bug Spring lot at 8am. Saturday, September 10 at 8 AM – 11 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/183828392035627/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class 44 W 6th St, Tucson Saturday, September 10th 10AM to 1PM

 

 http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/

Kristin at education@bicas.org
September Social Ride: Bugs and Molino Molino Basin at 7:30 to ride or Molino Basin at 8:15 shuttles Sunday

September 11

7:30AM

 https://www.facebook.com/events/677042535778165/
Free Bike Valet at the Born & Brewed Tucson’s Beer Cup Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. September 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/free-bike-valet-at-the-born-brewed-tucsons-beer-cup/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class 44 W 6th St, Tucson Wednesday, September 21st 3 PM to 6 PM http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/

Kristin at education@bicas.org
Oro Valley BIKE SWAP  SELL

 

 Steam Pump Ranch

10901 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley

 Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 9:00am-1:00pm

 

 For more info, please call Lynanne Dellerman at 520-229-5052.

To reserve your vendor spot, please call Joel Woppert at 520-229-5064.

Web site:  https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/calendar/bike-swap-sell
GABA Bike Swap Silver City,

New Mexico

 Sunday,November 13th, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/

http://www.bikegaba.org/

 

 
BICAS Art Auction TBD December 2-3 http://bicas.org/category/events/

 

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What Location Date Contact- More Info
MOCA’s Twilight Bicycle Mural Tour | Cox Plaza Dance Party 265 S. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ Friday 19 August

Gather at 7pm

 http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/mocas-twilight-bicycle-mural-tour-cox-plaza-dance-party/

520-261-8777
GABA Trails of the Mopuntain Spirits Overnight Tour September 3-5 http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=138514

 
Kitt Peak Time Trial

 

 Kitt Peak Sunday, Aug 21 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2175   Donald Melhado

dmelhado@cox.net
Inaugural Enduro in Prescott Prescott , AZ Saturday

August 27

 https://mbaa.net/racing/enduro-prescott/
Embrace The Heat Ride to Payson 4341 E Baseline Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ

 

 Saturday

August 27

3:00 AM

 

 https://www.facebook.com/events/1684429288501476/
Embrace The Heat Ride to Payson

 

 4341 E Baseline Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ

 

 Saturday

August 27

3:00 AM

 

 https://www.facebook.com/events/1684429288501476/
Happy Jack 100

 

 

 Flagstaff, AZ. Sunday,

August  28

 

 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-with-laverne-happy-jack-100  register at http://www.active.com/flagstaff-az/cycling/races/bike-ride-arizona-happy-jack-100-2016
The 3 Bears

Time Trial Series

 18760 S Picacho Hwy. Picacho, AZ Sunday

August 28th, 2016

 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1343  register at ArizonaReg.Com
Wilcox Flyer Wilcox AZ September 3, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/WillcoxFlyer/
Cotton Classic Time Trial

 

 Arizona City, AZ Sunday

Sunday, Sep 4

 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1214

Donald Melhado  dmelhado@cox.net
Barn Burner Flagstaff, AZ Saturday

September 10

 

 http://www.barnburnermtb.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxLC9BRDb1dP8o7Op68IBEiQAwWggQMEQepI2GYM8YAlotxPpwt4X-NBVCSug4Dj4sh_gH4IaAp9C8P8HAQ
NICA High School Race #1

 

 Fort Tuthill County Park  Flagstaff September 11 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring. Molino parking lot Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Loop the Loop

El Tour’s newest event

 

 The Loop

Tucson

 

 Saturday

September 17, 20166:30am – 11:00am

 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Pedal the Petrified

 

 Petrified Forest National Park • 1 Park Road Petrified Forest, AZ Saturday, September 17, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/Pedal-the-Petrified-Bike-Tour-643037215731113/
The Ride430 Challenge

 

 Mesa,Wickenburg,

Prescott,Payson,

Scot, AZ

 Oct 12 – Oct 15 http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/
Flat Tire Cross

 

 1324 S Jesse Hayes Rd

Globe, AZ

 Saturday, Oct 15 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2718 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=316

 
GABA Tumacacori Century Sahuarita High School

350 W. Sahuarita

 Sunday

October 16

 http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=480679

 
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder

 

 Oracle. Arizona Saturday, September  17 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=304

http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/
Fire on the Rim Strawberry/Pine Saturday, September 17 http://www.fireontherim.com/  info@fireontherim.com
Bike Ride Arizona to Grand Canyon! Historical Williams Train Station Sunday

September 18,

 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-williams-to-grand-canyon
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az

 

 Friday

October 21

 https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Scenic Arizona Bicycle Classic,

 

 Globe, AZ October 22, 2016, www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com, call at (928) 200-3636, or email info@scenicarizonaevents.com.
Bradshaw Grinder

 

 Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. Mayer, AZ Saturday

September 24

 

 http://ridinggravel.com/event/bradshaw-grinder-3/
NICA High School Race #2 – White Spar Campground – Prescott* September 24-25 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2nd Annual Tour de Tonopah

 

 Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ

 

 October 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

 https://www.facebook.com/tourdetonopah/?fref=hovercard
Tour of the White Mountains – Mountain Bike Pinetop-Lakeside Saturday, October 1st http://www.epicrides.com/
29th Cochise County Cycling Classic Douglas, AZ Saturday October 8, 2016 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
NICA High School Race #3 – Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca* October 8-9 – http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2016 Southwest Collegiate Conference Mountain Bike Championships

 

 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr Fountain Hills, AZ Oct 8 – Oct 9 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2742

 

register at http://arizonareg.com/
Tour de Scottsdale

 

 Market Street at DC Ranch, 20555 N. Pima Rd. October 9 @ 6:30 am – 11:30 am

 

 http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/

 
Prescott 6’er – 6 Hour Mountain Bike Event

 

 Pioneer Park –

1200 Commerce Drive Prescott, AZ

 October 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

 http://www.prescott6er.com/
37th Mt. Graham Hill Climb

 

 Mt. Graham – Swift Trail Road- State Route 366

Safford, AZ

 Sunday, Oct 16 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2395

http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise! Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts Saturday, October 22, 2016  —  5:30 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse   LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
El Grupo

3rd Annual

Fall Fondo

 El Grupo Clubhouse | 610 N 9th Ave. Sunday, October 30, 2016

 

 http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
Cyclovia Tucson

Tucson-

 

 Miramonte to The Garden District

Tucson, AZ

 Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

10am – 3pm

 

 http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
NICA High School Race #4 – McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills* October 22-23 – http://www.arizonamtb.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1

 

 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 

 Wednesday

November 2 , 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass-  8 hour mountain bike race Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ November 5

10 AM and ride till 6

 http://www.mesabikerace.com/

 
Flagstaff CX

 

 Fort Tuthill County Park

Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

 Nov 5 – Nov 6 https://azcross.com/

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride Tumbleweed park Tennis court  McQueen /German November 6, 2016 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
Silverbell Century November 16 http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
NICA High School Race #5 – White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell Wednesday

November 6, 2016

 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 9, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Sand Box ShowDown

 

 In the washes in and Around Tucson.

 

 Novemeber 12, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6 Cross Roads Park Knox Ave

Gilbert, AZ

 Sunday, Nov 13 https://azcross.com/

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3

 

 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 16 , 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson Tucson,AZ Saturday, November 19 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4

 

 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 23 , 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 30, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes

 

 Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd Nov 26 – Nov 27

 

 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437

https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus

 

 Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)

 

 12.3.16

 

 https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777

https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100 Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 December 4

 

 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 7, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross

 

 1000 N Tucson Blvd

Tucson, AZ

 Dec 10 – Dec 11 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450

https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 14, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
January 14th

Bell Breaker
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals

 

 2155 E Knox Rd

Gilbert, AZ

 Saturday, Dec 17 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363

https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch

 

 2155 E. Knox Rd.

Gilbert, AZ

 Sunday, Dec 18 https://azcross.com/

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 21, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 28, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

January 4, 2017

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)

 

 Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona

 

 but likely January 28-29  2016 ***Date Not official http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona

 

 Somewhere in Arizona – TBD

 

 Feb 4th

 

 https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race Phoenix,AZ February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ February 17-19, 2017 http://www.epicrides.com/
Tucson Bicycle Classic March 17-19 *** Date Not Official

 

 http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/

 
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

 

 http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
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

 

 http://www.epicrides.com/
Road Grand Junction Off Road Grand Junction

Colorado

 May 20 – 22, 2017 http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road Carson City, NV June 16-18, 2017

 

 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.

The MOST detailed Ride List in the State of Arizona

Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, ,

This week I went above and beyond anything I have done in the past two years of creating this list.  Partially, for you and part for me to try and map out the events I want to be at for the next 9 months.

This is the most definitive Bike ride list in the State of Arizona.  I’m making this claim as I have spent countless hours tracking down every other list and adding every ride I found to this list.  That said, it is not complete.  PLEASE e-mail me if you see any missing rides, races, or events.  Also, if you see any errors, please let me know.

__________________________________________________________________________

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.

Ride on,   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 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

6:00AM

 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles How fast can a mosey be? http://uacycling.com/

 

 
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop Monday

6:00 PM

 1-2 hours Easy, fun, social Ben’s Bikes
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
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride University/Euclid Tuesday

6:00AM

 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

6:00AM

 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
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

6:00AM

   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

6:30AM

 45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624
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/
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

6:00PM-  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 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 6:00AM 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 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 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 6:00AM   No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

 
 
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
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/

 
Zona Cycling

Mt. Lemmon

 Le Buzz Coffee Shop on Tanque Verde & Catalina Hwy Saturday

06.25.16

5:30AM

 50 miles   https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts

Tucson Recumbent Rillito River Path

 parking lot Paradise Falls -east of Alvernon on the Loop Saturday

08.13.16

5:30AM

 23.1

miles

 No too fast, not that slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/

Tu Nidito Ride for a Child Training Ride

 7090 N. Oracle Rd. #198 Saturday

08.13.16

5:30AM

 6:00AM   Steve 520-219-4311

Tu Nidito Training Ride for Beginners

 St Phillips Plaza on the Loop River/Campbell Sunday

08.14.16

6:30AM

 3 hours ish 3.5 hours will have options to stop after only an hour or go the distance. Will be No Drop Rudi Nadler

520-561-7080

Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride

 Stella Coffee Mercado San Agustin at 100 S. Avenida del Convento Sunday

08.14.16

5:45AM

 41.58 Groups A, B and C Route Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com

Transit Loves Dragoon Ride

 Transit Cycles

100 S Avenida Del Convento, Tucson, Arizona 85745

 Wednesday, August 24 at 5:30 PM – 9:03 PM enjoy a very mellow few miles up to the brewery https://www.facebook.com/events/1374470085914875/

 

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

What Location Date

Time

 Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Tucson MTB Addicts‎Early Morning MTB Addicts Sweetwater Saturday ride! Sweetwater Trailhead

4001 N Tortolita R

 8.13.16

6:30 AM

 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/865146350252748/
SDMB August Social Ride: AZT and Captain’s Camp! Pistol Hill trailhead

Vail, Arizona 85641

 8.13.16

7:00 PM

 Option 1 (Intermediate): Pistol Hill to 3 Bridges and back (South). 17.5 miles, 1,675′ of climbing.  Option 2 (Novice/Intermediate): Pistol Hill to Hope Camp and back (North). 12 miles, 800′ of climbing. https://www.facebook.com/events/1579934998973067/
Sunday Ride: Starr Pass Richard Genser Trailhead parking lot Sunday

6.26.16

7:30AM

 Starr Pass and check out the new trail and see how its holding up with the few rain showers we have had. If its not too hot and we feel up to it we can also do the Stonehouse loop. https://www.facebook.com/events/1807022446193864/
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/

SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/

TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
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
BICAS Women’s Trans* Femme (WTF) Workshop, Mondays 3-7pm 44 W 6th St, Tucson Every Monday from 3-7PM http://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/
Bicycle Ranch Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class 7090 N. Oracle Rd. #198 Saturday, August 13th 1-3 PM http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=d0b78090f6eed9fd0720afcb1&id=066131004a

BICAS Basic Maintenance Class

 44 W 6th St, Tucson Saturday, August 13th 10AM to 1PM

 

 http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/

Kristin at education@bicas.org
Gravel Grinder Bike Raffle Catalina Brewing Company

6918 N Camino Martin

  

Wednesday, August 17 at 6 PM – 9 PM

 https://www.facebook.com/events/797949110305205/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class 44 W 6th St, Tucson Wednesday, August 17th 3 PM to 6 PM

 

 http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/

Kristin at education@bicas.org
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class 44 W 6th St, Tucson Saturday, September 10th 10AM to 1PM

 

 http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/

Kristin at education@bicas.org
Free Bike Valet at the Born & Brewed Tucson’s Beer Cup Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. September 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/free-bike-valet-at-the-born-brewed-tucsons-beer-cup/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class 44 W 6th St, Tucson Wednesday, September 21st 3 PM to 6 PM http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/

Kristin at education@bicas.org
GABA Bike Swap Silver City,

New Mexico

 Sunday,November 13th, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/

http://www.bikegaba.org/

 

 
BICAS Art Auction TBD December 2-3 http://bicas.org/category/events/

 

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What Location Date Contact- More Info
MOCA’s Twilight Bicycle Mural Tour | Cox Plaza Dance Party 265 S. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ Friday 19 August

Gather at 7pm

 http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/mocas-twilight-bicycle-mural-tour-cox-plaza-dance-party/

520-261-8777
GABA Trails of the Mopuntain Spirits Overnight Tour   September 3-5 http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=138514

 
Kitt Peak Time Trial

 

 Kitt Peak Sunday, Aug 21 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2175   Donald Melhado

dmelhado@cox.net
Inaugural Enduro in Prescott Prescott , AZ Saturday

August 27

 https://mbaa.net/racing/enduro-prescott/
Embrace The Heat Ride to Payson 4341 E Baseline Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ

 

 Saturday

August 27

3:00 AM

 

 https://www.facebook.com/events/1684429288501476/
Embrace The Heat Ride to Payson

 

 4341 E Baseline Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ

 

 Saturday

August 27

3:00 AM

 

 https://www.facebook.com/events/1684429288501476/
Happy Jack 100

 

 

 Flagstaff, AZ. Sunday,

August  28

 

 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-with-laverne-happy-jack-100  register at http://www.active.com/flagstaff-az/cycling/races/bike-ride-arizona-happy-jack-100-2016
The 3 Bears

Time Trial Series

 18760 S Picacho Hwy. Picacho, AZ Sunday

August 28th, 2016

 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1343  register at ArizonaReg.Com
Cotton Classic Time Trial

 

 Arizona City, AZ Sunday

Sunday, Sep 4

 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1214

Donald Melhado  dmelhado@cox.net
Barn Burner Flagstaff, AZ Saturday

September 10

 

 http://www.barnburnermtb.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxLC9BRDb1dP8o7Op68IBEiQAwWggQMEQepI2GYM8YAlotxPpwt4X-NBVCSug4Dj4sh_gH4IaAp9C8P8HAQ
NICA High School Race #1

 

 Fort Tuthill County Park  Flagstaff September 11 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Loop the Loop

El Tour’s newest event

 

 The Loop

Tucson

 

 Saturday

September 17, 20166:30am – 11:00am

 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Pedal the Petrified

 

 Petrified Forest National Park • 1 Park Road Petrified Forest, AZ Saturday, September 17, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/Pedal-the-Petrified-Bike-Tour-643037215731113/
The Ride430 Challenge

 

 Mesa,Wickenburg,

Prescott,Payson,

Scot, AZ

 Oct 12 – Oct 15 http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/
Flat Tire Cross

 

 1324 S Jesse Hayes Rd

Globe, AZ

 Saturday, Oct 15 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2718 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=316

 
GABA Tumacacori Century Sahuarita High School

350 W. Sahuarita

 Sunday

October 16

 http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=480679

 
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder

 

 Oracle. Arizona Saturday, September  17 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=304

http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/
Fire on the Rim Strawberry/Pine Saturday, September 17 http://www.fireontherim.com/  info@fireontherim.com
Bike Ride Arizona to Grand Canyon! Historical Williams Train Station Sunday

September 18,

 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-williams-to-grand-canyon
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az

 

 Friday

October 21

 https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Bradshaw Grinder

 

 Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. Mayer, AZ Saturday

September 24

 

 http://ridinggravel.com/event/bradshaw-grinder-3/
NICA High School Race #2 – White Spar Campground – Prescott* September 24-25 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2nd Annual Tour de Tonopah

 

 Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ

 

 October 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

 https://www.facebook.com/tourdetonopah/?fref=hovercard
Tour of the White Mountains – Mountain Bike Pinetop-Lakeside Saturday, October 1st http://www.epicrides.com/
29th Cochise County Cycling Classic Douglas, AZ Saturday October 8, 2016 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
NICA High School Race #3 – Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca* October 8-9 – http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2016 Southwest Collegiate Conference Mountain Bike Championships

 

 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr Fountain Hills, AZ Oct 8 – Oct 9 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2742

 

register at http://arizonareg.com/
Tour de Scottsdale

 

 Market Street at DC Ranch, 20555 N. Pima Rd. October 9 @ 6:30 am – 11:30 am

 

 http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/

 
Prescott 6’er – 6 Hour Mountain Bike Event

 

 Pioneer Park –

1200 Commerce Drive Prescott, AZ

 October 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

 http://www.prescott6er.com/
37th Mt. Graham Hill Climb

 

 Mt. Graham – Swift Trail Road- State Route 366

Safford, AZ

 Sunday, Oct 16 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2395

http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise! Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts Saturday, October 22, 2016  —  5:30 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse   LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
El Grupo

3rd Annual

Fall Fondo

 El Grupo Clubhouse | 610 N 9th Ave. Sunday, October 30, 2016

 

 http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
Cyclovia Tucson

Tucson-

 

 Miramonte to The Garden District

Tucson, AZ

 Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

10am – 3pm

 

 http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
NICA High School Race #4 – McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills* October 22-23 – http://www.arizonamtb.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1

 

 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 

 Wednesday

November 2 , 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass-  8 hour mountain bike race Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ November 5

10 AM and ride till 6

 http://www.mesabikerace.com/

 
Flagstaff CX

 

 Fort Tuthill County Park

Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

 Nov 5 – Nov 6 https://azcross.com/

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride Tumbleweed park Tennis court  McQueen /German November 6, 2016 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
Silverbell Century   November 16 http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
NICA High School Race #5 – White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell Wednesday

November 6, 2016

 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 9, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Sand Box ShowDown

 

 In the washes in and Around Tucson.

 

 Novemeber 12, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6 Cross Roads Park Knox Ave

Gilbert, AZ

 Sunday, Nov 13 https://azcross.com/

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3

 

 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 16 , 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson Tucson,AZ Saturday, November 19 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4

 

 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 23 , 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

November 30, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes

 

 Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd Nov 26 – Nov 27

 

 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437

https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus

 

 Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)

 

 12.3.16

 

 https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777

https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100 Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 December 4

 

 http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 7, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross

 

 1000 N Tucson Blvd

Tucson, AZ

 Dec 10 – Dec 11 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450

https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 14, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
January 14th

Bell Breaker

      
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals

 

 2155 E Knox Rd

Gilbert, AZ

 Saturday, Dec 17 http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363

https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch

 

 2155 E. Knox Rd.

Gilbert, AZ

 Sunday, Dec 18 https://azcross.com/

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 21, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

December 28, 2016

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10 1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ

 Wednesday

January 4, 2017

 http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)

 

 Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona

 

 but likely January 28-29  2016 ***Date Not official http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona

 

 Somewhere in Arizona – TBD

 

 Feb 4th

 

 https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race Phoenix,AZ February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ February 17-19, 2017 http://www.epicrides.com/
Tucson Bicycle Classic   March 17-19 *** Date Not Official

 

 http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/

 
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

 

 http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
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

 

 http://www.epicrides.com/
Road Grand Junction Off Road Grand Junction

Colorado

 May 20 – 22, 2017 http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road Carson City, NV June 16-18, 2017

 

 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.

The Damion Alexander Team Cycling Jersey

Uncategorized, , ,

When I open my bike closet I find that I have amassed a collection of jerseys from the decade since I fell back in love with cycling.  I have kits from Primal, Voler, Hincapie, Capo, Black Bottom, Nalini, Pearl Izumi, Squadra, and Pactimo.  They range from team kits for El Grupo and Team Cirrus, charity kits like The Look, Save a Life, American Diabetes Association and Ride for A Child with Tu Nidito, artistic and fun jerseys from GoLoco, event kits from bike races and festivals I have been a part of and those that I have been fortunate to win from New Belgium Brewery.

With all of these options I find I typically use the same kits over and over while many just sit there as reminders of happy days.  When picking what I’ll wear comfort is always at the top of the list.  Functionality also ranks high.  Some of my favorite jerseys have such small pockets that in the summer they’re not good on any ride where I need a third bottle in my back pocket.  Likewise, some bib and short chamois are good for a quick spin, but after 2 hours they are like a Florida Swamp in July.  Being that clothing is considered a direct reflection of who we are the company or organization they represent as well as their sponsors also need to be considered.  I wear some names with pride knowing what the organization represents and have other kits featuring logo soup of businesses that I have little respect for and won’t wear.

One thing that has been on my mind for years is the process that goes into the making of a kit.  As a business owner who wears spandex 5-6 days a week it is clear that investing in a moving billboard that doubles as clothing is a worthwhile investment.  Also, I’m always looking for gifts for my clients and as many ride bikes, a jersey or kit seem like the ideal gift.   With that in mind I’ve been looking into the process of designing a kit.  As I mentioned I own kits from over a half dozen companies and know whose kits are the most comfortable.  There is also that pesky factor in life called cost.

I’m not sure where this path is going to lead, but hopefully before it is over it will help others know the process of making their own kit.  I expect this should take a few months with 6-8 blog entries.  The main points I know I will look into are the design process.  Picking a local designer or working with the manufacturer directly.  Sponsors and Logo soup to cover some of the costs (or keep it clean).  The design process.  What materials and only Kits, or skinsuits, arm/leg warmers, gloves.  How many to order, who can order, how to order.  Finally, photos of smiling riders wearing The Damion Alexander Team colors.