The season has arrived!!!
It’s perfect weather for riding and this weekend the road race season kicks off in Southern AZ with the 4th annual Santa Catalina Omnium in Oracle on Saturday and the UA Crit on campus Sunday. If you have never come out to watch a race, I recommend checking out the action on the University of Arizona Mall Sunday. They will have all categories from Women and Men, Jr’s to Masters and Pros.
I’ve been a little overwhelmed lately with moving the bike park forward as well as the daily grind at Long Realty (that said, I always have time for you and your referrals). If you have an interest in helping with the ride list, I would love some assistance. It will require about an hour a week and can all be done remotely.
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
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
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| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| 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 |
| VeloVets | Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center | Tuesday 5:30pm | Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.com | |
| Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
7:30AM |
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
7:30AM |
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
No Drop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
| 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 |
University and Euclid | Thurs
6:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
| Performance Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- Call shop to find out | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
8:00AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
| The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
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
6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
16 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com |
| Performance Speedway | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Thursday
8PM |
20-25 miles | 20 Plus | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
7:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
| Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10am |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 8:00AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
| The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
| 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 |
| Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | 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 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
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| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek
. |
Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell | 1st Sunday of each month | 90-120 Minutes | No Drop | Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com |
| 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 –Pizza Ride!
|
Scordato’s Pizzeria (SW corner Stone & River) | 1.27.18
2:30 |
We will ride for about 2 hours and then meet for Happy Hour and Socializing.
The distance and pace will be determined by the group you join. |
https://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php | |
| Loop ride to Oro Valley | Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin, #120, |
1.27.18
8:30AM |
(520) 329-3622
hank@catalinabrewingco.com |
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| Oracle, B+, long MH | Behind AJ’s, NW corner of Campbell and Skyline | 1.28.18 9AM | Ride to Oracle, loop around on American Way, and return. Roberta and Doug will be on a tandem. We are looking to ride at a steady, but not necessarily fast, pace( that is likely 16-18MPH) | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2804058 | |
| Full-ish Moon Mt. Lemmon Ride | Bear Canyon Pizza
8987 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1.30.17
6:30 |
Enjoy the light of the bright moon as we cruise up Mt. Lemmon to Molino Basin.
Make sure to pack a headlight and taillight as the ride is after dark. We will enjoy beers after at Bear Canyon Pizza. |
https://www.facebook.com/events/950109471818457/ | |
| 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/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Liv Women’s Demo at Fantasy Island | Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails | 01.27.18
9AM -3PM |
Demo day – At your own pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/374337283026224/ | |
| Liv Women’s Demo at Honey Bee Canyon and Giant Demo | 50 Year Trail Golder Ranch Rd, Tucson | 01.28.18
9 AM – 3 PM |
Demo day – At your own pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/167142277223909/ | |
| Old Pueblo MTB: 24 Hour Practice Lap from the Arch | The Arch at Willow Springs | 01.28.18
3 PM |
The laps are 17 mile loops with 900 feet of climbing. | https://www.facebook.com/events/156595878458284/ | |
| 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Keys to Success | Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 01.28.18
4:30 PM |
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo – ” Keys to Success” Whether you are racing competitively or just want to enjoy your time out there, you won’t want to miss this preview. | https://www.facebook.com/events/853952518099548/ | |
| 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/ |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| OMR build day at the McKenzie Ranch XC race course | McKenzie Ranch | 01.28.18 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1242114059265882/ |
| Build a Bike with Children’s Clinics! | Catalina Brewing Company | 01.28.18 | https://www.facebook.com/events/146577066046901/ |
| GABA Volunteer Opportunity | Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à | http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180 | |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
| What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
| Hedgehog Hustle XC | Goodyear, AZ | January 27, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
| Santa Catalina Omnium | Oracle AZ Saturday and UA for Crit | January 26,27 | http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/ |
| A Race Against Time | Picacho Peak, AZ Picacho, AZ 85241 | Saturday, February 3, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-334 |
| Avondale Criterium Series
Race Event
|
11350 Civic Center Drive Avondale, AZ 85323 | Sunday, February 4, 2018 — Sunday, February 11, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-748 |
| Havasu Havoc XC | Lake Havasu, AZ | February 10, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
| San Tan Crit
Race
|
Mesa AZ Mesa, AZ 85205 | Saturday, February 10, 2018
|
https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-425 |
| 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Willow Springs, AZ | February 16-18, 2018 | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
| Valley of the Sun Stage Race
|
Phoenix, AZ 85283 | Friday, February 16, 2018 — Sunday, February 18, 2018
|
https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-438 |
| 20th Annual Paragon Hungry Dog Criterium
|
Sunrise Business Park Gilbert, AZ 85233 | Sunday, March 4, 2018
|
https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-484 |
| Tommy Knocker 10 | Silver City, NM
Ft. Bayard |
March 10, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/tommyknocker10/#1453333027866-afb390af-3588 |
| Southern Arizona Omnium
|
Tucson, AZ 85641 | Saturday, March 10, 2018 — Sunday, March 11, 2018
|
https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-658 |
| Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson, AZ | Friday, March 16, 2018 — Sunday, March 18, 2018
|
http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
| Tour De Cure | Glendale, AZ | March 17, 2018 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=12205&pg=entry |
| White Tank Whirlwind XC | Phoenix, AZ | March 24, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
| Tolero Criterium | 1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ 85713 | Saturday, March 24, 2018
|
https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-641 |
| Bike MS | McDowell Mountain Park, Phoenix | March 24,25 2018 | http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/AZABikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29300 |
| Sonoita-Patagonia Time Trial | Sonoita, AZ 85712 | Sunday, March 25, 2018
|
https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-675 |
| The Arizona Trail Race – 300 and 750 Mile | Arizona Trail, from Mexico to Superior or Mexico to Utah | April 5th, 2018 | http://topofusion.com/azt/race.php |
| Cyclovia Tucson | TBD Tucson | April 8, 2018 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
| The Javelina Chase | Duncan, AZ | April 14-15, 2018 | http://www.javelinachase.com/ |
| Prescott Punisher XC | Prescott, AZ | April 14, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
| The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 27-29, 2018 | https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
| Flagstaff Frenzy XC | Flagstaff, AZ | April 12, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
| Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | 10919 S Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85042 | Saturday, May 12, 2018
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https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-407 |
| Ride of Silence | Tucson, AZ | May 16, 2018 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/ |
| ABC Desert Classic | Phoenix, AZ | TBD traditionally end of April | http://www.azbikeclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=53364&module_id=75467 |
| Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 18-20, 2018 | https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
| 11th Annual Bike The Bluff Citizens Ride | Show Low, AZ 85901 | Saturday, June 16, 2018
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https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/flyer.php?permit=2018-781 |
| The Carson City Off Road | Carson City, NV | June 15-17, 2018 | https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
| 24 Hours in The Enchanted Forest | Gallup, NM | June 23rd, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/ |
| South Boundary BigRide | Taos, NM | July 22nd, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/ |
| 12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Tijeras, NM | TBD – Traditionally late September | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/ |
| Man vs Machine | Williams, AZ | TBD – Traditionally late September | http://www.grandcanyonracing.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.