Friday, May 4th, is one of the time-honored rides in Tucson & my recommendation for the best road ride this week. For details & to register see the Greater Arizona Bicycle Asso. website. http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=264634 The ride is the GABA Mt Lemmon Hill Climb. GABA provides four SAG stops, about six miles apart, with fluids, munchies, and healthy carbs. In honor of the pie shop that once operated in Summerhaven near the summit, the uppermost SAG will serve a variety of pies. You can also opt to buy yourself lunch at the restaurants in Summerhaven or Ski Valley at the top. In case something goes wrong, GABA provides vehicular sweep support to help with mechanical problems or provide a lift. I’ll be on the mountain all day taking photos.
As for the best ride in the dirt, hands down, is the monthly Business Builder Bike Ride hosted by Cirrus Visual Communication. https://www.facebook.com/events/141934696654615/
This week also marks the changing of many ride times as the weather heats up.
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.
REOCCURRING WEEKLY RIDES
| What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | 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 4:30pm
After3.1.1 5:30PM |
Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ azvelovets@gmail.com | |
| 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
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
6:30PM |
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
6:00AM |
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
6:00AM |
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
6:00AM |
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 7:00AM
|
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 5:45 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:00AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 6:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
| Tucson Endurance Group Ride | 4811 E Grant Rd | Saturday
7:00PM |
2 rides. 30 and 50 miles | TBD | https://www.facebook.com/events/504869366576637/ |
| 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 |
| Saturday Speed of Fun Ride | First Watch
5350 E Broadway Blvd, |
April 28th
8:30 AM |
15 Miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/142524726590610/ |
| Hills of the Foothills | Behind Starbucks at Swan & Sunrise | May 1, 2018 7:30 AM | 24 Miles | No Drop | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2907997 |
| Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | McDonald Park 4100 N Harrison Rd Tucson | May 4th, 2018 6AM | 59.6 Miles to the top | Your pace | http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=264634 |
| 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 |
| Old Pueblo MTB: | Sweetwater Preserve | 4.29.18
5:00 PM |
10 miles | 2 hours | https://www.facebook.com/events/625243331142522/ |
| Tnl Taco Tuesday at FI | Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails | 5.1.18
7:00 PM |
Meet at south Side. Plan on doing the south side loops backwards, Bunny Snake and Revenge | https://www.facebook.com/events/2058821251064411/ | |
| Business Builder Bike Ride | Sweetwater | 5.2.18
4:00 PM |
Network, ride for an hour, drink some cold beverages. | https://www.facebook.com/events/141934696654615/ | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Cyclovia Tucson | TBD Tucson | April 8, 2018 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
| Tour De Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 7, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
| 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/ |
| Arizona Track Series #1 | Encino, CA, AZ | Apr 27 – Apr 29 | http://www.azcycling.org/ |
| 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 | Phoenix, AZ | Saturday, May 12 | http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt |
| 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/ |
| Flagstaff Omnium | Flagstaff, AZ | Jun 10 – Jun 11 | http://singletrackbikes.com/flagstaffomnium |
| 11th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship | Show Low, AZ | Saturday, Jun 16 | https://www.bikethebluff.com/ |
| 11th Annual Bike The Bluff Citizens Race | Show Low, AZ | Saturday, Jun 16 | https://www.bikethebluff.com/ |
| 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.