This week I spent over 10 hours updating the ride list. I hope you like it. I tracked down all the races across the State of Arizona as well as events that looked fun for those who love bicycles.
If you want to ensure you get this list, send an email with your name to damion@damionalexander.com and put Ride List in the subject.
On a very sad note, this week, ANOTHER cyclist was killed while riding his bike in Tucson. Daniel Wilson (30) was hit by a car from behind on September 29th. He leaves behind 2 young daughters Libbie (6) and Clementine (4).
On January 19th 2016, I’ve started to organize a ride on the Arizona Capital. We will be introducing legislation, AGAIN, for vulnerable users- those who legally use the road but are not in a motor vehicle. For years we have been trying to raise awareness for every ones safety with common sense bills like a No texting and driving ban. Arizona was the first state to introduce this bill, BUT one of only 3 states without it. It’s time we speak up with a uniform voice on behalf of our community and make sure that the State enacts these protections for all of us. If you want to get involved with this ride, email Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put Ride on the Capital in the subject.
If you would like to make a donation to Daniel’s family this link is below.
https://www.youcaring.com/libbie-and-clementine-wilson-442415#.Vg6a0JZ6oWo.facebook
Damion
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday6:30AM | 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday6:00 PM | 1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday5:30AM | 20 milesAbout an hour | 12-14HILLS | Damion Alexander977-5664 |
Velo Vets | VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital | Tuesday 4:45PM | Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop | easy, fun, social and service ride | Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186 |
Tuesday “Shootout” | University/Euclid | Tuesday6:30AM | 2.5 hours40 miles | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples | Fantasy Island North Side | Tuesday5:30PM | Easy ride | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts | |
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday6:30PM | Few Hours Varies | Fast | brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday8:30PM | 12-18 miles | Slow | FacebookTuesday Night Bike Ride |
UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed6:30AM | 40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed6:30AM | 55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
JKG DnA Easy | Udall Parking Lot | Wed5:30AM | Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon | CasualNoDrop | https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed7:00PM | Different route each week | ||
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed7:00PM | 10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up OracleThursday Shootout | University and Euclid | Thurs6:30AM | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs5:30AM | 20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander977-5664 |
Tim Carolan Ride | AJ’sSunrise/Campbell | Thursday7:00AM | 45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs6:30AM | 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride | Ordinary Bike Shop | Thursday7AM | 10-20 Miles | Conversational Pace | Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com |
The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs5:30AM | Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammer fest | JKG Strava on Facebook |
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride | Sierra VistaChipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 | Thursday6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM
Circle K on BST |
20-25 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 |
U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday6:30AM | 2 hours30-40 miles | Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina | Saturday 6:30AM | 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles | 17-20MPH | Free Breakfast after rideSteve 520-219-4311 |
TheOld Man Shootout | University andEuclid | Saturday 6:15AMNext week new ride time | 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast20 MPH+ | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University andEuclid | Saturday 6:30AM AMNext week new ride time | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday 7:00AM | 15-20 miles | 12-15No drop | Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232 |
Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15No drop | pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715 |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various RoutesCall Scott | Saturday 7:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton | Saturday8:00AM | 6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com | |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride | Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. | Saturday 7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html | ||
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday6:30AM | 30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232 |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle | Sunday7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html | ||
Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton | Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Zona CyclingFirst of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride | Le BuzzTanque Verde & Catalina Hwy | Saturday10.03.15
6:00AM |
25 miles | ??? Do you know?? Email me | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/timeline/ |
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists | UofA, in the parking lot on Palm Dr. | Saturday10.03.15
6:30AM |
20.3 miles | Mach 3 or slower | https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/ |
SONOITA, NOGALES AND BACK | Southwest corner of Hwy 83 and the intersection with Hwy 82 in Sonoita | Saturday,10.03.15
7:00 AM |
56 miles | 14-16NOT a “no rider left behind” ride | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225665925/ |
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride | : Time Market – 444 E. University Blvd. | Sunday10.04.15
6:30AM |
40-45 | 16-19 mph | Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com |
Riders for the Cure | Starbuck at River and Campbell | Sunday10.04.15
6:30AM |
46.59 miles | different levels splits up into 2-3 groups | Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com |
Tu Nidito Ride For a Child Training Ride | Tu Nidito3922 N. Mountain Ave | Sunday10.04.15
6:30AM
Ride leaves at 6:30 sharp. |
https://www.facebook.com/events/661029120707018/“A” Ride – Longer Ride, Moderate Pace – Average Speed is 18 mph and up. This ride will be approximately 50+ miles.
“B” Ride – Shorter Ride – Slower Pace – Average Speed is 15 mph. This ride will be approximately 40+ miles
“C” Ride – Beginner Ride – Slower Pace – no drop. This ride will head out with the “B” cyclists at a slower pace. The ride will be approximately 25-30 miles.
Join us for bagels and conversation after the ride! |
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Back to Back Lemmon Headed friends Ride part 2 – The sequel | Mt LemmonMile Post 0 | Sunday10.04.15
6:30AM |
To the top Observatory | Friendly group. Stay together | https://www.facebook.com/events/648522191957758/ |
El Tour Training WestSide Long Wk:4 72 Miles | Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd, | Sunday10.04.15
6:30AM |
72 | This is NOT a no-drop ride. | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225458373/ |
El Tour Training EastSide Long Wk 4: 70 miles | Morris Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde | Sunday10.04.15
6:30AM |
70nmiles | Fast and Slow. Self supportd | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029227/ |
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 4 – 40 Miles | Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd, | Sunday10.04.15
7:00AM |
40 miles | This is NOT a no-drop ride. | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743134/ |
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 4- hills 54 miles | Armory Park221 S. 6th Ave, | Sunday10.04.15
6:30AM |
54 miles | 12-14 mph | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224918263/ |
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 35 miles | Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan | Sunday10.04.15
7:00AM |
35 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225211446/ | |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park | Monday10.05.15
6:30AM |
58 miles | 14-15 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762282/ |
Tuesday rides are back! | Jerry Bob’s on Speedway just east of Grady Ave | Tuesday10.06.15
7AM |
28 miles | 12-14mph | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225467140/ |
Gates Pass | Starbucks 5970 W Arizona Pavillons | Tuesday10.06.15
7:30AM |
44 miles | 18 plus | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2051863 |
Hohokam Park | Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee | Wednesday10.07.15
7:00AM |
26-35 Miles | 3 groups (speed/distance) | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514 |
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium Ride | Udall Park | Wednesday10.07.15
5:45AM |
55 miles | 15-16MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762383/ |
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride | Udall Park | Friday10.09.15
5:45AM |
30-39 MILES | 15-16mph | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762503/ |
Saguaro Nat Monument | Le Buzz | Friday10.09.15
7:00AM |
30-35 MILES | 16-18mph | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534 |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | DateTime | Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Lets do a lap at the 24 hr and go have lunch | 24 Hour Course at Willow Springs-Meeting at the Arch | Saturday, 10.03.157AM | This is going to be 16.5 miles of pretty easy riding. no riders left behind. | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225769966/ | |
Old Pueblo MTB: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo from the Arch | 24 Hour Course at Willow Springs-Meeting at the Arch | Sunday10.04.15
4PM |
This Sunday we are going to do a 17 miles loop at 24 HOP. | https://www.facebook.com/events/415266765334801/ | |
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman | Gabe Zimmerman TrailheadMarsh Station | Monday, 10.05.156:30PM | We ride from sahuarita rd to lakes rd and back. No rider left behind. | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224899/ | |
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail | 50 Year/Golder Ranch TH4798 E Golder Ranch Drive | Wednes, 10.07.15 6:00pm | Original plan will be to do The Chutes and back | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225756066/ |
EVENTS
What | Location | Date | Contact |
On October 05 a group representing you from CASA, SAMBA, SDMB, and TORCA will be meeting with the Marana Parks and Recs and other Admin to discuss the access to the trails in the Tortilita mountains. Private property owners have requested that Bikes not use Cougar Canyon road and Como to access the trails. Last week, I was very upset about this and the ride list had some bitter commentary towards the cycling community that resulted in the road being closed. I do try to keep a level head as it is the best way to accomplish any task. I apologize if I upset anyone. | |||
Boys & Girls Club bike repair |
Boys and Girls Club1935 S. Columbus, Tucson |
Friday, October 2, 20153:00 PM |
http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225724354/ |
TOUR DE FAT: TEMPE, ARIZONA |
When New Belgium puts on a ride you know it is going to be a good time. |
Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-tour-de-fat-tempe-registration-15823117370 |
CAF % NIGHT @ REILLY PIZZA |
REILLY Craft Pizza & Drink101 E Pennington St |
Tuesday, October 6at 5:00pm – 10:00pm |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1650537001830508/ |
How will the Pima County Bonds Benefit cycling in the old Pueblo.Presented by me, Damion Alexander. |
November 3, 2015 Pima county residence will have an opportunity to vote on 7 bonds. These bonds will have a huge impact on our community. Come out to the Bicycle Ranch and find out specifically how they will improve our roads, build a Velodrome, BMX parks, and help fund the completion of the Urban Loop. |
Thursday, October 8at 6:00am – 7:00am |
https://www.facebook.com/events/716055268539210/ |
AZ Endurance seriesCoconino Stage Bikepack |
Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:00am |
https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/5-coconino-250-and-350/ | |
The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsorHabitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day |
3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity. Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ |
Saturday10.17.15 6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start
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http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entryWendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
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Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher |
There are going to be multiple rides. Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD. |
Saturday10. 31. 2015 |
Damion Alexander 520-977-5664Damion@damionalexadner.com |
Cyclovia Tucson |
Midtown Route |
Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm
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http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo |
Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling. | Sunday11.01.2015
8AM |
http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than 18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them. | |||
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend.
Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. |
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TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride |
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground |
Saturday11.07.015 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/ |
Silverbell CenturyTwo Weeks Before El Tour! |
Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM |
Sunday11.8.15 |
http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517 |
The Sandbox Showdown |
Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named. | Saturday11.14.15 | https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/ |
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZWalk to stop Diabetes |
Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM | Sunday11.15.15 | http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry |
GABA Fall Bike SwapParts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap. |
Sunday11.15.15 | https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top | |
Urban Assault RideBeer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back |
Sunday11.15.15 | http://urbanassaultride.com/ | |
El Tour De TucsonRide 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ |
Saturday11.21.15
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http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
Name | Description | Date | Location | Contact Info |
Tour of the White Mountains | Mountain bikes, beer & BBQ. Epic knows how to throw a party + the riding is pretty good to boot | 10.3.157Am | Pinetop | Epicrides.com |
Mt. Graham, Hill Climb | A slightly uphill Road Race. Very slightly! 10 and 20 mile options. | 10/04/2015 | Mt. Graham, Hill Climb | http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html |
AZ Endurance seriesCoconino Stage Bikepack | The 250-mile route has about 40-50% singletrack, some of which is pretty darn technical, and about 33k of climbing. | Friday, 10.09.15 7:00am | Flaggstaff | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/5-coconino-250-and-350/ |
Prescott 6’er | Riders will have a 9.4 mile loop with single track, hills and switchbacks for 6 hours, oh my. | 10.10.159:00AM | 1200 Commerce Drvie Prescott, AZThe Brownlow Trail System. | http://www.prescott6er.com/ |
Edward Jones “Tour de Ted – Tempe” | 10 miles and 32 miles | 10.10.15 | Scottsdale, AZ AOA Parking Lot,16447 N 91st St | |
Cochise County Cycling Classic | 27,47,95 and 165 miles of rural roads in Southern Arizona. | 10.10.156:30AM | 3677 N Leslie Canyon Rd Douglas, AZ | registration@perimeterbicycling.com |
Tour de Tonopah | 100Km, 65Km and a 20Km bike ride, all of which traverse the picturesque Sonoran Desert. | 10.10.157:00AM | 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ | Vince Evansvince@communitybingoaz.com
623-512-8878 |
Tour De Scottsdale | 30 and 70 mile ride benefiting is the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, | 10.11.15 | Market Street in DC RanchScottsdale | http://www.tourdescottsdale.net |
The Ride430 Challenge 2014 | The Ride 430 Challenge is a non-profit cycling event that helps give America’s injured military service people and their families hope and assistance as they travel the road to recovery. | 10.14-17.15 | Mesa, Wickenburg, Prescott, Payson, Scot, AZ | http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/visit-our-events-page/the-ride430-challenge/ |
Tour De Bosa | A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way! | 10.18.156:30AM | 7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ | bicyclehaus.com |
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm | The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona. | 10.24.157:00AM | Desert Horizon Park16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/ |
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross | Cyclocross. Need I say more? | Saturday10.24.15 | Globe, AZ | http://azcross.com/ |
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike | 25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities | 10.25.156:30AM | 8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ | Chris SamsChrisSams@performanceinc.com
919-913-3635 |
Cycle Crit Showdown | See below | Sunday10.25.15 | TUCSON | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339 |
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes | See above. | Saturday10.31.15 | Flagstaff | http://azcross.com/ |
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series) | 29 and 46 mile options | 11.07.159:00Am | AZ Trail. | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/ |
Cave Creek Cactus Classic | 23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails. | Sunday11.14.15
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6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ | http://www.dfmba.org/ |
Triple C | Cyclocross | November 14/15 | Tucson | http://azcross.com/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ | Sunday11.21.15
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Tucson | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
Picketpost Punisher | 36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem | Saturday11.21.15 | PicketPost | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/ |
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross | It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles | Saturday11.28.15 | Phoenix | http://azcross.com/ |
AZ endurance series | 31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area. | Saturday12.05.15 7:30am | Scottsdale, Arizona. | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/ |
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross | You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy. | Sat/Sunday12. 5-6.15 | Gilbert | http://azcross.com/ |
Dawn to Dusk | From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.15.5 mile laps. | 12.12.157:23AM | McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail | http://www.dcbadventures.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships | C OSSSSSSSSSSY R
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December 19 | Gilbert | http://azcross.com |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike SDMB, Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists TORCA, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELD.
TBC Circuit Race Part one.
Lets get this party started. The early start. There are nearly 2000 images to get through from the circuit race. Today I need to prospect for new business for my real estate team. However, I’d rather save the time and focus on the photos, for you. So, send me a referral today and I can justify rocking through all the images. Otherwise, I’m going to need to focus on my real job and leave the hobby for next week.
These photos are a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to take the photos and share them with you. All I ask in return for the photos is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: these photo albums. THANKS!!!
OPMTB
Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340
http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts : www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts?fref=ts
GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
TORCA www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) has lots of rides organized and posted on Meetup.com or www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org
There is also the Zona bike rides. See facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
BAC second Wednesdays at himmel
Recumbants
Syncardia
The Damion Alexander Team Presents
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I’d like to nominate Jim Davis for Bike Commuter of the year. Jim works for Tucson Fire Dept. A few years back, the fire chief told all the firemen that they were going to need to put in some time of the work day into being physically fit. I think this was directed at more of the desk jockeys/admin and others. Jim took up cycling at that time. What started as a mandate from work has turned into a full blown bike obsession. Not only is Jim communing every day, but he is also racing his bike, and has become a known and welcomed face in that community. I think that is what makes his story so special(even if it is common). One discipline, like commuting, can lead to a bike obsessed life. Last year Jim logged over 12,000 miles.
In addition to riding, Jim is one of the friendliest and outgoing people I’ve ever met while riding. Every day I come across Jim on the Bike he has a huge smile, endless encouragement for everyone he sees, and my day is simply better.
I’d also like to mention that Jim is African American. This is important as minorities are way under represented in the cycling community and we need to recognize those that are riding. This will encourage others to get on their bikes and ride.
I go to a few hundred bike rides and events every year. At all of these events, there is one person I see more than any other. This is Alisa Payne Neave. Many people might not notice her, but she is always doing something to help. She is often the first there and the one of the last to leave. She has been active in getting her own kids on bikes, riding with her husband, Arnold. She rides on the road, she rides on the MTB. She has helped with Look Save a Life, On the news for Silverbell Road about the cars driving in the bike lanes, Camped out for the youth ride on the AZ Trail.