I put in a few extra hours this week searching for races and events for the next year. Please let me know if I missed anything
I think Cycling season in Tucson is year round, but for many, it starts in the months leading up to El Tour De Tucson. It is apparent on the roads and the Loop that each weekend more people are pumping up the tires, lubing the chains and getting ready for the largest perimeter cycling event in the country. Next weekend is the official kick off for El Tour Season with the 2nd Annual El Tour Loop the Loop. The fun will on the 16th is from 6:30 – 10:30 a.m and has all sorts of fun and activities all around the Loop. Don’t forget the after party (11 – 1) at St. Phillips Plaza, on the Loop at River and Campbell.
There are a few advocacy groups in Tucson that are really getting some solid work done for the Cycling Community. As far as Mountain Bikes go, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB), they have so many projects in the works I don’t have enough room to mention them all, but they include new trails from Vail to Oro Valley and all over the West side. I’ll do a separate blog on all of them on BikePilgrim.Com. All of this work can’t happen without funding. I recommend becoming a member of SDMB and buy some tickets for the Super Ultra Mega Raffle where you can win a pivot bike and other incredible prizes. Pick up a ticket at September 13th from 6-9 at Brushfire BBQ.
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 |
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 | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | ON HOLD FOR THE SUMMER | Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:30AM |
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
6:30AM |
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 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
7:00AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
6:30AM |
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 |
U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
6:30AM |
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 |
RIDE postpone for the summer | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 6:30AM
|
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 6:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
VeloVets | Hi Corbett Field Parking Lot | Saturday 7:00AM | 4-15 miles | No drop | https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.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 |
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
|
|
Bicycle Ranch | Different Trails | Sunday
6:30 AM |
Different | No Drop | Steve 520-219-4311 |
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 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/
|
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Business Builder Bike Ride | Fantasy Island | 09.06.17
5PM |
1-2 hours 10-30 miles | Your Pace | Cirrus Visual – (520) 514-5704 |
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/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Super Ultra Mega Raffle sales party | Brushfire BBQ
1402 S Kolb Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85710 |
September 13,th 6-9PM | (520) 867-6050 |
TORCA October Trail
Day -Prison Camp |
Molina Basin | October 7
9AM-1PM |
|
Fall GABA Bike Swap | 5th and 7th in Tucson | Sunday, November 12th, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
September 10 – Race #1
|
Fort Tuthill County Park – Flagstaff | September 10 | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Fire on the Rim | Pine, Arizona | September 16, 2017 | http://www.fireontherim.com/ info@fireontherim.com |
El Tour Loop the Loop | Tucson AZ | September 16 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
Enduro Sunrise | Sunrise, AZ | September 17 | https://mbaa.net/2016/07/22/the-mbaas-first-enduro-race-aug-27th/ |
September 23-24 – Race #2*
|
Pioneer Park – Prescott | September 23, 24 | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | September 23 | http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/gravel-grinder.html |
38th Mt Graham Hill Climb | Mt. Graham | September 24 | Nippy (Edward) Feldhake
nippy-mr-smarty-pants@juno.com |
Man vs Machine 2017 | Williams, AZ | September 30 | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Tijeras, NM | September 30 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/ |
Enduro #2 in Tucson | Tucson | October 1, 2017 | https://mbaa.net/racing/tucson-enduro/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 7, 2017 | Epicrides.com |
NICA RACE #3 | Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca | October 7 and 8 | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Cochise County Cycling Classic | Douglas, AZ | October 7, 2017 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | October 8, 2017 | Gabi Enriquez http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ tourdescottsdale@dcranchinc.com |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 14 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondue/ |
Prescott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 14 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
AZ MTB State Championships / AZ Fall Series #2 | McDowell Park Queen Creek, AZ | October 14 | http://www.azfallseries.com/ |
NICA Race #4*
|
McDowell Mtn Regional Park – Fountain Hill | October 21-22 – | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Enduro 3# Prescott | Prescott, AZ | Novemebr 15, 2017 | https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-enduro/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 21 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
Flat Tire Cross Desert Cross #1
|
Globe, AZ | October 21, 2017 | Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2639 |
Saguaro Sunrise Bike and Skate | Oro Valley, AZ | October 22 | http://saguarosunrisebikeskate.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8230 |
AZ MTB Fall Series #3 Estrella Park | Queen Creek, AZ | October 28 | http://www.azfallseries.com/ |
AZ CycleCROSS Series #1-#2 | Sedona, AZ | October 28-29 | https://azcross.com/ |
Cyclovia Tucson | S 12 AVE
Tucson AZ |
October 29, 2017 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
NICA Race #5*
|
White Tank Mtn Regional Park – Waddell | November 4-5 | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
MOOEY Cross | Mesa, AZ | November 11 and 12 ,2017 | Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640 |
The Showdown at Usery Park | Mesa, AZ | November 5, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/events/167532320348318/ |
Cave Creek Cactus Classic | Cave Creek, AZ | November 11, 2017 | http://www.dfmba.org/C4/ |
Mooey Cross Desert Cross #2
|
Superstition Farms, Mesa, AZ | November 12, 2017 | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640 |
El Tour de Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 18 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4 | Phoenix, AZ | November 25-26, | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460 |
Himmel Cyclocross
Desert Cross #3 |
Tucson, AZ | December 2-3, 2017 | Joseph Iuliano
jiuliano88@gmail.com |
Dawn to Dusk Arizona
|
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, | December 9, 2017 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
AZ Cross Championships | Gilbert, AZ | December 9, 2017 | https://azcross.com/schedule/ |
Desert ‘Cross Cup Finale | Goodyear, AZ | December 31, 2017 | http://www.azcycling.org/?page_id=811 |
McDowell Meltdown XC | Phoenix, AZ | January 13, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
Hedgehog Hustle XC | Goodyear, AZ | January 27, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
Santa Catalina Omnium | Tucson and Oracle AZ | TBD – Traditionally last end of January | http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/ |
Havasu Havoc XC | Lake Havasu, AZ | February 10, 2018 | https://mbaa.net/racing/ |
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/ |
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/ |
Bike MS | McDowell Mountain Park, Phoenix | March 24,25 2018 | http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/AZABikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29300 |
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/ |
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/ |
The Carson City Off Road | Carson City, NV | June 15-17, 2018 | https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
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.
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