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The one and only Tucson Bike Ride List – March 2020
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
7:30AM |
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@bensbikestucson.com
text Ben’s Bikes to 85100 for updates 520-574-2453 |
R and I Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
9:00 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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
7:30AM |
2.5 hours
40 miles |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com
520-884-9018 |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
8:45PM |
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
7:30AM |
55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com
520-884-9018 |
|
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 |
R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
6:00AM |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
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
7:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com
520-884-9018 |
|
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | Thursday
9:00AM |
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 |
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/ |
GABA Oro Valley |
Chico’s
7003 N. Oracle Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
37 miles | 12-14 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
10AM | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com
520-884-9018 |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com
520-884-9018 |
Bicycle Ranch
Shop Ride |
7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste 198 | Saturday 7:30AM | 55 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
And 14-17 MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 8:30AM | 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 8:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Speed of Fun Ride Social Ride | First Watch on Speedway and Kolb | Monthly- Saturday
9:00AM |
15 miles | Easy | Lisa Mach – 520-419-9303 |
Bruce’s Easy Peasy | Location Changes – Check the | Saturday 9:00AM | 30 | 13-14 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/2019-09/ |
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 8:30ish AM | 30 miles ish | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
Sabino Gravel Ride | Different locations | Every other week | 40-50 miles | 3 hours ish | steve@sabinocycles.com |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
To the cactus forest and back (C+/3/40) | UA Flagpole
1100 E University Blvd · Tucson, AZ |
Saturday, March 7,
8:15 AM |
40 | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269176097/ |
Fair Wheel Friendship Ride |
Fairwheel Bikes | Saturday, March 7,
8:30 AM |
55 | 14-16 MPH | https://www.facebook.com/events/847709049014137/ |
Bruce’s Easy Peasy Horses to Horses Ride Plus
|
Viv’s Cafe
8987 E Tanque Verde Rd #361 |
Saturday, March 7,
8:30 AM |
30 | 12-14MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269093905/ |
Tour De San Manuel C+ & B/3/54 miles | 2000 W American Ave · Oracle, AZ
|
Saturday, March 7,
8:30 AM |
54 | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269192196/ |
Saturday Speed of Fun Ride | 7189 E Speedway Blvd | Saturday, March 7,
9:00 AM |
15 | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/649498852488702/ |
Tucson Riders for a Cure | Starbucks @ Swan and Sunrise | Sunday, March 8,
8:30 AM |
37,17 miles | BEGINNERS: If you are new to cycling, you will be paired up with an experienced rider. You set the pace and determine your distance | https://www.meetup.com/Tucson-Riders-4-the-Cure/events/269027009/ |
A Jolly Loop: Columbus to Tangerine: | 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson, | Sunday, March 8,
8:30 AM |
36.4 | 14-16 mph | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268721160/ |
Columbus to Catalina | 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson | Monday March 9,
9:00AM |
31 | 14-18 mph | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269160436/ |
Tuesday Ride: Viv’s to SNP East to enjoy the COLORS | Viv’s Cafe
8987 E Tanque Verde Rd #361 |
Tuesday March 10
8:45AM |
35 | 12-14 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269059924/ |
New Westside Hills | 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson | Tuesday March 10
9:00AM |
43 | 8-12 hills | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269159316/ |
Women on the Mountain | 9100 E Tanque Verde Rd · Tucson, AZ | Tuesday March 10
9:00AM |
22-30 | 8 – 14mph Womens Ride | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269169583/ |
Twin Peaks and Tangerine | Safeway
9100 N Silverbell Rd · Marana, AZ |
Wednesday, March 11, 9:00AM | 30 | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269160403/ |
March Metric Century- St. Phillips | St Philip’s Plaza
4280 N Campbell Ave |
Thursday March 12. 8:30am | 62.8 | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268891330/ |
Columbus to Vistoso Figure Eight | 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson | Friday March 13 9:00 AM | 38 | 14-1`6MPH | |
Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE-GRAVEL RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
March Social Ride Enchanted Hills | Kennedy Park
3700 S La Cholla Blvd, |
Sunday, March 22, 9 AM | 3 different speeds , pot luck BBQ afterwards | https://www.facebook.com/events/1111907189171703/ | |
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 AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Challenged Athletes Percent Night | Culinary Dropout | March 31, 2020
4-9 PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/217446516314782/ |
February TTG Club Meeting | Tucson Endurance Performance Center 4811 E Grant Rd, | Monday February 10
6:30 PM – 8 PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/843632656080444/ |
Red Ridge Round 1 March 28-29th | Limited space for 12 volunteers. Contact Vernie | March 28st and 29th. | vernieaikins@gmail.com |
Red Ridge Round 2 April 18-19th | Limited space for 12 volunteers. Contact Vernie | Apr 18 and 19th | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TucsonTORCA/events/?ref=page_internal vernieaikins@gmail.com |
Red Ridge Round 3 May 2nd-3rd | Limited space for 12 volunteers. Contact Vernie | May 2nd-3rd | https://www.facebook.com/events/462831391055330/
|
GABA Bike Swap | 400 N. 5th Ave | April 19, 2020 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645546/ |
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 |
The Pima County Ultracruise The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Pima County, AZ | SUN, MAR 8 AT 7 AM | https://bluedogbicycles.com/bikepacking-tucson |
The Tucson Gran Fondo | 110 E Congress St, Tucson | March 7, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1602492049893110/ |
Hungry Dog Crit | Gilbert, AZ | March 8 | https://swsportsreg.com/viewevent.php?EC=631 |
Tommy Knocker 10 | Silver City, NM | Event Canceled | https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/ |
Tolero Criterium | Tucson AZ | March 14 | http://toleroracing.net/tolero-crit-2017/ |
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona | April 4 – 5, 2020 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137249 |
White Tanks Whirlwind | White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ | March 21, 2020 | |
The Great Cowtown Campout Six! | Blue Dog Bicycles
2843 N Campbell, Suite 102, |
Mar 21 at 10 AM – Mar 22 at 12 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2672640329457880/?active_tab=about |
San Tan Crit | Mesa, AZ | March 22 | https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/ |
Nogales Bicycle Classic | Nogales, AZ | Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8 AM – 2 PM | http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/ |
2020 Javelina Chase Gravel Ride | Duncan, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico | March 28 | https://www.javelinachase.com/ghost-mine-rumble.php |
Butterfield Overland
Gravel Fun Ride |
Lordsburg, New Mexico | March 29 | https://www.javelinachase.com/gravel-grinder.php |
El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | April 18, 2020 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona. | Apr 4 at 6:30 AM – Apr 5 at 4 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2756566931094586/ |
Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | Sunday, Mar. 29, 2020
9am – 3pm |
https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Javelina Stampede | Prescott, AZ | April 4, 2020 | https://chaineventsracing.com/javelina-stampede |
2020 Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ |
April 4, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/163305648419375/ |
Prescott Punisher | Prescott, AZ | April 11, 2020 | |
Wild West Fest – 6 hour, 12 hour, 40 miler plus pedalduro- | Ruidoso, NM | APRIL 17-19, 2020 | https://ziarides.com/event/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ | |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 19, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2459288690975028/ |
Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 24-26, 2020
|
https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NV | April 29 – May 3, 2020 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
Marana Meltdown: Mountain Bike Time Trial | Marana, AZ | May 2, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/588014005095000/ |
Salt River Canyon Tour 2020 | Globe,AZ | May 2 & 3, 2020 | https://www.strideevents.com/events/salt-river-canyon-tour/2020/register |
Chino Grinder
|
Chino Valley, AZ
|
May 3, 2020 | http://chinogrinder.azgravelrides.com/ |
3 Bears #1 TT | Eloy, AZ | May 3 | |
Flagstaff Frenzy | Fort Valley Trailhead
Flagstaff, AZ |
May 9. 2020 | https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/ |
Ride of Silence | Tucson and Green Valley rides | May 21, 2020 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 15, 2020 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1120484 |
State Team Time Trial | San Manuel, AZ | May 30 | |
Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 29-31, 2020
|
https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
Flagstaff Omnium
|
Williams, AZ | June 6 | |
Flagstaff Omnium | Flagstaff, AZ | June 7 | |
Bike the Bluff- State Road Race | Show Low, AZ | June 20 | https://www.facebook.com/BikeTheBluffShowLowAz |
Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 26-28, 2020
|
https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
Deuces Wild Endurance Festival | Show Low, AZ | June 06 – 07, 2020 | https://www.active.com/show-low-az/running/distance-running-races/deuces-wild-endurance-festival-2020 |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | Gallup, NM | JUNE 13, 2020 – JUNE 14, 2020 | https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/ |
AZ State Track Champs
|
California, as we don’t have a Velodrome | July, 10,11,12 | |
Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Willcox, AZ | Saturday September 5, 2020 | http://www.rocamotionevents.com/willcox-flyer-bike-ride/ |
Kitt Peak TT | Kitt Peak | September 13, 2020 | http://www.azcycling.org/ |
El Tours Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 19, 2020 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
Cave Creek Overnight | Animas, New Mexico | TBD | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=265937 |
Horny Toad Hustle | Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM | TBD | https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/ |
– Enduro Series | Flagstaff, AZ | TBD | https://mbaa.net/ |
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Albuquerque, NM | September 18-20, 2020 | https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-mountain-bike-fest/ |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | Saturday, September 19, 2020 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
Mt. Graham- State HC | Safford, AZ | September 27 | http://www.azcycling.org/ |
Man vs Machine | Williams, AZ | Due to road widening, date still in question | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista, AZ | October 3, 2020 | https://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 03, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
Cycle Avondale | Avondale | TBD | https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle-avondale |
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October – Exact date TBD | https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ |
Sunday, October 11, 2019
|
https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 18, 2019 | https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
Enduro Series | Kingman, AZ | TBD | https://mbaa.net |
El Grupo Fall Fondo | Tucson, AZ | October 27, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | Fri October 30 – Sat October 31, 2020 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 2, 2019 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
Heart Of Arizona | Congress, AZ | November 2, 2019 | https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/AZ/Congress/HeartOfArizona |
Mountain to Mountain | TBD | November 3, 2019 | GABA.Org |
The Spirit World 100 | Patagonia, Arizona
|
November 7-10
|
https://www.clippedin.bike/event/the-spirit-world-100/ |
Valley of the Sun CX Series Mother’s Nature Cyclo-cross | Gilbert, AZ | TBD | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 23, 2019 | www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
|
Valley of the Sun CX #2 /AZ STATE CX Championship | Gilbert, AZ | November 23, 2019 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Peppersauce CX- AZ and NM Regional Championships | Oracle, AZ | TBD | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | TBD | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | TBD | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | TBD | https://sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org/ |
Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | December 19 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Valley of the Sun CX FINALS Championship
|
Goodyear, AZ | TBD | https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/ |
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 Do this 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 THESE 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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The most Famous Javelina in the World
One fine Winter day I was out showing homes in Tucson Arizona. It’s what I do.
My client, Jennifer Steinmann was driving as I rode out to meet her at a house that was 20 miles from my office. I was on a tight schedule but Jen asked to see one more home while we were on that side of town. This put me behind schedule so she was giving me a lift back to The Loop. I rarely get in the car if I can ride, but fate had a different plan for me.
To get me back to the Loop Jen should have turned on Pantano, but destiny pulled her wheel in another direction. She took a right on Prudence and drove straight into a Viral video. A single Javelina was trotting on the side of the road. Actually, it was more of a sprint. Jen matched it’s speed and my years of shooting photos and video were put to the test. Fortunately, my hand was steady and the Javelina was in the center of the frame.
I knew as soon as I captured the video it was something special and had the potential to go viral. I felt that because I’ve interacted with hundreds of Javelinas over the years. I’ve seen them run, but it is usually only for a few seconds to get distance between from whatever spooked them. As soon as they have some distance, the entire troop turns and watches for whatever startled them. They typically will watch for a few moments and then go about looking for a succulent prickly pear to gnaw on and forget the entire ordeal ever happened. This video was unique. There was so much open space to run. There was nowhere to hid. This was the Usain Bolt of Javelinas crushing the world record. It was a Javelina specimen, in it’s prime, on the world stage, with a solid tail wind. It was the hand of the great God of luck, when preparation meets hard work.
I posted the video on Facebook with my Logo at the end. As expected it started to get a few dozen shares. I’ve seen this pattern before with other videos I’ve shared. Some have had nearly a million shares and I thought this would do the same. My friend Kevin Goldstein shared it on a page called “Weird Stuff you’ll Only See in/near Tucson. Almost immediately the number doubled and the next morning had 170 shares. I also sent it to a few of my local news contacts. KVOA and KOLD ran news stories on it.
Something else made it go Viral so fast and I will acknowledge it, but also can’t help but say how disappointed I am in KOLD’s Hannah Tiebe. She shared the video, but edited the video without permission, cut off my signature, shared it and gave no photo credit. From a reporter I think this is bad form. That said, that tweet did help in creating a plethora of videos and memes and now has had 7.5 million views.
A licensing company called ViralHog reached out to me about licensing the video. For years I have given my images and videos away. I love that people enjoy them, and I was not really interested. However, I was getting dozens of emails asking to use it and it was so overwhelming I decided it would be easier to just let someone else handle it. Also, they are called Viral Hog. It was again providence calling. I mean, is anything more perfect than a viral Hog for ViralHog. I’m still waiting for them to start using the video as the cornerstone of all their marekting.
I think the best part of having a video go viral is the people who see it and reach out to you. It’s not uncommon for me to talk with my Uncle John and Aunt Fran in Telluride. But to get a call with them spouting off incoherently that I’m on TV was awesome and an indication of how big this was getting. They saw it on Chris Hayes of MSNBC. Chris Hayes Thing One, Thing Two Video They said they saw the video on Facbook I posted, but did not realize I was the one who shot the video.
Just like My family calling, I’ve heard so many stories from friends and random people that the video has brought them closer to people they know outside of Tucson. Since it mentions Tucson in most every article, people all over the world are reaching out to friends in Tucson to talk about the Sprinting Javelina. It has changed the dialogue for a few seconds away from CoronaVirus and politics at a time we all needed a distraction, and has built community as a by product.
With all viral videos there is that glorious moment in the sun only to be replaced by the next great thing, a Lama at a wedding in a tuxedo. But the good buy song for the Javelina Running is just as dazzling as a Tucson Sunset. Everyday new sound tracts are being added to the video, and I keep getting calls about being a part of something so viral. KVOA is running a segment on it, The New York Times, AZ Daily star, AZ Central and many others are still doing more articles. On Tuesday, March 10th at 7 AM I’ll be co-hosting the 92.9 morning show.
Tonight a friend, Paige Redman, shared a photo I took of her at the Mussleman Crit last week with this in the comments “📸 @bikepilgrim the famous guy who took the video of the javalina!”. Tonight on my ride in Sabino Canyon for The Santa Catalina Volunteer Patrol I heard some cyclist chatting a hundred feet back. I thought they said my name so I was listening and one said, “you know, the guy who shot the Javalina Video.” Yesterday I had a call to come out and meet a family selling their house. I Asked how they found me and they said “Javelina Video”.
It’s a little like my birthday, as each day I get a new present in the form of more creative interpretations. The creator of Action Movie Kid put together this gem. Action Movie Kids
Many people have said I am “famous”. Some have asked if this video will define me as a person. Is it the high water mark? This video has garnished more attention than any “one” thing I have done. However, I’ve been selling real estate and volunteering in the community for 24 years and have had my image plastered on billboards, in the newspapers and on the news. If you compare my exiting reach vs. the Javelina video I have had 10 times or as much exposure over the years from cycling, nature, and real estate. However, this one is special.
It has been one of the funnest things I’ve ever been a part of and I’m so thrilled that my video has captured world wide attention and brought considerable attention to The Old Pueblo.
Below are just a few of the places the video has been shared.
Know Your Meme Has an overview of the first few days and how it spread. As Does Comic Sands
Someone created a page of twitter of the Javelina running to different soundtracks. There have been millions of views. Some of the more popular tweets have been to the music Led Leppelin – Immigration Song with 182,000 views, Queens – Don’t stop me now with 332,000 views, Cranberries – The Dream with 252,000, Grimes – Oblivion 740,000, Tracy Chapman – Fast Car 330,000, The succession Theme Song 154,000, Vangelis- Chariots Of Fire 77,000, Judas Priest- Breaking The Law with 280,000, John Denver- Take Me Home, Country Roads 170,000, My favorite, Cake – The Distance, 115,000,, Kate Bush- Running Up That Hill 600,000, Bonnie Tyler- Holding Out For A Hero 251.000, Florence + The Machine- Dog Days Are Over 540,000, Bruce Springsteen- Born to Run 225,000, , Bonnie Tyler- Holding Out For A Hero 251,000, Check them all out here Javelina Running to on Twitter
News Agencies have covered it from Coast to coast and many small town papers in between.
Click on the links below for the full article.
I was going to share the links of each TV affiliate who shared the video, but there are hundreds. Most CBS affilaes across the county showed it. At first I was coping links, but most said the same thing, but it was fascinating to see every corner of the nation tuning in. From WILX in Lancing Mi, WFSA in Albany NY, wctv in Tallahassee, FL, wdbj IN Roanoke, Virginia, kfvs from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, wbay in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Iowa public radio knsb, wcjb IN Gainesville, Florida , Grand Junction, Colorado kjct, kcbd,, Twin Falls, Idaho kmvt, wabl in Amite, Louisiana, ktre in Lufkin, Texas….
Kyeron Bowman recreated the video with him running at the apartment complex
I was told that the Javelina led off sports center on ESPN, but never saw the clip. There are a few videos Someone asked for this and it was created. I need a side-by-side of Javelin Guidry running the 40 and that sprinting javelina from a few days back…
Inverse.com had an interesting read on the science on why Javelinas are faster than domesticated boars.
Ride List February 5, 2020
This Ride List is complied by The Damion Alexander Team with Long Realty. Our team is passionate about cycling, getting people outside, healthy food, art and helping to build our community. We carry this into our work helping people create a lifestyle with that in mind. If you are thinking of a move, or know anyone who is, we would love to assist you. If you have other questions about Tucson and the region, Ask Us.
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
7:30AM |
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@bensbikestucson.com
text Ben’s Bikes to 85100 for updates 520-574-2453 |
R and I Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
9:00 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
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
7:30AM |
2.5 hours
40 miles |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com
520-884-9018 |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
8:45PM |
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
7:30AM |
55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com
520-884-9018 |
|
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 |
R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
6:00AM |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
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
7:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com
520-884-9018 |
|
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | Thursday
9:00AM |
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 |
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/ |
GABA Oro Valley |
Chico’s
7003 N. Oracle Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
37 miles | 12-14 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
10AM | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com
520-884-9018 |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com
520-884-9018 |
Bicycle Ranch
Shop Ride |
7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste 198 | Saturday 7:30AM | 55 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
And 14-17 MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 8:30AM | 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 8:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Speed of Fun Ride Social Ride | First Watch on Speedway and Kolb | Monthly- Saturday
9:00AM |
15 miles | Easy | Lisa Mach – 520-419-9303 |
Bruce’s Easy Peasy | Location Changes – Check the | Saturday 9:00AM | 30 | 13-14 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/2019-09/ |
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 8:30ish AM | 30 miles ish | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
Sabino Gravel Ride | Different locations | Every other week | 40-50 miles | 3 hours ish | steve@sabinocycles.com |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Cactus Cycling | LeBuzz @ NE corner of Catalina Hwy & Tanque Verde | Fri, February 07, 2020
10:00 AM |
28-35 miles | Several groups- different speeds | Art Havemeyer /520-429-4797 |
Cactus Oro Valley and Santa Cruz Loop | Starbucks @ corner of N. Oracle and N. 1st Ave | Sat, February 08, 2020
12:00 PM |
35 miles | 16-18 MPH | Andy &Diane Bourke
(603) 372-6741 https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php/ |
Bruce’s Easy Peasy Craycroft to Christina Taylor Green Park | North Side of Rillito River Path at Craycroft
3537 N Craycroft Rd |
Saturday, February 8, 2020
9:00 AM |
31 | 12-14MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268410344/ |
Picture Rocks to Saguaro National Park | El Camino Del Cerro ball park
3425 W El Camino del Cerro |
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
8:30 AM
|
48 | 12-14 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268384584/ |
Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE-GRAVEL RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Sweetwater Trails – Tucson MTB Addicts | Sweetwater Parking lot | 2.9.20
9AM-2PM |
10-11 miles
2-3 hour ride |
https://www.facebook.com/events/531909421010358/ | |
Ride Giant Demo at Sweetwater Trailhead | 4001 N Tortolita Rd | 2.9.20
9AM-2PM |
DEMO – Your distance, your speed | https://www.facebook.com/events/491080171787253/ | |
Ride the West Loop – Campfire Cycling through Saguaro Park West and Back | Campfire Cycling | Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 6 AM – 11 AM | There is about 10 miles of gravel, 2 miles of rough and 30 miles of paved road. | https://www.facebook.com/events/746939559152455/ | |
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 AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
All-Natural Performance: Sports Nutrition with Kristen Arnold | Sabino Cycles
7045 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6 PM – 7 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/808484126339375/ |
Blood Road Screening – Tucson, AZ | 5251 E Speedway Blvd | Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 6 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/178024069948879/ |
Backcountry Emergency Care for MTBers & Bikepackers with Charly | 2801 N. Flowing Wells Rd. Suite 101
|
Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/3571490422892059/?notif_t=plan_user_invited¬if_id=1580863184665815 |
February TTG Club Meeting | Tucson Endurance Performance Center 4811 E Grant Rd, | Monday February 10
6:30 PM – 8 PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/843632656080444/ |
GABA Bike Swap | 400 N. 5th Ave | April 19, 2020 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645546/ |
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 |
Single Speed Arizona | Who knows. They moved it. Perhaps in Bisbee | February 7-9,2020 | https://www.facebook.com/SingleSpeedArizona/ |
Lake Havasu Havoc | Lake Havasu | February 8. 2020 | https://mbaahavasuhavoc.itsyourrace.com/register/ |
Sun Devil Crit | Tempe, AZ | February 9, 2020 | asucycling.org/ |
Valley of the Sun Stage Race | Buckeye, Casa Grande, Pheonix, AZ | February 14-16 | https://vosstagerace.com/ |
24 Hours in The Old Pueblo | Willow Springs | February 14-16 | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
Flapjack Flats TT | Picacho, AZ | February 23,2020 | https://www.summitvelo.org/ |
Musselman Crit | Tucson, AZ | February 29,2020 | https://www.bikereg.com/musselman-state-criterium |
The Pima County Ultracruise The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Pima County, AZ | SUN, MAR 8 AT 7 AM | https://bluedogbicycles.com/bikepacking-tucson |
The Tucson Gran Fondo | 110 E Congress St, Tucson | March 7, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1602492049893110/ |
Hungry Dog Crit | Gilbert, AZ | March 8 | https://swsportsreg.com/viewevent.php?EC=631 |
Tommy Knocker 10 | Silver City, NM | Event Canceled | https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/ |
Tolero Criterium | Tucson AZ | March 14 | http://toleroracing.net/tolero-crit-2017/ |
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona | April 4 – 5, 2020 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137249 |
White Tanks Whirlwind | White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ | March 21, 2020 | |
The Great Cowtown Campout Six! | Blue Dog Bicycles
2843 N Campbell, Suite 102, |
Mar 21 at 10 AM – Mar 22 at 12 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2672640329457880/?active_tab=about |
San Tan Crit | Mesa, AZ | March 22 | https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/ |
Nogales Bicycle Classic | Nogales, AZ | Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8 AM – 2 PM | http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/ |
2020 Javelina Chase Gravel Ride | Duncan, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico | March 28 | https://www.javelinachase.com/ghost-mine-rumble.php |
Butterfield Overland
Gravel Fun Ride |
Lordsburg, New Mexico | March 29 | https://www.javelinachase.com/gravel-grinder.php |
El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | April 18, 2020 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona. | Apr 4 at 6:30 AM – Apr 5 at 4 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2756566931094586/ |
Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | Sunday, Mar. 29, 2020
9am – 3pm |
https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Javelina Stampede | Prescott, AZ | April 4, 2020 | https://chaineventsracing.com/javelina-stampede |
2020 Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | South Mountain
Phoenix, AZ |
April 4, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/163305648419375/ |
Prescott Punisher | Prescott, AZ | April 11, 2020 | |
Wild West Fest – 6 hour, 12 hour, 40 miler plus pedalduro- | Ruidoso, NM | APRIL 17-19, 2020 | https://ziarides.com/event/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ | |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 19, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2459288690975028/ |
Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 24-26, 2020
|
https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NV | April 29 – May 3, 2020 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
Marana Meltdown: Mountain Bike Time Trial | Marana, AZ | May 2, 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/events/588014005095000/ |
Salt River Canyon Tour 2020 | Globe,AZ | May 2 & 3, 2020 | https://www.strideevents.com/events/salt-river-canyon-tour/2020/register |
Chino Grinder
|
Chino Valley, AZ
|
May 3, 2020 | http://chinogrinder.azgravelrides.com/ |
3 Bears #1 TT | Eloy, AZ | May 3 | |
Flagstaff Frenzy | Fort Valley Trailhead
Flagstaff, AZ |
May 9. 2020 | https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/ |
Ride of Silence | Tucson and Green Valley rides | May 21, 2020 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 15, 2020 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1120484 |
State Team Time Trial | San Manuel, AZ | May 30 | |
Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 29-31, 2020
|
https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
Flagstaff Omnium
|
Williams, AZ | June 6 | |
Flagstaff Omnium | Flagstaff, AZ | June 7 | |
Bike the Bluff- State Road Race | Show Low, AZ | June 20 | https://www.facebook.com/BikeTheBluffShowLowAz |
Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 26-28, 2020
|
https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
Deuces Wild Endurance Festival | Show Low, AZ | June 06 – 07, 2020 | https://www.active.com/show-low-az/running/distance-running-races/deuces-wild-endurance-festival-2020 |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | Gallup, NM | JUNE 13, 2020 – JUNE 14, 2020 | https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/ |
AZ State Track Champs
|
California, as we don’t have a Velodrome | July, 10,11,12 | |
Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Willcox, AZ | Saturday September 5, 2020 | http://www.rocamotionevents.com/willcox-flyer-bike-ride/ |
Kitt Peak TT | Kitt Peak | September 13, 2020 | http://www.azcycling.org/ |
El Tours Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 19, 2020 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
Cave Creek Overnight | Animas, New Mexico | TBD | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=265937 |
Horny Toad Hustle | Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM | TBD | https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/ |
– Enduro Series | Flagstaff, AZ | TBD | https://mbaa.net/ |
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Albuquerque, NM | September 18-20, 2020 | https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-mountain-bike-fest/ |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | Saturday, September 19, 2020 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
Mt. Graham- State HC | Safford, AZ | September 27 | http://www.azcycling.org/ |
Man vs Machine | Williams, AZ | Due to road widening, date still in question | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista, AZ | October 3, 2020 | https://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 03, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
Cycle Avondale | Avondale | TBD | https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle-avondale |
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October – Exact date TBD | https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ |
Sunday, October 11, 2019
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https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 18, 2019 | https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
Enduro Series | Kingman, AZ | TBD | https://mbaa.net |
El Grupo Fall Fondo | Tucson, AZ | October 27, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | Fri October 30 – Sat October 31, 2020 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 2, 2019 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
Heart Of Arizona | Congress, AZ | November 2, 2019 | https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/AZ/Congress/HeartOfArizona |
Mountain to Mountain | TBD | November 3, 2019 | GABA.Org |
The Spirit World 100 | Patagonia, Arizona
|
November 7-10
|
https://www.clippedin.bike/event/the-spirit-world-100/ |
Valley of the Sun CX Series Mother’s Nature Cyclo-cross | Gilbert, AZ | TBD | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 23, 2019 | www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
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Valley of the Sun CX #2 /AZ STATE CX Championship | Gilbert, AZ | November 23, 2019 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Peppersauce CX- AZ and NM Regional Championships | Oracle, AZ | TBD | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | TBD | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | TBD | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | TBD | https://sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org/ |
Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | December 19 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Valley of the Sun CX FINALS Championship
|
Goodyear, AZ | TBD | https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/ |
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 Do this 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 THESE 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.
Ride List 09.27.2019
El Tour is coming up. There are over 30 charities you can ride for and get a free entry. Check out the full list at http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/beneficiaries-funraising-nonprofit/.
If you want to ride and don’t have a road bike, Uphill Into the Wind will even give you a road bike to use and have you professionally fitted. If you just want to write a check to a charity, please support my rides. https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=1130
I’m leading a slow ride on Wednesdays at 5PM from Zinburger on River road. Each week Zinburger is donating 20% of food sales to a different El Tour De Tucson Beneficiary. All you need to do is eat at the River location and mention El Tour and Percent night. Speaking of El Tour, it’s time to register. Want to ride for FREE? Consider riding for a charity. Check out http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/beneficiaries-funraising-nonprofit/ for more info. If you would rather just donate to my ride at https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=1130
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@bensbikestucson.com
text Ben’s Bikes to 85100 for updates |
R and I 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
6:30AM |
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
8:45PM |
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
6:30AM |
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 |
R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
6:00AM |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Percent Night At ZinBurger | ZinBurger 1865 E River Rd | Wen
5:00 PM |
10-14 | 12-14 MPH | Damion Alexander 520-97705664 damion@LongRealty.com |
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
6:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- check the GABA site | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | Thursday
7:30AM |
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 |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center | Location Changes | Thursday Night | Varies | Different
|
https://www.facebook.com/pg/tucsonenduranceperformancecenter/events/?ref=page_internal |
Oro Valley Friends of PACC | Location Changes
Check GABA website |
Friday
7:00AM |
55ish | 11-14 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/2019-09/ |
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 |
Summer Vacation | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bruce’s Easy Peasy | Location Changes – Check the | Saturday 7:00AM | 30 | 13-14 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/2019-09/ |
Broadway Bicycles Ride | 140 S Sarnoff Dr | Summer Vacation | 30-35 miles | No Drop
13-15 |
https://www.broadwaybicycles.com/ (520) 296-7819 |
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 |
El Tour De Tucson Official Training ride | Multiple Rides on East and West side of Town – clink link for details ——-à | Saturday 6:30AM
———-à |
Longer Each week as we get closer to El Tour
—————à |
Can be 20MPH up front
——–à |
https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 6:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
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/ |
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
|
|
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 |
Beyond Tucson Training Ride | Bathrooms at Udall Park
|
9.28.19
6:30AM |
40 -50 miles | TBD – Not fast | |
Cactus Cycling We-Brake-for-Java
|
Oracle at Magee, Village Bakehouse Parking Lot | 10.02.19
7:30AM |
34-41 | 12-18 MPH | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-3557760 Bill Koehler 512-963-0693 |
Speed of Fun Ride | First Wach on Kolb and Speedway | 10.12.
7:00AM |
15 | Speed of fun- two hours | Lisa Mach
520-419-9303 |
Check out these pages for unique weekly 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 |
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 AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Calling All MTB Advocates | Rincon Market – 2513 E 6th St, Tucson, Arizona 85716
|
Monday, September 30 – 6:30 – 8:00 pm | https://www.facebook.com/events/515668222563030/ |
October Bug Spring Work Event | 9am at the Red Ridge trailhead. | Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 8 AM – 11 AM | https://www.facebook.com/events/365010914369876/ |
TORCA Trail Worker Appreciation MOVIE NIGHT | Risky Business 8848 E Tanque Verde
Tucson, Arizona |
Thursday October 10, 2019 6PM -9PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2210779182565462/?notif_t=plan_user_invited¬if_id=1566245282520909 |
GABA Bike Swap | 400 N. 5th Ave | November 17, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645546/ |
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 |
Horny Toad Hustle | Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM | September 28 | https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/ |
2019 Pivot Cycles – Enduro Series | Flagstaff, AZ | September 28-29 | https://mbaa.net/ |
2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | September 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
Man vs Machine | Williams, AZ | Due to road widening, not happening 2019 | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista, AZ | October 5, 2019 | https://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
Cycle Avondale | Avondale | October 6, 2019 | https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle-avondale |
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 6, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 12, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ |
Sunday, October 13, 2019
|
https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
2019 Pivot Cycles – Enduro Series | Prescott | Sunday, October 13, 2019 | https://mbaa.net |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 18, 2019 | https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
2019 Pivot Cycles – Enduro Series | Kingman, AZ | October 27,2019 | https://mbaa.net |
El Grupo Fall Fondo | Tucson, AZ | October 27, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | September 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 2, 2019 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
Heart Of Arizona | Congress, AZ | November 2, 2019 | https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/AZ/Congress/HeartOfArizona |
Mountain to Mountain | TBD | November 3, 2019 | GABA.Org |
The Spirit World 100 | Patagonia, Arizona
|
November 7-10
|
https://www.clippedin.bike/event/the-spirit-world-100/ |
Valley of the Sun CX Series Mother’s Nature Cyclo-cross | Gilbert, AZ | November 10 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 23, 2019 | www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
|
Valley of the Sun CX #2 /AZ STATE CX Championship | Gilbert, AZ | November 23, 2019 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Peppersauce CX- AZ and NM Regional Championships | Oracle, AZ | November 30 and December 1 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | December 2, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258622423/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
2nd Annual McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | December 19 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Valley of the Sun CX FINALS Championship
|
Goodyear, AZ | December 21 | https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/ |
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 Do this 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 THESE 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 Ride List
The ride list this week has every race and ride in the SW that I could find. If you know of any other rides or events that are not on this list please email Damion@LongRealty.com.
I’m leading a slow ride on Wednesdays at 5PM from Zinburger on River road. Each week Zinburger is donating 20% of food sales to a different El Tour De Tucson Beneficiary. All you need to do is eat at the River location and mention El Tour and Percent night. Speaking of El Tour, it’s time to register. Want to ride for FREE? Consider riding for a charity. Check out http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/beneficiaries-funraising-nonprofit/ for more info. If you would rather just donate to my ride at https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=1130.
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
6:00AM |
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 |
R and I Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:00 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
8:45PM |
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 |
R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
6:00AM |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Percent Night At ZinBurger | ZinBurger 1865 E River Rd | Wen
5:00 PM |
10-14 | 12-14 MPH | Damion Alexander 520-97705664 damion@LongRealty.com |
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
6:00PM |
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
6:00AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- check the GABA site | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | 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
6:00AM |
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 |
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/ |
R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
Broadway Bicycles Ride | 140 S Sarnoff Dr | Saturday 7:30AM | 30-35 miles | No Drop
13-15 |
https://www.broadwaybicycles.com/ (520) 296-7819 |
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 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 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
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 | ||
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 |
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 |
GABA Westside Hills | El Camino Del Cerro ball park (north end of Christopher Columbus Park)
|
8.20.19
6AM |
40 miles | 8-12mph on steep hills, 18 on flat sections, 25+ on the descents | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/263981117/ |
GABA NE Loop | Viv’s Cafe
8987 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 361 · |
8.20.19
6:30AM |
30 | 12-14MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/264030260/ |
Columbus to U of A | El Camino Del Cerro ball park (north end of Christopher Columbus Park) | 8.21.19
6:00 AM |
24 | 12-16MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/263975164/ |
Women’s Figure Eight- Women only training ride | Baja Cafe NW corner of Ina & Thornydale 3930 W Ina | 8.21.19
6:00AM |
35 | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/264075901/ |
Cactus Cycling We-Brake-for-Java
|
Oracle at Magee, Village Bakehouse Parking Lot | 8.21.19
6:30AM |
34-41 | 12-18 MPH | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-3520329 Bill Koehler 512-963-0693 |
Cactus Cycling Saguaro Monument |
LeBuzz @ NE corner of Catalina Hwy & Tanque Verde | 8.23.19
6:30 AM |
28-35 | 12-18MPH | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2963473 Art Havemeyer /520-429-4797 |
Bruce’s Easy Peasy St. Phillips the Mercado | Saint Phillips Plaza | 8.24.19
6:30 |
33 | 13-14 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/264133150/ |
Tu Nidito Group Training Ride | Tu Nidito 3922 N. Mountain Avenue | 8-25-19 6:15AM | Two rides. Fast and no drop. | Becky Slade becky@tunidito.org | |
Trek Through Oro Valley | Village Bakehouse 7882 N. Oracle Rd | 8.26.19
6:30AM |
25 | 12-14MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/264133598/ |
Check out these pages for unique weekly 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 |
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 AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
El Tour Beneficiary Meeting | Sabbar Shrine Temple l 450 S. Tucson Blvd | Tuesday, August 20 11:30AM | info@perimeterbicycling.com
|
Ride for a Child Information Session | Tu Nidito – 3922 N. Mountain Ave | Tuesday, August 20 6-7pm | Becky Slade
becky@tunidito.org |
Fantasy Island Public Meeting | Santa Rita High School
3951 S Pantano |
Tuesday, August 20 6-8pm | https://www.facebook.com/events/345160289725649/ |
September Trail Work Event Aspen Draw | 9am at the Lower Ski Valley parking lot. | Sunday September 8, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/369176460397034/ |
Trail Panel Discussion | The Running Shop
3055 N Campbell Ave, Ste 153 |
Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6 -7 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/933373837008122/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder Raffle Kickoff Party! | Barrio Brewing
800 E 16th St, Tucson, Arizona 85719 |
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 5 PM – 9 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/515668222563030/ |
October Bug Spring Work Event | 9am at the Red Ridge trailhead. | Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 8 AM – 11 AM | https://www.facebook.com/events/365010914369876/ |
TORCA Trail Worker Appreciation MOVIE NIGHT | Risky Business 8848 E Tanque Verde
Tucson, Arizona |
Thursday October 10, 2019 6PM -9PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2210779182565462/?notif_t=plan_user_invited¬if_id=1566245282520909 |
GABA Bike Swap | 400 N. 5th Ave | November 17, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645546/ |
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 |
6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by Life Net Air Methods | Wilcox AZ | August 31, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/historic-railroad-avenue-park/7th-annual-willcox-flyer-bike-ride-lifenet-airmethods/619460251863430/ |
Kitt Peak TT | Tucson AZ | September 1, 2019 | |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff AZ | September 7, 2019 | https://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
Pedal the Petrified 2019 –
|
Petrified Forest, AZ | September 14, 2019 | https://www.active.com/petrified-forest-az/cycling/pedal-the-petrified-2019 |
Screamer XC MTB Race | Gallup NM | September 15, 2019 | http://www.squashblossomclassic.com/?q=node/2 |
2019 Pivot Cycles – Enduro Series | Sunrise Ski Resort | September 15, 2019 | https://mbaa.net/ |
El Tour deTucson
Loop the Loop |
The Loop, Tucson | September 21, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/259884879/ |
6 and 12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Tijeras, NM | September 21, 2019 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/ |
Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach | Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon | September 21, 2019 | https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=62881 |
40th Mt. Graham, Hill Climb
|
Safford, AZ | Sunday, September 22, 2019
|
https://www.bikereg.com/40thmtgrahamhillclimb |
The Sunset Limited | Tucson, Arizona to Las Cruces, NM. | September 27 | https://www.bikereg.com/42987 |
Horny Toad Hustle | Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM | September 28 | https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/ |
2019 Pivot Cycles – Enduro Series | Flagstaff, AZ | September 28-29 | https://mbaa.net/ |
2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | September 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
Man vs Machine | Williams, AZ | Due to road widening, not happening 2019 | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista, AZ | October 5, 2019 | https://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 6, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ |
Sunday, October 13, 2019
|
https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
2019 Pivot Cycles – Enduro Series | Prescott |
Sunday, October 13, 2019 |
https://mbaa.net |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
Cycle Avondale | Avondale | October 6, 2019 | https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle-avondale |
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 12, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 18, 2019 | https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
2019 Pivot Cycles – Enduro Series | Kingman, AZ | October 27,2019 | https://mbaa.net |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista, AZ | October 5, 2019 | https://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo | Tucson, AZ | October 27, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | September 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 2, 2019 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
Heart Of Arizona | Congress, AZ | November 2, 2019 | https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/AZ/Congress/HeartOfArizona |
Mountain to Mountain | TBD | November 3, 2019 | GABA.Org |
The Spirit World 100 | Patagonia, Arizona
|
November 7-10
|
https://www.clippedin.bike/event/the-spirit-world-100/ |
Valley of the Sun CX Series Mother’s Nature Cyclo-cross | Gilbert, AZ | November 10 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 23, 2019 | www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
|
Valley of the Sun CX #2 /AZ STATE CX Championship | Gilbert, AZ | November 23, 2019 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Peppersauce CX- AZ and NM Regional Championships | Oracle, AZ | November 30 and December 1 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | December 2, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258622423/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
2nd Annual McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | December 19 | https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ |
Valley of the Sun CX FINALS Championship
|
Goodyear, AZ | December 21 | https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/ |
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 Do this 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 THESE 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
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Ben’s Bells The mission of Ben’s Bells is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life. Ben’s Bells Website
Beyond Tucson is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community, through the use of good science and rational analysis. The BEYOND Rx Health Formula, is grounded in four key principles: exploring nature; good nutrition; physical movement; and community connections. Beyond Tucson Website
BICAS Although known in the community as BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage), our official name is Bootstraps to Share of Tucson. Our primary project (and in many years our only project) is the community bicycle education center known as BICAS. The early history of Bootstraps, which led organically to the forming of our BICAS project, is given below. https://bicas.org/ QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Big Brothers Big Sisters Since 1963, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona has been changing youth’s lives by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. Big Brothers Big Sisters Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Boys and Girls Club Imagine a place where who you are, where you’re from or the circumstances that surround you don’t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Boys and Girls Club Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Cakes for Causes Building A Sweeter Community by Healing, appreciating, and showing our community members they are valued through our sugar art. Cakes for Causes Website
Cascade Foundation (Please make sure to select my name on the donation page.) The Cascade Foundations mission is focused on providing a local support system for the bleeding disorder community in Southern Arizona. That system includes patient and family education, financial assistance, advocacy, community awareness, access to quality healthcare and medical research funding. Cascade Foundation Website
Children’s Clinics provides a family centered comprehensive medical home to meet the special needs of children and families. They are committed to providing exceptional care in a respectful and caring environment. All Funds raised are used to help kids remain active in sports and Play.Children’s Clinics Website
Davis Phinney Foundation mission to help people with Parkinson’s live well with the disease. It was founded in 2004 by Davis Phinney, the former professional road bicycle racer and Olympic medal winner. Davis Phinney Foundation Website
Easterseals Blake Foundation is dedicated to the vision of a Southern Arizona community where all people live healthy, productive, and independent lives. Founded in Tucson in 1950, EBF serves more than 44,000 children, adults, and families throughout 10 Arizona counties annually. Blake Foundation Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
El Tour De Tucson We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces bicycling events for community, charity and wellness.
El Grupo Youth Cycling El Grupo is a youth cycling organization that provides youth with experiences that are fun, skill-building, and bike centered, so that they can acquire the self confidence and leadership skills to be active and healthy members of the community. El Grupo Youth Cycling QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Friends of Aphasia Imagine struggling to say your own name, to write a simple email, or to read the newspaper. These are realities for individuals living with aphasia. Friends of Aphasia Website
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Friends of PACC exists to support Pima Animal Care Center and enhance its efforts to save the lives of pets in need. Friends of Pima Animal Care Center
Friends Of Michael provide assistance – including financial – to families across the country whose children are fighting a brain tumor. Friends for Michael Website
Into-Africa is an international non-profit, Gospel-centered, humanitarian organization with chartered affiliates in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, and, soon, Tanzania. Into-Africa Website
Look! Save a Life We aim to foster an environment of safety for all who utilize our public byways. “SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY.” Look! Save a Life Website
Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Charities help families stay near the care their sick children need. A family far from home with a hospitalized child has many things to worry about and where they’ll stay and how they’ll afford it should not be among them. Ronald McDonald House Charities Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
St. Elizabeth’s Health care for Breast Cancer St. Elizabeth’s medical providers are able to provide diagnosis and treatment for uninsured women who may not have otherwise had the means to pay for their healthcare. We provide early detection services to those in need, treatment services as well as education to those learning about their risks, and a helping hand to those diagnosed with breast cancer, along with their loved ones, as they navigate through this disease. Saint Elizabeth’s Health Care QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
TIHAN Support for people living with HIV. By bringing together religious, secular, corporate and non-profit organizations, TIHAN is creating an inclusive support network for people living with HIV TIHAN website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Tu Nidito is dedicated to a mission of creating a community of acceptance and understanding regarding children in grief. It is their vision that no child grieves alone. Tu Nidito Website QUALIFIES FOR AZ CHARITABLE TAX CREDIT
Uphill Into The Wind A body at rest will remain at rest until acted upon by an outside force. Uphill Into The Wind strives to be that outside force by putting bodies on bikes (BOB) and setting them in motion.Uphill Into The Wind Website
For El Tour De Tucson I am raising funds for multiple charities. To make a donation see the Links at the bottom of this blog. If it is easier, please send a check made out to your charity of choice to Long Realty ATTN: Damion Alexander 1890 E. River Rd. Tucson AZ 85750
Some press clippings about the ride. Article from past El Tour Ride for charities
My intent is not only to raise much needed funds, but also to introduce Tucson to all of the incredible beneficiaries who benefit from El Tour De Tucson.
When you raise funds for a charity you receive a free entry into El Tour. As I’m riding for multiple charities and get one entry from each charity , and I’ll be donating the additional entries to needy cyclists and El Grupo Youth Cycling to give kids an opportunity to experience the largest ride we have here in the Old Pueblo.
As much as I’d appreciate a donation, I’d prefer you register to ride for one of the charities yourself. A nice bonus for you is each charity has “goodies” they give back to those who ride and raise funds. Every one is different, but all include an entry into El Tour De Tucson and an event shirt. One charity, Uphill into the Wind, will even provide you with a bike to use in the event if you do not have one. Many have cycling jerseys or kits, some have professional coaches, and group rides.Click Here to Register for one of the El Tour Beneficiaries
Talking about group training rides. If you are looking for people your speed to spin around with, I put out a ride list and am happy to add you to the mail list if you send an email to Damion@damionalexander.com . Please put “ride list” in the comments.
Ride List
If you know of any other rides or events that are not on this list please email damion@damionalexander.com
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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
6:00AM |
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 | 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
8:45PM |
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 |
R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
6:30 |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
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
6:00PM |
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
6:00AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- check the GABA site | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | 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
6:00AM |
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 |
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/ |
R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
Broadway Bicycles Ride | 140 S Sarnoff Dr | Saturday 7:30AM | 30-35 miles | No Drop
13-15 |
https://www.broadwaybicycles.com/ (520) 296-7819 |
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 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 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
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 | ||
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 |
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 |
Check out these pages for unique weekly 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 |
Starr Pass, New Trails around 36th St and Explorer – MTB Addicts | Genser Trailhead Starr Pass | March 3, 2019 | 8:30-11:30 | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/153971378841855/ |
Business Builder Bike Ride | Fantasy Island North Side | June 5, 2019 | An hour | Your Pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/290783438270587/ |
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 AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
GABA Bike Swap | 400 N. 5th Ave | November 17, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645546/ |
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 |
Tolero Criterium 2019 | Tucson AZ | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2244236735897868/ |
The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Tucson, AZ | March 21, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/363272691101256/ |
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Sonita AZ | March 23 – 24, 2019 | GABA.Org |
El Tour de Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 6, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | April 6, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Musselman Crit | Tucson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | Benjamin.Mangilit@asu.edu |
12 Hours in the Wild West | Ruidoso, NM | April 13, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 14, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645478/ |
Ride to the Zoo | Tucson, AZ | April 20, 2019 | |
Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | May 1 – 5, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
Marana Meltdown | Marana, AZ | May 4, 2019 | (520) 382.1950
marana.parks@marana.com |
Ride of Silence | All over Arizona. See website for ride near you. | Wednesday May 15th, 2019 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 17th, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 17-19, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
The 3rd Annual Javelina Stampede | Prescott, AZ | June 1, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/332709430674649/ |
Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 14-16, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
Deuces Wild Endurance Festival benefitting CAF | Show Low | June 8, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/435260343613443/ |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | McGaffey, NM | June 8, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Wilcox AZ | TBD Usually early September | https://www.facebook.com/events/238954770004111/ |
El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | TBD September | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Mt. Graham | September 16, 2018 | https://www.facebook.com/events/299761170790243/ |
Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org |
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/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | TBD Usually early October | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | Sept. 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
Mountain to Mountain | TBD | Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 | GABA.Org |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | December 2, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258622423/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
2nd Annual McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | https://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
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.
Ride List March 16, 2019
The days are getting longer! Ride start times are changing. It’s getting warmer (well, perhaps not so much, but it will be HOT before we know it)
This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. I’ll be leading a ride and participating in the parade on bikes and you are hereby invited to join me. Ryan Beamish is the Grand Marshal for the 32nd Annual Tucson St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. Ryan is an incredible asset to Tucson, giving back with Team Semper Fi, buying and giving bikes to kids every xmas, creating beautiful Art from recycles bike parts at Duke’s Saguaros.
The parade organizers are allowing a bike entourage to show how much the cycling community supports Ryan. Bring your BMX, Road, MTB, TuGo or other bike and join in the parade.
I’ll be leading a ride on the Loop from my Long Realty Office at River and Campbell to the start at 13th st and 6th. We will leave from the North side of the Loop promptly at 9AM on Sunday. We need to arrive at Armory park no later than 10:15AM.
Damion
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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
7:00AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
|
Margarita Monday Bike Ride | Reforma Modern Mexican Mezcal and Tequila 4340 N. Campbell Ave | Monday
5:00PM |
1 hour
|
Social ride | https://www.facebook.com/events/2193879674159402/?event_time_id=2193879687492734 |
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
7:00AM |
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
8:45PM |
12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
7:00AM |
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 |
R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
9:00 |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
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/ |
Christian Cycling Tucson Jam Sessions | UA Tech Park, 1550 E 36th St, Tucson | Wed
5:30-8PM Through 3.10.19 |
(Crit Training Nights) | How fast are you? | https://www.facebook.com/events/292530831408831/?event_time_id=292530841408830 |
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
6:00PM |
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
7:00AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- check the GABA site | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | 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
7:00AM |
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 |
U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
7:00AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
Broadway Bicycles Ride | 140 S Sarnoff Dr | Saturday 7:30AM | 30-35 miles | No Drop
13-15 |
https://www.broadwaybicycles.com/ (520) 296-7819 |
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 6:45 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:00AM | 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
Check out these pages for unique weekly 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 |
Starr Pass, New Trails around 36th St and Explorer – MTB Addicts | Genser Trailhead Starr Pass | March 3, 2019 | 8:30-11:30 | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/153971378841855/ |
Business Builder Bike Ride, March 6 at Fantasy Island (North) | Fantasy Island North Side | March 6, 2019 | An hour | Your Pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/290783438270587/ |
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 AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Santa Cruz Bicycle Demo | Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin, |
February 23, 2019 2PM -10PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2293624714187162/ |
CDO Take 1 March 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/616005895503323/ |
CDO Take 2 April 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | April 27, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/361742494375316/ |
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 |
Tolero Criterium 2019 | Tucson AZ | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2244236735897868/ |
The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Tucson, AZ | March 21, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/363272691101256/ |
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Sonita AZ | March 23 – 24, 2019 | GABA.Org |
El Tour de Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 6, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | April 6, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Musselman Crit | Tucson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | Benjamin.Mangilit@asu.edu |
12 Hours in the Wild West | Ruidoso, NM | April 13, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 14, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645478/ |
Ride to the Zoo | Tucson, AZ | April 20, 2019 | |
Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | May 1 – 5, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
Marana Meltdown | Marana, AZ | May 4, 2019 | (520) 382.1950
marana.parks@marana.com |
Ride of Silence | All over Arizona. See website for ride near you. | Wednesday May 15th, 2019 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 17th, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 17-19, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
The 3rd Annual Javelina Stampede | Prescott, AZ | June 1, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/332709430674649/ |
Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 14-16, 2019
|
http://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
Deuces Wild Endurance Festival benefitting CAF | Show Low | June 8, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/435260343613443/ |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | McGaffey, NM | June 8, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Wilcox AZ | TBD Usually early September | https://www.facebook.com/events/238954770004111/ |
El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | TBD September | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Mt. Graham | September 16, 2018 | https://www.facebook.com/events/299761170790243/ |
Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org |
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/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | TBD Usually early October | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | Sept. 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
Mountain to Mountain | TBD | Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 | GABA.Org |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | December 2, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258622423/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
2nd Annual McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | https://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
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.
Ride List February 28, 2019
REOCCURRING 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/
|
Margarita Monday Bike Ride | Reforma Modern Mexican Mezcal and Tequila 4340 N. Campbell Ave | Monday
5:00PM |
1 hour
|
Social ride | https://www.facebook.com/events/2193879674159402/?event_time_id=2193879687492734 |
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
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
8:45PM |
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
7:30AM |
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 |
R & I Ride GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · |
Wen
9:00 |
45 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
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/ |
Christian Cycling Tucson Jam Sessions | UA Tech Park, 1550 E 36th St, Tucson | Wed
5:30-8PM Through 3.10.19 |
(Crit Training Nights) | How fast are you? | https://www.facebook.com/events/292530831408831/?event_time_id=292530841408830 |
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
6:00PM |
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
7:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Speedeway Women’s ride | Changes- check the GABA site | Thursday
9:00AM |
changes | Told it’s mellow | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Thursdays are for wheel People | Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 | 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 |
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/ |
R & I GABA Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
9:00AM |
50 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
Friday
10:00AM |
75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
Broadway Bicycles Ride | 140 S Sarnoff Dr | Saturday 7:30AM | 30-35 miles | No Drop
13-15 |
https://www.broadwaybicycles.com/ (520) 296-7819 |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:30AM
|
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 7:15 AM
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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 |
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
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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 6:00AM | 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 |
Check out these pages for unique weekly 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 |
Starr Pass, New Trails around 36th St and Explorer – MTB Addicts | Genser Trailhead Starr Pass | March 3, 2019 | 8:30-11:30 | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/153971378841855/ |
Business Builder Bike Ride, March 6 at Fantasy Island (North) | Fantasy Island North Side | March 6, 2019 | An hour | Your Pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/290783438270587/ |
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 AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Santa Cruz Bicycle Demo | Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin, |
February 23, 2019 2PM -10PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2293624714187162/ |
CDO Take 1 March 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/616005895503323/ |
CDO Take 2 April 2019 | Mt. Lemmon | April 27, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/361742494375316/ |
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 |
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Tucson, AZ | February 15-17, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
White Tank Grinder | Buckeye, AZ | February 23, 2019 | https://whitetankgrinder.com/ |
Sun Devil Criterium | Tempe, AZ | February 24, 2019 | https://orgsync.com/52106/chapter |
Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson | March 1st-3rd 2019 | http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
Tour De Cure | Glendale, AZ | March 1, 2019 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=12565 |
TommyKnocker10 | Silver City, NM | March 9, 2019 | https://ziarides.com |
Tour de Biblio #2: Mid-Town Ride | Tucson, AZ | March 9, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/334730617252480/ |
Tour De Cookie | Tucson, AZ | March 9, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/530762950770511/ |
Tucson Gran Fondo | Tucson, Arizona | March 10, 2019 | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=323049 |
Tolero Criterium 2019 | Tucson AZ | March 16, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2244236735897868/ |
The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race | Tucson, AZ | March 21, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/363272691101256/ |
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride | Sonita AZ | March 23 – 24, 2019 | GABA.Org |
El Tour de Mesa | Mesa, AZ | April 6, 2019 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/ |
El Groupo Scavenger Hunt | Tucson, AZ | April 6, 2019 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/ |
Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Musselman Crit | Tucson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | Benjamin.Mangilit@asu.edu |
12 Hours in the Wild West | Ruidoso, NM | April 13, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | April 13, 2019 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 14, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645478/ |
Ride to the Zoo | Tucson, AZ | April 20, 2019 | |
Whiskey Off-Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | May 1 – 5, 2019 | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
Marana Meltdown | Marana, AZ | May 4, 2019 | (520) 382.1950
marana.parks@marana.com |
Ride of Silence | All over Arizona. See website for ride near you. | Wednesday May 15th, 2019 | http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 17th, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
Grand Junction Off-Road | Grand Junction, CO | May 17-19, 2019
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http://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/ |
The 3rd Annual Javelina Stampede | Prescott, AZ | May 25th, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/332709430674649/ |
Carson City Off-Road | Carson City, NV | June 14-16, 2019
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http://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/ |
Deuces Wild Endurance Festival benefitting CAF | Show Low | June 8, 2019 | https://www.facebook.com/events/435260343613443/ |
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest | McGaffey, NM | June 8, 2019 | http://ziarides.com |
6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Wilcox AZ | TBD Usually early September | https://www.facebook.com/events/238954770004111/ |
El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | TBD September | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
6th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods | Mt. Graham | September 16, 2018 | https://www.facebook.com/events/299761170790243/ |
Cave Creek Overnight | Cave Creek, AZ | September 21 – 22, | GABA.org |
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/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | TBD Usually early October | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 19, 2019 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 05, 2019 | http://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/ |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 26, 2019 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
2018 Sky Island Tour bike ride | Sierra Vista, AZ | Sept. 29 | http://www.skyislandtour.com/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
Mountain to Mountain | TBD | Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 | GABA.Org |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/ |
GABA Holiday Party | Tucson, AZ | December 2, 2019 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258622423/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
2nd Annual McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 7, 2019 | |
Dawn to Dusk | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | https://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
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.