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Cyclovia Fall 2016

November 4, 2016Community Bike Events, UncategorizedCyclovia, Living Streets Alliancebikepilgrim

Friends, friends and more friends. That is what I like the most about Cyclovia. I have discovered one huge problem with this event. 10-3 is not long enough. There were hundreds of friends that I could spend 5 hours with each catching up, and to have all the activities on top of that!!! I’d like to propose Cyclovia Week;-)

Cyclovia showcases how awesome car free roads can be and how much support this movement has. Thanks Living Streets Alliance for all the work you do to make Cyclovia happen.

It was very cool having one end of Cyclovia end at an area attraction like the Botanical gardens. I average 2-3 trips to the gardens per year, but heard many people who attended who had never been there. It is one of the magnificent facets of this event. Learning about your community.

All 420 of the images in one album(see below). You can even buy one if you desire. Why buy when you can get most of these for free on facebook or snatch it from the Smugmug account? All the money from this site goes into new camera equipment so I can continue to share images of the community. If you like what I’m doing, please support the camera fund. If you wan’t to just grab an image, I’m ok with that, but you officially owe me a real estate referral.

LINKS TO PHOTO ALBUMS AND VIDEO

Click here for ALL CYCLOVIA IMAGES IN ONE ALBUM. This includes many I did not share on facebook.

Click here for the VIDEO from Cyclovia

Click Here for Cyclovia images Heading South

Botanical gardens at Cyclovia

Click Here for Cyclovia Images heading up Dodge

Click Here For Images Heading away from The Speedway start

The Start of Cyclovia… at Speedway

What is a Cyclovia?

(Copied from the Cyclovia Tucson Website)

Cyc˙lo˙via (/ˌ s iː k l ɵ ˈ v iː .ə /) n.
A Spanish word signifying the temporary closure of a network of streets to cars so that they become “open” to people. During Cyclovia anyone can bike, walk, skate and participate in fun, free activities.

One of the first and largest cyclovias in the world is held in Bogotá, Colombia. Every Sunday and holiday, every week of the year, the city closes down over 70 miles of roadways to cars to invite people to bike, walk, talk, exercise, picnic, sunbathe, etc. in the streets. People from all backgrounds come together in this beautiful community-inspiring event.

Cyclovia in Tucson

Why have a Cyclovia in Tucson? Because Tucson has a lot of streets and it’s not everyday that you can be in them car-free and care-free. Take your whole family out for this great opportunity to explore and experience Tucson’s roads without the presence of cars.

Cyclovia gives people from the greater Tucson region the chance to enjoy great weather, see neighbors, friends and people from throughout the area, and get a little exercise – all on city streets that will be closed to car traffic and open to walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters and all other forms of people-powered movement.

Motor vehicles are detoured from the route allowing everyone the freedom to enjoy “open streets” safely and comfortably. Cyclovia isn’t a race, parade or competition. Instead, it’s a chance to enjoy Tucson from a new perspective (outside of the car). Walk your dog, roller skate, blow bubbles. Have fun because during Cyclovia, the streets are yours.

The next Cyclovia Tucson is Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 10-3.

TMC Get Moving Tucson Halloween Weekend Event.

November 2, 2016Racing, Running5K, Cox Charities FitKidz Free One Mile, Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown, half marathon, Southern Arizona Roadrunners, TMC, TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon, Tucson Lifestyle.com 5k Run/Walkbikepilgrim

This past weekend was the TMC Get Moving Tucson Halloween Weekend Event. It consisted of a 5k race, a 5k run for Girls, Kids run and half marathon. I’ve had the privilege of being the lead out for the 5k and the Kids fun Run as well as taking a few photos here and there.
In the albums on facebook I only shared some of the images from this weekend. If you want to see every image, please look at my SmugMug page. Click here for ALL photos of the weekend Son and Dad Photography

Tucson Lifestyle.com 5k Run/Walk Click here for photos of the 5k

The 5K events are so interesting because you get to see people of all shapes, sizes and speed. I came in second, and I was on a bike. The leaders have a speed that is pretty incredible to watch as I ride ahead and a little embarrassing to be out sprinted for the finish. On the other end of the spectrum and even more impressive are the people who are finishing towards the back, but setting personal records. It is not where you finish, but that you come out, do your best and finish.

TMC Girls on the Run of Tucson 5k Walk/Run, presented by UnitedHealthcare

Click here for photos of the Girls on the Run

This year there were nearly 500 runners, joggers and walkers in the Girls on the Run 5K from dozens of schools around Tucson. The participants are matched up one adult to one child. Essentially, this is showcasing a best practice in getting the community involved. Some people have vision. Others have determination. A few have the gift of pulling it all together. I’m speaking of Julia Strange with Tucson Medical Center. Not only was TMC the title sponsor for the TMC Get Moving Tucson Halloween Weekend Event, but The Girls on the Run has been the brain child of Julia. It is people like her that are making Tucson a healthier community for kids of all ages.

TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon

Click here for photos of the Marathon Part 1 Marathon Part 2 Marathon part 3

What could make a half Marathon even more fun? Throw “A” mountain in the middle of the course. The view from Sentinel Peak of the Old Pueblo is always worth the trip. My favorite photo was of a couple doing cart wheels as they hit the highest part of the climb.

Cox Charities FitKidz Free One Mile

Click here for photos of the Fit Kids
This is my favorite race to watch. It is a free one mile race for kids under 12. The leader finished in under 5:30, and I think he was well under the age limit. Humans are incredible. My best mile ever was just under 6. We have some remarkable young talent I this community and it’s always fun to watch them develop as athletes and as people. Since it was Halloween, many were in costumes and watching 2 year old run in the middle of the street with parents is really cool. It was a good precursor for Cyclovia, that was held on Sunday.

Community Ride Lists October 30th – November 4th

November 2, 2016Uncategorizedbikepilgrim

HUGE weekend on tap. El Grupo Fall Fondo. Cyclovia. TMC Get Moving Tucson Halloween Weekend, So many rides getting ready for El Tour, and all the regular weekly rides.

The weather is perfect. It’s time to get on your bikes and ride!

Damion

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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.

I did not get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde,	Monday 6:30 AM	15-16	54 miles	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm			https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
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 8:30PM	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 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Julian Wash Out n Back	Roy Schoonover Trail Head 7500 S. Kolb	Wed 4:30PM	10	10-no drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
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 Shootout	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
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	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 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 7:00AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:00AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15AM New Time Next week	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM New Time Next week	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s 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 6:30AM		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


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Saturday Mach Ride	Freedom Smoke USA 3805 W. River Road Ste 101	10.29.16 6:15AM	30-40	No Drop- slower	https://www.facebook.com/events/664163413760835/
TMC Get Moving Tucson Halloween Weekend	Downtown Tucson	10.29.16 5K, I mile fun run, 10.30.16 Half marathon			https://www.facebook.com/events/1099177233498142/
Tu Nidito Training Ride	Bicycle Ranch 7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste 198	10.29.16 7:00AM	63	13-16	https://www.facebook.com/events/1633700990260746/
El Grupo Fall Fondo. Bikes, Food, Friends and Beer Sunday October 30^th 6:30 – 3 AM					https://www.facebook.com/events/1661156147435066/
Cyclovia	Connecting Miramonte, Palo Verde and Garden District Neighborhoods	Sunday 10.30.16 10AM-3PM	A few miles	Your Speed	https://www.facebook.com/events/1165549443484398/
Tu Nidito Ride for a Childtraining ride	Oro Valley Bicycle: Ina Edition 2850 W Ina Rd	10.30.16 6:60AM	90-95 miles	?, but I would expect 18 plus 4-5 hours.	https://www.facebook.com/events/944256652371026/
Ride for the Cure – Team Ride	Bisbee Breakfast Club (Sunrise and Swan)	10.23.16 6:30AM	60.52	3 speeds	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What

Location

Date

Time

Time Distance

Speed

Contact- More Info

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/

SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/

TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
GABA Bike Swap	Silver City, New Mexico	Sunday, November 13th, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ http://www.bikegaba.org/
Build a Bike Class at BICAS	BICAS 44 W 6th St,	October 11-15	https://www.facebook.com/events/711353692363598/
BICAS Art Auction	TheArt Gallery 1122 N. Stone	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
24 Hours of Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Relay Race	Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada	clock October 29 – October 30 Oct 29 at 12 PM to Oct 30 at 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/966742226745894/
TMV Get Moving Tucson Haloween Weekend Event	Tucson AZ	October 29-30	https://www.facebook.com/events/1099177233498142/
American Cancer Society Ride. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer	Performance Bicycle 7204 E. Broadway	Saturday, October 29, 8:30 AM	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16892468 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/234693036/
Step out for Diabetes	Rilitto Park Race Track	Sunday October 30 9:00AM	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?pg=entry&fr_id=11544
El Grupo 3rd Annual Fall Fondo	El Grupo Clubhouse \| 610 N 9th Ave.	Sunday, October 30, 2016	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2114039312154767/
Cyclovia Tucson Tucson-	Miramonte to The Garden District Tucson, AZ	Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 2 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass- 8 hour mountain bike race	Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ	November 5 10 AM and ride till 6	http://www.mesabikerace.com/
Flagstaff CX	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	Nov 5 – Nov 6	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Silverbell Century	Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E. River Road	Sunday, November 6, 2016 7:00 AM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/233418302/
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride	Tumbleweed park Tennis court McQueen /German	November 6, 2016	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
NICA High School Race #5 –	White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell	Wednesday November 6, 2016	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 9, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bici Clasicas	The Beautiful Bicycle 5331 S Civano Blvd,	November 12 – November 13 Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Silverbell Century	Tucson AZ	November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bell Breaker		January 14th
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix	Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo	March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo	Tucson, Arizona	Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.

Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.

THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎ http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/

Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715

Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018

Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Broadway Bicycles

Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311

Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453

Recumbent

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts

THIS LIST IS 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.

Weekly Ride List Oct 22-28

October 21, 2016Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride ListCommunity Bike Ridesbikepilgrim

What is your favorite ride? Tailwinds Magazine has asked me to take over the calendar and I’m looking to find the best rides around the Southwest. Personally, I have not had a chance to do many races outside of Arizona and would really appreciate your feedback.

That said, I “raced” last weekend in the Baja Ultra Endurance 100 in Encenada Mexico. I say “raced” because I was there to take photos and did ride the course, but finished at about 12 hours, 7 hours behind the winners. It was the most grueling ride I have done, especially since I have been on only 2 rides since June over 30 miles.

If you want to check out the video of the race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqjq8j5XPSM

And the photo album https://sonanddadphotography.smugmug.com/Sports/Baja-Ultra-Endurance-100K/

Damion

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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.

REOCCURING 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/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde,	Monday 6:30 AM	15-16	54 miles	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm			https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
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 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Julian Wash Out n Back	Roy Schoonover Trail Head 7500 S. Kolb	Wed 4:30PM	10	10-no drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
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 Shootout	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
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	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 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15AM New Time Next week	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM New Time Next week	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s 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 6:30AM		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


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Saturday Mach Ride	Swan and Fort Lowell in the Trident Parking lot	10.22.16 6:15AM	21	No Drop- slower	https://www.facebook.com/events/1667419013587275/
Tu Nidito Training Ride	Bicycle Ranch 7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste 198	10.22.16 6:30AM	63	13-16	https://www.facebook.com/events/1733138417011513/
Scenic Arizona Bicylce Classic	Miami AZ	10.22.16 7:00AM	24-80 miles	All speeds- paid event – not competitive	www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com
Tu Nidito Ride for a Childtraining ride	Oro Valley Bicycle: Ina Edition 2850 W Ina Rd	10.23.16 6:60AM	90-95 miles	?, but I would expect 18 plus 4-5 hours.	https://www.facebook.com/events/944256652371026/
Ride for the Cure – Team Ride	Le Buzz	10.23.16 7:00AM	40.48	3 speeds	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Ride with the Rabbi	Or Chadash parking lot.	10.23.16 9:30AM	? depends on group	No drop on the Loop	Sarah Bollt sarah@octucson.org
Third Annual WALKtober Bike & Walk to School Challenge	All over Tucson	10.24.16 – 10-30.16	It’s time to leave the car at home and commute to school. Take this opportunity to join your kids on the ride in and commute to work as well.		http://www.saferoutestucson.org/region-wide-events/
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
The PieDuro	Palisades parking lot	Sunday 10.23.16 9AM	Ride up to Secret, 1918, Sunset, Aspen Draw, Turkey Run road, Aspen and Turkey Run		https://www.facebook.com/events/587651311426580/
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
Neighborhood Park Bike Repair	2005 N. Dodge	Saturday 10.22.16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/234172614/
GABA Bike Swap	Silver City, New Mexico	Sunday, November 13th, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ http://www.bikegaba.org/
Build a Bike Class at BICAS	BICAS 44 W 6th St,	October 11-15	https://www.facebook.com/events/711353692363598/
BICAS Art Auction	TheArt Gallery 1122 N. Stone	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga	Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az	Friday October 21	https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Scenic Arizona Bicycle Classic,	Globe, AZ	October 22, 2016,	www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com, call at (928) 200-3636, or email info@scenicarizonaevents.com .
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise!	Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts	Saturday, October 22, 2016 — 5:30	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
NICA High School Race #4 –	McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills*	October 22-23 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
24 Hours of Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Relay Race	Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada	clock October 29 – October 30 Oct 29 at 12 PM to Oct 30 at 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/966742226745894/
TMV Get Moving Tucson Haloween Weekend Event	Tucson AZ	October 29-30	https://www.facebook.com/events/1099177233498142/
American Cancer Society Ride. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer	Performance Bicycle 7204 E. Broadway	Saturday, October 29, 8:30 AM	https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16892468 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/234693036/
Step out for Diabetes	Rilitto Park Race Track	Sunday October 30 9:00AM	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?pg=entry&fr_id=11544
El Grupo 3rd Annual Fall Fondo	El Grupo Clubhouse \| 610 N 9th Ave.	Sunday, October 30, 2016	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2114039312154767/
Cyclovia Tucson Tucson-	Miramonte to The Garden District Tucson, AZ	Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 2 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass- 8 hour mountain bike race	Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ	November 5 10 AM and ride till 6	http://www.mesabikerace.com/
Flagstaff CX	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	Nov 5 – Nov 6	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Silverbell Century	Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E. River Road	Sunday, November 6, 2016 7:00 AM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/233418302/
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride	Tumbleweed park Tennis court McQueen /German	November 6, 2016	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
NICA High School Race #5 –	White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell	Wednesday November 6, 2016	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 9, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bici Clasicas	The Beautiful Bicycle 5331 S Civano Blvd,	November 12 – November 13 Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Silverbell Century	Tucson AZ	November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bell Breaker		January 14th
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix	Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo	March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo	Tucson, Arizona	Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Ride list October 1-8

October 1, 2016Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride Listbikepilgrim

Last week I went to cycling heaven. Some call it Interbike. It is the cycling trade show in Las Vegas where everything is bikes, bikes and more bikes. If it has anything to do with the biking world you will find it there. I’ve been posting videos from the show on my Youtube page BikePilgrim if you want to see all the fun. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7bDzb-UGEl8-9p-2wfikg

Tomorrow, October 1 is the first day of the closure of the access to Honeybee Trails from Quiet Rain Drive. Efforts are underway to create a new access route, but for now, please spread the word not to use the WAPA Easment.

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REOCCURING 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/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm			https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
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 Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 6:30AM	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	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 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s 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


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Pima County El Tour Loop the Loop Loop the Loop is a cycling celebration kicking off El Tour season & encourage use of The Loop. September 17, 2016 6:30 – 11:00 am http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Saturday Mach Ride	Rillito Park Race Track 2016 4502 N 1st Ave	Saturday 10.01.16 6:00AM	30 miles	No Drop		https://www.facebook.com/events/1807807416143001/
JDRF El Tour Training Ride	Saint Phillips parking lot on the Loop River/Campbell	Saturday 10.01.16 6:30AM
Tu Nidito- Ride for a child	Bicycle Ranch Tucson	Saturday 10.01.16 6:30AM		12-16		https://www.facebook.com/events/1043945135733537/
Broadway Bikes	Broadway Bikes	Saturday 10.01.16 7:00AM	38
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride	Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento.	Monday 10.01.16 7:00AM	61.51	Groups A 51 miles , B 45 miles and C 38 miles Routes and multiple speed		Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Ride for a Child Group Ride	Oro Valley Bicycle (2850 W. Ina Road – Ina/Shannon.)	Sunday 10.02.16 6:30 AM	70-75	A,B. and C speeds		https://www.facebook.com/events/310831002625666/ by Edmundo Zevallos.
Tu Nidito- Ride for a child	Oro Valley Bicycle: Ina Edition 2850 W Ina Rd,	Tuesday 10.04.16 6:30 AM		For more information on that ride please please visit www.orovalleybicycle.com		https://www.facebook.com/events/1796938247252213/

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
PLEASE DO NOT RIDE THE WAPA TRAIL TO ACCESS HONEYBEE TRAIL OFF OF RANCHO VISTOSO AT QUIET RAIN. PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE WITH EVERYONE
Sunday Ride: Chiva Falls	Chiva parking spot, about 7 miles up across from the stables	Sunday 10.02.16 8:00 AM	For sure, main 8 mlle loop with the option of adding Stone House loop which makes it 11 miles.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1606353426331660/
Old Pueblo MTB: 50 Year from Golder Ranch	50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead	Sunday 10.02.16 4:00 PM	10 mile ride to the chutes and back with just over 500 feet of climbing.		https://www.facebook.com/events/119312188531989/
Tuesday Night Lights: Urban Assault	Hop Shop	Tuesday 10.04.16 7PM	Meet at the Hop Shop by 7pm. Come earlier for preride beers and to help decide what route we will take!		https://www.facebook.com/events/1283416358335067/
Squeeze the Lemmon	We’ll meet at Tanque Verde High around 11pm	Friday 10.07.16 7PM	– 95-100 miles depending if we ride into San Manuel. – 9500ft of elevation gain – 9 hours of MOVING time. The whole thing will likely be closer to 14 hours from start to finish, including lots of breaks to stretch the legs, discuss safety and lunch.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1223108511043810/
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
BICAS Women’s Trans* Femme (WTF) Workshop, Mondays 3-7pm	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Every Monday from 3-7PM	http://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/
October Trail Work Day Prison Camp sponsored by Oro Valley Bicycles	Prison Camp trail	Saturday, October 1 at 8 AM – 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/630608903764058/
Oro Valley BIKE SWAP SELL	Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley	Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 9:00am-1:00pm	For more info, please call Lynanne Dellerman at 520-229-5052. To reserve your vendor spot, please call Joel Woppert at 520-229-5064. Web site: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/calendar/bike-swap-sell
GABA Bike Swap	Silver City, New Mexico	Sunday,November 13th, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ http://www.bikegaba.org/
BICAS Art Auction	TBD	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
2nd Annual Tour de Tonopah	Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	October 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm	https://www.facebook.com/tourdetonopah/?fref=hovercard
Tour of the White Mountains – Mountain Bike	Pinetop-Lakeside	Saturday, October 1st	http://www.epicrides.com/
Gila Monster Gran Fondo	Silver City NM	Saturday October 8, 2016	http://www.tourofthegila.com/gila-monster-challenge-gran-fondue-2016/
29th Cochise County Cycling Classic	Douglas, AZ	Saturday October 8, 2016	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
NICA High School Race #3 –	Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca*	October 8-9 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2016 Southwest Collegiate Conference Mountain Bike Championships	16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr Fountain Hills, AZ	Oct 8 – Oct 9	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2742 register at http://arizonareg.com/
Tour de Scottsdale	Market Street at DC Ranch, 20555 N. Pima Rd.	October 9 @ 6:30 am – 11:30 am	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
Ride for Carlos 1 Year	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails	Sunday, October 9 at 9 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1605565166430443/
The Great Fall Cowtown Campout	ORDINARY BIKE SHOP	October 15 1 PM to Oct 16 at 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/282452768801941/
Flat Tire Cross	1324 S Jesse Hayes Rd Globe, AZ	Saturday, Oct 15	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2718 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=316
The Ride430 Challenge	Mesa,Wickenburg, Prescott,Payson, Scot, AZ	Oct 12 – Oct 15	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/
Prescott 6’er – 6 Hour Mountain Bike Event	Pioneer Park – 1200 Commerce Drive Prescott, AZ	October 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm	http://www.prescott6er.com/
Baja Ultra Endurance 100K	Encenada, Mexico	October 14,15	http://www.bajadventours.com/ws/
37th Mt. Graham Hill Climb	Mt. Graham – Swift Trail Road- State Route 366 Safford, AZ	Sunday, Oct 16	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2395 http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
GABA Tumacacori Century	Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita	Sunday October 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=480679
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga	Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az	Friday October 21	https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Scenic Arizona Bicycle Classic,	Globe, AZ	October 22, 2016,	www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com, call at (928) 200-3636, or email info@scenicarizonaevents.com .
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise!	Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts	Saturday, October 22, 2016 — 5:30	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
NICA High School Race #4 –	McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills*	October 22-23 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
24 Hours of Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Relay Race	Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada	clock October 29 – October 30 Oct 29 at 12 PM to Oct 30 at 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/966742226745894/
El Grupo 3rd Annual Fall Fondo	El Grupo Clubhouse \| 610 N 9th Ave.	Sunday, October 30, 2016	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2114039312154767/
Cyclovia Tucson Tucson-	Miramonte to The Garden District Tucson, AZ	Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 2 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass- 8 hour mountain bike race	Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ	November 5 10 AM and ride till 6	http://www.mesabikerace.com/
Flagstaff CX	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	Nov 5 – Nov 6	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride	Tumbleweed park Tennis court McQueen /German	November 6, 2016	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
NICA High School Race #5 –	White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell	Wednesday November 6, 2016	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 9, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bici Clasicas	The Beautiful Bicycle 5331 S Civano Blvd,	November 12 – November 13 Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Silverbell Century	Tucson AZ	November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bell Breaker		January 14th
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix	Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo	March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo	Tucson, Arizona	Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Ride List for the Week of September 17-24

September 17, 2016Uncategorizedbikepilgrim

Have you felt it? That slight chill in the air on the morning rides. It’s a sign that most ride times will be changing. The necessity to wake up at 4:30 in the AM is long gone and soon we will all be able to claim a full night of sleep.

This weekend is the Oracle Gravel Grinder. I’m excited to be sponsoring this new race and will be out taking pictures this weekend.

Bad news alert. I and so many others in the community gave it the Ole’ College try and then some, but the HOA has voted to shut down the access on October 1 to Honeybee Trail. Want more info. Check out my blog. https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=824 .

I’ve been playing more with videos and am trying to make one for every ride on the list so you can get a feel for it and if it’s a ride you want to do. Here is one from the Tuesday Night Social Ride last week. I’m posting them on you tube under Bike Pilgrim. Please subscribe to the page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=693n-PnOF6E

On Thursday Night at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort the town of Oro Valley is holding a Community Conversation On DISTRACTED DRIVING. For all of us, please show up.

Damion

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm			https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
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 Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 6:30AM	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	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 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s 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


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Pima County El Tour Loop the Loop Loop the Loop is a cycling celebration kicking off El Tour season & encourage use of The Loop. September 17, 2016 6:30 – 11:00 am http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop
Tu Nidito- Ride for a child	pin Hide Map Bicycle Ranch Tucson	Saturday 9.17.16 6:30AM		12-16		https://www.facebook.com/events/1779506465639823/
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride	Starbucks at River and Campbell	Monday 09.18.16	61.51	Groups A, B and C Routes and multiple speed		Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Ride for a Child Group Ride	Oro Valley Bicycle (2850 W. Ina Road – Ina/Shannon.)	Tuesday 09.20.16 6:00 AM		Good for beginner cyclists		https://www.facebook.com/events/171826339922122/ by Edmundo Zevallos.

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Old Pueblo MTB: Sweetwater Preserve	Sweetwater Trailhead	Sunday 09.18.16 4:00 PM	For sure, main 8 mlle loop with the option of adding Stone House loop which makes it 11 miles.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1606353426331660/
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
BICAS Women’s Trans* Femme (WTF) Workshop, Mondays 3-7pm	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Every Monday from 3-7PM	http://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring.	Meeting at the Molino parking lot at 7pm to get shuttles	Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Free Bike Valet at the Born & Brewed Tucson’s Beer Cup	Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.	September 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm	http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/free-bike-valet-at-the-born-brewed-tucsons-beer-cup/
September TLC Day: Starr Pass	Richard Genser Trail Starr Pass	September 18 at 7 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/533275100193827/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Wednesday, September 21st 3 PM to 6 PM	http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/ Kristin at education@bicas.org
Free REI Basic Bike Maintenance Class!	Tucson Hop Shop 3230 N Dodge Blvd	Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/683666685116277/
Community Conversation On DISTRACTED DRIVING	Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort	Thursday September 22 6PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/186737088425423/
October Trail Work Day Prison Camp sponsored by Oro Valley Bicycles	Prison Camp trail	Saturday, October 1 at 8 AM – 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/630608903764058/
Oro Valley BIKE SWAP SELL	Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley	Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 9:00am-1:00pm	For more info, please call Lynanne Dellerman at 520-229-5052. To reserve your vendor spot, please call Joel Woppert at 520-229-5064. Web site: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/calendar/bike-swap-sell
GABA Bike Swap	Silver City, New Mexico	Sunday,November 13th, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ http://www.bikegaba.org/
BICAS Art Auction	TBD	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring.	Molino parking lot	Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Loop the Loop El Tour’s newest event	The Loop Tucson	Saturday September 17, 20166:30am – 11:00am	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Pedal the Petrified	Petrified Forest National Park • 1 Park Road Petrified Forest, AZ	Saturday, September 17, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/Pedal-the-Petrified-Bike-Tour-643037215731113/
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder	Oracle. Arizona	Saturday, September 17	http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=304 http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/
Fire on the Rim	Strawberry/Pine	Saturday, September 17	http://www.fireontherim.com/ info@fireontherim.com
Bike Ride Arizona to Grand Canyon!	Historical Williams Train Station	Sunday September 18,	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-williams-to-grand-canyon
Bradshaw Grinder	Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. Mayer, AZ	Saturday September 24	http://ridinggravel.com/event/bradshaw-grinder-3/
NICA High School Race #2 –	White Spar Campground – Prescott*	September 24-25	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2nd Annual Tour de Tonopah	Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	October 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm	https://www.facebook.com/tourdetonopah/?fref=hovercard
Tour of the White Mountains – Mountain Bike	Pinetop-Lakeside	Saturday, October 1st	http://www.epicrides.com/
Gila Monster Gran Fondo	Silver City NM	Saturday October 8, 2016	http://www.tourofthegila.com/gila-monster-challenge-gran-fondue-2016/
29th Cochise County Cycling Classic	Douglas, AZ	Saturday October 8, 2016	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
NICA High School Race #3 –	Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca*	October 8-9 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2016 Southwest Collegiate Conference Mountain Bike Championships	16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr Fountain Hills, AZ	Oct 8 – Oct 9	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2742 register at http://arizonareg.com/
Tour de Scottsdale	Market Street at DC Ranch, 20555 N. Pima Rd.	October 9 @ 6:30 am – 11:30 am	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
Ride for Carlos 1 Year	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails	Sunday, October 9 at 9 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1605565166430443/
The Great Fall Cowtown Campout	ORDINARY BIKE SHOP	October 15 1 PM to Oct 16 at 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/282452768801941/
Flat Tire Cross	1324 S Jesse Hayes Rd Globe, AZ	Saturday, Oct 15	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2718 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=316
The Ride430 Challenge	Mesa,Wickenburg, Prescott,Payson, Scot, AZ	Oct 12 – Oct 15	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/
Prescott 6’er – 6 Hour Mountain Bike Event	Pioneer Park – 1200 Commerce Drive Prescott, AZ	October 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm	http://www.prescott6er.com/
37th Mt. Graham Hill Climb	Mt. Graham – Swift Trail Road- State Route 366 Safford, AZ	Sunday, Oct 16	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2395 http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
GABA Tumacacori Century	Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita	Sunday October 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=480679
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga	Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az	Friday October 21	https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Scenic Arizona Bicycle Classic,	Globe, AZ	October 22, 2016,	www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com, call at (928) 200-3636, or email info@scenicarizonaevents.com .
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise!	Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts	Saturday, October 22, 2016 — 5:30	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
NICA High School Race #4 –	McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills*	October 22-23 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
24 Hours of Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Relay Race	Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada	clock October 29 – October 30 Oct 29 at 12 PM to Oct 30 at 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/966742226745894/
El Grupo 3rd Annual Fall Fondo	El Grupo Clubhouse \| 610 N 9th Ave.	Sunday, October 30, 2016	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2114039312154767/
Cyclovia Tucson Tucson-	Miramonte to The Garden District Tucson, AZ	Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 2 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass- 8 hour mountain bike race	Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ	November 5 10 AM and ride till 6	http://www.mesabikerace.com/
Flagstaff CX	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	Nov 5 – Nov 6	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride	Tumbleweed park Tennis court McQueen /German	November 6, 2016	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
NICA High School Race #5 –	White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell	Wednesday November 6, 2016	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 9, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bici Clasicas	The Beautiful Bicycle 5331 S Civano Blvd,	November 12 – November 13 Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Silverbell Century	Tucson AZ	November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bell Breaker		January 14th
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix	Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo	March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo	Tucson, Arizona	Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Trail access to Honeybee Canyon

September 16, 2016Bike AdvocacyHoneybee Trail, Rail X, That Guy, trail closedbikepilgrim

Honeybee Update:

While this message is being written as a result of access being restricted at Honeybee Trails, it is actually part of a much broader messaging that every Mountain Biker needs to hear and share. Don’t be “That Guy”.

One of my volunteering positions is with the Bike Patrol at Sabino Canyon. It is a privilege, not a right to ride our bikes in Sabino Canyon. At any moment, if the rules are being broken, the District Ranger could restrict bike access. When I encounter cyclist breaking the rules, my message is simple “Don’t be that guy”. “That Guy” is the one who is going to ruin it for the rest of us.

What does this have to do with Honeybee Trails? Everything! The HOA owns the land were the WAPA easement exists and it is a privilege for us to use it. They set up some rules and some in the community ignored them. We have been “That Guy”. The HOA feels they have given us adequate opportunity to change our behaviors and we did not.

This week I met with Kristy Diaz-Trahan, the Parks and Recreation Department Director at Oro Valley as well as the HOA president, Michael Douglas to discuss a plan for a new trail. Pima County is starting to work on access from the Loop up Big Wash and around the North side of Sun City Vistoso. This is a plan that includes working with the State Land Trust, Oro Valley, Land acquisition from Vistoso Partners, Cultural mitigation (archeological), funding, and building of the trail. The time frame to complete this may be as long as 3 years. Because of all of you showing up at the Oro Valley Town Council meeting this trail is now a priority and your continual support may help us move that time frame up, but it leaves us without access as of October 1, 2016.

We asked the HOA to reconsider the closure until we can complete this plan, but the feeling I had from the meeting is that we have done nothing to deserve the access on the WAPA trail to remain open. They asked for assurances that if they were to keep it open that the rules will be followed. As we have done for the past few months, we offered to set up volunteers on the trail head and educate cyclist and to share with the cycling community the rules via SDMB, SAMBA, TORCA and The Damion Alexander Team. The town of Oro Valley offered to have representatives from OVPD to be stationed at the trail head. We also asked them to tell us exactly what they would like to see from us to keep the trail open.

The Honeybee Ridge HOA board meeting was yesterday and Kristy Diaz-Trahan and a Lieutenant from The Oro Valley PD spoke to approximately 30 home owners from the community. The 3 man HOA board decided that they are not changing their position and the access will be shut down.

So what do we do now? 1- Keep attending Oro Valley Town Council Meetings and letting all elected officials know how important a permanent access trail is. 2- Obey the posted rules. 3- Let others know they need to do the same. 4- Don’t make any plans to ride the trail after October 1, 2016 unless a compromise has been reached (I’m still hopeful). 5- Look at protecting the access based on prescriptive rights based on adverse possession. 6- You tell me.

As new information becomes available I’ll be sharing it on my blog www.bikepilgrim.com as well as on Facebook from The Damion Alexander Team.

ride list

September 11, 2016Uncategorizedbikepilgrim

The bike ride list is below, Sorry it’s a day late. Life got in the way of life again.

An update on Honeybee Canyon Trail Access.

First and foremost, YOU ROCK!!!! The community showed up in a big way last night at the Oro Valley Council Meeting. I was told it was the most people ever to attend a town council meeting. Whatever happens, we have at the very least shown Oro Valley how important Cycling is to the community. Again, THANKS!!!!

At the very end of the Town Council meeting, there was a “Future Agenda” discussion. Council setup an Executive Session (closed door) on Sept 23 and requested legal opinions and options relative to the access issue.

I’m very pleased with a conversation I had with the HOA president after the TC meeting that has resulted in an appointment being set with the HOA , myself and Parks and Rec Manager from Oro Valley.

In my dream world, the outcome will be that the HOA deeds the land to the Town of Oro Valley and it remains open for trail access until a time that Oro Valley can create a new trail head with parking, restrooms and a permanent trail to access the State Trust land.

I’m sure another opportunity will come up soon where we will all need to show up. I’ll share it on The Damion Alexander Team facebook page page, so please like it if you have not.

I recommend becoming a member of Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists and or TORCA-Tucson Offroad Cyclists & Activists. While I was the point and organizer on this last meeting, both of these organizations are advocating for Mountain Bikers, trail use, and trail maintenance every day. Last night we saw the power of what we can accomplish when we work together.

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm			https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
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 Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 6:30AM	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	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 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s 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 6:30AM		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


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
911 Memorial Ride Thin Blue Line Cycling Honoring	Mercado St. Augustin, Tucson AZ	Sunday 09.11.16 6:30AM	25 miles	11-14		https://www.facebook.com/events/1400289386666335/
Ride for a Child ride. Tom Cain is leading this ride	Oro Valley Bicycle	Sunday 09.04.16 6:00AM	50-55 miles	15-17 mph.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1749626161967457/ 520-444-0550
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride	Children’s Memorial Park	Sunday 09.11.16 6:00AM	41.00	Groups A, B (35 miles) and C (26 miles)Routes and multiple speed		Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Ride for a Child Group Ride	Oro Valley Bicycle (2850 W. Ina Road – Ina/Shannon.)	Tuesday 09.13.16 6:00 AM		Good for beginner cyclists		https://www.facebook.com/events/1034994713285598/ by Edmundo Zevallos.

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Sunday Ride (9-11) SDMB Social Ride at Bug Spring	pin Bug Springs Trailhead	Sunday 09.11.16 8:45 Am	At the top we will split into a faster and a slower group; no one gets dropped.		https://www.facebook.com/events/319080151761700/
Old Pueblo MTB: Starr Pass	Starr Pass Trailhead	Sunday 09.11.16 4:00 PM	For sure, main 8 mlle loop with the option of adding Stone House loop which makes it 11 miles.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1701367866854513/
Tuesday Night Lights: Urban Assault	The Hop Shop	Tuesday 09.06.16 7PM	Just a little jaunt up the Urban Assault and back for some frosty beverages		https://www.facebook.com/events/1053765731403205/
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
BICAS Women’s Trans* Femme (WTF) Workshop, Mondays 3-7pm	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Every Monday from 3-7PM	http://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Saturday, September 10th 10AM to 1PM	http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/ Kristin at education@bicas.org
September Social Ride: Bugs and Molino	Molino Basin at 7:30 to ride or Molino Basin at 8:15 shuttles	Sunday September 11 7:30AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/677042535778165/
Bicycle Advisory Meeting	Himmel Park Library	Wednesday September 14, 2016	http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=3805%20
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring.	Meeting at the Molino parking lot at 7pm to get shuttles	Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Free Bike Valet at the Born & Brewed Tucson’s Beer Cup	Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.	September 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm	http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/free-bike-valet-at-the-born-brewed-tucsons-beer-cup/
September TLC Day: Starr Pass	Richard Genser Trail Starr Pass	September 18 at 7 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/533275100193827/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Wednesday, September 21st 3 PM to 6 PM	http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/ Kristin at education@bicas.org
Free REI Basic Bike Maintenance Class!	Tucson Hop Shop 3230 N Dodge Blvd	Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/683666685116277/
October Trail Work Day Prison Camp sponsored by Oro Valley Bicycles	Prison Camp trail	Saturday, October 1 at 8 AM – 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/630608903764058/
Oro Valley BIKE SWAP SELL	Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley	Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 9:00am-1:00pm	For more info, please call Lynanne Dellerman at 520-229-5052. To reserve your vendor spot, please call Joel Woppert at 520-229-5064. Web site: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/calendar/bike-swap-sell
Bicycle Advisory Meeting	Himmel Park Library	October 12, 2016	http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=3805%20
Bicycle Advisory Meeting	Himmel Park Library	November 9, 2016	http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=3805%20
GABA Bike Swap	Tucson	Sunday,November 13th, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ http://www.bikegaba.org/
BICAS Art Auction	TBD	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
NICA High School Race #1	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff	September 11	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring.	Molino parking lot	Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Loop the Loop El Tour’s newest event	The Loop Tucson	Saturday September 17, 20166:30am – 11:00am	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Pedal the Petrified	Petrified Forest National Park • 1 Park Road Petrified Forest, AZ	Saturday, September 17, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/Pedal-the-Petrified-Bike-Tour-643037215731113/
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder	Oracle. Arizona	Saturday, September 17	http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=304 http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/
Fire on the Rim	Strawberry/Pine	Saturday, September 17	http://www.fireontherim.com/ info@fireontherim.com
Bike Ride Arizona to Grand Canyon!	Historical Williams Train Station	Sunday September 18,	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-williams-to-grand-canyon
Bradshaw Grinder	Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. Mayer, AZ	Saturday September 24	http://ridinggravel.com/event/bradshaw-grinder-3/
NICA High School Race #2 –	White Spar Campground – Prescott*	September 24-25	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2nd Annual Tour de Tonopah	Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	October 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm	https://www.facebook.com/tourdetonopah/?fref=hovercard
Tour of the White Mountains – Mountain Bike	Pinetop-Lakeside	Saturday, October 1st	http://www.epicrides.com/
29th Cochise County Cycling Classic	Douglas, AZ	Saturday October 8, 2016	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
NICA High School Race #3 –	Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca*	October 8-9 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2016 Southwest Collegiate Conference Mountain Bike Championships	16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr Fountain Hills, AZ	Oct 8 – Oct 9	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2742 register at http://arizonareg.com/
Tour de Scottsdale	Market Street at DC Ranch, 20555 N. Pima Rd.	October 9 @ 6:30 am – 11:30 am	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
Ride for Carlos 1 Year	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails	Sunday, October 9 at 9 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1605565166430443/
The Great Fall Cowtown Campout	ORDINARY BIKE SHOP	October 15 1 PM to Oct 16 at 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/282452768801941/
Flat Tire Cross	1324 S Jesse Hayes Rd Globe, AZ	Saturday, Oct 15	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2718 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=316
The Ride430 Challenge	Mesa,Wickenburg, Prescott,Payson, Scot, AZ	Oct 12 – Oct 15	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/
Prescott 6’er – 6 Hour Mountain Bike Event	Pioneer Park – 1200 Commerce Drive Prescott, AZ	October 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm	http://www.prescott6er.com/
37th Mt. Graham Hill Climb	Mt. Graham – Swift Trail Road- State Route 366 Safford, AZ	Sunday, Oct 16	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2395 http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
GABA Tumacacori Century	Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita	Sunday October 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=480679
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga	Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az	Friday October 21	https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Scenic Arizona Bicycle Classic,	Globe, AZ	October 22, 2016,	www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com, call at (928) 200-3636, or email info@scenicarizonaevents.com .
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise!	Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts	Saturday, October 22, 2016 — 5:30	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
NICA High School Race #4 –	McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills*	October 22-23 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
24 Hours of Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Relay Race	Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada	clock October 29 – October 30 Oct 29 at 12 PM to Oct 30 at 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/966742226745894/
El Grupo 3rd Annual Fall Fondo	El Grupo Clubhouse \| 610 N 9th Ave.	Sunday, October 30, 2016	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2114039312154767/
Cyclovia Tucson Tucson-	Miramonte to The Garden District Tucson, AZ	Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 2 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass- 8 hour mountain bike race	Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ	November 5 10 AM and ride till 6	http://www.mesabikerace.com/
Flagstaff CX	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	Nov 5 – Nov 6	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride	Tumbleweed park Tennis court McQueen /German	November 6, 2016	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
NICA High School Race #5 –	White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell	Wednesday November 6, 2016	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 9, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bici Clasicas	The Beautiful Bicycle 5331 S Civano Blvd,	November 12 – November 13 Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Silverbell Century	Tucson AZ	November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bell Breaker		January 14th
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix	Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo	March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo	Tucson, Arizona	Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

The Ultimate Bike Ride list in Arizona October 3-10

September 3, 2016Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride ListCommunity Bike Rides, the biking realtor, The Damion Alexadner Team, Tucsonbikepilgrim

Unfortunately, one of our most loved and used trails in Southern Arizona (Honeybee Trail/ Rail X Ranch), is facing an access issue. The Honeybee Home Owner Association is shutting down the easement that accesses the trail off of Rancho Vistoso as of October 1. On Wednesday the 7^th at the call to the Audience at the Oro Valley Town Council meeting I’m asking people to attend the meeting and show support for our trails and to call on the city council to look at alternative routes to accessing the trails and to create a permanent trailhead. Even if you don’t want to talk, your presence will be greatly appreciated. For more details check out the event here. https://www.facebook.com/events/1775319896074285/

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
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
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:00AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
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 Shootout	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
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 6:30AM	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	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 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:00AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:00AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 5:45AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:00AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s 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


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Zona Cycling Mt. Lemmon .	Le Buzz Coffee Shop on Tanque Verde & Catalina Hwy	Saturday 09.03.16 5:30AM	As far as you want to go.	Your speed		https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tu Nidito Ride for a Child cyclist, ride lead by , Roi Lusk	Beginning and ending at Bicycle Ranch on Ina and Oracle	Saturday 09.03.16 6:00 AM	50 miles	12-16 mph		https://www.facebook.com/events/1105972512771300/
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) are every	St Philips Plaza near Rillito.	Saturday 09.03.16 6:00AM	15-40	No drop ride		PK +1 520.665.1896
Saturday Mach Ride	Brandi Fenton Memorial	Saturday 09.03.16 5:30AM	36 miles	The speed of Mach- but also no drop. Casual pace.		https://www.facebook.com/events/194625410956520/
Tucson Recumbent Rillito River Path	parking lot on North Palm Drive on the U of A campus	Saturday 09.03.16 6:30AM	23.1 miles	No too fast, not that slow		https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Ride for a Child ride. Tom Cain is leading this ride	Oro Valley Bicycle	Sunday 09.04.16 6:00AM	50-55 miles	15-17 mph.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1749626161967457/ 520-444-0550
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride	Le Buzz	Sunday 09.04.16 6:00AM	41.00	Groups A, B and C Routes and multiple speed		Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride	AJ’s Campbell and Skyline	Monday 09.05.16	61.51	Not sure		Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Ride for a Child Group Ride	Oro Valley Bicycle (2850 W. Ina Road – Ina/Shannon.)	Tuesday 09.06.16 6:00 AM		Good for beginner cyclists		www.orovalleybicycle.com led by Edmundo Zevallos.

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Sunday Ride:AZT	Gabe Z trailhead	Sunday 09.04.16 7:30PM	Starting at Zimmerman trailhead we will head north to the campgrounds. Take a quick refreshments break and then head back!		https://www.facebook.com/events/1764065520503066/
Tuesday Night Lights: Urban Assault	The Hop Shop	Tuesday 09.06.16 7PM	Just a little jaunt up the Urban Assault and back for some frosty beverages		https://www.facebook.com/events/1053765731403205/
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
BICAS Women’s Trans* Femme (WTF) Workshop, Mondays 3-7pm	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Every Monday from 3-7PM	http://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/
August Trailwork Day Aspen Draw	Meet at Iron Door parking lot	Saturday, August 27 at 9 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1026126447463965/
Save Honeybee Trail Access	11000 N La Canada Drive Oro Valley, AZ	Wednesday September 7 6PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1775319896074285/
Explore Jaguar Country by Mountain Bike	Explore Jaguar Country by Mountain Bike	Wednesday, September 7th • 6:30 – 8 p.m.	Matthew J Nelson matthew@aztrail.org
Save Honeybee Trail Access	11000 N La Canada Drive Oro Valley	Wednesday, September 7 6 PM – 7 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1775319896074285/
TORCA meet and greet night at Bicycle Tanch	Bicycle Ranch Tucson 7090 N Oracle Rd	Thursday, September 8 6 PM – 8 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/876103122523585/
September Trailwork Day Bug Spring sponsored by Bicycle Ranch	Meeting at lower Bug Spring lot at 8am.	Saturday, September 10 at 8 AM – 11 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/183828392035627/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Saturday, September 10th 10AM to 1PM	http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/ Kristin at education@bicas.org
September Social Ride: Bugs and Molino	Molino Basin at 7:30 to ride or Molino Basin at 8:15 shuttles	Sunday September 11 7:30AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/677042535778165/
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring.	Meeting at the Molino parking lot at 7pm to get shuttles	Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Free Bike Valet at the Born & Brewed Tucson’s Beer Cup	Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.	September 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm	http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/free-bike-valet-at-the-born-brewed-tucsons-beer-cup/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Wednesday, September 21st 3 PM to 6 PM	http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/ Kristin at education@bicas.org
Free REI Basic Bike Maintenance Class!	Tucson Hop Shop 3230 N Dodge Blvd	Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/683666685116277/
October Trail Work Day Prison Camp sponsored by Oro Valley Bicycles	Prison Camp trail	Saturday, October 1 at 8 AM – 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/630608903764058/
Oro Valley BIKE SWAP SELL	Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley	Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 9:00am-1:00pm	For more info, please call Lynanne Dellerman at 520-229-5052. To reserve your vendor spot, please call Joel Woppert at 520-229-5064. Web site: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/calendar/bike-swap-sell
GABA Bike Swap	Silver City, New Mexico	Sunday,November 13th, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ http://www.bikegaba.org/
BICAS Art Auction	TBD	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
GABA Trails of the Mopuntain Spirits Overnight Tour		September 3-5	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=138514
Wilcox Flyer	Wilcox AZ	September 3, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/WillcoxFlyer/
Cotton Classic Time Trial	Arizona City, AZ	Sunday Sunday, Sep 4	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1214 Donald Melhado dmelhado@cox.net
Barn Burner	Flagstaff, AZ	Saturday September 10	http://www.barnburnermtb.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxLC9BRDb1dP8o7Op68IBEiQAwWggQMEQepI2GYM8YAlotxPpwt4X-NBVCSug4Dj4sh_gH4IaAp9C8P8HAQ
NICA High School Race #1	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff	September 11	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring.	Molino parking lot	Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Loop the Loop El Tour’s newest event	The Loop Tucson	Saturday September 17, 20166:30am – 11:00am	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Pedal the Petrified	Petrified Forest National Park • 1 Park Road Petrified Forest, AZ	Saturday, September 17, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/Pedal-the-Petrified-Bike-Tour-643037215731113/
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder	Oracle. Arizona	Saturday, September 17	http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=304 http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/
Fire on the Rim	Strawberry/Pine	Saturday, September 17	http://www.fireontherim.com/ info@fireontherim.com
Bike Ride Arizona to Grand Canyon!	Historical Williams Train Station	Sunday September 18,	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-williams-to-grand-canyon
Bradshaw Grinder	Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. Mayer, AZ	Saturday September 24	http://ridinggravel.com/event/bradshaw-grinder-3/
NICA High School Race #2 –	White Spar Campground – Prescott*	September 24-25	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2nd Annual Tour de Tonopah	Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	October 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm	https://www.facebook.com/tourdetonopah/?fref=hovercard
Tour of the White Mountains – Mountain Bike	Pinetop-Lakeside	Saturday, October 1st	http://www.epicrides.com/
29th Cochise County Cycling Classic	Douglas, AZ	Saturday October 8, 2016	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
NICA High School Race #3 –	Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca*	October 8-9 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2016 Southwest Collegiate Conference Mountain Bike Championships	16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr Fountain Hills, AZ	Oct 8 – Oct 9	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2742 register at http://arizonareg.com/
Tour de Scottsdale	Market Street at DC Ranch, 20555 N. Pima Rd.	October 9 @ 6:30 am – 11:30 am	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
The Great Fall Cowtown Campout	ORDINARY BIKE SHOP	October 15 1 PM to Oct 16 at 1 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/282452768801941/
Flat Tire Cross	1324 S Jesse Hayes Rd Globe, AZ	Saturday, Oct 15	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2718 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=316
The Ride430 Challenge	Mesa,Wickenburg, Prescott,Payson, Scot, AZ	Oct 12 – Oct 15	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/
Prescott 6’er – 6 Hour Mountain Bike Event	Pioneer Park – 1200 Commerce Drive Prescott, AZ	October 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm	http://www.prescott6er.com/
37th Mt. Graham Hill Climb	Mt. Graham – Swift Trail Road- State Route 366 Safford, AZ	Sunday, Oct 16	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2395 http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
GABA Tumacacori Century	Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita	Sunday October 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=480679
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga	Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az	Friday October 21	https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Scenic Arizona Bicycle Classic,	Globe, AZ	October 22, 2016,	www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com, call at (928) 200-3636, or email info@scenicarizonaevents.com .
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise!	Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts	Saturday, October 22, 2016 — 5:30	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
NICA High School Race #4 –	McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills*	October 22-23 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
24 Hours of Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Relay Race	Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada	clock October 29 – October 30 Oct 29 at 12 PM to Oct 30 at 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/966742226745894/
El Grupo 3rd Annual Fall Fondo	El Grupo Clubhouse \| 610 N 9th Ave.	Sunday, October 30, 2016	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2114039312154767/
Cyclovia Tucson Tucson-	Miramonte to The Garden District Tucson, AZ	Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 2 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass- 8 hour mountain bike race	Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ	November 5 10 AM and ride till 6	http://www.mesabikerace.com/
Flagstaff CX	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	Nov 5 – Nov 6	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride	Tumbleweed park Tennis court McQueen /German	November 6, 2016	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
NICA High School Race #5 –	White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell	Wednesday November 6, 2016	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 9, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bici Clasicas	The Beautiful Bicycle 5331 S Civano Blvd,	November 12 – November 13 Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Silverbell Century	Tucson AZ	November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
Bell Breaker		January 14th
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix	Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo	March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo	Tucson, Arizona	Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

The Ultimate Bike Ride List in the State of Arizona

August 20, 2016Community Bike Ride Listbikepilgrim

With this ride list I have a little ask for help. If you would be so kind to donate to Tu Nidito I would really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Even better, register for Tu Nidito Ride for A Child(you can email me for more details). The Damion Alexander Team has a team and we would love to have you join us. In addition to getting a jersey and registration for El Tour, I have some special Swag and rides for those who join my team. We will have a few rides as well that are likely to start with coffee and end with lunch and beverages.

Here is the link to make a donation.

http://tunidito.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1151472&lis=1&kntae1151472=FA4D11811C964B7F84B13B78C142BF69&supId=437917109&emaillogid=

This video is a few years old, but it shows why I’m such a huge supporter of Tu Nidito. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fgdvGOvXcI .

Thanks so much for giving. Together we can make our community truly great.

Damion

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
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
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:00AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
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 Shootout	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
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 6:30AM	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	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 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:00AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:00AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 5:45AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:00AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s 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


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Zona Cycling Mt. Lemmon	Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop	Saturday 8.20.16 5:30AM	45 miles			https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tu Nidito Ride for a Child cyclist, Rudi Nadler is the ride leader	St. Philips Plaza parking lot near Arizona Cyclist Shop located at 4300 N. Campbell Avenue.	Saturday 8.20.16 6:00AM	50 miles	This will be a slower-paced beginner ride		Rudi Nadler 520-561-7080
Tu Nidito Ride for a Child cyclist, ride lead by , Roi Lusk	Beginning and ending at Bicycle Ranch on Ina and Oracle	Saturday 8.20.16 6:00 AM	50 miles	12-16 mph		http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1206896509
Ride for a Child ride. Tom Cain is leading this ride	Oro Valley Bicycle on Ina and Shannon	SUNDAY, 8.21.16 6AM	50 miles	15-17 mph.		520-444-0550.
Steve M La Veau Sr. ride	Lowe’s at Speedway and Kolb. Riding out promptly at 0430 (4:30am)	Saturday 08.20.16 5:40AM	40 ish	17 mph
Saturday Mach Ride	Campbell and River on the loop on the North/West corne	Saturday 08.20.16 5:30AM	31 miles	The speed of Mach- but also no drop. Casual pace.		https://www.facebook.com/events/254959824897253/
Tucson Recumbent Rillito River Path	parking lot Paradise Falls -east of Alvernon on the Loop	Saturday 08.13.16 5:30AM	23.1 miles	No too fast, not that slow		https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Tu Nidito Ride for a Child Training Ride	7090 N. Oracle Rd. #198	Saturday 08.13.16 5:30AM	6:00AM			Steve 520-219-4311
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride	Starbucks at Ina and Oracle	Sunday 08.21.16 5:45AM	41.58	Groups A, B and C Route		Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Ride for a Child Group Ridecyclist,	Oro Valley Bicycle (2850 W. Ina Road – Ina/Shannon.)	Tuesday 8.23.16 6:00 AM		Good for beginner cyclists		www.orovalleybicycle.com led by Edmundo Zevallos.
Transit Loves Dragoon Ride	Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, Tucson, Arizona 85745	Wednesday, 8.24.16 5:30 PM – 9:03 PM	enjoy a very mellow few miles up to the brewery			https://www.facebook.com/events/1374470085914875/

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Sunday Ride: Sweetswater	Sweetwater Preserve parking lot	Sunday 8.21.16 7:30AM	We will work out the route in the parking lot. Post ride beer and burros		https://www.facebook.com/events/1807022446193864/
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
BICAS Women’s Trans* Femme (WTF) Workshop, Mondays 3-7pm	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Every Monday from 3-7PM	http://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/
Meet a Pro Cyclist Night – Tucson all star Travis McCabe	Tucson Endurnce Performance Center 6448 N. Oracle	Saturday August 20 5:30-7:00pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/143736496063057/
MTB Addicts – Cat Mt./ Robles Trails	Richard Genser Trail Starr Pass –	Sunday August 21 630AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/629957887179065/
August Trailwork Day Aspen Draw	Meet at Iron Door parking lot	Saturday, August 27 at 9 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1026126447463965/
September Trailwork Day Bug Spring sponsored by Bicycle Ranch	Meeting at lower Bug Spring lot at 8am.	Saturday, September 10 at 8 AM – 11 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/183828392035627/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Saturday, September 10th 10AM to 1PM	http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/ Kristin at education@bicas.org
September Social Ride: Bugs and Molino	Molino Basin at 7:30 to ride or Molino Basin at 8:15 shuttles	Sunday September 11 7:30AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/677042535778165/
Free Bike Valet at the Born & Brewed Tucson’s Beer Cup	Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.	September 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm	http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/free-bike-valet-at-the-born-brewed-tucsons-beer-cup/
BICAS Basic Maintenance Class	44 W 6th St, Tucson	Wednesday, September 21st 3 PM to 6 PM	http://bicas.org/classes/basic-maintenance/ Kristin at education@bicas.org
Oro Valley BIKE SWAP SELL	Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley	Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 9:00am-1:00pm	For more info, please call Lynanne Dellerman at 520-229-5052. To reserve your vendor spot, please call Joel Woppert at 520-229-5064. Web site: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/parksandrec/calendar/bike-swap-sell
GABA Bike Swap	Silver City, New Mexico	Sunday,November 13th, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/ http://www.bikegaba.org/
BICAS Art Auction	TBD	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
MOCA’s Twilight Bicycle Mural Tour \| Cox Plaza Dance Party	265 S. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ	Friday 19 August Gather at 7pm	http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/mocas-twilight-bicycle-mural-tour-cox-plaza-dance-party/ 520-261-8777
GABA Trails of the Mopuntain Spirits Overnight Tour		September 3-5	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=138514
Kitt Peak Time Trial	Kitt Peak	Sunday, Aug 21	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2175 Donald Melhado dmelhado@cox.net
Inaugural Enduro in Prescott	Prescott , AZ	Saturday August 27	https://mbaa.net/racing/enduro-prescott/
Embrace The Heat Ride to Payson	4341 E Baseline Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ	Saturday August 27 3:00 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1684429288501476/
Embrace The Heat Ride to Payson	4341 E Baseline Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ	Saturday August 27 3:00 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1684429288501476/
Happy Jack 100	Flagstaff, AZ.	Sunday, August 28	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-with-laverne-happy-jack-100 register at http://www.active.com/flagstaff-az/cycling/races/bike-ride-arizona-happy-jack-100-2016
The 3 Bears Time Trial Series	18760 S Picacho Hwy. Picacho, AZ	Sunday August 28th, 2016	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1343 register at ArizonaReg.Com
Wilcox Flyer	Wilcox AZ	September 3, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/WillcoxFlyer/
Cotton Classic Time Trial	Arizona City, AZ	Sunday Sunday, Sep 4	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1214 Donald Melhado dmelhado@cox.net
Barn Burner	Flagstaff, AZ	Saturday September 10	http://www.barnburnermtb.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxLC9BRDb1dP8o7Op68IBEiQAwWggQMEQepI2GYM8YAlotxPpwt4X-NBVCSug4Dj4sh_gH4IaAp9C8P8HAQ
NICA High School Race #1	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff	September 11	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
TORCA Sept Group Ride. A night out on Bug Spring.	Molino parking lot	Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/303824953304354/
Loop the Loop El Tour’s newest event	The Loop Tucson	Saturday September 17, 20166:30am – 11:00am	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Pedal the Petrified	Petrified Forest National Park • 1 Park Road Petrified Forest, AZ	Saturday, September 17, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/Pedal-the-Petrified-Bike-Tour-643037215731113/
The Ride430 Challenge	Mesa,Wickenburg, Prescott,Payson, Scot, AZ	Oct 12 – Oct 15	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/
Flat Tire Cross	1324 S Jesse Hayes Rd Globe, AZ	Saturday, Oct 15	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2718 http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=316
GABA Tumacacori Century	Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita	Sunday October 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=307669&item_id=480679
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder	Oracle. Arizona	Saturday, September 17	http://arizonareg.com/viewevent.php?EC=304 http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/
Fire on the Rim	Strawberry/Pine	Saturday, September 17	http://www.fireontherim.com/ info@fireontherim.com
Bike Ride Arizona to Grand Canyon!	Historical Williams Train Station	Sunday September 18,	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-williams-to-grand-canyon
2016 TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga	Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az	Friday October 21	https://www.facebook.com/events/1726898564245865/
Scenic Arizona Bicycle Classic,	Globe, AZ	October 22, 2016,	www.scenicarizonabicycleclassic.com, call at (928) 200-3636, or email info@scenicarizonaevents.com.
Bradshaw Grinder	Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. Mayer, AZ	Saturday September 24	http://ridinggravel.com/event/bradshaw-grinder-3/
NICA High School Race #2 –	White Spar Campground – Prescott*	September 24-25	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2nd Annual Tour de Tonopah	Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	October 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm	https://www.facebook.com/tourdetonopah/?fref=hovercard
Tour of the White Mountains – Mountain Bike	Pinetop-Lakeside	Saturday, October 1st	http://www.epicrides.com/
29th Cochise County Cycling Classic	Douglas, AZ	Saturday October 8, 2016	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
NICA High School Race #3 –	Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca*	October 8-9 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
2016 Southwest Collegiate Conference Mountain Bike Championships	16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr Fountain Hills, AZ	Oct 8 – Oct 9	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2742 register at http://arizonareg.com/
Tour de Scottsdale	Market Street at DC Ranch, 20555 N. Pima Rd.	October 9 @ 6:30 am – 11:30 am	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
Prescott 6’er – 6 Hour Mountain Bike Event	Pioneer Park – 1200 Commerce Drive Prescott, AZ	October 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm	http://www.prescott6er.com/
37th Mt. Graham Hill Climb	Mt. Graham – Swift Trail Road- State Route 366 Safford, AZ	Sunday, Oct 16	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2395 http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
LaVerne Haloween Charity Cruise!	Tempe Town Lake Centure of the Arts	Saturday, October 22, 2016 — 5:30	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-halloween-charity-cruse LaVerne Lindsey 602-565-1839
El Grupo 3rd Annual Fall Fondo	El Grupo Clubhouse \| 610 N 9th Ave.	Sunday, October 30, 2016	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
Cyclovia Tucson Tucson-	Miramonte to The Garden District Tucson, AZ	Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
NICA High School Race #4 –	McDowell Mountain Regional Park – Fountain Hills*	October 22-23 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
ChristianCycling Jam Session #1	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 2 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Showdown at Usery Pass- 8 hour mountain bike race	Usery Pass Venue, Mesa, AZ	November 5 10 AM and ride till 6	http://www.mesabikerace.com/
Flagstaff CX	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ, AZ	Nov 5 – Nov 6	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2070
Bike Ride Arizona: Tucson to Phoenix Dinner Bike Ride	Tumbleweed park Tennis court McQueen /German	November 6, 2016	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-tucson-to-phoenix-dinner-bike-ride1
Silverbell Century		November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
NICA High School Race #5 –	White Tank Mountain Regional Park – Waddell	Wednesday November 6, 2016	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #2	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 9, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
January 14th Bell Breaker
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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