Category Archives: Training

Ride List for November 4-12, 2023

It has been some time since I’ve updated the ride list. Hopefully, I can get back to making this happen weekly.

Cycling Season is in full swing with some of the best events coming up in the next few weeks. This weekend the Tumacacori Century returns after a break due to Covid.  The University Of Arizona will be hosting a weekend of Cyclocross Racing next weekend. El Tour De Tucson is only a few weeks away. SDMB has a bike ride and work weekend coming up on Mt. Graham where the shred just keeps getting better. Like beer? Epic rides has a bike industry appreciation night at Dragoon on tap. Of course, all the weekly rides are still happening with Tolero Cycling team adding in some new routes each week. Need some new wheels, a bike, some miscellaneous part? Have a box of old gear that you want to sell? The GABA Bike swap is only a week away.

In case you did not know, I do this list because I have a passion for cycling, but it does not pay any bills. In order to find the time to do this list all I ask is if you are thinking of buying or selling or know someone who is, please let me know. Real Estate pays the bills and I can either do traditional real estate marketing like sitting open houses and making cold calls, or provide an actual service, like this ride list. Please and Thanks.

 If you know of a ride that’s not on the list, please contact me. Best is text 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com

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

WhatWhereWhenDistance/TimeSpeedContact
CHECK OUT THESE CALANDERS FOR MORE UP TO DATE RIDES. https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events  
Ben’s Bikes MTB Night RideAlternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail TrailsMonday 6:30PM2 hours no drop 12-15 mileswww.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Tuesday Fair Wheel RideUniversity/EuclidTuesday 7:00AM2.5 hours 40 milesFastwww.Fairwheelbike.com 
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old MainTuesday 8:30PM12-18 milesSlowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Mt. LemmonUniversity/EuclidWed 7:00AM55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking LotWed 5:30AMUdall-Mile post 3 on LemmonCasual No Drophttps://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Wednesday ShredzdaySierra Vista Cherokee Parking LotWed 7:00PM10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes!
Bike PoloU of A Mall closer to CampbellWed 8:00PM  https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle ThursdayUniversity and EuclidThurs 7:00AM Fastwww.Fairwheelbike.com
The JKG Flagship rideLe Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd Thurs 5:30AMLe Buzz to Molina BasinHammer festJKG Strava on Facebook
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the StretchiesLe Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd Starting dec 10am75-90 minutesRecovery ridehttps://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina  Saturday 7:00AM  35-55  miles17-20 MPHFree Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The  Old Man ShootoutUniversity and EuclidSaturday 6:45 AM  60 Mile (can be extended to 100)Fast 20 MPH+www.fairwheelbikes.com
The ShootoutUniversity and EuclidSaturday 7:00AM60 Miles(can be extended to 100)Fasterwww.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride8225 N. Courtney Page WaySaturday 7:00AM4 routes 25-30 MilesNo Drophmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling  East Side Of TucsonVarious ridesdependsDependshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Send Message on facebook to Colleen who manages page

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

WhatLocationDate/TimeDistanceSpeedContact- More Info
Tolero Training RideMona’s Danish Bakery11/4/2023 7AM50 and 90 miles15-19 MPHBrooke Streicher 520-476-6958
Tumacacori Century  Sopori Elementary School In Amado11/4/2023 7AM31,65, 108 milesVariedhttps://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=559963
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com 
LOOKING FOR A GROUP RIDE? Check out these groups 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/ Cycle Fit Solutions https://www.cyclefitsolutions.net/articles/local-rides-clubs-pg195.htm Zona Cycling https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Message Colleen Steinmann Tolero  

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

WhatLocationDate-TimeTime  – Distance- SpeedContact- More Info
DrunkCyclist DayWherever you can find a Bike to rideNovember 7th“The annual celebration of bikes, life and trail beers. Organize a ride with your homies or simply go for a spin to think about how fucking cool bikes and friends are.”  
Mt Graham Nov 10-12 Camp/Ride/Work  Mt GrahamNovember 10-12https://sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org/event-5424347?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=11/2/2023
SDMB, Tucson Women’s Shredders & Dirt Diva’s MTB Night  Sweetwater PreserveNovember 14, 2023https://sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org/event-5474768?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=11/2/2023
Epic Ride’s Bike Indusrty Appreciation NightDragoon Brewing coNovember 14, 2023https://www.facebook.com/events/354895876879869
This weekend is the Epic Rides Tour of the White Mountains. Lots of rides scheduled for PineTop and Show Low. Our MTB rides is doing a Sunday morning ride in ShowLow. https://www.facebook.com/events/1170628473668113?ref=newsfeed 
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/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

WhatLocationDateContact- More Info
GABA Bike Swap221 S. 6th AveNovember 12, 2023https://www.facebook.com/GABABikeSwap/ Bikeswap@GABA.org Doug Horn 520-404-1181
BICAS Art AuctionSplinter Collective     901 N. 13th AveDecember 8-9 2023https://bicas.org/art/auction/
GABA Volunteer OpportunitiesYear Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-àhttp://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180
El Grupo and El GrupitoCoaching youth CyclingContact me, Damion, and I’ll put you in touch with the right coach depending on what you want to do. 520-977-5664

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

WhatLocationDateTire SizeContact- More Info
Roam Fest SedonaSedona, AZNovember 3-5MTBhttps://www.roamfest.com/sedona
Austin RattlerAustin, TXNovember 4, 2023MTBhttps://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/austinrattlermtb/
25 Hours at Frog HollowHurricane, UTNovember 4-5, 2023MTBhttps://gropromotions.com/25-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Spirit world 100Patagonia, AZNovember  2-5 2023Gravelhttps://www.thespiritworld100.com/
Kentucky Camp Charity Ride Arizona Endurance SeriesSonoita, AZNovember 4MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
inGamba Cyciling at Canyon RanchTucson, AZNovember 8, 2023Roadhttps://ingamba.pro/trip/arizona-ingamba-at-canyon-ranch-20-feb-2023/
UA CyclocrossSan Manuel AZNovember 11/12Cyclocrosshttps://www.azcycling.org/event/az-cx-champs/
6 & 12 Hours of FuryFort McDowell, AZNovember 18, 2023MTBhttps://4peaksracing.com/events/fury-2022-2/
Picketpost Punisher Arizona Endurance SeriesSuperior, AZNovember 18MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
El Tour De TucsonTucson, AZNovember 18, 2023Roadhttps://eltourdetucson.org/
BICAS Art AuctionTucson, AZ12/ 9,10/2022Arthttps://bicas.org/art/auction/
Dawn to Dusk ArizonaMcDowell Mountain Regional Park,December 10, 2022MTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/
GABA Toy RideTucson, AZDecember 10 2022Charitywww.BikeGaba.org 
2021 McKenzie Frenzy   Vail, AZ  December ?????????MTBhttps://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792
Race Against TimeSan ManuelTBDRoadhttp://uacycling.com/race-against-time-tt/
 Winterbike   Copper Mountain, COTBDFat Bikehttps://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/january-events/winterbike-2023
McDowell MeltdownFountain Hills  TBDMTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
San Tran CenturyQueen Creek, ArizonaJanuary 21, 2024Roadhttps://pmbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=943467&module_id=359096
Silver Dollar Nationals  Las Vegas, NevadaTBDBMX 
State Race DoubleTucson, AZ  TBDBMXhttps://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1959
Southwest Regional Gravity ChampionshipsBoulder City, NVTBDDownhill, Edurohttps://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/1-14-2022-state-champs
Estrella HedgehogPhoenixTBDMTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
CottonWood CrusherBuena Vista, COTBDFat Bikehttps://coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/2023-cottonwood-crusher/2022-cottonwood-crusher-registration/
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series: Colorado Cup   Leadville, COTBDFat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Critirium #1Domingues Hills, CATBDRoadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Antelope Peak Challenge Arizona Endurance SeriesPicketpost to Tigermine RoadTBDMTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
McDowell CircuitFountain Hills, AZTBDMTBhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/mmc/
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Tennessee Pass Night Jam –Leadville, COTBDFat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
White Tank WhirlwindWadell, AZTBDMTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Vuelta a Santa CatalinaSan Manuel, AZTBDRoadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
CBR Critirium #2Carson, CATBDRoadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance SeriesTucson, AZTBDMTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tour De Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CATBDRoadhttps://tourdepalmsprings.com/
Flapjack Flats TTPicacho, AZTBDRoadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/flapjacks-tt/
Roger Millikan Memorial CritBrea, CATBDRoadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Crystal Lake ChallengeDuarte, CATBDRoadhttps://www.bikereg.com/crystal-lake-challeng
Frisco Freeze –  Frisco, COTBDFat Bikehttps://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/
Valley of The SunPhoenix, AZTBDRoadhttps://vosstagerace.com/
MOB N MojaveBoulder City, NVTBDDownhill/endurohttps://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/2-11-2022-mob-n-mojave
BMX Winter NationalsPhoenix, AZTBDBMX 
24 Hours in the Old PuebloWillow Springs ,AZTBDMTBhttps://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
UCLA Devil’s PunchbowlPearblossom, CATBDRoadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Majestic CritOntario, CATBDRoadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Enter the Pain CaveAvondale, AZTBDRoadhttps://www.phoenixteamseekanddestroy.com/enterthepaincave
Leadville Winter mtb: Mineral Belt Mayhem –Leadville, COTBDFat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
Belgian Waffle Ride  Cave Creek, AZ  TBDGravelhttps://belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-az
Tucson Bicycle ClassicTucson AZTBDRoadhttps://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Sedona Mountain Bike FestivalSedona, AZTBDMTBhttps://sedonamtbfestival.com/
Golden State Nationals BMXBakersfield, CATBDBMX 
Skinny Tire FestivalMoab, UTTBDRoadhttps://www.skinnytireevents.com/skinnytirefestival
Rosena Ranch Circuit RaceLa Verne, CATBDRoadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Ripsey Arizona Endurance SeriesOracle, AZTBDMTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
True Grit EpicSanta Clara, UTTBDMTBhttps://gropromotions.com/true-grit-epic/
Majestic Crit 4Ontario, CATBDRoadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Havasu HavocLake HavasuTBDMTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tour De CureGoodyearTBDRoadhttps://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=13607
Musselman Crit – State CritTucson, AZTBDRoadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/
 Leadville Winter MTB Fatty Patty –Leadville, COTBD(Fat Bike)https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Criterium #3Dominguez Hills, CATBDRoad 
Moab Rocks Moab, UtTBDMTBhttps://www.transrockies.com/moab-rocks
Spring CycloviaTucson, AZTBDAll Bikes-on the roadhttps://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Tour De ZonaSierra Vista, AZTBDRoadhttps://eltourdezona.org/
Victor Stage RAceVictorville, CATBDRoadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Sedona Big Friggin LoopSedona, AZTBDMTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tommy Knocker 10Silver City, NMTBDMTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
Tour of MurrietaMurrieta, CATBDRoadhttp://tourdemurrieta.com/
 The BearLakewood, CoTBDRoadhttps://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/
GABA Bike SwapTucson, AZTBDCommunityhttps://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1841006&eml=1&actr=3
Sea Otter ClassicMontery,CATBDEverything Bikeshttps://www.seaotterclassic.com/
The Leadville, CO BearLeadville, COTBDFat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
BR Kino CritTucson, AZTBDRoadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/br-crit/
Prescott PunisherPrescott, AZTBDMTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/
Frog HollowHurricane, UTTBDMTBhttps://gropromotions.com/6-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage RaceRedlands, CATBDRoad 
Reaper MadnessBoulder City, NVTBDDownhill Endurohttps://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/4-15-2022-reaper-madness
Sinister Night RidesQueen Creek, AZTBDMTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/
Prescott Monstercross Arizona Endurance SeriesPrescottTBDMTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Fire in the Hole TTArva Valley, AZTBDRoadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/fire-in-the-hole/
LAX Circuit RaceLA, CaTBDRoad 
Royal Gorge GrooveCanon City, COTBDMTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/royal-gorge-groove/
Tour of the GilaSilver City, NMTBDRoadhttps://tourofthegila.com/
The Whiskey Off RoadPrescott, AZTBDMTBhttps://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Fangdango Bailey, COTBDMTBhttps://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/
Ride Across ArizonaToprock, AZTBDGravelhttps://bikepacking.com/event/ride-across-arizona-2023/
Flagstaff FrenzyFlagstaff AZTBDMTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Cajon Pass Circuit RaceCajon PassTBDRoad 
18 Hours of Fruita   Fruita, COTBDMTBhttps://18hrsoffruita.com/
CBR # 5Dominguez, CATBDRoad 
Gran Fondo MoabMoab, UTTBDroadhttps://www.transrockies.com/gran-fondo-moab
Mt. Lemmon Hill ClimbTucson, AZTBDRoadBikeGaba.org
Arizona XC MTB State Championship RacePrescott,AZTBDMTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/state-championship-race/
Individual Time Trial ChampionshipsLake Los AngelesTBDRoadhttps://socalcycling.com/events/individual-time-trial-championships/
Royal Gorge Six and TwelveCanon City, CoTBDMTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/
Sarlacc Attack 50k   Fruita, COTBDMTBhttps://geminiadventures.com/sarlacc-attack-50k/?target=Details
Co2uTFruita, COTBDGravelhttps://www.desertgravel.com/co2ut/
3 Bear #1Picacho, AZTBDRoadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/
Ride of SilenceTucsonTBDRoadhttps://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Adrenaline Night RidesMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, AZ
TBDMTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/
Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance SeriesFlagstaff, AZTBDMTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Julius Kim Cunanan Memorial Hunte Parkway Road RaceChula Vista, CAMay 20, 2023Road 
Sante Fe Century and Gran FondoSante Fe, NMMay 19-21Roadhttps://www.santafecentury.com/
Team Time Trail ChampionshipsLake Los AngelesMay 27Road 
Barry Wolfe Gran PrixThousand Oaks, CAMay 28Road 
The Original Growler EnduranceGunnison, COMay 27-28MTBhttps://originalgrowler.com/
MGXC   Elbert, COMay 29, 2023MTBhttps://rattlerracing.com/event/mgxc/
Iron Horse Bicycle ClassicDurango, COMay TBD 3 daysRoad,Gravel, MTBhttps://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/
Wasatch 50Heber City, UTJune 1, 2023MTBhttps://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/wasatch-50-pg1355.htm
Ojai Valley CenturyOjai, CaJune 3rdRoadhttp://ojaivalleycentury.org/
CBR Critirium #6Carson, CAJune 4, 2023Road 
Tour DivideBanff, Alberta Antelope Wells, NMJune 9Bike Pack, MTBhttps://tourdivide.org/
Wasatch 50Heber City, UTJune 10MTBhttps://redrockevents.raceentry.com/wasatch-50/race-information
Telluride Gravel RaceTelluride, COJune 10,2023Gravelhttps://telluridegravelrace.com/
Barrio Logan Gran PrixSan Diego, CAJune 10, 2023Roadhttps://www.sdbc.org/events/sdbc-barrio-logan-grand-prix
Ride the RockiesRumor says NE ColoradoJune 11-17Roadhttps://ridetherockies.com/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder                                                               Vernal, UTJune 17Gravelhttps://gravel-dino.com/
Lunar Liftoff  https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CheyenneMountainColorado Springs, CO  June 24,2023  MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/lunar-liftoff-mtb-race/
Bighorn GravelGypsum, COJune 23-25, 2023Gravelhttps://www.bighorngravel.com/
Hypnosis Night RidesEstrella Mountain Regional Park
Goodyear, AZ
June 23, 2023MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/
Telluride 100Telluride, COJuly 8, 2023  MTBhttps://telluride100.com/
Cashe Gran FondoLogan, UtJuly 8thRoadhttps://www.cachegranfondo.com/
Bob Evans Memorial Mt. Evans Hill ClimbIdaho Springs, CoJuly 8thRoadhttps://www.bicyclerace.com/
Crusher in the TusharBeaver, UTJuly 8, 2023Gravelhttps://tusharcrusher.com/
Silver Rush 50 MTBLeadville, COJuly 9, 2023MTBhttps://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/
Dirty Diner Gravel GrinderVernal, UTJune 17Gravelhttps://gravel-dino.com/
719 RideColorado Springs, COJuly 15, 2023Roadhttps://719ride.com/
Stunner Night RidesUsery Mountain Regional Park
Mesa, AZ
July 21, 2023MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/
24 Hours in the Enchanted ForestGallup, NMJuly 22, 23MTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED.  Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved and have questions on 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, El Tour De Tucson and all of it’s charity partners, Tour De Zona, Tour De Mesa, Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder….  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 can’t 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 should be required when riding.  If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in one ear or use a bone conducting system.  Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud.  Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others.  Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France.  If you see someone  that is  not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention.  Do this for your and everybody’s safety. 

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

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

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM.  THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED.  TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.

Bike Ride List December 04, 2022

We had some rainy days so I BEEFED up the ride list!

It is the most comprehensive event list for the Southwest and four corner states (and So Cal) for 2023. I’m saying this as I spent two days scouring the internet and in so doing discovered some other lists that are really good, but not at this level. Like the Borg, I have integrated all of the other lists and found links to each event.  It includes Road, Mountain Bike, Gravel, Cyclocross, Bike Packing, BMX, Fat Bikes, Track, Downhill and Enduro.  Over 140 races/events to choose from. It’s still a work in progress and will continue to grow as I discover new events.

This coming weekend Is one of the top five Cycling Related Events in Tucson that brings all of these groups together.  It is the BICAS art Auction.Come support BICAS and help decorate your home and yard in the most classic and timeless style, Bike Art! Even I I have a piece I donated this year and it can be yours. https://bicas.org/auction/

In case you did not know, I do this list because I have a passion for cycling, but it does not pay any bills. In order to find the time to do this list all I ask is if you are thinking of buying or selling or know someone who is, please let me know. Real Estate pays the bills and I can either do traditional real estate marketing like sitting open houses and making cold calls, or provide an actual service, like this ride list. Please and Thanks.

 If you know of a ride that’s not on the list, please contact me. Best is text 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com.

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

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

WhatWhereWhenDistance/TimeSpeedContact
CHECK OUT THESE CALANDERS FOR MORE UP TO DATE RIDES. https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events  
Ben’s Bikes MTB Night RideAlternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail TrailsMonday 6:30PM2 hours no drop 12-15 mileswww.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Tuesday Fair Wheel RideUniversity/EuclidTuesday 7:30AM2.5 hours 40 milesFastwww.Fairwheelbike.com 
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old MainTuesday 8:30PM12-18 milesSlowhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Mt. LemmonUniversity/EuclidWed 7:30AM55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking LotWed 5:30AMUdall-Mile post 3 on LemmonCasual No Drophttps://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Wednesday ShredzdaySierra Vista Cherokee Parking LotWed 7:00PM10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes!
Bike PoloU of A Mall closer to CampbellWed 8:00PM  https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle ThursdayUniversity and EuclidThurs 6:00AM Fastwww.Fairwheelbike.com
The JKG Flagship rideLe Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd Thurs 5:30AMLe Buzz to Molina BasinHammer festJKG Strava on Facebook
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the StretchiesLe Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd Starting dec 10am75-90 minutesRecovery ridehttps://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina  Saturday 8:00AM  35-55  miles17-20 MPHFree Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The  Old Man ShootoutUniversity and EuclidSaturday 7:15 AM  60 Mile (can be extended to 100)Fast 20 MPH+www.fairwheelbikes.com
The ShootoutUniversity and EuclidSaturday 7:30AM60 Miles(can be extended to 100)Fasterwww.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride8225 N. Courtney Page WaySaturday 7:00AM4 routes 25-30 MilesNo Drophmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling  East Side Of TucsonVarious ridesdependsDependshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Send Message on facebook to Colleen who manages page

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

WhatLocationDate/TimeDistanceSpeedContact- More Info
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com 
LOOKING FOR A GROUP RIDE? Check out these groups 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/ Cycle Fit Solutions https://www.cyclefitsolutions.net/articles/local-rides-clubs-pg195.htm Zona Cycling https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Message Colleen Steinmann  

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

WhatLocationDate-TimeTime  – Distance- SpeedContact- More Info
Hawe’s Trails – Tucson MTB AddictsCheck facebook for meeting locationSaturday 12.10.23 9:00AM  https://www.facebook.com/events/858360405497095/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
OldPuebloMTB “Gravel Jaunt” Rail X Ranch – (Edwin Rd. & Oracle Hwy)SAT 12.10.10 – 9:00amhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1218344128718772?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
This weekend is the Epic Rides Tour of the White Mountains. Lots of rides scheduled for PineTop and Show Low. Our MTB rides is doing a Sunday morning ride in ShowLow. https://www.facebook.com/events/1170628473668113?ref=newsfeed 
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/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

WhatLocationDateContact- More Info
BICAS Art AuctionSACCA in the Tucson MallDecember 9-10 2023https://bicas.org/auction/?fbclid=IwAR0aHjlUe5dnbtkEjdTvpBTmeZlK6k2gABtSzXmN9DD3qcfD8J5U2E84Xw8
GABA Volunteer OpportunitiesYear Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-àhttp://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180
El Grupo and El GrupitoCoaching youth CyclingContact me, Damion, and I’ll put you in touch with the right coach depending on what you want to do. 520-977-5664

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

WhatLocationDateTire SizeContact- More Info
BICAS Art AuctionTucson, AZ12/ 9,10/2022Arthttps://bicas.org/art/auction/
Dawn to Dusk ArizonaMcDowell Mountain Regional Park,December 10, 2022MTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/
GABA Toy RideTucson, AZDecember 10 2022Charitywww.BikeGaba.org 
2021 McKenzie Frenzy   Vail, AZ  December ?????????MTBhttps://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792
Race Against TimeSan ManuelSaturday January 22Roadhttp://uacycling.com/race-against-time-tt/
 Winterbike   Copper Mountain, COJanuary 7, 2023Fat Bikehttps://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/january-events/winterbike-2023
McDowell MeltdownFountain Hills  January 7-8,2023MTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
San Tran CenturyQueen Creek, ArizonaJanuary 8, 2023Road 
Silver Dollar Nationals  Las Vegas, NevadaJanuary 13- 15, 2023  BMX 
State Race DoubleTucson, AZ  January 22, 23BMXhttps://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1959
Southwest Regional Gravity ChampionshipsBoulder City, NVJanuary 20-22Downhill, Edurohttps://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/1-14-2022-state-champs
Estrella HedgehogPhoenixJan 21-22MTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
CottonWood CrusherBuena Vista, COJan 21,2023Fat Bikehttps://coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/2023-cottonwood-crusher/2022-cottonwood-crusher-registration/
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series: Colorado Cup   Leadville, COJanuary 21, 2023Fat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Critirium #1Domingues Hills, CAJanuary 22, 2023Roadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Antelope Peak Challenge Arizona Endurance SeriesPicketpost to Tigermine RoadJanuary 28MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
McDowell CircuitFountain Hills, AZSunday January 29MTBhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/mmc/
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Tennessee Pass Night Jam –Leadville, COFebruary 4, 2023Fat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
White Tank WhirlwindWadell, AZFeb 4 & 5 – MTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Vuelta a Santa CatalinaSan Manuel, AZFebruary 4th and 5thRoadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
CBR Critirium #2Carson, CAFebruary 5Roadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance SeriesTucson, AZFebruary 11MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tour De Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CAFebruary 11Roadhttps://tourdepalmsprings.com/
Flapjack Flats TTPicacho, AZSunday February 12Roadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/flapjacks-tt/
Roger Millikan Memorial CritBrea, CAFebruary 12Roadhttps://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Crystal Lake ChallengeDuarte, CAFebruary 18Roadhttps://www.bikereg.com/crystal-lake-challeng
Frisco Freeze –  Frisco, COFebruary 18, 2023- Fat Bikehttps://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/
Valley of The SunPhoenix, AZFeb 17,18,19Roadhttps://vosstagerace.com/
MOB N MojaveBoulder City, NVFeb 17-19Downhill/endurohttps://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/2-11-2022-mob-n-mojave
BMX Winter NationalsPhoenix, AZFebruary 17-19BMX 
24 Hours in the Old PuebloWillow Springs ,AZFeb 17-19MTBhttps://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
UCLA Devil’s PunchbowlPearblossom, CAFebruary 25thRoadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Majestic CritOntario, CAFebruary 26Roadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Enter the Pain CaveAvondale, AZFebruary 25,26Roadhttps://www.phoenixteamseekanddestroy.com/enterthepaincave
Leadville Winter mtb: Mineral Belt Mayhem –Leadville, COMarch 4, 2023Fat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
Belgian Waffle Ride  Cave Creek, AZ  March 3-5, 2023Gravelhttps://belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-az
Tucson Bicycle ClassicTucson AZMarch 3,4,5Roadhttps://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Sedona Mountain Bike FestivalSedona, AZMarch 4-6, 2023MTBhttps://sedonamtbfestival.com/
Golden State Nationals BMXBakersfield, CAMarch 10-12BMX 
Skinny Tire FestivalMoab, UTMarch 11-14Roadhttps://www.skinnytireevents.com/skinnytirefestival
Rosena Ranch Circuit RaceLa Verne, CAMarch 11Roadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Ripsey Arizona Endurance SeriesOracle, AZMarch 11  MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
True Grit EpicSanta Clara, UTMarch 11-18MTBhttps://gropromotions.com/true-grit-epic/
Majestic Crit 4Ontario, CAMach 12Roadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Havasu HavocLake HavasuMarch 18MTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tour De CureGoodyearMarch 18Roadhttps://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=13607
Musselman Crit – State CritTucson, AZMarch 18Roadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/
 Leadville Winter MTB Fatty Patty –Leadville, COMarch 18, 2023(Fat Bike)https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Criterium #3Dominguez Hills, CAMarch 19, 2023Road 
Moab Rocks  Moab, UtMarch 25-27, 2023MTBhttps://www.transrockies.com/moab-rocks
Spring CycloviaTucson, AZMarch TBDAll Bikes-on the roadhttps://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Tour De ZonaMarch 23-25Sierra Vista, AZRoadhttps://eltourdezona.org/
Victor Stage RAceMarch 24-26Victorville, CARoadhttps://majesticcycling.com/
Sedona Big Friggin LoopSedona, AZMarch 25MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tommy Knocker 10Silver City, NMApril 1, 2023MTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
Tour of MurrietaMurrieta, CAApril 1, 2023Roadhttp://tourdemurrieta.com/
 The BearLakewood, CoApril 1, 2023Roadhttps://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/
GABA Bike SwapTucson, AZApril 2ndCommunityhttps://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1841006&eml=1&actr=3
Sea Otter ClassicMontery,CAApril 7-10Everything Bikeshttps://www.seaotterclassic.com/
The Leadville, CO BearLeadville, COApril 8, 2023-   Fat Bikehttps://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
BR Kino CritTucson, AZApril 8thRoadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/br-crit/
Prescott PunisherPrescott, AZApril 8MTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/
Frog HollowHurricane, UTApril 8, 2023MTBhttps://gropromotions.com/6-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage RaceRedlands, CAApril 12, 2023Road 
Reaper MadnessBoulder City, NVApril 14-16Downhill Endurohttps://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/4-15-2022-reaper-madness
Sinister Night RidesQueen Creek, AZApril 21, 2023  MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/
Prescott Monstercross Arizona Endurance SeriesPrescottApril 22MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Fire in the Hole TTArva Valley, AZApril 22Roadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/fire-in-the-hole/
LAX Circuit RaceLA, CaApril 23,2023Road 
Royal Gorge GrooveCanon City, COApril 23, 2023MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/royal-gorge-groove/
Tour of the GilaSilver City, NMApril 26-30Roadhttps://tourofthegila.com/
The Whiskey Off RoadPrescott, AZApril 28-30MTBhttps://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Fangdango Bailey, COApril 29-30MTBhttps://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/
Ride Across ArizonaToprock, AZMay 1, 2023Gravelhttps://bikepacking.com/event/ride-across-arizona-2023/
Flagstaff FrenzyFlagstaff AZMay 6, 2023MTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Cajon Pass Circuit RaceCajon PassMay 6, 2023Road 
18 Hours of Fruita   Fruita, COMay 5-6, 2023MTBhttps://18hrsoffruita.com/
CBR # 5Dominguez, CAMay 6Road 
Gran Fondo MoabMoab, UTMay 6roadhttps://www.transrockies.com/gran-fondo-moab
Mt. Lemmon Hill ClimbTucson, AZMay 12RoadBikeGaba.org
Arizona XC MTB State Championship RacePrescott,AZMay 13MTBhttps://mbaa.net/racing/state-championship-race/
Individual Time Trial ChampionshipsLake Los AngelesMay 13Roadhttps://socalcycling.com/events/individual-time-trial-championships/
Royal Gorge Six and TwelveCanon City, CoMay 13MTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/
Sarlacc Attack 50k   Fruita, COMay 13, 2023MTBhttps://geminiadventures.com/sarlacc-attack-50k/?target=Details
Co2uTFruita, COMay 14Gravelhttps://www.desertgravel.com/co2ut/
3 Bear #1Picacho, AZMay 7thRoadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/
Ride of SilenceTucsonMay 17th, 2023Roadhttps://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Adrenaline Night RidesMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, AZ
May 19, 2023MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/
Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance SeriesFlagstaff, AZMay 20  MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Julius Kim Cunanan Memorial Hunte Parkway Road RaceChula Vista, CAMay 20, 2023Road 
Sante Fe Century and Gran FondoSante Fe, NMMay 19-21Roadhttps://www.santafecentury.com/
Team Time Trail ChampionshipsLake Los AngelesMay 27Road 
Barry Wolfe Gran PrixThousand Oaks, CAMay 28Road 
The Original Growler EnduranceGunnison, COMay 27-28MTBhttps://originalgrowler.com/
MGXC   Elbert, COMay 29, 2023MTBhttps://rattlerracing.com/event/mgxc/
Iron Horse Bicycle ClassicDurango, COMay TBD 3 daysRoad,Gravel, MTBhttps://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/
Wasatch 50Heber City, UTJune 1, 2023MTBhttps://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/wasatch-50-pg1355.htm
Ojai Valley CenturyOjai, CaJune 3rdRoadhttp://ojaivalleycentury.org/
CBR Critirium #6Carson, CAJune 4, 2023Road 
Tour DivideBanff, Alberta Antelope Wells, NMJune 9Bike Pack, MTBhttps://tourdivide.org/
Wasatch 50Heber City, UTJune 10MTBhttps://redrockevents.raceentry.com/wasatch-50/race-information
Telluride Gravel RaceTelluride, COJune 10,2023Gravelhttps://telluridegravelrace.com/
Barrio Logan Gran PrixSan Diego, CAJune 10, 2023Roadhttps://www.sdbc.org/events/sdbc-barrio-logan-grand-prix
Ride the RockiesRumor says NE ColoradoJune 11-17Roadhttps://ridetherockies.com/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder                                                 Vernal, UTJune 17Gravelhttps://gravel-dino.com/
Lunar Liftoff  Colorado Springs, CO  June 24,2023  MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/lunar-liftoff-mtb-race/
Bighorn GravelGypsum, COJune 23-25, 2023Gravelhttps://www.bighorngravel.com/
Hypnosis Night RidesEstrella Mountain Regional Park
Goodyear, AZ
June 23, 2023MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/
Telluride 100Telluride, COJuly 8, 2023  MTBhttps://telluride100.com/
Cashe Gran FondoLogan, UtJuly 8thRoadhttps://www.cachegranfondo.com/
Bob Evans Memorial Mt. Evans Hill ClimbIdaho Springs, CoJuly 8thRoadhttps://www.bicyclerace.com/
Crusher in the TusharBeaver, UTJuly 8, 2023Gravelhttps://tusharcrusher.com/
Silver Rush 50 MTBLeadville, COJuly 9, 2023MTBhttps://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/
Dirty Diner Gravel GrinderVernal, UTJune 17Gravelhttps://gravel-dino.com/
719 RideColorado Springs, COJuly 15, 2023Roadhttps://719ride.com/
Stunner Night RidesUsery Mountain Regional Park
Mesa, AZ
July 21, 2023MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/
24 Hours in the Enchanted ForestGallup, NMJuly 22, 23MTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
Manhattan Beach Gran PrixManhattan Beach, CAJuly 23, 2023Roadhttps://www.mbgp.com/
Leadville Stage RAceLeadville, COJuly 28-30MTBhttps://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadville-stage-race/
Gravity GrinderColorado Springs, COJuly 29,2022MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/gravity-grinder-mtb-race/
Park 2 ParkDenverJuly 29, 2023Roadhttps://copark2park.com/
Colorado Trail RaceDurango, COAugust 13Bike Packing 
Big Woody RidesFlagstaff, AZ  August 13  MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/big-woody/
Leadville Trail 100 MTBLeadville, COAugust 13, 2023MTBhttps://leadvillers.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LT100MtbIcon.png
Breck EpicBreckenridge, COAugust 13-18MTBhttps://breckepic.com/
Vertigo Night Rides  Waddell, AZAugust 18, 2023MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/vertigo/
Last Quarter CrusherPalmer Park
Colorado Springs, CO  
August 19,2022MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/last-quarter-crusher-mtb-race/
Brian Head OdysseyBrian Head, UTAugust 19, 2023MTBhttps://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/odyssey-pg1403.htm#race_info
STB GVLSteamboat, COAugust 20, 2023Gravelhttps://www.sbtgrvl.com/
Hoodoo 500St. George , UTAugust 25-28Roadhttps://hoodoo500.com/
Tusayan Tussle Arizona Endurance SeriesTucsayan, AZAugust 26  MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Lake City AlpineLake City, COAugust 26,2023MTBhttps://lakecityalpine50.com/
Golder Gran FondoGolden, COAugust 27, 2023Roadhttps://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-golden/
Bike The BaySan Diego, CAAugust 27,2023Roadhttps://www.bikethebay.net/
The Pikes Peak ApexColorado SpringsSeptember 8-10, 2023MTBhttps://www.pikespeakapex.com/
Tour De AcomaAcoma, NMSeptember 10, 2023Roadhttps://www.tourdeacoma.com/new.html
Jangover Night RidesFountain Hills, AZ  September 16, 2022MTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/jangover/
The Wasatch All RoadHeber City, UTSeptember 16, 2023Gravelhttps://www.thewasatchallroad.com/
Barn BurnerFlaffstaff, AZSeptember 16MTB 
Rough Canyon RidesGrand Junction, CO  October  TBDMTBhttps://www.aravaiparides.com/rough-canyon-trail-rides/
Wilcox FlyerWillcox, AZSeptemberRoad 
So Cal Nationals  BMXCity of Industry, CASeptember 22-24BMX 
El Tours Loop de LoopTucsonSeptember 23, 2023Roadhttps://eltourdetucson.org/loop-de-loop/
OuterBikeMoab, UTSept 29-Oct 1 https://www.outerbike.com/moab-2023
Mt. Taylor ChallengeGrants,NMSeptember 30, 2023Roadhttp://www.dukecitywheelmen.org/
Skull Valley LoopThis event is not happening. It shows how challenging it can be to put on an event. Passionate people make all of these events happen.  Support them,. Race. Volunteer. Just be there.
Tour of the White MountainsPineTop LakesideOctober 7. 2023MTBhttps://epicrides.com/events/tour/event-guide/
Gila Monster Gran FondoSilver City, NMOctober 7, 2023Road 
Coconino Stage Bikepack Arizona Endurance SeriesFlagstaffOctober 13-16MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Mt. Graham State Hill ClimbSafford, AZSeptember 10,2023Roadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/mt-graham-state-hc-2/
Albuquerque Dirt FiestaAlbuquerqueTBD SeptemberMTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-dirt-fiesta/
State Time Trail ChampionshipPicacho, AZSeptember 24, 2023Roadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/state-time-trials-20-and-40k/
Sky Island TourSierra VistaOctober 7,2023Roadhttps://skyislandtour.com/
Nogales Classic State RRNogales, AZOctober 14, 2023Roadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/state-road-race-championships-nogales-bicycle-classic/
Wild West MTB FestRuidoso, NMTBD OctoberMTBhttps://ziarides.com/event/wild-west/
Arizona Trail RaceThe BorderOctoberMTBhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1331031780291249/
Avondale CritAvondale, AZOcober 22, 2023Roadhttps://www.azcycling.org/event/avondale-1/
El Grupo Fall FondoTucson, AZOctober 29, 2023Roadhttps://www.elgrupocycling.org/  
Fall CycloviaTucson, AZTBDRoadhttps://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Austin RattlerAustin, TXNovember 4, 2023MTBhttps://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/austinrattlermtb/
25 Hours at Frog HollowHurricane, UTNovember TBDMTBhttps://gropromotions.com/25-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Spirit world 100Patagonia, AZNovember  2-5 2023Gravelhttps://www.thespiritworld100.com/
Kentucky Camp Charity Ride Arizona Endurance SeriesSonoita, AZNovember 4MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Picketpost Punisher Arizona Endurance SeriesSuperior, AZNovember 18MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
El Tour De TucsonTucson, AZNovemberRoadhttps://eltourdetucson.org/
Pleasantville Arizona Endurance Series  Superior, AZDecember 2MTBhttps://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED.  Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved and have questions on 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, El Tour De Tucson and all of it’s charity partners, Tour De Zona, Tour De Mesa, Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder….  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 can’t 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 should be required when riding.  If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in one ear or use a bone conducting system.  Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud.  Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others.  Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France.  If you see someone  that is  not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention.  Do this for your and everybody’s safety. 

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

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

The one and only Tucson Bike Ride List – March 2020

 

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

REOCCURRING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles How fast can a mosey be? http://uacycling.com/

 

 

Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop Monday

6:00 PM

1-2 hours Easy, fun, social ben@bensbikestucson.com

text Ben’s Bikes to 85100 for updates 520-574-2453

R and I Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde,

Monday

9:00 AM

15-16 54 miles http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

520-977-5664 text or call

Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride University/Euclid Tuesday

7:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com

520-884-9018

Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:45PM

12-18 miles Slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:30AM

40-60 miles http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

7:30AM

55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com

520-884-9018

JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

No Drop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
R & I Ride GABA Ride Udall Park

7200 E Tanque Verde Rd ·

Wen

6:00AM

45 Miles 14-16 MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 A few miles No Drop https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 Wed

7:00PM

10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall Wed

8:00PM

https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle

Thursday

University and Euclid Thurs

7:30AM

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com

520-884-9018

Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

Thursdays are for wheel People Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 Thursday

9:00AM

45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

Thurs

5:30AM

Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra Vista

Chipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30

Thursday

6:30 PM

Circle K on BST

16  miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com

U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

7:30AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice http://uacycling.com/

GABA Oro Valley

Chico’s

7003 N. Oracle Rd

Friday

9:00AM

37 miles 12-14 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

10AM 75-90 minutes Recovery ride https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:15 AM

 

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com

520-884-9018

The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:30AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com

520-884-9018

Bicycle Ranch

Shop Ride

7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste 198 Saturday 7:30AM 55 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles 17-20

And 14-17

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride

Steve 520-219-4311

HMS Shop Ride 8225 N. Courtney Page Way Saturday 7:00AM 4 routes 25-30 Miles No Drop hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling

First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride

Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

1st Saturday 8:30AM As far as you can get Until you turn around https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Zona Cycling

 

El Con by the Starbucks . 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,

Saturday 8:30AM

65 miles 16-18 https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Speed of Fun Ride Social Ride First Watch on Speedway and Kolb Monthly- Saturday

9:00AM

15  miles Easy Lisa Mach – 520-419-9303
Bruce’s Easy Peasy Location Changes – Check the Saturday 9:00AM 30 13-14 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/2019-09/
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 8:30ish AM 30 miles ish No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

 

Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Sabino Gravel Ride Different locations Every other week 40-50 miles 3 hours ish steve@sabinocycles.com

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
To the cactus forest and back (C+/3/40) UA Flagpole

1100 E University Blvd · Tucson, AZ

Saturday, March 7,

8:15 AM

40 14-16 MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269176097/

Fair Wheel Friendship Ride

Fairwheel Bikes Saturday, March 7,

8:30 AM

55 14-16 MPH https://www.facebook.com/events/847709049014137/

Bruce’s Easy Peasy Horses to Horses Ride Plus

 

Viv’s Cafe

8987 E Tanque Verde Rd #361

Saturday, March 7,

8:30 AM

30 12-14MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269093905/
Tour De San Manuel C+ & B/3/54 miles 2000 W American Ave · Oracle, AZ

 

Saturday, March 7,

8:30 AM

54 14-16 MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269192196/
Saturday Speed of Fun Ride 7189 E Speedway Blvd Saturday, March 7,

9:00 AM

15 No Drop https://www.facebook.com/events/649498852488702/
Tucson Riders for a Cure Starbucks @ Swan and Sunrise Sunday,  March 8,

8:30 AM

37,17 miles BEGINNERS: If you are new to cycling, you will be paired up with an experienced rider. You set the pace and determine your distance https://www.meetup.com/Tucson-Riders-4-the-Cure/events/269027009/
A Jolly Loop: Columbus to Tangerine: 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson, Sunday,  March 8,

8:30 AM

36.4 14-16 mph https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268721160/
Columbus to Catalina 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson Monday March 9,

9:00AM

31 14-18 mph https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269160436/
Tuesday Ride: Viv’s to SNP East to enjoy the COLORS Viv’s Cafe

8987 E Tanque Verde Rd #361

Tuesday March 10

8:45AM

35 12-14 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269059924/
New Westside Hills 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson Tuesday March 10

9:00AM

43 8-12 hills https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269159316/
Women on the Mountain 9100 E Tanque Verde Rd · Tucson, AZ Tuesday March 10

9:00AM

22-30 8 – 14mph Womens Ride https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269169583/
Twin Peaks and Tangerine Safeway

9100 N Silverbell Rd · Marana, AZ

Wednesday, March 11, 9:00AM 30 14-16 MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/269160403/
March Metric Century- St. Phillips St Philip’s Plaza

4280 N Campbell Ave

Thursday March 12. 8:30am 62.8 14-16 MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268891330/
Columbus to Vistoso Figure Eight 3425 W El Camino del Cerro · Tucson Friday March 13 9:00 AM 38 14-1`6MPH
Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling   http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

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

 

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

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
March Social Ride Enchanted Hills Kennedy Park

3700 S La Cholla Blvd,

Sunday, March 22,  9 AM 3 different speeds , pot luck BBQ afterwards https://www.facebook.com/events/1111907189171703/
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB)  and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists.  (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out  at.

SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/

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

TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

What Location Date Contact- More Info
Challenged Athletes Percent Night Culinary Dropout March 31, 2020

4-9 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/217446516314782/
February TTG Club Meeting Tucson Endurance Performance Center 4811 E Grant Rd, Monday February 10

6:30 PM – 8 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/843632656080444/
Red Ridge Round 1 March 28-29th Limited space for 12 volunteers. Contact Vernie March 28st and 29th. vernieaikins@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/178788866677938/

Red Ridge Round 2 April 18-19th Limited space for 12 volunteers. Contact Vernie Apr 18 and 19th https://www.facebook.com/pg/TucsonTORCA/events/?ref=page_internal    vernieaikins@gmail.com
Red Ridge Round 3 May 2nd-3rd Limited space for 12 volunteers. Contact Vernie May 2nd-3rd https://www.facebook.com/events/462831391055330/

vernieaikins@gmail.com

 

GABA Bike Swap 400 N. 5th Ave April 19, 2020 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645546/
GABA Volunteer Opportunity Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180

 

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What Location Date Contact- More Info
The Pima County Ultracruise The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race Pima County, AZ SUN, MAR 8 AT 7 AM https://bluedogbicycles.com/bikepacking-tucson
The Tucson Gran Fondo 110 E Congress St, Tucson March 7, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/1602492049893110/
Hungry Dog Crit Gilbert, AZ March 8 https://swsportsreg.com/viewevent.php?EC=631
Tommy Knocker 10 Silver City, NM Event Canceled https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
Tolero Criterium Tucson AZ March 14 http://toleroracing.net/tolero-crit-2017/
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona April 4 – 5, 2020 https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137249
White Tanks Whirlwind White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ March 21, 2020
The Great Cowtown Campout Six! Blue Dog Bicycles

2843 N Campbell, Suite 102,

Mar 21 at 10 AM – Mar 22 at 12 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/2672640329457880/?active_tab=about
San Tan Crit Mesa, AZ March 22 https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Nogales Bicycle Classic Nogales, AZ Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8 AM – 2 PM http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/
2020 Javelina Chase Gravel Ride Duncan, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico March 28 https://www.javelinachase.com/ghost-mine-rumble.php
Butterfield Overland

Gravel Fun Ride

Lordsburg, New Mexico March 29 https://www.javelinachase.com/gravel-grinder.php
El Groupo Scavenger Hunt Tucson, AZ April 18, 2020 https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona. Apr 4 at 6:30 AM – Apr 5 at 4 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/2756566931094586/
Cyclovia Tucson, AZ Sunday, Mar. 29, 2020

9am – 3pm

https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Javelina Stampede Prescott, AZ April 4, 2020 https://chaineventsracing.com/javelina-stampede
2020 Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial South Mountain

Phoenix, AZ

April 4, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/163305648419375/
Prescott Punisher Prescott, AZ April 11, 2020
Wild West Fest – 6 hour, 12 hour, 40 miler plus pedalduro- Ruidoso, NM APRIL 17-19, 2020 https://ziarides.com/event/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/
Arizona Bicycle Classic Payson, AZ http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/
GABA Bike Swap Tucson, AZ April 19, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/2459288690975028/
Whiskey Off-Road Prescott, AZ April 24-26, 2020

 

https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Tour of the Gila Silver City, NV April 29 – May 3, 2020 https://tourofthegila.com/
Marana Meltdown: Mountain Bike Time Trial Marana, AZ May 2, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/588014005095000/
Salt River Canyon Tour 2020 Globe,AZ May 2 & 3, 2020 https://www.strideevents.com/events/salt-river-canyon-tour/2020/register
Chino Grinder

 

Chino Valley, AZ

 

May 3, 2020 http://chinogrinder.azgravelrides.com/
3 Bears #1 TT Eloy, AZ May 3
Flagstaff Frenzy Fort Valley Trailhead

Flagstaff, AZ

May 9. 2020 https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Ride of Silence Tucson and Green Valley rides May 21, 2020 http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb Tucson, AZ May 15, 2020 https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1120484
State Team Time Trial San Manuel, AZ May 30
Grand Junction Off-Road Grand Junction, CO May 29-31, 2020

 

https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Omnium

 

Williams, AZ June 6
Flagstaff Omnium Flagstaff, AZ June 7
Bike the Bluff- State Road Race Show Low, AZ June 20 https://www.facebook.com/BikeTheBluffShowLowAz
Carson City Off-Road Carson City, NV June 26-28, 2020

 

https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/
Deuces Wild Endurance Festival Show Low, AZ June 06 – 07, 2020 https://www.active.com/show-low-az/running/distance-running-races/deuces-wild-endurance-festival-2020
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest Gallup, NM JUNE 13, 2020  – JUNE 14, 2020 https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
AZ State Track Champs

 

California, as we don’t have a Velodrome July, 10,11,12
Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods Willcox, AZ Saturday September 5, 2020 http://www.rocamotionevents.com/willcox-flyer-bike-ride/
Kitt Peak TT Kitt Peak September 13, 2020 http://www.azcycling.org/
El Tours Loop the Loop Tucson, AZ September 19, 2020 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Cave Creek Overnight Animas, New Mexico TBD https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=265937
Horny Toad Hustle Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM TBD https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/
– Enduro Series Flagstaff, AZ TBD https://mbaa.net/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest Albuquerque, NM September 18-20, 2020 https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-mountain-bike-fest/
Barn Burner Flagstaff, AZ Saturday, September 19, 2020 http://www.barnburnermtb.com/
Mt. Graham- State HC Safford, AZ September 27 http://www.azcycling.org/
Man vs Machine Williams, AZ Due to road widening, date still in question http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
AZ CROSS Globe Globe, AZ TBD https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091
Sky Island Tour Sierra Vista, AZ October 3, 2020 https://www.skyislandtour.com/
Tour of the White Mountains Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ October 03, 2019 https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/
Cycle Avondale Avondale TBD https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle-avondale
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo Silver City, NM October – Exact date TBD https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/
Tour de Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ

Sunday, October 11, 2019

 

https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
Arizona Bicycle Classic Payson, AZ October 18, 2019 https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic
Gila Monster Gran Fondo Silver City, NM October 19, 2019 http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder Oracle, AZ October 26, 2019 https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/
Presott 6’er Prescott, AZ October 26, 2019 https://www.prescott6er.com/
Enduro Series Kingman, AZ TBD https://mbaa.net
El Grupo Fall Fondo Tucson, AZ October 27, 2019 https://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder Oracle, AZ Fri October 30 – Sat October 31, 2020 https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/
The Showdown at Usery Pass Phoenix, AZ November 2, 2019 http://www.mesabikerace.net/
Heart Of Arizona Congress, AZ November 2, 2019 https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/AZ/Congress/HeartOfArizona
Mountain to Mountain TBD November 3, 2019 GABA.Org
The Spirit World 100 Patagonia, Arizona

 

November 7-10

 

https://www.clippedin.bike/event/the-spirit-world-100/
Valley of the Sun CX Series Mother’s Nature Cyclo-cross Gilbert, AZ TBD https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
GABA Bike Swap Tucson, AZ November 17, 2019 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/
El Tour De Tucson Tucson, AZ November 23, 2019 www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/

 

Valley of the Sun CX #2 /AZ STATE CX Championship Gilbert, AZ November 23, 2019 https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
Peppersauce CX- AZ and NM Regional Championships Oracle, AZ TBD https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
GABA Holiday Party Tucson, AZ TBD https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
GABA Toy Ride Tucson, AZ TBD https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
McKenzie Frenzy Vail, AZ TBD https://sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org/
Dawn to Dusk McDowell Mountain Regional Park December 19 https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
Valley of the Sun CX FINALS Championship

 

Goodyear, AZ TBD https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/

 

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

 

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

 

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

 

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM.  THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED.  TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.

Ride List February 5, 2020

This Ride List is complied by The Damion Alexander Team with Long Realty. Our team is passionate about cycling, getting people outside, healthy food, art and helping to build our community. We carry this into our work helping people create a lifestyle with that in mind. If you are thinking of a move, or know anyone who is, we would love to assist you. If you have other questions about Tucson and the region, Ask Us.

 

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

REOCCURRING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
 
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles How fast can a mosey be? http://uacycling.com/

 

 

Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop Monday

6:00 PM

1-2 hours Easy, fun, social ben@bensbikestucson.com

text Ben’s Bikes to 85100 for updates 520-574-2453

R and I Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde,

Monday

9:00 AM

15-16 54 miles http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
           
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

520-977-5664 text or call

Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride University/Euclid Tuesday

7:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com

520-884-9018

Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:45PM

12-18 miles Slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
 
UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:30AM

40-60 miles   http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

7:30AM

55-60 Miles   www.Fairwheelbike.com

520-884-9018

           
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

No Drop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
R & I Ride GABA Ride Udall Park

7200 E Tanque Verde Rd ·

Wen

6:00AM

45 Miles 14-16 MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 A few miles No Drop https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 Wed

7:00PM

10 miles   Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall Wed

8:00PM

    https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
 
Up Oracle

Thursday

University and Euclid Thurs

7:30AM

  Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com

520-884-9018

Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

Thursdays are for wheel People Start changes- contact Tim at 548-3624 Thursday

9:00AM

45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

Thurs

5:30AM

Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra Vista

Chipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30

Thursday

6:30 PM

Circle K on BST

16  miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com

 
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

7:30AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice http://uacycling.com/

GABA Oro Valley

Chico’s

7003 N. Oracle Rd

Friday

9:00AM

37 miles 12-14 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

10AM 75-90 minutes Recovery ride https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
 
The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:15 AM

 

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com

520-884-9018

The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:30AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com

520-884-9018

Bicycle Ranch

Shop Ride

7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste 198 Saturday 7:30AM 55 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles 17-20

And 14-17

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride

Steve 520-219-4311

HMS Shop Ride 8225 N. Courtney Page Way Saturday 7:00AM 4 routes 25-30 Miles No Drop hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling

First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride

Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

1st Saturday 8:30AM As far as you can get Until you turn around https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Zona Cycling

 

El Con by the Starbucks . 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,

Saturday 8:30AM

65 miles 16-18 https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Speed of Fun Ride Social Ride First Watch on Speedway and Kolb Monthly- Saturday

9:00AM

15  miles Easy Lisa Mach – 520-419-9303
Bruce’s Easy Peasy Location Changes – Check the Saturday 9:00AM 30 13-14 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/calendar/2019-09/
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 8:30ish AM 30 miles ish No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

 

 
 
           
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Sabino Gravel Ride Different locations Every other week 40-50 miles 3 hours ish steve@sabinocycles.com

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Cactus Cycling LeBuzz @ NE corner of Catalina Hwy & Tanque Verde Fri, February 07, 2020

10:00 AM

28-35 miles Several groups- different speeds Art Havemeyer /520-429-4797

https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php/

Cactus Oro Valley and Santa Cruz Loop Starbucks @ corner of N. Oracle and N. 1st Ave Sat, February 08, 2020

12:00 PM

35 miles 16-18 MPH Andy &Diane Bourke

(603) 372-6741 https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php/

Bruce’s Easy Peasy Craycroft to Christina Taylor Green Park North Side of Rillito River Path at Craycroft

3537 N Craycroft Rd

Saturday, February 8, 2020

9:00 AM

31 12-14MPH https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268410344/
Picture Rocks to Saguaro National Park El Camino Del Cerro ball park

3425 W El Camino del Cerro

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

8:30 AM

 

48 12-14 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/268384584/
Check out these pages for unique weekly rides . Cactus Cycling   http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

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

 

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

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Sweetwater Trails – Tucson MTB Addicts Sweetwater Parking lot 2.9.20

9AM-2PM

10-11 miles

2-3 hour ride

  https://www.facebook.com/events/531909421010358/
Ride Giant Demo at Sweetwater Trailhead 4001 N Tortolita Rd 2.9.20

9AM-2PM

DEMO – Your distance, your speed https://www.facebook.com/events/491080171787253/
Ride the West Loop – Campfire Cycling through Saguaro Park West and Back Campfire Cycling Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 6 AM – 11 AM There is about 10 miles of gravel, 2 miles of rough and 30 miles of paved road. https://www.facebook.com/events/746939559152455/
 
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB)  and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists.  (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out  at.

SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/

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

TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

What Location Date Contact- More Info
All-Natural Performance: Sports Nutrition with Kristen Arnold Sabino Cycles

7045 E Tanque Verde Rd

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6 PM – 7 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/808484126339375/
Blood Road Screening – Tucson, AZ 5251 E Speedway Blvd Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 6 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/178024069948879/
Backcountry Emergency Care for MTBers & Bikepackers with Charly 2801 N. Flowing Wells Rd. Suite 101

 

Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/3571490422892059/?notif_t=plan_user_invited&notif_id=1580863184665815
February TTG Club Meeting Tucson Endurance Performance Center 4811 E Grant Rd, Monday February 10

6:30 PM – 8 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/843632656080444/
GABA Bike Swap 400 N. 5th Ave April 19, 2020 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645546/
GABA Volunteer Opportunity Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180

 

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What Location Date Contact- More Info
Single Speed Arizona Who knows. They moved it. Perhaps in Bisbee February 7-9,2020 https://www.facebook.com/SingleSpeedArizona/
Lake Havasu Havoc Lake Havasu February 8. 2020 https://mbaahavasuhavoc.itsyourrace.com/register/
Sun Devil Crit Tempe, AZ February 9, 2020 asucycling.org/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race Buckeye, Casa Grande, Pheonix, AZ February 14-16 https://vosstagerace.com/
24 Hours in The Old Pueblo Willow Springs February 14-16 https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
Flapjack Flats TT Picacho, AZ February 23,2020 https://www.summitvelo.org/
Musselman Crit Tucson, AZ February 29,2020 https://www.bikereg.com/musselman-state-criterium
The Pima County Ultracruise The Pima County Ultracruise – A Bikepacking Race Pima County, AZ SUN, MAR 8 AT 7 AM https://bluedogbicycles.com/bikepacking-tucson
The Tucson Gran Fondo 110 E Congress St, Tucson March 7, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/1602492049893110/
Hungry Dog Crit Gilbert, AZ March 8 https://swsportsreg.com/viewevent.php?EC=631
Tommy Knocker 10 Silver City, NM Event Canceled https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
Tolero Criterium Tucson AZ March 14 http://toleroracing.net/tolero-crit-2017/
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona April 4 – 5, 2020 https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137249
White Tanks Whirlwind White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ March 21, 2020  
The Great Cowtown Campout Six! Blue Dog Bicycles

2843 N Campbell, Suite 102,

Mar 21 at 10 AM – Mar 22 at 12 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/2672640329457880/?active_tab=about
San Tan Crit Mesa, AZ March 22 https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Nogales Bicycle Classic Nogales, AZ Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8 AM – 2 PM http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/
2020 Javelina Chase Gravel Ride Duncan, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico March 28 https://www.javelinachase.com/ghost-mine-rumble.php
Butterfield Overland

Gravel Fun Ride

Lordsburg, New Mexico March 29 https://www.javelinachase.com/gravel-grinder.php
El Groupo Scavenger Hunt Tucson, AZ April 18, 2020 https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona. Apr 4 at 6:30 AM – Apr 5 at 4 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/2756566931094586/
Cyclovia Tucson, AZ Sunday, Mar. 29, 2020

9am – 3pm

https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Javelina Stampede Prescott, AZ April 4, 2020 https://chaineventsracing.com/javelina-stampede
2020 Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial South Mountain

Phoenix, AZ

April 4, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/163305648419375/
Prescott Punisher Prescott, AZ April 11, 2020  
Wild West Fest – 6 hour, 12 hour, 40 miler plus pedalduro- Ruidoso, NM APRIL 17-19, 2020 https://ziarides.com/event/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/
Arizona Bicycle Classic Payson, AZ   http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/
GABA Bike Swap Tucson, AZ April 19, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/2459288690975028/
Whiskey Off-Road Prescott, AZ April 24-26, 2020

 

https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Tour of the Gila Silver City, NV April 29 – May 3, 2020 https://tourofthegila.com/
Marana Meltdown: Mountain Bike Time Trial Marana, AZ May 2, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/588014005095000/
Salt River Canyon Tour 2020 Globe,AZ May 2 & 3, 2020 https://www.strideevents.com/events/salt-river-canyon-tour/2020/register
Chino Grinder

 

Chino Valley, AZ

 

May 3, 2020 http://chinogrinder.azgravelrides.com/
3 Bears #1 TT Eloy, AZ May 3  
Flagstaff Frenzy Fort Valley Trailhead

Flagstaff, AZ

May 9. 2020 https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Ride of Silence Tucson and Green Valley rides May 21, 2020 http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb Tucson, AZ May 15, 2020 https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1120484
State Team Time Trial San Manuel, AZ May 30  
Grand Junction Off-Road Grand Junction, CO May 29-31, 2020

 

https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Omnium

 

Williams, AZ June 6  
Flagstaff Omnium Flagstaff, AZ June 7  
Bike the Bluff- State Road Race Show Low, AZ June 20 https://www.facebook.com/BikeTheBluffShowLowAz
Carson City Off-Road Carson City, NV June 26-28, 2020

 

https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/
Deuces Wild Endurance Festival Show Low, AZ June 06 – 07, 2020 https://www.active.com/show-low-az/running/distance-running-races/deuces-wild-endurance-festival-2020
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest Gallup, NM JUNE 13, 2020  – JUNE 14, 2020 https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
AZ State Track Champs

 

California, as we don’t have a Velodrome July, 10,11,12  
Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet AirMethods Willcox, AZ Saturday September 5, 2020 http://www.rocamotionevents.com/willcox-flyer-bike-ride/
Kitt Peak TT Kitt Peak September 13, 2020 http://www.azcycling.org/
El Tours Loop the Loop Tucson, AZ September 19, 2020 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Cave Creek Overnight Animas, New Mexico TBD https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=265937
Horny Toad Hustle Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM TBD https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/
– Enduro Series Flagstaff, AZ TBD https://mbaa.net/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest Albuquerque, NM September 18-20, 2020 https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-mountain-bike-fest/
Barn Burner Flagstaff, AZ Saturday, September 19, 2020 http://www.barnburnermtb.com/
Mt. Graham- State HC Safford, AZ September 27 http://www.azcycling.org/
Man vs Machine Williams, AZ Due to road widening, date still in question http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
AZ CROSS Globe Globe, AZ TBD https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091
Sky Island Tour Sierra Vista, AZ October 3, 2020 https://www.skyislandtour.com/
Tour of the White Mountains Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ October 03, 2019 https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/
Cycle Avondale Avondale TBD https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle-avondale
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo Silver City, NM October – Exact date TBD https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/
Tour de Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ

Sunday, October 11, 2019

 

https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
Arizona Bicycle Classic Payson, AZ October 18, 2019 https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic
Gila Monster Gran Fondo Silver City, NM October 19, 2019 http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder Oracle, AZ October 26, 2019 https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/
Presott 6’er Prescott, AZ October 26, 2019 https://www.prescott6er.com/
Enduro Series Kingman, AZ TBD https://mbaa.net
El Grupo Fall Fondo Tucson, AZ October 27, 2019 https://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder Oracle, AZ Fri October 30 – Sat October 31, 2020 https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/
The Showdown at Usery Pass Phoenix, AZ November 2, 2019 http://www.mesabikerace.net/
Heart Of Arizona Congress, AZ November 2, 2019 https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/AZ/Congress/HeartOfArizona
Mountain to Mountain TBD November 3, 2019 GABA.Org
The Spirit World 100 Patagonia, Arizona

 

November 7-10

 

https://www.clippedin.bike/event/the-spirit-world-100/
Valley of the Sun CX Series Mother’s Nature Cyclo-cross Gilbert, AZ TBD https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
GABA Bike Swap Tucson, AZ November 17, 2019 https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/258645552/
El Tour De Tucson Tucson, AZ November 23, 2019 www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/

 

Valley of the Sun CX #2 /AZ STATE CX Championship Gilbert, AZ November 23, 2019 https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
Peppersauce CX- AZ and NM Regional Championships Oracle, AZ TBD https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
GABA Holiday Party Tucson, AZ TBD https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
GABA Toy Ride Tucson, AZ TBD https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
McKenzie Frenzy Vail, AZ TBD https://sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org/
Dawn to Dusk McDowell Mountain Regional Park December 19 https://www.usacycling.org/events?state=AZ
Valley of the Sun CX FINALS Championship

 

Goodyear, AZ TBD https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/

 

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

 

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

 

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

 

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

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.

FUNd Raising For El Tour De Tucson Beneficiaries

Click Here to make a donation that will be split among all the charities Below are links to each individual charity. Questions? Call or text me. 520-977-5664

For the past decade, I’ve been capturing images of our community.  Along the way, I have had the great fortune of meeting people  dedicated to making our community better.  While I was initially just fueled by serving the cycling world, I have also become deeply moved by a commitment to helping others. Tucson is a better place because of our volunteerism and our non-profits.

With that in mind, I have a two part challenge to FUNd Raising for ALL of the El Tour De Tucson Charities in 2018.

First, I am going to be riding and raising funds for EVERY beneficiary. Below, I’ll be adding links so you can help me in this endeavor.  El Tour has been very generous to me by waiving their fees, so 100% of the money I raise will be going to the charities.

Second, I want to encourage everyone to ride for a charity. Many of them provide free entrance into El Tour, training rides, dinner before the ride,  bikes, and lots of good times. In order to help you, I’ll be sharing videos of highlighting the works of each organization.  My hope is that you can find something that speaks to your heart.

For more information, please see some of the press clippings about the ride from 2017  Tucson.com Article

As much as I’d appreciate a donation, I’d prefer you register to ride for one of the charities yourself.  A nice bonus for you is each charity has “goodies” they give back to those who ride and raise funds. One charity, Uphill into the Wind, will even provide you with a bike to use in the event if you do not have one. Many have cycling jerseys or kits, some have professional coaches, and group rides. Each one is different, but all include an entry into El Tour De Tucson and an event shirt.

Talking about group training rides, if you are looking for people your speed to share a spin, then check out my ride list  – simply send an email to Damion@damionalexander.com, with “ride list” in the comments, and I will happily add you to the email list.

As I register for each charity, I will be adding additional charities and links on this page and adding blogs on bikepilgrim.com with more details of what each of these charities do in the region. If you want to donate to one of the other charities I have not registered for yet, let me know and it will sign up for it next.

At the bottom of this post are all the charities. If you would prefer to send a check, please specify the charity, and mail to Long Realty Co.  Attn:Damion Alexander 1890 E River Rd. Tucson AZ. 85718

To watch a video on ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis         https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/234382493922975/

Watch a video on Alzheimer’s Association         https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/264180034227815/

To watch a video of Arizona Justice Project   https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/1527316940703714/

To Make a donation to Arizona’s Children Association Click this link https://el-tour-de-tucson.everydayhero.com/us/damion-alexander-for-arizona-s-children-association  To see a long video about Arizona’s Children Association Click this link https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=qvv0767iKrU A shorter video https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/280584425888184/

To make a donation to Arts Express click this linkhttps://www.mightycause.com/story/Xd6wjf                                                                             Video of Arts Express from Loop the Loop Event  To see a short video about what Arts Express does check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEpzDmkf970 

BICAS – Make a donation by clicking here https://bicas.org/CiviCRM/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/pcp/info&reset=1&id=4 .  Chick here for the  BICAS Video

To Make a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters Click this link   https://tucsonbigs.salsalabs.org/eltourdetucsonbigrideforkids/p/damionalexandersfundraisingpage/index.html                                                Watch a video on Big Brother Big Sisters at  https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2150582644966619/

To Make a donation to Beads of Courage Click this link https://beadsofcourage.z2systems.com/np/clients/beadsofcourage/donation.jsp?campaign=167&fundraiser=22262

To make a donation to Children’s Clinics https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/childrens-clinics-tucsonTo watch a video on Children’s Clinics   https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/719025478452638/

To Make a donation to Easterseals Blake Foundation Click this link  http://es.easterseals.com/site/TR/Events/AZTUBlakeFoundation?px=5060905&pg=personal&fr_id=3924                                                                  See a video about what Easter Seals does          https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2070850012937172/

To Make a donation to El Grupo Youth Cycling Click this https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ElGrupoYouthCycling/eltour18.html

To Make a donation to The Epilepsy Foundation Click this link https://epilepsyfoundation.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=595                                                             To See a video about the Epilepsy foundation      https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2258645714206972/

To make a donation to Free Ever After click here https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/free-ever-after  To watch a video about Free Ever After            https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/719025478452638/

Watch a video of Fiends of Aphasia          https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/264317674086087/

Watch a Video on Friends of Pima Animal Care Center   https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2161177927486100/

Watch a video on Keeping Teachers Teaching               https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/296040744544227/

To make a donation to Look Save A Life click this link  https://runsignup.com/Race/35544/Donate/9UU1pkOfqYHcysSQ

To Make a donation to Pima Animal Care Center Click this link  https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/damion-alexanders-ride-with-the-pacc/damionalexander2

To watch a Video about Mobile Meals.   https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/272892233551392/

To watch a video on Rotary       https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/308412103081867/

Watch a video on Southern Arizona Gender Alliance               https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/232269124305991/

To Make a donation to St. Elizabeth’s Health Center Click this https://saintehc.networkforgood.com/projects/56871-damion-alexander-s-fundraiser

To make a donation to Tu Nidito click this link https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/damion-alexander/2018  Click here to see What Tu Nidito Does.

To make a donation to Uphill Into The Wind click this link  https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/uphill-into-the-winds-2018-el-tour-de-tucson-campaign                                                             To see a video on Uphill into the Wind   https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/589200354831835/

Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter
Arts Express
Arizona’s Childrens Association

AZ Multi Housing Foundation
Beads Of Courage
BICAS
Big Brothers Big Sisters

Boys & Girls Clubs
Cakes for Causes
Children’s Clinics
Easterseals Blake Foundation

El Grupo Youth Cycling
Epilepsy Foundation
Free Ever After
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center

Gabriel’s Angel’s
Habitat for Humanity
INTO Africa
Look! Save a Life
Mobile Meals So. A
Rotary – Polio Plus
Shay’s Vision
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance
St. Elizabeth’s Health Center 

The Haven
Tu Nidito Children & Family Services
Uphill Into the Wind

 

 

Community Ride List… Now with even more upcoming events and races

I put in a few extra hours this week searching for races and events for the next year. Please let me know if I missed anything

I think Cycling season in Tucson is year round, but for many, it starts in the months leading up to El Tour De Tucson. It is apparent on the roads and the Loop that each weekend more people are pumping up the tires, lubing the chains and getting ready for the largest perimeter cycling event in the country. Next weekend is the official kick off for El Tour Season with the 2nd Annual El Tour Loop the Loop. The fun will on the 16th is from 6:30 – 10:30 a.m and has all sorts of fun and activities all around the Loop.  Don’t forget the after party (11 – 1) at St. Phillips Plaza, on the Loop at River and Campbell.

There are a few advocacy groups in Tucson that are really getting some solid work done for the Cycling Community. As far as Mountain Bikes go, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB), they have so many projects in the works I don’t have enough room to mention them all, but they include new trails from Vail to Oro Valley and all over the West side. I’ll do a separate blog on all of them on BikePilgrim.Com. All of this work can’t happen without funding. I recommend becoming a member of SDMB and buy some tickets for the Super Ultra Mega Raffle where you can win a pivot bike and other incredible prizes. Pick up a ticket at September 13th from 6-9 at Brushfire BBQ.

Damion

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

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

6:00AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles How fast can a mosey be? http://uacycling.com/

 

 

Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop Monday

6:00 PM

1-2 hours Easy, fun, social Ben’s Bikes

ben@bensbikestucson.com

The Bicycle Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde,

Monday

6:30 AM

15-16 54 miles http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Monday Night Mash 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway Monday

7:15pm

15-25 miles Social regroups https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

520-977-5664 text or call

VeloVets The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. ON HOLD FOR THE SUMMER Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride University/Euclid Tuesday

6:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

6:30PM

Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:30PM

12-18 miles Slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

6:30AM

40-60 miles http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

6:00AM

55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

No Drop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Julian Wash Out n Back Roy Schoonover Trail Head

7500 S. Kolb

Wed

4:30PM

10 10-no drop http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:00PM

Different route each week
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 A few miles No Drop https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 Wed

7:00PM

10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall Wed

8:00PM

https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle

Thursday

University and Euclid Thurs

6:30AM

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

Thursdays are for wheel People AJ’s

Sunrise/Campbell

Thursday

7:00AM

45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

6:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

Thurs

5:30AM

Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra Vista

Chipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30

Thursday

6:30 PM

Circle K on BST

16  miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com

U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

6:30AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice http://uacycling.com/
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

RIDE postpone for the summer 75-90 minutes Recovery ride https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina

 

Saturday 6:30AM

 

53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles 17-20

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride

Steve 520-219-4311

The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 6:15 AM

 

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 6:30AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride 8225 N. Courtney Page Way Saturday 7:30AM 4 routes 25-30 Miles No Drop hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
VeloVets Hi Corbett Field Parking Lot Saturday 7:00AM 4-15 miles No drop https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Saturday 7:00AM 15-20 miles 12-15

No drop

Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎

Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 7:00AM 10-15 miles beginner 12-15

No drop

pbs054@performanceinc.com

520-296-4715

Zona Cycling

First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride

Le Buzz

9121 E Tanque Verde Rd

1st Saturday 7:30AM As far as you can get Until you turn around https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Zona Cycling

 

El Con by the Starbucks . 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,

Saturday 7:30AM

65 miles 16-18 https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various Routes

Call Scott

Saturday 8:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Saturday

8:00AM

6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 7:30AM No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

 

Bicycle Ranch Different Trails Sunday

6:30 AM

Different No Drop Steve 520-219-4311
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Sunday

7:00AM

30-35 miles 12-15 Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎

Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek

.

Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell 1st Sunday of each month 90-120 Minutes No Drop Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars.  Check them out for more rides.

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

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

 

 

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

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Business Builder Bike Ride Fantasy Island 09.06.17

5PM

1-2 hours 10-30 miles Your Pace Cirrus Visual – (520) 514-5704
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB)  and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists.  (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out  at.

SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/

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

TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What Location Date Contact- More Info
Super Ultra Mega Raffle sales party Brushfire BBQ

1402 S Kolb Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85710

September 13,th 6-9PM (520) 867-6050
TORCA October Trail

Day -Prison Camp

Molina Basin October 7

9AM-1PM

Fall GABA Bike Swap 5th and 7th in Tucson Sunday, November 12th, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/

 

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What Location Date Contact- More Info
September 10 – Race #1

 

Fort Tuthill County Park – Flagstaff September 10 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Fire on the Rim Pine, Arizona September 16, 2017 http://www.fireontherim.com/ info@fireontherim.com
El Tour Loop the Loop Tucson AZ September 16 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Enduro Sunrise Sunrise, AZ September 17 https://mbaa.net/2016/07/22/the-mbaas-first-enduro-race-aug-27th/
September 23-24 – Race #2*

 

Pioneer Park – Prescott September 23, 24 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder Oracle, AZ September 23 http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/gravel-grinder.html
38th Mt Graham Hill Climb Mt. Graham September 24 Nippy (Edward) Feldhake

nippy-mr-smarty-pants@juno.com

Man vs Machine 2017 Williams, AZ September 30 http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest Tijeras, NM September 30 http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/
Enduro #2 in Tucson Tucson October 1, 2017 https://mbaa.net/racing/tucson-enduro/
Tour of the White Mountains Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ October 7, 2017 Epicrides.com
NICA RACE #3 Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca October 7 and 8 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Cochise County Cycling Classic Douglas, AZ October 7, 2017 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
Tour de Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ October 8, 2017 Gabi Enriquez http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ tourdescottsdale@dcranchinc.com
Gila Monster Gran Fondo Silver City, NM October 14 http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondue/
Prescott 6’er Prescott, AZ October 14 https://www.prescott6er.com/
AZ MTB State Championships / AZ Fall Series #2 McDowell Park Queen Creek, AZ October 14 http://www.azfallseries.com/
NICA Race #4*

 

McDowell Mtn Regional Park – Fountain Hill October 21-22 – http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Enduro 3# Prescott Prescott, AZ Novemebr 15, 2017 https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-enduro/
Arizona Bicycle Classic Payson, AZ October 21 http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/
Flat Tire Cross Desert Cross #1

 

Globe, AZ October 21, 2017 Mark Bibbey  mbibbey@hotmail.com   https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2639
Saguaro Sunrise Bike and Skate Oro Valley, AZ October 22 http://saguarosunrisebikeskate.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8230
AZ MTB Fall Series #3 Estrella Park Queen Creek, AZ October 28 http://www.azfallseries.com/
AZ CycleCROSS Series #1-#2 Sedona, AZ October 28-29 https://azcross.com/
Cyclovia Tucson S 12 AVE

Tucson AZ

October 29, 2017 https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
NICA Race #5*

 

White Tank Mtn Regional Park – Waddell November 4-5 http://www.arizonamtb.org/
MOOEY Cross Mesa, AZ November 11 and 12 ,2017 Mark Bibbey  mbibbey@hotmail.com   https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
The Showdown at Usery Park Mesa, AZ November 5, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/events/167532320348318/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic Cave Creek, AZ November 11, 2017 http://www.dfmba.org/C4/
Mooey Cross Desert Cross #2

 

Superstition Farms, Mesa, AZ November 12, 2017 https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
El Tour de Tucson Tucson, AZ November 18 http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4 Phoenix, AZ November 25-26, https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460
Himmel Cyclocross

Desert Cross #3

Tucson, AZ December 2-3, 2017 Joseph Iuliano

jiuliano88@gmail.com

Dawn to Dusk Arizona

 

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, December 9, 2017 http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/
AZ Cross Championships Gilbert, AZ December 9, 2017 https://azcross.com/schedule/
Desert ‘Cross Cup Finale Goodyear, AZ December 31, 2017 http://www.azcycling.org/?page_id=811
McDowell Meltdown XC Phoenix, AZ January 13, 2018 https://mbaa.net/racing/
Hedgehog Hustle XC Goodyear, AZ January 27, 2018 https://mbaa.net/racing/
Santa Catalina Omnium Tucson and Oracle AZ TBD – Traditionally last end of January http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Havasu Havoc XC Lake Havasu, AZ February 10, 2018 https://mbaa.net/racing/
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Willow Springs, AZ February 16-18, 2018 https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
Tour De Cure Glendale, AZ March 17, 2018 http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=12205&amp;pg=entry
White Tank Whirlwind XC Phoenix, AZ March 24, 2018 https://mbaa.net/racing/
Bike MS McDowell Mountain Park, Phoenix March 24,25 2018 http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/AZABikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29300
The Arizona Trail Race – 300 and 750 Mile Arizona Trail, from Mexico to Superior or Mexico to Utah April 5th, 2018 http://topofusion.com/azt/race.php
Cyclovia Tucson TBD Tucson April 8, 2018 https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
The Javelina Chase Duncan, AZ April 14-15, 2018 http://www.javelinachase.com/
Prescott Punisher XC Prescott, AZ April 14, 2018 https://mbaa.net/racing/
The Whiskey Off Road Prescott, AZ April 27-29, 2018 https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Frenzy XC Flagstaff, AZ April 12, 2018 https://mbaa.net/racing/
ABC Desert Classic Phoenix, AZ TBD traditionally end of April http://www.azbikeclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=53364&module_id=75467
Grand Junction Off-Road Grand Junction, CO May 18-20, 2018 https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/
The Carson City Off Road Carson City, NV June 15-17, 2018 https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/

 

 

 

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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

 

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

 

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

 

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

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.

Community Ride List and Upcoming Races

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.

 

Ride on,

 

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

7:30AM

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

ben@bensbikestucson.com

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, 5:30     https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride University/Euclid Tuesday

7:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

6:30PM

Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:30PM

12-18 miles Slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
 
UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:30AM

40-60 miles   http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

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    
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 A few miles No Drop https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 Wed

7:30PM

10 miles   Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall Wed

8:00PM

    https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
 
Up Oracle

Thursday Shootout

University and Euclid Thurs

7:30AM

  Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664

Thursdays are for wheel People AJ’s

Sunrise/Campbell

Thursday

7:30AM

45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

7:30AM

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

6:30 PM

Circle K on BST

16  miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com

 
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

7:30AM

2 hours

30-40 miles

Team Time Trial Practice http://uacycling.com/
 
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina

 

Saturday 8:00AM

 

53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles 17-20

MPH

Free Breakfast after ride

Steve 520-219-4311

The

Old  Man Shootout

University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:15AM

 

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:30AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride 8225 N. Courtney Page Way Saturday 7:30AM 4 routes 25-30 Miles No Drop hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
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 8:00AM     Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

Saturday

8:00AM

6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

           
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 7:30AM   No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com

 

 
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/

 

 

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/

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What Location Date Contact- More Info
Challenged Athletes Foundation Illegal Pete’s Tucson 876 E. University Blvd Friday

2.17.17

5:30-8:30PM

Join us to celebrate #TeamCAF and learn about the 2017 Best Day in Tri and bucket  list rides to support challenged athletes worldwide. The event is co-hosted by TriSports. Call 520-490-5334 Barry Baker
CAF Dream Rides Reception with CAF’s Virginia Tinley Gentle Ben’s – 2nd floor 865 E. University Blv Saturday

2.18.17

6:30 –9:30PM

Tucson Cyclist reception to meet Virginia Tinley, Chief Executive Director of the  Challenged Athletes Foundation to learn about CAF’s exciting cycling challenges.  A percentage of all food and drink purchases will be donated at Gentle Ben’s when  you mention
Consider Yourself Challenged! UA Campus Recreation 1400 E 6th Street Saturday

2.18.17

4 pm – 6 pm

Demonstrations from Adaptive Athletes! Great Raffle prizes!   Meet and Greet with Miss Arizona USA! Meet and hear the stories of these incredible  people!  Featured speaker – VIRGINIA Tinley, Executive Director of the Challenged  Athletes Foundation! Your presence will make all the difference!

 

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What Location Date Contact- More Info
Prickly Pedal Morristown, AZ January 21st http://pricklypedal.com/
A Race Against Time Picacho, AZ January 21st http://www.teamcolleen.org/   John McCarrell

john@americanbunnyhop.com

Avondale Criterium Series Avondale, AZ January 22nd https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-416
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)

 

Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona

 

January 28-29  2016 http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona

 

Somewhere in Arizona – TBD

 

February 4th

 

https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
San Tan Crit Mesa, AZ February 4th http://santanracing.com/
Sun Devil Criterium Tempe, AZ February 5th https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-214
Sun Devil Criterium Fun Ride Tempe, AZ February 5th http://asucycling.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Sun-Devil-Crit-2017-Flyer-1.0.pdf
Tolero Crit Tucson February 11 https://www.bikereg.com/tolerocrit
McDowell Mtn Circuit Race Fountain Hills, AZ February 12 https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-293
Valley of the Sun Stage Race Phoenix, AZ February 17 – February 19 https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-288
Valley of the Sun Stage Race Phoenix,AZ February 17-19, 2017 www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ February 17-19, 2017 http://www.epicrides.com/
Tommyknocker10 Silver City, NM February 25, 2017 http://ziarides.com/event-register/tommyknocker10/
Lettucs Ride Yuma, AZ February 25 https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-584
Avondale Criterium Series Avondale, AZ February 26th https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-416
Musselman Honda Criterium Tucson, AZ March 10 https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-539
19th Annual Colossal Cave Road Race Tucson AZ MARCH 12 https://www.facebook.com/ColossalCaveRoadRace/
Tucson Bicycle Classic Tucson, AZ March 17-19

 

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
Prickly Pedal Morristown, AZ Saturday, April 1 http://pricklypedal.com/
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
South Mountain Bike Class Phoenix, AZ April 9 http://wmrc.org/
El Grupo

Scavenger hunt

El Grupo Scavenger Hunt April 15- Date not confirmed  
Tour of the Gila Stage Race Silver City, NM

 

April 19-23

 

http://www.tourofthegila.com
12 Hours in the Wild West

 

Village of Ruidoso April 22, 2017 http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/
Tour De Cure- Tucson Marana, AZ April 23, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road Prescott, AZ April 28-30, 2017

 

http://www.epicrides.com
The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial Phoenix, AZ Saturday, May 7 http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt
Javelina Chase Gran Fondo & Omnium Duncan, AZ May 05-06 http://www.javelinachase.com/
Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial Phoenix, AZ May 13 https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-270
Grand Junction Off Road Grand Junction

Colorado

May 20 – 22, 2017 http://www.epicrides.com/
Flagstaff Omnium Flagstaff, AZ June 10-11 http://singletrackbikes.com/
10th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship Show Low, AZ June 17 http://www.bikethebluff.com/
Carson City Off Road Carson City, NV June 16-18, 2017

 

http://www.epicrides.com/
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest

 

Gallup NM in the Zuni Mountains June 24 June 25 http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest
South Boundary BigRide

 

Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth and Family Center July 22 http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/
Dawn til Dusk Camerco, NM August 26 http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-til-dusk/
Man vs Machine 2017 Williams, AZ September 30 http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest Tijeras, NM September 30 http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/
AZ CROSS Series #1-#2 Sedona, AZ October 29-29 https://azcross.com/
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4 Phoenix, AZ November 25-26, https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460
Dawn to Dusk Arizona

 

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, December 9 http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/

 

 

 

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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

 

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

 

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

 

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM.  THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED.  TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.

 

Community Bike Ride List Oct 31-Nov 6

November 3rd is election day.  There are huge benefits for the cycling community if all 7 bonds pass.  As this list is all about bikes, I’d encourage you to vote for all 7.

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.

Damion

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

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
Cyclocross Fort Lowell Park Wednesday6:30AM Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt. https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday7:00AM 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles How fast can a mosey be? http://uacycling.com/ 

 

Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop Monday6:00 PM 1-2 hours Easy, fun, social Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash Ordinary Bike Shop Monday7:15pm 15-25 miles Social regroups https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday5:30AM 20 milesAbout an hour 12-14HILLS Damion Alexander520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets  VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital  Tuesday 4:45PM Two rides.  One on VA campus. Other on The Loop easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday7:00AM 2.5 hours40 miles Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples Fantasy Island North Side Tuesday5:30PM Easy ride https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday6:30PM Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday8:30PM 12-18 miles Slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed7:00AM 40-60 miles http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed6:30AM 55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed5:30AM Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon CasualNoDrop https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed7:00PM Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 Wed7:00PM 10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall Wed8:00PM https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up OracleThursday Shootout University and Euclid Thurs7:00AM Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs5:30AM 20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride AJ’sSunrise/Campbell Thursday7:00AM 45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs7:00AM 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride Ordinary Bike Shop Thursday7AM 10-20 Miles Conversational Pace Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz Thurs5:30AM Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra VistaChipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30 Thursday6:00PM-  Chipotle 6:30 PM

Circle K on BST

20-25 miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday7:00AM 2 hours30-40 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 17-20MPH Free Breakfast after rideSteve 520-219-4311
TheOld  Man Shootout University andEuclid Saturday 6:45AM  60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast20 MPH+ www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University andEuclid Saturday 7:00AM  60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Saturday 7:00AM 15-20 miles 12-15No drop Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 7:00AM 10-15 miles beginner 12-15No drop pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various RoutesCall Scott Saturday 7:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton Saturday8:00AM 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 6:30AM No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com 
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html 
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Sunday6:30AM 30-35 miles 12-15 Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle  Sunday7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Zona CyclingFirst of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop Saturday10.31.15

6:30AM

80 miles 16-18 MPH https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists Mulcahy YMCA in Sam Lena park Saturday10.31.15

8:00AM

19miles You can keep up- friendly group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/ 
Back In The Saddle (BITS) Session 4 of 6 Brandi Fenton Splash Pad3482 East River Road Saturday10.31.15

9:00AM

16.3 miles For new riders http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225612610/
Gates Pass, Marana, Dove Mt., La Canada loop Rillito Path1500 W. River Road Saturday10.31.15

7:00AM

75 Miles 15 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226404223/
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1stREGISTER NOW

http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/

Ride On Cycling – El Grupo Fall Fondo 70 mile course El Grupo Club house Sunday11.01.15

7:30AM

70 miles 16-19 mph  Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Cyclovia Tucson Off 4th ave bike Blvd. N/S route Sunday11.01.15

10:00AM

5 miles of car free Your pace https://www.facebook.com/events/768352619940827/
Cactus Cycling- Dove Mountain Park Village Bakehouse – SE corner of Oracle & Magee Saturday11.01.15

9:00AM

30-35 miles 15-18 mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2077167
El Tour Training WestSide Long week 8 74 Miles Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd, Sunday11.01.15

7:00AM

78 miles This is NOT a no-drop ride.                           http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226222818/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Week 8: 90 miles Morris Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde Sunday11.01.15

7:00AM

80 miles This is NOT a no-drop ride. http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029486/
      El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 8 – 55 Miles Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd Sunday11.01.15

7:00AM

55 miles Fast and Slow. Self supportd http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743316/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 8- hills 50 miles Armory Park221 S. 6th Ave, Sunday11.01.15

7:00AM

50 This is NOT a no-drop ride. http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226238133/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 45 miles Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan Sunday11.01.15

7:00AM

45 miles This is NOT a no-drop ride. http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226170827/
Riders for the Cure Starbucks at River and Campbell Sunday10.25.15

6:45AM

56 miles different levels splits up into 2-3 groups Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride Udall Park Monday11.02.15

7:00AM

58 miles 14-15 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413051/
Tuesday Breakfast ride to Saguaro East Viv’s Cafe8987 E Tanque Verde Rd Tuesday11.03.15

7:00AM

31 miles 12-14 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226396994/
Brewed Coffee to Saguaro East Monument Brewed Coffee4690 N Sabino Canyon Rd Tuesday11.03.15

8:00AM

35-40 miles 18plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075683
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde Wednesday10.28.15

6:30AM

55 miles 15-16 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226412999/
Oro Valley Loop Ride Park7290 E. Tanque Verde Friday11.06.15

5:45AM

55 MILES 14-15mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413517/
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1stREGISTER NOW

http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/

 

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

What Location DateTime Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
October Fantasy Island Costume Group Ride Fantasy Island Saturday, 10.31.156:00 PM celebrate this wonderful Pagan holiday in style on bikes and in costume. We will be doing a fun ride around Fantasy Island on Halloween night. This will be group ride pace. https://www.facebook.com/events/991996570819472/
SAMBABrown Mt Ride Gates Pass pullout G5 – 2nd on right, after pass.6800 W. Gates Pass Road, Saturday, 10.31.158:00 AM parking lot to rattle snake trail to cougar trail to lower brown trail and up on brown mt trail back to the cars.this is a 12ish mile ride with some hard climbs and technical desents.will take 2-3 hrs. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226359675/
Honeybee/Ridgeline/­Burro NE Corner of Rancho Vistoso Blvd and Sun City Blvd Sunday11.01.15

7AM

26 miles (short option) or 31 miles (long option) of trail and some steep jeep road with lots of elevation gain (~2,500ft+). The long loop takes about 4 hours to complete without stops. Plan on 4-5 hours on the bike if doing the long option. Bring plenty of water as none is available. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226397950/
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman Gabe Zimmerman TrailheadMarsh Station Rd Monday, 11.02.156:30PM Monday night ride @ Gabe Zimmerman Plan on 2 hours. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225844682/
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 year trail 50 Year Golder Ranch TH4798 E Golder Ranch Drive, Wednes, 11.04.15 6:15pm we are adding this fun trail to the Wednesday night rides; let’s meet at Golder Ranch TH at 6:00 PM, start riding at 6:15 PM, original plan will be to do The Chutes and back http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226023205/

 

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What Location Date Contact

Get out the VOTE.  It’s a dog fight and if you want to see all the projects that benefit the cycling community, come out and help make the final push .

IBEW Hall, 750 S. Tucson Blvd

Saturday 10.31.2015   9AM

kbagwell50@gmail.com

Cyclovia Tucson

Midtown Route

Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm

http://www.cycloviatucson.org/

Cyclovia Tucson After Party.  Just because the streets have reopened to cars doesn’t mean the fun is over! Join Living Streets Alliance for an official after party bash under the O’Malley’s tent at O’malleys On Fourth from 3pm on. We’ll have live music with Michael P., games, giveaways, plenty of bike parking and food trucks.

O’malleys On Fourth247 N 4th Ave

Sunday 11.01.2015

3pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/1490006577967443/

El Grupo Fall Fondo

Tucson’s best Fondo.  A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling. Sunday11.01.2015

8AM

http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION.  If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community.  The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads.  The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year.  Have questions.  Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664.  I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts.  If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision.

SDMB Pint Night at Borderlands

Borderlands Brewing

119 E Toole Ave

Wednesday

11.4.15

https://www.facebook.com/events/1517335565253434/

Trisport Customer Appreciation Night

TriSports Tucson

4495 S Coach Dr

Thursday 11.05.15

https://www.facebook.com/events/533162390167361/

TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Saturday

11.07.015

https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/

Silverbell Century

Two Weeks Before El Tour!

Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM

Sunday

11.8.15

http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

Himmel Park Library         1035 N Treat Ave, Wednesday11.11.15 Open to all.  Call to the audience if you have something to say.

The Sandbox Showdown

Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named. Saturday11.14.15 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/

2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ

Walk to stop Diabetes

Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM Sunday11.15.15 http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry

GABA Fall Bike Swap

Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all.  It also has a new day.  Same as The Urban Assault.  My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap.  Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.

Sunday11.15.15 https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top

Urban Assault Ride

Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels.  It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride.  It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back.

Sunday11.15.15 http://urbanassaultride.com/

El Tour De Tucson

Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.

Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides?  Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/

Saturday11.21.15

 

http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library   1035 N Treat Ave, Wednesday12.9.15 6:00pm Open meeting to the public all about bikes.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend.

 

Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona. 10.24.157:00AM Desert Horizon Park16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross Cyclocross.  Need I say more? Saturday10.24.15     Globe, AZ http://azcross.com/
Nica Race 4 High School MTB league racing in Havasu Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike 25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities 10.25.156:30AM 8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ Chris SamsChrisSams@performanceinc.com

919-913-3635

Cycle Crit Showdown See below Sunday10.25.15 TUCSON http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
    Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes See above. Saturday10.31.15 Flagstaff http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series) 29 and 46 mile options 11.07.159:00Am AZ Trail. https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/ 
Nica race #5 High School MTB racing Sunday11.8.15

8am-3pm

White Tank Mountain Regional Park https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic 23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails. Sunday11.14.15

 

6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C Cyclocross November 14/15 Tucson http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides?  Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ Sunday11.21.15

 

Tucson http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher 36,55,76 miles.  This is serious off road mayhem Saturday11.21.15 PicketPost https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross It has beer handoffs.  It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles Saturday11.28.15 Phoenix http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series 31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area. Saturday12.05.15 7:30am Scottsdale, Arizona. https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross You guessed.  It’s not a road race.  It’s not a mtn bike race.  It’s nobby tires with drop bars.  Hopefully it will be muddy. Sat/Sunday12. 5-6.15 Gilbert http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.15.5 mile laps. 12.12.157:23AM McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships C                    OSSSSSSSSSSY                R

C           C

L   O

 

December 19 Gilbert http://azcross.com 

 

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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

 

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

 

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

 

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM.  THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED.  TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.

Community Ride list for October 17-23, 2015

So many great rides, so little time.  It is the time of the year that many of the shop rides start to change start times, so make sure to double check before you head out.  On the plus side, this time of year they are later, so it may just mean you are early.

There is a great ride for Habitat For Humanity.on Saturday the 17th.  With four different routes, including a 10 mile recreational ride, 30 mile and 60 mile road rides, and a 30 mile mountain bike ride, this event provides an experience for everyone. Following your ride, join our construction volunteers and new homeowners to build and raise the walls for three new houses.  What a great opportunity to go for a ride and help make our community better.

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.

Damion

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

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
Cyclocross Fort Lowell Park Wednesday

6:30AM

Some pre work laps on the grass and sand. https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
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 Ordinary Bike Shop 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

Velo Vets

 

VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital

 

Tuesday 4:45PM Two rides.  One on VA campus. Other on The Loop easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday

6:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples Fantasy Island North Side Tuesday

5:30PM

Easy ride https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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

6:30AM

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
Cyclocross Fort Lowell Park Wed

5:15pm

Some riding, jumping obstacles + beer https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
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

Tim Carolan Ride AJ’s

Sunrise/Campbell

Thursday

7:00AM

45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

6:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride Ordinary Bike Shop Thursday

7AM

10-20 Miles Conversational Pace Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.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

Next week new ride time

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 6:30AM AM

Next week new ride time

60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Saturday 7:00AM 15-20 miles 12-15

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

 

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

 

Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Sunday

6:30AM

30-35 miles 12-15 Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle

 

Sunday

7:30AM

www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
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
October 17th, the ride to do is the Bike To Build for Habitat for Humanity.   https://www.facebook.com/events/500154503483167/ or register at  http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry
Zona Cycling

First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride

Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop Saturday

10.17.15

6:30AM

70 miles 16-18 MPH https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists Possible no ride this week – check facebook Saturday

10.17.15

6:30AM

17.6

miles

Mach 3 or slower https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC

 

 

F*€kin’ Loud Bike Ride Ordinary Bike Shop 311 E 7th St Saturday

10.17.15

??? Slow Crowd https://www.facebook.com/events/1478599345778262/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride La Encantada/North Sunday

10.18.15

7:00AM

40-45 16-19 mph

 

Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure Panera @ Swan and Grant Sunday

10.18.15

6:30AM

53.19 miles different levels splits up into 2-3 groups Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride Udall Park Monday

10.19.15

6:30AM

58 miles 14-15 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080827/
Ken’s Monday Ride Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina Monday

10.12.15

7:00AM

25-35 16-18mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2065420
Tuesday ride NE loop Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Tuesday

10.20.15

7:00AM

40 miles 12-14 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226082215/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Wednesday

10.21.15

6:30AM

55 miles 15-16 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080878/
Hohokam Park Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee Wednesday

10.21.15

8:00AM

26-35 Miles 3 groups (speed/distance) http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride Udall Park Friday

10.23.15

5:45AM

30-39 MILES 14-15mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080942/
Saguaro Nat Monument Le Buzz Friday

10.23.15

7:00AM

30-35 MILES 16-18mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534

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

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Starr Pas/Cat Mtn pending weather Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead Saturday, 10.17.15

7:30AM

This is approximately a 14 mile ride with a challenging climb up Cat Mountain. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226080663/
Memorial Ride for Carlos Carrasco Fantasy Island Parking Lot

Irvington / Harriso

Sunday 10.18.15

8:30AM

We are riding for Carlos Carrasco, who departed us too soon.  “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” – Carlos http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226022626/
Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault La Encantada

2905 E Skyline Dr,

 

Sunday 10.18.15

4pm

 

The total distance is 13 miles as a loop.   Compass Bank at La Encantada Mall at 4pm https://www.facebook.com/events/931162033612002/
Monday Night @ Lakes Rd AZ Trail – Sahuarita Road Monday, 10.19.15

6:30PM

Monday night ride @ Fantasy island. Plan on 2 hours.  All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good light http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224974/
Wednesday Night Ride at Starr Pass Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead Wednes, 10.21.15 6:00pm clockwise loop, the Yetman re-reoute is finished and it is great! http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225756078/

 

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What Location Date Contact

The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor

Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day

3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity.  Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ

Saturday

10.17.15

6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start

 

http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry

Wendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org

 

Try out Virtual Reality Journalism

Mike McKisson, of www.bicycletucson.com has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring 360 immersive journalism.

VR journalism is something that needs to be experienced to understand how powerful it is.  Also will have a post-work event on Wednesday if you can’t make this one.

Monday

10.19.15

744 Highland Avenue

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/543062689177662/

Light the Night. Free front & rear light sets will be distributed as well as free helmets for youth under 18.

Light the Night is a bike safety light distribution campaign to encourage safe, lawful bicycle at night

Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/1504982279819966/

Creepy Halloween Bike-In Movie (PG rating) at Bike-in and enjoy an outdoor movie at a creepy location. Bring your own popcorn, beverages and seating.

Dunbar Spring Garden

Friday

10.23.15

6:00PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/1057409210966718/

Camp Coffee Brewing Basics (sponsored by Presta Coffee Roasters)

Come join REI as we demonstrate how to use camp stoves to make coffee! We will have a tent set up at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park along the Loop trail and will be giving out FREE coffee provided by Presta Coffee Roasters!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1223936777622053/

Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher

There are going to be multiple rides.  Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD.

Saturday

10. 31. 2015

Damion Alexander 520-977-5664

Damion@damionalexadner.com

Cyclovia Tucson

Midtown Route

Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm

 

http://www.cycloviatucson.org/

El Grupo Fall Fondo

Tucson’s best Fondo.  A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling. Sunday

11.01.2015

8AM

http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION.  If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community.  The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads.  The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year.  Have questions.  Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664.  I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts.  If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.

For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend.

Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/

TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Saturday

11.07.015

https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/

Silverbell Century

Two Weeks Before El Tour!

Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM

Sunday

11.8.15

http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

Himmel Park Library         1035 N Treat Ave, Wednesday

11.11.15

Open to all.  Call to the audience if you have something to say.

The Sandbox Showdown

Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named. Saturday

11.14.15

https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/

2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ

Walk to stop Diabetes

Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM Sunday

11.15.15

http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry

GABA Fall Bike Swap

Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all.  It also has a new day.  Same as The Urban Assault.  My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap.  Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.

Sunday

11.15.15

https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top

Urban Assault Ride

Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels.  It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride.  It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back

Sunday

11.15.15

http://urbanassaultride.com/

El Tour De Tucson

Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.

Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides?  Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/

Saturday

11.21.15

 

http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library   1035 N Treat Ave, Wednesday

12.9.15 6:00pm

Open meeting to the public all about bikes.

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
Tumacacori Century The most popular GABA bicycle ride in Southern Arizona! Three options are available for riders from novice to very experienced cyclists: 31, 71 and 100 miles! 10.18.15

6:30AM

Sahuarita High School

350 W. Sahuarita Rd

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224264131/
Tour De Bosa A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way! 10.18.15

6:30AM

7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ bicyclehaus.com
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona. 10.24.15

7:00AM

Desert Horizon Park

16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross Cyclocross.  Need I say more? Saturday

10.24.15

    Globe, AZ http://azcross.com/
Nica Race 4 High School MTB league racing in Havasu Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike 25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities 10.25.15

6:30AM

8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ Chris Sams

ChrisSams@performanceinc.com

919-913-3635

Cycle Crit Showdown See below Sunday

10.25.15

TUCSON http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
    Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes See above. Saturday

10.31.15

Flagstaff http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series) 29 and 46 mile options 11.07.15

9:00Am

AZ Trail. https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/

 

Nica race #5 High School MTB racing Sunday

11.8.15

8am-3pm

White Tank Mountain Regional Park https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic 23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails. Sunday

11.14.15

 

6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C Cyclocross November 14/15 Tucson http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.

Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides?  Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/

Sunday

11.21.15

 

Tucson http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher 36,55,76 miles.  This is serious off road mayhem Saturday

11.21.15

PicketPost https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross It has beer handoffs.  It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles Saturday

11.28.15

Phoenix http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series 31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area. Saturday

12.05.15 7:30am

Scottsdale, Arizona. https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross You guessed.  It’s not a road race.  It’s not a mtn bike race.  It’s nobby tires with drop bars.  Hopefully it will be muddy. Sat/Sunday

12. 5-6.15

Gilbert http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.

15.5 mile laps.

12.12.15

7:23AM

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships C                    OSSSSSSSSSS

Y                R

C           C

L   O

 

December 19 Gilbert http://azcross.com

 

 

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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

 

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

 

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Community Bike Ride List Oct 10-16

Early voting started this week for the Pima County Bond Election.

Speaking from the “Bike” prospective, there are many reasons to vote yes on all 7 bond propositions.  I have gone through every item and broken down what is good for cycling. It has funding for  roads, the loop, bmx tracks, trailheads, new trails, open space and more.  If you want the detailed list please email Damion@damionalexander.com and say Bonds and Bikes in the subject.  No matter how you feel or vote, remember, our Democracy only serves those that show up on election day.

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.

Damion

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

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

6:30AM

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
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

Velo Vets

 

VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital

 

Tuesday 4:45PM Two rides.  One on VA campus. Other on The Loop easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

Tuesday “Shootout” University/Euclid Tuesday

6:30AM

2.5 hours

40 miles

Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples Fantasy Island North Side Tuesday

5:30PM

Easy ride https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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

6:30AM

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
Cyclocross Fort Lowell Park Wed

5:15pm

Some riding, jumping obstacles + beer https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
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

Tim Carolan Ride AJ’s

Sunrise/Campbell

Thursday

7:00AM

45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624

U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

6:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride Ordinary Bike Shop Thursday

7AM

10-20 Miles Conversational Pace Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.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

Next week new ride time

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 6:30AM AM

Next week new ride time

60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Saturday 7:00AM 15-20 miles 12-15

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

 

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

 

Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Sunday

6:30AM

30-35 miles 12-15 Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle

 

Sunday

7:30AM

www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
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
Back In The Saddle (BITS) Session 1of6 Brandi Fenton Splash Pad

3482 River Road

Saturday

10.10.15

8:00AM

4-5 Miles No Rider left behind http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225612135/
Zona Cycling

First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride

Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop Saturday

10.10.15

6:30AM

70 miles ??? Do you know?? Email me https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/timeline/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists NE corner of the parking lot at Hi Corbett Saturday

10.10.15

6:30AM

17.6miles Mach 3 or slower https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride Beyond Bread at Ina/Oracle Sunday

10.11.15

6:30AM

40-45 16-19 mph

 

Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure Brewd on Sabino Canyon near Snyder Sunday

10.11.15

6:30AM

48.53139 miles different levels splits up into 2-3 groups Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
        El Tour Training WestSide Long Wk:5 74 Miles Fry’s Marketplace

12100 N Thornydale Rd,

Sunday

10.11.15

6:45 AM

72 This is NOT a no-drop ride. http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225459067/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Wk 5: 80 miles Morris Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Sunday

10.11.15

6:30AM

80 miles Fast and Slow. Self supportd http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029311/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 5 – 45 Miles Fry’s Marketplace

12100 N Thornydale Rd,

Sunday

10.11.15

7:00AM

45 miles This is NOT a no-drop ride. http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743190/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 5- hills 66 miles Armory Park

221 S. 6th Ave,

Sunday

10.11.15

6:30AM

66 miles 12-14 mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225660873/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 45 miles Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan Sunday

10.11.15

7:00AM

45 miles This is NOT a no-drop ride. http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225211960/
The Bicycle Loop Ride Udall Park Monday

10.12.15

6:30AM

58 miles 14-15 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762296/
Ken’s Monday Ride Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina Monday

10.12.15

7:00AM

25-35 16-18mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2065414
Hohokam Park Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee Wednesday

10.14.15

8:00AM

26-35 Miles 3 groups (speed/distance) http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
80’s eXcess Bike Ride Snake Bridge! Ride down aviation.  Traffic free Wednesday

10.14.15

7:00PM

Not much Slow, music, dancing https://www.facebook.com/events/1654080188172323/
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride Udall Park Friday

10.16.15

5:45AM

30-39 MILES 14-15mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762529/
Saguaro Nat Monument Le Buzz Friday

10.16.15

7:00AM

30-35 MILES 16-18mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534
Next week, October 17th, the ride to do is the Bike To Build for Habitat for Humanity.   https://www.facebook.com/events/500154503483167/ or register at  http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry

 

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

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Broadway Bikes Mountain Bike Rides Fantasy Island picnic table Irvington side Saturday, 10.10.15

7AM

1-1.5 hours. Will Ward is leading the ride and is a most courteous leader and all around good guy. https://www.facebook.com/events/106663106357538/
50 Year Trail/Chutes/Middle­ Gate Chase Bank

11625 North Oracle Road,

Saturday, 10.10.15

7AM

Ride  50 Year Trail from Catalina State Park, do the chutes, Middle Gate and return.  Intermediate level ride, about 24 miles, 3-4 hours with stops. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225899385/
Old Pueblo MTB: 50 Year from Golder 50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead

 

 

Sunday 10.11.15

4pm

 

We are going to hit “the chutes” as many times as time permits. Total distance is 8 miles with only one lap around the chutes. https://www.facebook.com/events/182776792057387/
Monday Night @ Fantasy Island Fantasy Island Parking Lot Monday, 10.12.15

6:30PM

Monday night ride @ Fantasy island. Plan on 2 hours.  All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good light http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224954/
Wednesday Night Ride at Robles Pass Robles Trailhead Wednes, 10.14.15 6:00pm Start at the Creosote Loop  trail, then Camaro, Bitter Sweet and  continue towards Ajo and under the culvert.             http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225829872/
Next week, October 17th, the ride to do is the Bike To Build for Habitat for Humanity.   https://www.facebook.com/events/500154503483167/  or register at  http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry
October 30th – November 1st The Godfather of Mountain Biking Gary Fisher will be in Tucson.

Friday night will have a dinner at a restaurant to be determined for 20-25 people ($40-50).  If interested in reserving a spot please call or text 520-977-5664 (Damion Alexander)

Halloween – Saturday Morning – Ride on the AZ Trail from Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead and Costume contest

Halloween – Saturday Night –  Central ride from Trek Bicycles to TBD destination – Costume contest

Sunday – Possible start of the El Grupo Fall Fondo and definitely at Cyclovia

 

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What Location Date Contact

Seeking BICYCLE-THEMED ART donations to benefit BICAS. Art will be displayed at the 20th Annual Art Auction in December.

44 W. 6th St.

NOW-11.28.15

Tues-Sun

11-6pm.

http://bicas.org/art-auction/

TORCA October Prison Camp Work Day

We will be brushing, doing tread work, and working on some water bars.

Saturday   10.10.15 8AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/985435014840118/

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

Himmel Park Library         1035 N Treat Ave,

Wednesday 10.14.15 6:00PM

Open to all.  Call to the audience if you have something to say.

Get Air – a Fundraiser for JDRF

Get Air Tucson                     330 S Toole Ave Suite 300,

Thursday 10.15.15

Mention JDRF when you sign in and 20% of your admission will be donated to my JDRF Ride team! Or go on Monday the  12th for the same dea

The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor

Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day

3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity.  Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ

Saturday

10.17.15

6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start

 

http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry

Wendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org

 

Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher

There are going to be multiple rides.  Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD.

Saturday

10. 31. 2015

Damion Alexander 520-977-5664

Damion@damionalexadner.com

Cyclovia Tucson

Midtown Route

Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm

 

http://www.cycloviatucson.org/

El Grupo Fall Fondo

Tucson’s best Fondo.  A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling. Sunday

11.01.2015

8AM

http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION.  If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community.  The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads.  The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year.  Have questions.  Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664.  I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts.  If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.

For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend.

Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/

TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Saturday

11.07.015

https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/

Silverbell Century

Two Weeks Before El Tour!

Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM

Sunday

11.8.15

http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

Himmel Park Library         1035 N Treat Ave, Wednesday

11.11.15

Open to all.  Call to the audience if you have something to say.

The Sandbox Showdown

Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named. Saturday

11.14.15

https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/

2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ

Walk to stop Diabetes

Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM Sunday

11.15.15

http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry

GABA Fall Bike Swap

Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all.  It also has a new day.  Same as The Urban Assault.  My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap.  Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.

Sunday

11.15.15

https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top

Urban Assault Ride

Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels.  It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride.  It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back

Sunday

11.15.15

http://urbanassaultride.com/

El Tour De Tucson

Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.

Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides?  Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/

Saturday

11.21.15

 

http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library   1035 N Treat Ave, Wednesday

12.9.15 6:00pm

Open meeting to the public all about bikes.

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
Prescott 6’er Riders will have a 9.4 mile loop with single track, hills and switchbacks for 6 hours, oh my. 10.10.15

9:00AM

1200 Commerce Drvie Prescott, AZ

The Brownlow Trail System.

http://www.prescott6er.com/

 

Edward Jones “Tour de Ted – Tempe” 10 miles and 32 miles 10.10.15 Scottsdale, AZ AOA Parking Lot,

16447 N 91st St

Cochise County Cycling Classic 27,47,95 and 165 miles of rural roads in Southern Arizona. 10.10.15

6:30AM

3677 N Leslie Canyon Rd Douglas, AZ registration@perimeterbicycling.com
Tour de Tonopah 100Km, 65Km and a 20Km bike ride, all of which traverse the picturesque Sonoran Desert. 10.10.15

7:00AM

38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ Vince Evans

vince@communitybingoaz.com

623-512-8878

NICA Race #3 High School Mtn Bike racing 10.10.15

8am-3pm

McDowell Mountain Regional Park // Fort McDowell https://www.facebook.com/events/687845564693958/
Tour De Scottsdale 30 and 70 mile ride benefiting  is the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, 10.11.15

 

Market Street in DC Ranch

Scottsdale

http://www.tourdescottsdale.net

 

The Ride430 Challenge 2014 The Ride 430 Challenge is a non-profit cycling event that helps give America’s injured military service people and their families hope and assistance as they travel the road to recovery. 10.14-17.15   Mesa, Wickenburg, Prescott, Payson, Scot, AZ http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/visit-our-events-page/the-ride430-challenge/
Tour De Bosa A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way! 10.18.15

6:30AM

7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ bicyclehaus.com
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona. 10.24.15

7:00AM

Desert Horizon Park

16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross Cyclocross.  Need I say more? Saturday

10.24.15

    Globe, AZ http://azcross.com/
Nica Race 4 High School MTB league racing in Havasu Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike 25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities 10.25.15

6:30AM

8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ Chris Sams

ChrisSams@performanceinc.com

919-913-3635

Cycle Crit Showdown See below Sunday

10.25.15

TUCSON http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
    Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes See above. Saturday

10.31.15

Flagstaff http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series) 29 and 46 mile options 11.07.15

9:00Am

AZ Trail. https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/

 

Nica race #5 High School MTB racing Sunday

11.8.15

8am-3pm

White Tank Mountain Regional Park https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic 23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails. Sunday

11.14.15

 

6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C Cyclocross November 14/15 Tucson http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.

Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides?  Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/

Sunday

11.21.15

 

Tucson http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher 36,55,76 miles.  This is serious off road mayhem Saturday

11.21.15

PicketPost https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross It has beer handoffs.  It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles Saturday

11.28.15

Phoenix http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series 31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area. Saturday

12.05.15 7:30am

Scottsdale, Arizona. https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross You guessed.  It’s not a road race.  It’s not a mtn bike race.  It’s nobby tires with drop bars.  Hopefully it will be muddy. Sat/Sunday

12. 5-6.15

Gilbert http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.

15.5 mile laps.

12.12.15

7:23AM

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships C                    OSSSSSSSSSS

Y                R

C           C

L   O

 

December 19 Gilbert http://azcross.com

 

 

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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

 

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

 

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

 

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

 

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM.  THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED.  TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELD.