This should be called Cycling Week TUCSON! The granddaddy of Tucson Cycling, the event that has put us on the map, El Tour de Tucson is Saturday. The route this year heads South East and South.  It’s nice to let your friends in these areas know what to expect so they are not frustrated with delays.  Better yet… comne out and cheer on the cyclists.  The expo at the TCC is a three day event this year and is worth checking out, even if you are not riding. There will be live Music, food trucks, beer gardens, and a packed convention center with all sorts of vendors. 

One new event that’s a part of El Tour is a 5K run.  I’m mentioning it because many cyclists have a significant other who might run, but feels left out on race day.  Have them come down, run and then hang out at the after party and cheer on the cyclists.  A good time for everyone.

The road does not call all who ride.  And this weekend a few alternative events are out there. Old Pueblo MTB and Our MTB have MTB rides this weekend. The sandbox showdown is a fat tired bike ride through the washes of Tucson.  There will likely be some drinking and other forms of mental adjusting on this route. The El Tour de Chiva also is back.  This is a mountain bike ride to Chiva Falls. Bring your own water and other liquids, the falls and the rest of the desert are dry.

I’m big on tradition and can’t imagine not having El Tour De Mural on Sunday.  However, Joe can’t make it this year, so I’m leading a very informal ride.  The last few years we have been well over 100 rides.  This year I’m hoping for a more more manageable crowd. So, this is the only promo. 9:00 for coffee and donuts and Foot in Pedal at 9:30 from the mercado.

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 real estate, 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

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact
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 Ride	Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails	Monday 6:30PM	2 hours no drop 12-15 miles	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 7:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual No Drop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista Cherokee Parking Lot	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes!
Bike Polo	U of A Mall closer to Campbell	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.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
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Starting dec 10am	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:00AM	35-55  miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The  Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:45 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:00AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:00AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling	East Side Of Tucson	Various rides	depends	Depends	https://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

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Ride with the pros!! Team Project Echelon and Argon 18	2634 N. 1st Ave	11.17.23 12:30	20 miles	Moderate paced	https://www.facebook.com/events/752988973510244?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson	11/18/2023 all day	5-100 miles	Really slow to extremely fast
El Tour De Mural	Mercado	11.19.2023 9:30	8-10 miles	Starting slow, tapering fast.	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664
Tolero Training Ride	It’s El Tour	No training	Race day	See you on the route	Brooke Streicher 520-476-6958
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^^^^

What	Location	Date-Time	Time  – Distance- Speed	Contact- More Info
Dirt Divas at Tortolita Preserve	Tortolita Preserve	11.17.23 9:00 AM	2 hours	https://www.facebook.com/events/324576633535713/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D
Gravel Juant	Cowboy Miller at Mammoth Az	11.18.2023 8:30	3 options 13-47 miles 3-6 hours	https://www.facebook.com/events/2192278550976681?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Midday Mayhem Northside	2270 S American Flag Ranch Rd, Oracle, AZ	11.18.2023 10:00 AM	3 hours	https://www.facebook.com/events/159038027298697/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D
Sanbox Showdown	4340 N. Campbell	11.18.23 10AM	It might be hours, or days, or a lifetime. Crazy shit happens on this ride	https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=sandbox%20showdown%20-%20bell%20breaker%20-%20hundomungus
McKenzie Ranch 2X	McKenzie Ranch	11.19.23 8AM	2 laps. Under 20 miles	https://www.facebook.com/events/361805306328302/?ref=newsfeed
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

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
Hang with the Pros Night with Floyd Landis- free drugs… well CBD	2634 N. 1st	https://www.facebook.com/events/898536208560150/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
BICAS Art Auction	Splinter Collective     901 N. 13th Ave	December 8-9 2023	https://bicas.org/art/auction/
GABA Volunteer Opportunities	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
El Grupo and El Grupito	Coaching youth Cycling	Contact 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

What	Location	Date	Tire Size	Contact- More Info
Roam Fest Sedona	Sedona, AZ	November 3-5	MTB	https://www.roamfest.com/sedona
Austin Rattler	Austin, TX	November 4, 2023	MTB	https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/austinrattlermtb/
25 Hours at Frog Hollow	Hurricane, UT	November 4-5, 2023	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/25-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Spirit world 100	Patagonia, AZ	November  2-5 2023	Gravel	https://www.thespiritworld100.com/
Kentucky Camp Charity Ride Arizona Endurance Series	Sonoita, AZ	November 4	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
inGamba Cyciling at Canyon Ranch	Tucson, AZ	November 8, 2023	Road	https://ingamba.pro/trip/arizona-ingamba-at-canyon-ranch-20-feb-2023/
UA Cyclocross	San Manuel AZ	November 11/12	Cyclocross	https://www.azcycling.org/event/az-cx-champs/
6 & 12 Hours of Fury	Fort McDowell, AZ	November 18, 2023	MTB	https://4peaksracing.com/events/fury-2022-2/
Picketpost Punisher Arizona Endurance Series	Superior, AZ	November 18	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November 18, 2023	Road	https://eltourdetucson.org/
BICAS Art Auction	Tucson, AZ	12/ 9,10/2022	Art	https://bicas.org/art/auction/
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 10, 2022	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/
GABA Toy Ride	Tucson, AZ	December 10 2022	Charity	www.BikeGaba.org
2021 McKenzie Frenzy	Vail, AZ	December ?????????	MTB	https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792
Race Against Time	San Manuel	TBD	Road	http://uacycling.com/race-against-time-tt/
Winterbike	Copper Mountain, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/january-events/winterbike-2023
McDowell Meltdown	Fountain Hills	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
San Tran Century	Queen Creek, Arizona	January 21, 2024	Road	https://pmbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=943467&module_id=359096
Silver Dollar Nationals	Las Vegas, Nevada	TBD	BMX
State Race Double	Tucson, AZ	TBD	BMX	https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1959
Southwest Regional Gravity Championships	Boulder City, NV	TBD	Downhill, Eduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/1-14-2022-state-champs
Estrella Hedgehog	Phoenix	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
CottonWood Crusher	Buena Vista, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/2023-cottonwood-crusher/2022-cottonwood-crusher-registration/
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series: Colorado Cup	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Critirium #1	Domingues Hills, CA	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Antelope Peak Challenge Arizona Endurance Series	Picketpost to Tigermine Road	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
McDowell Circuit	Fountain Hills, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.azcycling.org/event/mmc/
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Tennessee Pass Night Jam –	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
White Tank Whirlwind	Wadell, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Vuelta a Santa Catalina	San Manuel, AZ	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
CBR Critirium #2	Carson, CA	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series	Tucson, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tour De Palm Springs	Palm Springs, CA	TBD	Road	https://tourdepalmsprings.com/
Flapjack Flats TT	Picacho, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/flapjacks-tt/
Roger Millikan Memorial Crit	Brea, CA	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Crystal Lake Challenge	Duarte, CA	TBD	Road	https://www.bikereg.com/crystal-lake-challeng
Frisco Freeze –	Frisco, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/
Valley of The Sun	Phoenix, AZ	TBD	Road	https://vosstagerace.com/
MOB N Mojave	Boulder City, NV	TBD	Downhill/enduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/2-11-2022-mob-n-mojave
BMX Winter Nationals	Phoenix, AZ	TBD	BMX
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo	Willow Springs ,AZ	TBD	MTB	https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
UCLA Devil’s Punchbowl	Pearblossom, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Majestic Crit	Ontario, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Enter the Pain Cave	Avondale, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.phoenixteamseekanddestroy.com/enterthepaincave
Leadville Winter mtb: Mineral Belt Mayhem –	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
Belgian Waffle Ride	Cave Creek, AZ	TBD	Gravel	https://belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-az
Tucson Bicycle Classic	Tucson AZ	TBD	Road	https://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival	Sedona, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://sedonamtbfestival.com/
Golden State Nationals BMX	Bakersfield, CA	TBD	BMX
Skinny Tire Festival	Moab, UT	TBD	Road	https://www.skinnytireevents.com/skinnytirefestival
Rosena Ranch Circuit Race	La Verne, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series	Oracle, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
True Grit Epic	Santa Clara, UT	TBD	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/true-grit-epic/
Majestic Crit 4	Ontario, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Havasu Havoc	Lake Havasu	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tour De Cure	Goodyear	TBD	Road	https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=13607
Musselman Crit – State Crit	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/
Leadville Winter MTB Fatty Patty –	Leadville, CO	TBD	(Fat Bike)	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Criterium #3	Dominguez Hills, CA	TBD	Road
Moab Rocks	Moab, Ut	TBD	MTB	https://www.transrockies.com/moab-rocks
Spring Cyclovia	Tucson, AZ	TBD	All Bikes-on the road	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Tour De Zona	Sierra Vista, AZ	TBD	Road	https://eltourdezona.org/
Victor Stage RAce	Victorville, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Sedona Big Friggin Loop	Sedona, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tommy Knocker 10	Silver City, NM	TBD	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
Tour of Murrieta	Murrieta, CA	TBD	Road	http://tourdemurrieta.com/
The Bear	Lakewood, Co	TBD	Road	https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/
GABA Bike Swap	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Community	https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1841006&eml=1&actr=3
Sea Otter Classic	Montery,CA	TBD	Everything Bikes	https://www.seaotterclassic.com/
The Leadville, CO Bear	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
BR Kino Crit	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/br-crit/
Prescott Punisher	Prescott, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/
Frog Hollow	Hurricane, UT	TBD	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/6-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage Race	Redlands, CA	TBD	Road
Reaper Madness	Boulder City, NV	TBD	Downhill Enduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/4-15-2022-reaper-madness
Sinister Night Rides	Queen Creek, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/
Prescott Monstercross Arizona Endurance Series	Prescott	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Fire in the Hole TT	Arva Valley, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/fire-in-the-hole/
LAX Circuit Race	LA, Ca	TBD	Road
Royal Gorge Groove	Canon City, CO	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/royal-gorge-groove/
Tour of the Gila	Silver City, NM	TBD	Road	https://tourofthegila.com/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Fangdango	Bailey, CO	TBD	MTB	https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/
Ride Across Arizona	Toprock, AZ	TBD	Gravel	https://bikepacking.com/event/ride-across-arizona-2023/
Flagstaff Frenzy	Flagstaff AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Cajon Pass Circuit Race	Cajon Pass	TBD	Road
18 Hours of Fruita	Fruita, CO	TBD	MTB	https://18hrsoffruita.com/
CBR # 5	Dominguez, CA	TBD	Road
Gran Fondo Moab	Moab, UT	TBD	road	https://www.transrockies.com/gran-fondo-moab
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	BikeGaba.org
Arizona XC MTB State Championship Race	Prescott,AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/state-championship-race/
Individual Time Trial Championships	Lake Los Angeles	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/events/individual-time-trial-championships/
Royal Gorge Six and Twelve	Canon City, Co	TBD	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/
Sarlacc Attack 50k	Fruita, CO	TBD	MTB	https://geminiadventures.com/sarlacc-attack-50k/?target=Details
Co2uT	Fruita, CO	TBD	Gravel	https://www.desertgravel.com/co2ut/
3 Bear #1	Picacho, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/
Ride of Silence	Tucson	TBD	Road	https://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Adrenaline Night Rides	McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/
Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance Series	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Julius Kim Cunanan Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race	Chula Vista, CA	May 20, 2023	Road
Sante Fe Century and Gran Fondo	Sante Fe, NM	May 19-21	Road	https://www.santafecentury.com/
Team Time Trail Championships	Lake Los Angeles	May 27	Road
Barry Wolfe Gran Prix	Thousand Oaks, CA	May 28	Road
The Original Growler Endurance	Gunnison, CO	May 27-28	MTB	https://originalgrowler.com/
MGXC	Elbert, CO	May 29, 2023	MTB	https://rattlerracing.com/event/mgxc/
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic	Durango, CO	May TBD 3 days	Road,Gravel, MTB	https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/
Wasatch 50	Heber City, UT	June 1, 2023	MTB	https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/wasatch-50-pg1355.htm
Ojai Valley Century	Ojai, Ca	June 3rd	Road	http://ojaivalleycentury.org/
CBR Critirium #6	Carson, CA	June 4, 2023	Road
Tour Divide	Banff, Alberta Antelope Wells, NM	June 9	Bike Pack, MTB	https://tourdivide.org/
Wasatch 50	Heber City, UT	June 10	MTB	https://redrockevents.raceentry.com/wasatch-50/race-information
Telluride Gravel Race	Telluride, CO	June 10,2023	Gravel	https://telluridegravelrace.com/
Barrio Logan Gran Prix	San Diego, CA	June 10, 2023	Road	https://www.sdbc.org/events/sdbc-barrio-logan-grand-prix
Ride the Rockies	Rumor says NE Colorado	June 11-17	Road	https://ridetherockies.com/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder	Vernal, UT	June 17	Gravel	https://gravel-dino.com/
Lunar Liftoff	https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CheyenneMountainColorado Springs, CO	June 24,2023	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/lunar-liftoff-mtb-race/
Bighorn Gravel	Gypsum, CO	June 23-25, 2023	Gravel	https://www.bighorngravel.com/
Hypnosis Night Rides	Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ	June 23, 2023	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/
Telluride 100	Telluride, CO	July 8, 2023	MTB	https://telluride100.com/
Cashe Gran Fondo	Logan, Ut	July 8th	Road	https://www.cachegranfondo.com/
Bob Evans Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb	Idaho Springs, Co	July 8th	Road	https://www.bicyclerace.com/
Crusher in the Tushar	Beaver, UT	July 8, 2023	Gravel	https://tusharcrusher.com/
Silver Rush 50 MTB	Leadville, CO	July 9, 2023	MTB	https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder	Vernal, UT	June 17	Gravel	https://gravel-dino.com/
719 Ride	Colorado Springs, CO	July 15, 2023	Road	https://719ride.com/
Stunner Night Rides	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	July 21, 2023	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/
24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest	Gallup, NM	July 22, 23	MTB	https://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

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.

This weekend is the Willcox Flyer. I’ll be there taking photos.

YAY! The days are getting shorter.  Cooler weather is coming and ride times are changing.

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

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact
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 Ride	Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails	Monday 6:30PM	2 hours no drop 12-15 miles	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
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
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista Cherokee Parking Lot	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes!
Bike Polo	U of A Mall closer to Campbell	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.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
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Starting dec 10am	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 8:00AM	35-55  miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The  Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 5:45 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:00AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:00AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling	East Side Of Tucson	Various rides	depends	Depends	https://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

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- 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^^^^

What	Location	Date-Time	Time  – Distance- Speed	Contact- More Info
More Mountain Bike rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com
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

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
BICAS Art Auction	SACCA in the Tucson Mall	December 9-10 2023	https://bicas.org/auction/?fbclid=IwAR0aHjlUe5dnbtkEjdTvpBTmeZlK6k2gABtSzXmN9DD3qcfD8J5U2E84Xw8
GABA Volunteer Opportunities	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
El Grupo and El Grupito	Coaching youth Cycling	Contact 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

What	Location	Date	Tire Size	Contact- More Info
Wilcox Flyer	Willcox, AZ	September 2, 2023	Road	https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/86105408/select-race?e4p=48c9b129-9f9b-46c4-99ac-a590029bb9bd&e4ts=1689971073&e4q=724e1364-2821-4c97-b187-4300dd42ca3e&e4c=active&e4e=snawe00000000&e4h=9a5b74d34f37f4dcb2774038d8ec0bc4&regnow=awe-regnow&e4rt=Safetynet&error=login_required&state=2f46c72f-f8ea-432d-9f3d-0ade182f3ca6&_p=4831678878746615
The Pikes Peak Apex	Colorado Springs	September 8-10, 2023	MTB	https://www.pikespeakapex.com/
Tour De Acoma	Acoma, NM	September 10, 2023	Road	https://www.tourdeacoma.com/new.html
Mt. Graham State Hill Climb	Safford, AZ	September 10,2023	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/mt-graham-state-hc-2/
Sunrise Peak Scramble	Greer, AZ	September 15-17	MTB	https://www.sunrise.ski/events/sunrise-scramble/
Jangover Night Rides	Fountain Hills, AZ	September 16, 2022	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/jangover/
The Wasatch All Road	Heber City, UT	September 16, 2023	Gravel	https://www.thewasatchallroad.com/
Barn Burner	Flaffstaff, AZ	Canceled?	MTB
Albuquerque Dirt Fiesta	Albuquerque	September 16-17. 2023	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-dirt-fiesta/
Rough Canyon Rides	Grand Junction, CO	Moved to 2024	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/rough-canyon-trail-rides/
Chino Grinder	Prescott Valley, AZ	September 16	MTB	https://shendocatracing.com/chino-grinder/
So Cal Nationals  BMX	City of Industry, CA	September 22-24	BMX
El Tours Loop de Loop	Tucson	September 23, 2023	Road	https://eltourdetucson.org/loop-de-loop/
State Time Trail Championship	Picacho, AZ	September 24, 2023	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/state-time-trials-20-and-40k/
OuterBike	Moab, UT	Sept 29-Oct 1		https://www.outerbike.com/moab-2023
Pedal the Petrified 2023	Petrified Forest National Park	September 30, 2023	road	https://www.npc.edu/pedal4scholarships
Mt. Taylor Challenge	Grants,NM	September 30, 2023	Road	http://www.dukecitywheelmen.org/
Skull Valley Loop	This 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.
Cycle Avondale	Avondale, AZ	October 1, 2023	Road
Gila Monster Gran Fondo	Silver City, NM	October 7, 2023	Road
Tour of the White Mountains	PineTop Lakeside	October7. 2023	MTB	https://epicrides.com/events/tour/event-guide/
Sky Island Tour	Sierra Vista	October 7,2023	Road	https://skyislandtour.com/
Bike MS	Fort McDowell, AZ	October 7,2023	Road	https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1636&language=en
Coconino Stage Bikepack Arizona Endurance Series	Flagstaff	October 13-16	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Nogales Classic State RR	Nogales, AZ	October 14, 2023	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/state-road-race-championships-nogales-bicycle-classic/
Wild West MTB Fest	Ruidoso, NM	October 21, 2023	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/wild-west/
Arizona Trail Race	The Border	October 19,2023	MTB	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331031780291249/
Mayors’ International Bike Ride	Yuma, AZ	October 21,2023	Road	https://www.yumaaz.gov/government/mayor-and-council/international-bike-ride
Avondale Crit	Avondale, AZ	Ocober 22, 2023	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/avondale-1/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson, AZ	October 29, 2023	Road	https://www.elgrupocycling.org/
Fall Cyclovia	Tucson, AZ	October 29, 2023	Road	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Roam Fest Sedona	Sedona, AZ	November 3-5	MTB	https://www.roamfest.com/sedona
Austin Rattler	Austin, TX	November 4, 2023	MTB	https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/austinrattlermtb/
25 Hours at Frog Hollow	Hurricane, UT	November TBD	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/25-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Spirit world 100	Patagonia, AZ	November  2-5 2023	Gravel	https://www.thespiritworld100.com/
Kentucky Camp Charity Ride Arizona Endurance Series	Sonoita, AZ	November 4	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
inGamba Cyciling at Canyon Ranch	Tucson, AZ	November 8, 2023	Road	https://ingamba.pro/trip/arizona-ingamba-at-canyon-ranch-20-feb-2023/
6 & 12 Hours of Fury	Fort McDowell, AZ	November 18, 2023	MTB	https://4peaksracing.com/events/fury-2022-2/
Picketpost Punisher Arizona Endurance Series	Superior, AZ	November 18	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November 18, 2023	Road	https://eltourdetucson.org/
BICAS Art Auction	Tucson, AZ	12/ 9,10/2022	Art	https://bicas.org/art/auction/
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 10, 2022	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/
GABA Toy Ride	Tucson, AZ	December 10 2022	Charity	www.BikeGaba.org
2021 McKenzie Frenzy	Vail, AZ	December ?????????	MTB	https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792
Race Against Time	San Manuel	TBD	Road	http://uacycling.com/race-against-time-tt/
Winterbike	Copper Mountain, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/january-events/winterbike-2023
McDowell Meltdown	Fountain Hills	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
San Tran Century	Queen Creek, Arizona	January 21, 2024	Road	https://pmbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=943467&module_id=359096
Silver Dollar Nationals	Las Vegas, Nevada	TBD	BMX
State Race Double	Tucson, AZ	TBD	BMX	https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1959
Southwest Regional Gravity Championships	Boulder City, NV	TBD	Downhill, Eduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/1-14-2022-state-champs
Estrella Hedgehog	Phoenix	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
CottonWood Crusher	Buena Vista, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/2023-cottonwood-crusher/2022-cottonwood-crusher-registration/
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series: Colorado Cup	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Critirium #1	Domingues Hills, CA	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Antelope Peak Challenge Arizona Endurance Series	Picketpost to Tigermine Road	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
McDowell Circuit	Fountain Hills, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.azcycling.org/event/mmc/
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Tennessee Pass Night Jam –	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
White Tank Whirlwind	Wadell, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Vuelta a Santa Catalina	San Manuel, AZ	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
CBR Critirium #2	Carson, CA	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series	Tucson, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tour De Palm Springs	Palm Springs, CA	TBD	Road	https://tourdepalmsprings.com/
Flapjack Flats TT	Picacho, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/flapjacks-tt/
Roger Millikan Memorial Crit	Brea, CA	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Crystal Lake Challenge	Duarte, CA	TBD	Road	https://www.bikereg.com/crystal-lake-challeng
Frisco Freeze –	Frisco, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/
Valley of The Sun	Phoenix, AZ	TBD	Road	https://vosstagerace.com/
MOB N Mojave	Boulder City, NV	TBD	Downhill/enduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/2-11-2022-mob-n-mojave
BMX Winter Nationals	Phoenix, AZ	TBD	BMX
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo	Willow Springs ,AZ	TBD	MTB	https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
UCLA Devil’s Punchbowl	Pearblossom, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Majestic Crit	Ontario, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Enter the Pain Cave	Avondale, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.phoenixteamseekanddestroy.com/enterthepaincave
Leadville Winter mtb: Mineral Belt Mayhem –	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
Belgian Waffle Ride	Cave Creek, AZ	TBD	Gravel	https://belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-az
Tucson Bicycle Classic	Tucson AZ	TBD	Road	https://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival	Sedona, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://sedonamtbfestival.com/
Golden State Nationals BMX	Bakersfield, CA	TBD	BMX
Skinny Tire Festival	Moab, UT	TBD	Road	https://www.skinnytireevents.com/skinnytirefestival
Rosena Ranch Circuit Race	La Verne, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series	Oracle, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
True Grit Epic	Santa Clara, UT	TBD	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/true-grit-epic/
Majestic Crit 4	Ontario, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Havasu Havoc	Lake Havasu	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tour De Cure	Goodyear	TBD	Road	https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=13607
Musselman Crit – State Crit	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/
Leadville Winter MTB Fatty Patty –	Leadville, CO	TBD	(Fat Bike)	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
CBR Criterium #3	Dominguez Hills, CA	TBD	Road
Moab Rocks	Moab, Ut	TBD	MTB	https://www.transrockies.com/moab-rocks
Spring Cyclovia	Tucson, AZ	TBD	All Bikes-on the road	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Tour De Zona	Sierra Vista, AZ	TBD	Road	https://eltourdezona.org/
Victor Stage RAce	Victorville, CA	TBD	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Sedona Big Friggin Loop	Sedona, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tommy Knocker 10	Silver City, NM	TBD	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
Tour of Murrieta	Murrieta, CA	TBD	Road	http://tourdemurrieta.com/
The Bear	Lakewood, Co	TBD	Road	https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/
GABA Bike Swap	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Community	https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1841006&eml=1&actr=3
Sea Otter Classic	Montery,CA	TBD	Everything Bikes	https://www.seaotterclassic.com/
The Leadville, CO Bear	Leadville, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
BR Kino Crit	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/br-crit/
Prescott Punisher	Prescott, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/
Frog Hollow	Hurricane, UT	TBD	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/6-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage Race	Redlands, CA	TBD	Road
Reaper Madness	Boulder City, NV	TBD	Downhill Enduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/4-15-2022-reaper-madness
Sinister Night Rides	Queen Creek, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/
Prescott Monstercross Arizona Endurance Series	Prescott	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Fire in the Hole TT	Arva Valley, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/fire-in-the-hole/
LAX Circuit Race	LA, Ca	TBD	Road
Royal Gorge Groove	Canon City, CO	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/royal-gorge-groove/
Tour of the Gila	Silver City, NM	TBD	Road	https://tourofthegila.com/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Fangdango	Bailey, CO	TBD	MTB	https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/
Ride Across Arizona	Toprock, AZ	TBD	Gravel	https://bikepacking.com/event/ride-across-arizona-2023/
Flagstaff Frenzy	Flagstaff AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Cajon Pass Circuit Race	Cajon Pass	TBD	Road
18 Hours of Fruita	Fruita, CO	TBD	MTB	https://18hrsoffruita.com/
CBR # 5	Dominguez, CA	TBD	Road
Gran Fondo Moab	Moab, UT	TBD	road	https://www.transrockies.com/gran-fondo-moab
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	BikeGaba.org
Arizona XC MTB State Championship Race	Prescott,AZ	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/state-championship-race/
Individual Time Trial Championships	Lake Los Angeles	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/events/individual-time-trial-championships/
Royal Gorge Six and Twelve	Canon City, Co	TBD	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/
Sarlacc Attack 50k	Fruita, CO	TBD	MTB	https://geminiadventures.com/sarlacc-attack-50k/?target=Details
Co2uT	Fruita, CO	TBD	Gravel	https://www.desertgravel.com/co2ut/
3 Bear #1	Picacho, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/
Ride of Silence	Tucson	TBD	Road	https://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Adrenaline Night Rides	McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/
Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance Series	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Julius Kim Cunanan Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race	Chula Vista, CA	TBD	Road
Sante Fe Century and Gran Fondo	Sante Fe, NM	TBD	Road	https://www.santafecentury.com/
Team Time Trail Championships	Lake Los Angeles	TBD	Road
Barry Wolfe Gran Prix	Thousand Oaks, CA	TBD	Road
The Original Growler Endurance	Gunnison, CO	TBD	MTB	https://originalgrowler.com/
MGXC	Elbert, CO	TBD	MTB	https://rattlerracing.com/event/mgxc/
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic	Durango, CO	TBD	Road,Gravel, MTB	https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/
Wasatch 50	Heber City, UT	TBD	MTB	https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/wasatch-50-pg1355.htm
Ojai Valley Century	Ojai, Ca	TBD	Road	http://ojaivalleycentury.org/
CBR Critirium #6	Carson, CA	TBD	Road
Tour Divide	Banff, Alberta Antelope Wells, NM	TBD	Bike Pack, MTB	https://tourdivide.org/
Wasatch 50	Heber City, UT	TBD	MTB	https://redrockevents.raceentry.com/wasatch-50/race-information
Telluride Gravel Race	Telluride, CO	TBD	Gravel	https://telluridegravelrace.com/
Barrio Logan Gran Prix	San Diego, CA	TBD	Road	https://www.sdbc.org/events/sdbc-barrio-logan-grand-prix
Ride the Rockies	Rumor says NE Colorado	TBD	Road	https://ridetherockies.com/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder	Vernal, UT	TBD	Gravel	https://gravel-dino.com/
Lunar Liftoff	Colorado Springs, CO	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/lunar-liftoff-mtb-race/
Bighorn Gravel	Gypsum, CO	TBD	Gravel	https://www.bighorngravel.com/
Hypnosis Night Rides	Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/
Telluride 100	Telluride, CO	TBD	MTB	https://telluride100.com/
Cashe Gran Fondo	Logan, Ut	TBD	Road	https://www.cachegranfondo.com/
Bob Evans Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb	Idaho Springs, Co	TBD	Road	https://www.bicyclerace.com/
Crusher in the Tushar	Beaver, UT	TBD	Gravel	https://tusharcrusher.com/
Silver Rush 50 MTB	Leadville, CO	TBD	MTB	https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder	Vernal, UT	TBD	Gravel	https://gravel-dino.com/
719 Ride	Colorado Springs, CO	TBD	Road	https://719ride.com/
Stunner Night Rides	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/
24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest	Gallup, NM	TBD	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
Manhattan Beach Gran Prix	Manhattan Beach, CA	TBD	Road	https://www.mbgp.com/
Leadville Stage RAce	Leadville, CO	TBD	MTB	https:/w.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadville-stage-race/
Gravity Grinder	Colorado Springs, CO	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/gravity-grinder-mtb-race/
Park 2 Park	Denver	TBD	Road	https://copark2park.com/
Bear Howard Gravel Race	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD	Gravel	https://www.sableevents.com/events/bearhowardgravel
Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Charity Ride	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD		https://flag2gc.com/
Colorado Trail Race	Durango, CO	TBD	Bike Packing	https://bikepacking.com/event/2023-colorado-trail-race/
Big Woody Rides	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/big-woody/
Leadville Trail 100 MTB	Leadville, CO	TBD	MTB	https://leadvillers.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LT100MtbIcon.png
Breck Epic	Breckenridge, CO	TBD	MTB	https://breckepic.com/
Vertigo Night Rides	Waddell, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/vertigo/
Last Quarter Crusher	Palmer Park Colorado Springs, CO	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/last-quarter-crusher-mtb-race/
Brian Head Odyssey	Brian Head, UT	TBD	MTB	https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/odyssey-pg1403.htm#race_info
STB GVL	Steamboat, CO	TBD	Gravel	https://www.sbtgrvl.com/
Bear Jaw Groove	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD		https://www.bearjawevents.com/
Patagonia Gravel Ramble	Patagonia, AZ	TBD	Gravel	https://www.meetup.com/west-coast-self-supported-bicycle-touring-group/events/293915707/
Hoodoo 500	St. George , UT	TBD	Road	https://hoodoo500.com/
Tusayan Tussle Arizona Endurance Series	Tucsayan, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Lake City Alpine	Lake City, CO	TBD	MTB	https://lakecityalpine50.com/
Golder Gran Fondo	Golden, CO	TBD	Road	https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-golden/
Bike The Bay	San Diego, CA	TBD	Road	https://www.bikethebay.net/

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.

That was a fun packed weekend! I’m throwing this post up so people know where to find the images. It’s about 10PM on Sunday night. I’m trying to get through all the photos tonight, but I’m starting to doze off and the uploads taking a long time. I should have all images up Monday afternoon and will write a review on the weekend in the next few days. Summary: Bikes, friends, food, beverages, sun, cool locations all make for great ingredients to create a memorable cycling experience. So thankful to be a part of all of this and thrilled for what this event is going to become.

https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/Large-Group-Rides-Not-races/El-Tour-De-Zona-2022/

I’ll have a write up on the weekend soon, but for now, here is the link to all three days of photos. Still have one more camera to go through and sort images from. It was a super busy weekend on the real estate front and while I know how important images are to everyone, the day job is on the front burner today.

https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/Road-Racing/2022-Tucson-Bicycle-Classic

Tomorrow road racing returns to the Old Pueblo with the three day Tucson Bicycle Classic.  Like a phoenix that rises from the ashes is what they have been promoting and it sounds like with over 500 riders it’s going to be exciting to watch. Come be a spectator. Sunday is the best day out at Pima CC West. Lots of parking. Food and coffee trucks. The Damion Alexander Team is proud to be sponsoring the event this year and taking photos.

Racing not your thing? The best ride this weekend is likely the Tour De Cookie put on by the Rotary club.  Ride the Loop. Get cookies at each stop. How amazing is that.

As the Days are getting longer the ride times are starting to change. I think everything is accurate this week, but please check the link to the site to confirm. I’m also getting closer to the new look of the list, but as with everything these days, it’s taking longer than it should. If you hate this format, check back in the next few weeks.  It should be different. 

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
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 Ride	Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails	Monday 6:30PM	2 hours no drop 12-15 miles	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 6:00AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
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
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 Cherokee Parking Lot	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes!
Bike Polo	U of A Mall closer to Campbell	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 6:00AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 520-548-3624
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
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Starting dec 3rd 10am	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 9:00AM	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 7:15 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:30AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:00AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	1st Saturday 7:30AM	As far as you can get	Until you turn around	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Zona Cycling	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	On Hiatus			Scott 520-296-7819
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve  to be on the list	Saturday 7:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek .	Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell	On Hiatus Sunday	90-120 Minutes	No Drop

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars.  Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling   http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php   Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/

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

What	Location	Date-Time	Time  – Distance- Speed	Contact- More Info
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB)  and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists.  (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out  at. SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
GABA Volunteer Opportunities	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
Rotary Tour de Cookie Bike Ride	The Loop/Tucson	March 5th	https://www.facebook.com/events/780275809595434
Tour De Cure	Glendale, AZ	March 05, 2022	https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=13415&pg=entry  Vickie McWatters vmcwatters@diabetes.org (602) 413-3427
Ken Forbes Memorial State Chapmionship Criterium	Tucson, AZ	March 12, 2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/
BetterRide w/ Gene Hamilton MTB Skills Course	Sedona, AZ	March 11-13, 2022	https://betterride.net/march-11-13-2022-sedona-az-mtb-skills-course/
Cactus Cup	Fountain Hills	March 11-13, 2022	https://thecactuscup.com/
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Kino Criterium	2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713-6218, United States	March 13, 2022	https://www.facebook.com/events/446338913944151
43rd Annual Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride	Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona	March 19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday, 2022	www.BikeGaba.org
Tour De Zona	Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Tombstone	March 25-27	https://eltourdezona.org/
Havasu Havoc XC	Lake Havasu City	March 26,2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
The Arizona Trail Race – 300 and 750 Mile	Arizona Trail, from Mexico to Superior or Mexico to Utah	TBD	http://topofusion.com/azt/race.php
Tommy Knocker 10	Silver City, NM Ft. Bayard	April 2, 2022	https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
El Tour De Mesa	Mesa, AZ	April 2, 2022	https://eltourdemesa.org
The Javelina Chase	Duncan, AZ	Tentative- April	http://www.javelinachase.com/
Prescott Punisher	Prescott, AZ	April 9, 2022	https://www.facebook.com/events/pioneer-park-in-prescott-az/prescott-punisher/661344360988601/
Sierra Vista Omnium	Sierra Vista, AZ	April 9-10, 2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/sierra-vista/
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	El Grupo Clubhouse	TBD April, 2022	https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/
Sinister Rides	San Tan Queen Creek, AZ	April 15, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/
Highly Falkner S. Mountain TT	South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ	April 23,2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/somo-time-trial/
Prescott Punisher XC	Prescott, AZ	April 29, 2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/
Ride Across Arizona	California to New Mexico 615 miles	May 2, 2022	http://azgravelrides.com/ride-across-arizona/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 29-May 1, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Frenzy XC	Ft Valley Flagstaff, AZ	May 7, 2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/
3 Bears TT	Picacho, AZ	May 15, 2022	https://www.summitvelo.org/
Royal Gorge Six and Twelve	Canon City	May 14,2022	https://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/
Ride of Silence	Tucson, AZ	May 18, 2022	http://www.rideofsilence.org/
Adrenaline Night Rides	McDowell Mountain Park Fountain Hills, AZ	May 20, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/
Arizona State MTB Championships	Prescott AZ	May 21-22, 2022
Grand Junction Off-Road	Grand Junction, CO	May 20-22, 2022	https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/
The Carson City Off Road	Carson City, NV	June 24-26, 2022	https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/
24 Hours in The Enchanted Forest	Gallup, NM	June 11-12, 2022	http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
Hypnosis Night Rides	Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ	June 17, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/
Stunner Night Rides	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	July 22, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/
Big Woody Rides	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ	August 13,2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/big-woody/
Vertigo Night Ride	White Tank Mountain Regional Park Waddell, AZ	August 19,2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/vertigo/
Willcox Flyer	Willcox, AZ	September TBD	https://www.facebook.com/WillcoxFlyer/
State ITT and Tandem Championships	Picacho, AZ	September 18,2022	https://www.summitvelo.org/
Jangover Night Rides	McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ	September 23, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/jangover/
Mt. Graham Hill Climb	Safford, AZ	September TBD	https://www.facebook.com/Mt-Graham-Hill-Climb-492318661127635/
The Oz Trail Offroad	Bettonville AK	October 7-9, 2022	https://epicrides.com/events/oz-trails-off-/event-guide/
Tour of The White Mountains	Pinetop-Lakeside AZ	October 1,2022	https://epicrides.com/events/tour/event-guide/
Sky Island Tour	Sierra Vista, AZ	October 1, 2022	https://skyislandtour.com/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson AZ	October 16,2022	https://www.elgrupocycling.org/
Nogales Bicycle Classic	Nogales, AZ	October 2022 TBD	http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder	Oracle, AZ	October 2022	https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/
Spirit World 100	Patagonia, AZ	TBD November 2022	https://www.thespiritworld100.com/
Saguaro Soiree – A Women’s MTB Weekend	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	November 19-20, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/saguaro-soiree//
BetterRide w/ Gene Hamilton MTB Skills Course	Scottsdale, AZ	December  9-11, 2022	https://betterride.net/december-9-11-2022-scottsdale-az-mtb-skills-course/
Man vs Machine	Williams, AZ	TBD – Traditionally late September	http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
El Tour de Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November ,2022	https://eltourdetucson.org/
AZ Endurance Series Pleasantville	Anthem, AZ	December 2022	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/pleasantville/
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 2022	https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/
GABA Toy Ride	Tucson, AZ	December 2022	www.BikeGaba.org
2021 McKenzie Frenzy	Vail, AZ	December 2022	https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792
The Arizona Endurance Series rides have not set dates for 2022. I’ll add them as the promoters share them. The website is https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ The weak need not apply.

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

I’m Having Technical Issues with GoDaddy and all posts since February of last year are gone. Hope this one stays up.

I’m looking at a new and more consistent calendar and Blog. Stay tuned. Hope it’s ready this month.

I’ll be updating the ride list this Thursday, January 14th, 2022

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
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 Ride	Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails	Monday 6:30PM	2 hours no drop 12-15 miles		www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 6:00AM	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
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
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
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 Cherokee Parking Lot	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes!
Bike Polo	U of A Mall closer to Campbell	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 6:00AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 520-548-3624
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
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Starting dec 3rd 10am	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:00AM	53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:15 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:30AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:00AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	1st Saturday 7:30AM	As far as you can get	Until you turn around	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Zona Cycling	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	On Hiatus			Scott 520-296-7819
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.
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve  to be on the list	Saturday 7:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek .	Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell	On Hiatus Sunday	90-120 Minutes	No Drop

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
GABA Toy Ride		December 10, 2021	7 miles	Slow, it’s about the art	520-977-5664
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars.  Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling   http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/

 

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

What	Location	Date-Time	Time  – Distance- Speed	Contact- More Info
The Endurance Project Backpack/Care package delivery	288 N Church Ave	9AM		https://www.facebook.com/events/4912149538830592/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Dirty Bunny:Ho-Ho-Hohokam (must register)	McKenzie Ranch	Sunday, 12/26 9AM	30 miles of flowy singletrack	https://www.dirtybunny.org
TORCA Bug Spring-Milagrosa Shuttle Ride	Molino Basin @ 9AM	Sunday, 12/26: 9AM	5 miles of downhill Bliss plus a little hike a bike	https://fb.me/e/25tmXMMFH
SAMBA AZT Ride	SR 83 & Sahuarita Rd.	Monday 12/27: 9:00 AM	An out and back on the Arizona Trail from Sahuarita Rd. south to the Cloud 9 gate.	https://www.meetup.com/Southern- Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/282272508/
Our MTB Rides Tuesday Night Lights	Camino Loma Alta TH	Tuesday 12/28: 7:00 PM	Camino Loma Alta to Pistol Hill and back on the Arizona Trail	https://www.facebook.com/events/294374232574121/
Our MTB Rides Tuesday Night Lights	Camino Loma Alta TH	Tuesday 12/28 7:00 PM	Camino Loma Alta to Pistol Hill and back on the Arizona Trail	www.facebook.com/events/294374232574121/
Old Pueblo MTB	Big Wash TH	Wednesday, 12/29 2:30 PM	Honeybee trails with a Badlands option (bring lights!).	https://www.facebook.com/events/294374232574121
Portal/Explorer Trail Build Day	NW Corner of Kennedy Park @ 9:00 AM.	Thursday, 12/30:	: Build fresh trail at Tucson Mountain Park.
Guy Fawkes/ Cycling Anarchists “Champagne Ride”	Tortolita Preserve Loop	Friday, 12/31 5:00PM
MTB Addicts Hangover Ride	Fantasy Island Valencia TH	Saturday1/1 11:30AM	A leisurely booze-fueled loop at Fantasy Island	: https://www.facebook.com/events/559650358462043/
SDMB:Poker Ride & Trail Run	: NW corner of Kennedy Park (Ramada #40)	Sunday, 1/2 9:00 AM	Non-competitive poker ride/run in the Tucson Mountains.	https://www.facebook.com/events/428959222136299/
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
The Endurance Project Backpack/Care package delivery	288 N Church Ave	Christmas Morning 9AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/4912149538830592/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
TORCA January Productive Hike Fantasy Island	Fantasy Island Trails Park	Sunday, January 16, 2022  8:30 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/464094015142465/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_top_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
GABA Volunteer Opportunities	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
SDMB Poker Ride and Trail Run	Kennedy Park, NW of Ajo and La Cholla	SUN, JAN 2, 2022 AT 9 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/428959222136299?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D
Papago 6	Tempe, AZ	January 2, 2022	https://www.facebook.com/PAPAGO6MTBRACE/
McDowell Meltdown XC	Phoenix, AZ	January 8-9, 2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
Verrado Crit	Verrado Buckeye, Az	January 9, 2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/verrado-crit/
Race Against Time	San Manuel, AZ	January 22,2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/race-against-time-2/
Hedgehog Hustle XC	Goodyear, AZ	January 22-23, 2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
White Tank Whirlwind XC	Phoenix, AZ	February 5-6,2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Flap Jack Flats TT	Eloy, AZ	February 6, 2022	https://www.summitvelo.org/
BetterRide w/ Gene Hamilton MTB Skills Course	Tucson, AZ	February	https://betterride.net/feb-11-13-tucson-az-mtb-skills-course-2022/
Santa Catalina Omnium	Tucson and Oracle AZ	February 12-13	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo	Willow Springs, AZ	February 18-20, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
Tonto Mountain Rides	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	February 19,2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/tonto/
Spokes and Ale	wadell	February 26, 2022	https://www.spokesandale.com/
Tour De Cure	Glendale, AZ	March 05, 2022	https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=13415&pg=entry  Vickie McWatters vmcwatters@diabetes.org (602) 413-3427
Ken Forbes Memorial State Chapmionship Criterium	Tucson, AZ	March 12, 2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/
BetterRide w/ Gene Hamilton MTB Skills Course	Sedona, AZ	March 11-13, 2022	https://betterride.net/march-11-13-2022-sedona-az-mtb-skills-course/
Cactus Cup	Fountain Hills	March 11-13, 2022	https://thecactuscup.com/
43rd Annual Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Ride	Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Sonoita, Arizona	March 19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday, 2022	www.BikeGaba.org
Tour De Zona	Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Tombstone	March 25-27	https://eltourdezona.org/
Havasu Havoc XC	7260 Sara Parkway Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406	March 26,2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
The Arizona Trail Race – 300 and 750 Mile	Arizona Trail, from Mexico to Superior or Mexico to Utah	TBD	http://topofusion.com/azt/race.php
Tommy Knocker 10	Silver City, NM Ft. Bayard	April 2, 2022	https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
El Tour De Mesa	Mesa, AZ	April 2, 2022	https://eltourdemesa.org
The Javelina Chase	Duncan, AZ	Tentative- April	http://www.javelinachase.com/
Prescott Punisher	Prescott, AZ	April 9, 2022	https://www.facebook.com/events/pioneer-park-in-prescott-az/prescott-punisher/661344360988601/
Sierra Vista Omnium	Sierra Vista, AZ	April 9-10, 2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/sierra-vista/
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	El Grupo Clubhouse	TBD April, 2022	https://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/scavenger-hunt/
Sinister Rides	San Tan Mountain Regional Park Queen Creek, AZ	April 15, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/
Highly Falkner S. Mountain TT	South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ	April 23,2022	https://www.azcycling.org/event/somo-time-trial/
Prescott Punisher XC	Prescott, AZ	April 29, 2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/
Ride Across Arizona	California to New Mexico 615 miles	May 2, 2022	http://azgravelrides.com/ride-across-arizona/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 29-May 1, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Frenzy XC	Fort Valley Trail Flagstaff, AZ	May 7, 2022	https://mbaa.net/racing/
3 Bears TT	Picacho, AZ	May 15, 2022	https://www.summitvelo.org/
Royal Gorge Six and Twelve	Canon City	May 14,2022	https://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/
Ride of Silence	Tucson, AZ	May 18, 2022	http://www.rideofsilence.org/
Adrenaline Night Rides	McDowell Mountain Park Fountain Hills, AZ	May 20, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/
Arizona State MTB Championships	Prescott AZ	May 21-22, 2022
Grand Junction Off-Road	Grand Junction, CO	May 20-22, 2022	https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/
The Carson City Off Road	Carson City, NV	June 24-26, 2022	https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/
24 Hours in The Enchanted Forest	Gallup, NM	June 11-12, 2022	http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
Hypnosis Night Rides	Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ	June 17, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/
Stunner Night Rides	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	July 22, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/
Big Woody Rides	Fort Tuthill County Park Flagstaff, AZ	August 13,2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/big-woody/
Vertigo Night Ride	White Tank Mountain Regional Park Waddell, AZ	August 19,2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/vertigo/
Willcox Flyer	Willcox, AZ	September TBD	https://www.facebook.com/WillcoxFlyer/
State ITT and Tandem Championships	Picacho, AZ	September 18,2022	https://www.summitvelo.org/
Jangover Night Rides	McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ	September 23, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/jangover/
Mt. Graham Hill Climb	Safford, AZ	September TBD	https://www.facebook.com/Mt-Graham-Hill-Climb-492318661127635/
The Oz Trail Offroad	Bettonville AK	October 7-9, 2022	https://epicrides.com/events/oz-trails-off-/event-guide/
Tour of The White Mountains	Pinetop-Lakeside AZ	October 1,2022	https://epicrides.com/events/tour/event-guide/
Sky Island Tour	Sierra Vista, AZ	October 1, 2022	https://skyislandtour.com/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson AZ	October 16,2022	https://www.elgrupocycling.org/
Nogales Bicycle Classic	Nogales, AZ	October 2022 TBD	http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder	Oracle, AZ	October 2022	https://www.mtlemmongravelgrinder.com/
Spirit World 100	Patagonia, AZ	TBD November 2022	https://www.thespiritworld100.com/
Saguaro Soiree – A Women’s MTB Weekend	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	November 19-20, 2022	https://www.aravaiparides.com/saguaro-soiree//
BetterRide w/ Gene Hamilton MTB Skills Course	Scottsdale, AZ	December  9-11, 2022	https://betterride.net/december-9-11-2022-scottsdale-az-mtb-skills-course/
Man vs Machine	Williams, AZ	TBD – Traditionally late September	http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
El Tour de Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November ,2022	https://eltourdetucson.org/
AZ Endurance Series Pleasantville	Anthem, AZ	December 2022	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/pleasantville/
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 2022	https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/
GABA Toy Ride	Tucson, AZ	December 2022	www.BikeGaba.org
2021 McKenzie Frenzy	Vail, AZ	December 2022	https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792
The Arizona Endurance Series rides have not set dates for 2022. I’ll add them as the promoters share them. The website is https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ The weak need not apply.

 

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED.  Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involvedand 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.