This week and next many of the regular ride time are being pushed back to accommodate the sun. I try and verify the times, but some of the start times might be later.
I expect many of the standard Saturday rides will be opt to ride in El Tour De Tucson as well. Also, with Thanksgiving there may be a few rides that take the week off. I try and check every one of these. If you do any of these rides and see an error, please let me know.
This week we have a fraction of the regular rides as many cyclist will be at El Tour De Tucson and Thanksgiving is Thursday.
Happy Thanksgiving. Do yourself a HUGE favor. One you will truly be Thankful for. Sign up for another big Ridein the spring NOW in order to keep the motivation through the holidays. I see so many riders train for El Tour and as soon as they cross the finish line they don’t get back on the bike until next fall.
The Tour De Cure is March 1st. It has 50 and 100K rides. This is the motivation you are looking for to keep riding after El Tour De Tucson! If you use the Promotion Code The Damion Alexander Team you can waive the registration fee.
If you want to ensure you get this list, email Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put “ride list” in the subject.
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.
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 | www.UofAcylcling.com | |
| Starr Pass Intervals | Congress at the Loop | Tuesday 6:15AM | About an Hour | Tommy Dean K7TPD@live.com Robert Houts | |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday 5:30AM | 20 miles About an hour | 12-14 HILLS | Damion Alexander 977-5664 | 
| Tuesday “Shootout” | 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 | Facebook Tuesday Night Bike Ride | 
| Oro Valley Mountain Bike | Oro Valley post office on Tangerine and La Canada | 6:00AM | 20 miles ish | Tempo 1.5 hours | |
| UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed 7:30AM | 40-60 miles | www.UofACycling.com | |
| Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed 7:00AM | 55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| JKG DnA Easy | Udall Parking Lot | Wed 5:30AM | Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon | Casual NoDrop | https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts | 
| Cyclo-cross | Ft. Lowell Park | 5:45PM | A few hours | As fast as we can go | https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/?fref=ts | 
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | 7:00PM | Different route each week | ||
| Bike Polo | UofA Mall | 8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
| Tim Carolan Ride | Starbucks River/Campbell | Thurs 7:30AM | 46 miles | 18-21 mph | |
| 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 | 
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs 6:30AM | 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | www.UofACycling.com | 
| The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs 5:30AM | Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammerfest | JKG Strava on Facebook | 
| U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday 7:30AM | 2 hours 30-40 miles | Team Time Trial Practice | www.UofACycling.com | 
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina 
 | Saturday 7:00AM | 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles | 17-20 MPH | Free Breakfast after ride | 
| Oro Valley Bikes Ride | Oro Valley Bikes 4749 E Sunrise | Sat 7:00AM | 50 miles | 17-18 MPH | (520) 577-5511 Victoria Hunt | 
| 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 7:30 AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com | 
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 17 miles beginner | 10-14 No drop | pbs054@performanceinc.com 
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| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes Call Scott | Saturday 7:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | Miles Ahead Tanque Verde Sabino Canyon | 7:00 AM | 50 plus/minus miles | Fast | Geoff 751-0555 | 
| Ben’s Bike Bide | At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton | 7:00AM | 6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com | 
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday Morning | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com | |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride | Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. | Saturday Morning | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html 
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle 
 | Sunday 6:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html | 
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
| What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info | 
| EL TOUR DE TUCSON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2014 | |||||
| GABA Pistol Hill – Julian Bike Loop Ride | Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde | Mon Nov 24 8:00am | 55 | 15-16 | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/218762836/ | 
| Cactus Cycling Ken’s Monday Ride | Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina | Mon Nov 24 8:00AM | 25-35 | 14-16 | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1788710 | 
| GABA Pistol Hill Loop Ride | Morris K. Udall Park | Wed Nov 26 8:00AM | 47 | 15-16 | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/218762908/ | 
| Tim’s 4th annual Thanksgiving day ride. | Starbucks 1825 E River Road,Suite | Thanksgiving Day 8:00AM | https://www.facebook.com/events/1509446759296491/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming | ||
| Pima County Fairgrounds Loop Ride | Morris K. Udall Park | Fri Nov 28 8:00AM | 55 | 15-16 | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/218763264/ | 
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- This is New category. ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date Time | Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info | 
| SAMBA AZ Trail – Sahuarita Rd | AZ Trail | Sat Nov 22 8:00AM | Ride the AZ Trail north from Sahuarita Road/Hwy 83 as far as we want to go. Alternate start location for Tucson riders at Pistol Hill. Two groups meet up at somewhere south of the cave and continue to Three Bridges. | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/218646455/ | |
| Trail Building at Sweetwater Preserve | Silverbell & Sweetwater Roads | Sun Nov 23 7:45 12pm | Come help SDMB and Pima County finish up the last pieces of new trail in the Sweetwater trail network addition. | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/217516232/ | |
| Old Pueblo MTB: 50 Year Trail from Catalina State Park | In and Out burger in Oro Valley | Sunday Nov 23 3:00PM | 20 Miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/1512104312370963/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1 | |
| Monday Night @ Fantasy Island | Fantasy Island Parking Lot Irvington / Harrison Rds., | Mon Nov 24 6:30 PM | 2 hours | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/218606060/ | |
| Business Builder Bike Ride – NEW LOCATION! | Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead | Sunday Nov 26 4:00PM | As far as you want. Out and Back | Your Speed | https://www.facebook.com/events/727199087368034/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming | 
| Wednesday Night Ride at Sweetwater Trail! | Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead 4005 N Tortolita Road, | Wed Nov 26 6:15 PM | 2 hours | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/218676733/ | |
EVENTS
| What | Location | Date | Contact | 
| 19th BICAS Art Auction – December 2014 | The Drawing Studio, Inc. 33 S 6th Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85701 | Friday December 5 | art@bicas.org 628-7950 | 
| Bike Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting | Himmel Park Library, 1035 N. Treat Avenue | Second Wed Dec 10th | 
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
| Name | Description | Date | Location | Contact Info | 
| El Tour De Tucson | 40,55,75,104 Mile Fully Supported Rides around Tucson | Sat Nov 22 | Tucson | www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson | 
| CycoXross at Horse Lovers Park by Bicycle Ranch | Cyclocross | Sat Nov 29 | 19224 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ | http://azcross.com/Matt DeMicco | 
| Race Around the Farm | Sat Dec 6 | 1663 E Baseline RD Gilbert, AZ | Matt DeMicco mdemicco@cox.net | |
| Dawn to Dusk an endurance mountain bike event | 16 mile loop. Space is limited to 125 SOLO riders, 100 TWO-Person, 50 FOUR-Person and 10 CORPORATE entries | Sat Dec 6 | 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ Pemberton Trail | http://www.dcbaz.com/ | 
| Triple C CX | Sat/Sun Dec 13-14 | 4600 N Silverbell Rd Tucson, AZ | University of Arizona Joseph Iuliano jiuliano88@gmail.com | |
| AZ Cross Series Finals | It’s mud, it’s dirt, it’s grass, it’s pavement, it’s on the bike off the bike | Saturday Dec 20 | 2155 E. Knox Rd. Crossroads Park Gilbert, AZ | canisbleu@gmail.comJeff frost | 
| TREK Arizona State CX Championship | It’s more dirt, mud, grass, barriers . It’s all the fun of MTB with the racing like the road. | Sunday Dec 21 | ||
| 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Burning man meets MTB race. Is this a race or a party? I say BOTH! | Feb 13-15 2015 | Willow Springs- An hour North of Tucson | http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=5 | 
| Tour De Cure- The Damion Alexander Team has a team for this event and is a major sponsor. E-mail me for a free registration code! | 50 and 100K rides 
 This is the motivation you are looking for to keep riding after El Tour De Tucson! | March 1, 2015 | Tucson Harley Davidson 7355 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=10185&pg=entry&utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=tucsontour&utm_campaign=TDC&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=tucsontour 
 BBiondo@diabetes.org | (520) 795-3711 x7112 | 
| Tucson Bicycle Classic | 3 day Stage Race | March 13-15 2015 | McCain Loop TT Sauharita Road Pima CC West Crit | http://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ | 
| Whiskey Off Road | 7 races. One fun weekend. Pro Crits, kids race, 25, 50, and pro 50 races. 40K Purse. | April 24 – April 26, 2015. | Prescott | http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=6 | 
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.