Community Bike Ride List February 6-13

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

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

7:30AM

1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles www.UofAcylcling.com
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop 6:00 PM 1-2 hours Easy, fun, socail Ben’s Bikes
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

20 miles

About an hour

12-14

HILLS

Damion Alexander

977-5664

Velo Vets VA Blind Rehab Center. Tuesday 5:00PM 5-25 miles easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/

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

UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:30AM

40-60 miles www.UofACycling.com
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

7:30AM

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

5:30AM

Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

NoDrop

https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Cyclo-cross Ft. Lowell Park 5:00PM 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

8:00AM

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

7:30AM

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 Hammer fest 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 8:00AM 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

8:00AM

50 miles 17-18 MPH (520) 577-5511

John McCarrell

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 8:00AM 17 miles beginner 10-14

No drop

pbs054@performanceinc.com

520-296-4715

Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various Routes

Call Scott

Saturday 7:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

8:00AM 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

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

520-

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

 

VELO\VETS Ride the Loop! Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave Sunday 3:00 PM 5-25 miles All speeds welcome http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1825494 Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle

 

Sunday

7:30AM

www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

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

520-574-2453

Velo Vets Ride the Loop Mobility Fitness Center 2502 N. Dragoon Ave. Sunday 3:00Pm- 5:00pm A few miles Easy fun social ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

 

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

 

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Sabino Cycles Shop Ride Sabino Cycles Saturday

02.7.15

8:00AM

35-40 No Drop

Rain=no ride, but food

Steve Wetmore
Zona Cycling Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop Saturday 02.7.15

8:30AM

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

GABA Desert Museum Loop

1500 W. River Road,  on the loop Saturday 02.7.15

9:30AM

54 14-16 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220323724/

Cactus Cycling Northwest Sunday circle

 

Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle Sunday

2.8.15

9:00AM

39 miles 16-18 plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1855473

2nd Sunday Ride slow Tucson “The Loop” ride

East End of the Rillito Bike Path

3575 N Craycroft Rd

Sunday

2.8.15

9:00AM

58 miles 12-14 mph http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220027263/

Cactus Cycling

Amado to Arivaca Ride

the Cow Palace Restaurant at 28802 S. Nogales Hwy Sunday

2.8.15

9:30AM

44 14-16 mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1859017 Carol Forszt & Michael Zaffke (520.403.7234
Have you ever dreamed of bike touring through scenic byways, visiting little cultural gems along the route, all at a mellow pace and in the good company of fellow adventurers? If you find yourself nodding your head yes, then Tucson’s first Tour de Little Free Library might just be the experience for you! This inaugural Tour de Little Free Library (LFL) takes place on Sunday, February 8 and will wend through 4 neighborhoods, for a total of about 10 miles over the course of roughly 3 hours. congregate at the Dunbar Springs LFL, 2nd St & 10th Ave at Noon on Sunday 2.8.15   https://www.facebook.com/events/616856618419764/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Tour De Cure Training Ride

St. Philip’s Plaza on River Rd/Campbell Ave (meet near the bike path) Sunday

2.8.15

9:00AM

20-30 miles Tbd on who shows up, but no drop

Cactus Cycling Ken’s Monday Ride

Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina Monday

2.9.15

10AM

25-35 mph 14-16 mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1855198

Ken  520-668-5000

The Bicycle Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Monday

2.9.15

9AM

60 miles 15-16MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220116292/
Pistol Hill Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Wednesday, 2.11.15

9:00 AM

47 miles 14-16 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220116191/
Pima County Fairgrounds Loop Ride Udall Park

7290 E. Tanque Verde

Friday 2.13.15

9:00 AM

49 miles 14-16MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220116733/

Valentine’s Day Ride All Levels Welcome

 

San Carlos Grill 12125 N. Oracle Saturday

2.14.15

1PM

25 miles Social ride http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1852001

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

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
SAMBA

Honeybee Canyon Trail

1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd Saturday

2.07.15

9AM –

16-mile loop relatively flat and rolling terrain. Pace will depend on group.  2-3 hours http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220317518/
SAMBA

AZ Endurance Series – Tor de 50

Chad’s house(must register), Saturday

2.07.15

9AM –

This is the annual Tor de 50 put on by AZ Endurance Series, connecting the upper 50 year area with the Tortolitas.  It’s about 54 miles total with over 5500 ft. of climbing.  It is a self-supported endurance ride http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220318111/
February Group Ride 50yr Trail Meet at the Golder Ranch parkin Saturday

2.07.15

9:30AM –

Please bring plenty of water it will be a 3hr+ day if you stick to all the loops with us. Plenty of bailout options. All are welcome no one left behind. Post ride cold ones provided. https://www.facebook.com/events/1503260973271167/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Pivot Bikes Demo Event Sweetwater Trailhead Saturday

2.07.15

9AM –

3 PM

Demo Pivots and FREE MTB clinic by Edy Yee and Martha Lemen! 1-2pm. Ages 7-12 https://www.facebook.com/events/1582764165302228/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
 

OMR Sunday Ride.

2 N Calle Rinconado Sunday

2.07.15

9AM

Less of a group ride and more like training for the 24HOP race https://www.facebook.com/events/860227864036842/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Dave
A.B.E. – Santa Cruz Bicycles – demo Fantasy Island Sunday

2.07.15

9AM -12

Check out all the 2015 Santa Cruz Models! I LOVE Santa Cruz bikes.  Been riding a tallboy for 3 years. Only issue with doing this demo is you will want one.  Damion https://www.facebook.com/events/806436606109812/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Old Pueblo MTB: Last Crack at 24 HOP 24 Hour Town Sunday

2.1815

3:00 PM

Pick your poison.  16,32,48 miles.  Or do some half laps. https://www.facebook.com/events/801775489860194/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340
SAMBA Monday Night @ Hope Camp Hope Camp Trail Camino Loma Alta Monday 2.9.2015

6:30 PM

Plan on 2+ hours.  All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good ligh http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/219887510/
Tuesday night lights with Burritos!

·                   Fantasy Island North Sude

Tuesday

2.10.15

7:00PM

The normal TNL ride on the north side loops of FI Burritos at  Losbetos https://www.facebook.com/events/712315755556613/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
SAMBA Wednesday Night RideStarr Pass

Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead

Wednes

2.11.15

6:15PM

Yetman re-reoute Lights are still needed!

Pizza and beer at Bianchi’s

http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220339355/
Youth Ride on The Arizona Trail

Colossal Cave on the AZ Trail

Sat-Sun

2-21-15

2-22-15

 

Camping, riding bikes, kids on bikes.  All hosted by The AZ Trail Association

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/890495934315848/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Damion 977-5664

 

EVENTS

What Location Date Contact
Learn about being a GABA Ride Organizer City of Tucson Ward 6 Office

3202 E 1st St

Saturday, 1.7.15

10 AM to 2pm

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220124498/
Boy Scouts Bike Repair. You don’t need to be a bike mechanic, just a desire to help. Double V Scout Reservation

3801 S Kinney Rd

Saturday

February 7, 2015

9:30AM PM

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220188275/
Consider Yourself Challenged!~ An Inspirational community Event for CAF Tucson Jewish Community Center,

3800 E River Rd

2.8.15

5:30-7:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/171017389735211/192665810903702/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
24HOP Packet Pickup Party! Fairwheel Bikes

503 S Park Ave

2.10.15

5:30PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/405032379664346/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Bike Advisory Committee Meeting Himmel Park Library Feb 11, 2015

6:00 PM

http://biketucson.pima.gov/

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
Valley of The Sun Stage Race 3 day stage race 2.13.15

2.14.15

2.15.15

Phoenix http://www.wmrc.org/

Brian Lemke
vosinfo@wmrc.org

Sun Devil Criterium  Sun Devil Criterium will take place on the ASU Tempe Campus, around iconic Gammage Auditorium Sunday

2.8.15

7:15-6:05PM

ASU Gammage

1200 S Forest Ave

https://www.facebook.com/events/521804267959490/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Burning man meets MTB race.  Is this a race or a party? I say BOTH! 2.13.15

2.14.15

2.15.15

Willow Springs- An hour North of Tucson http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=5
Havasu Havoc A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 2.21.15 Lake Havasu
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

White Tank Whirlwind A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.7.15 White Tanks Regional Park

Waddell, AZ

http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tucson Bicycle Classic 3 day Stage Race 3.13.15

3.14.15

3.15.15

McCain Loop TT

Sauharita Road

Pima CC West Crit

http://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Honor Ride Phoenix Join Ride 2 Recovery to honor our nation’s healing heroes

 

3.14.15 UnitedHealthcare Offices, 4425 E. Cotton Center Blvd http://ride2recovery.com/honorRide.php
MARC in the Park (Team event) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 3.28.15 McDowell Mtn. Regional Park

16300 McDowell

http://mbaa.net/racing/5-team-event-marc-in-the-park/
Foray at the Fort (Sierra Vista) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 4.11.15 Fort Huachucha

556 Auger Ave.

http://mbaa.net/racing/3-sierra-vista-foray-at-the-fort/
Flagstaff Frenzy (Flagstaff) A Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) race. 5.16.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/7-flagstaff-flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D (Flagstaff) FUN-D raiser for the Flagstaff Biking Organization. 5.17.15 Fort Valley Trail Network, Flagstaff, AZ http://mbaa.net/racing/super-d/
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.

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