The past 2 weeks I have way to many calls, emails, texts, PM and conversations that seem to be extra critical of cyclists. I was asked to share some messages by different people, organizations and government agencies that asked for cyclists to be more considerate and it resulted in me being slammed by some in the cycling community. In case anyone had a question, my life has been dedicated for almost a decade to promoting cycling and my interest is in doing everything to promote bikes and outdoor recreation. However, I am not “the Man” and it is not my job to try and police the community, but I will continue to share this message “Be KIND and Don’t be THAT GUY”.
On a plus side I received this note from NOAO and it’s nice knowing people are encouraging others to keep an eye out for us.
“Since Spring is in the air, we need to be aware of the increase in bicycle and motorcycle traffic sharing the roads with us. Bicycle and motorcycle accidents are on the rise and we need to keep a watchful eye out for the two-wheeled riders! When making turns, take a second look to make sure you didn’t miss one of these vehicles!
“There are blind spots, and motorcycles and bicycles have a tendency to hide in those little tiny blind spots.”
For those of you driving to or from Kitt Peak, there are bicycle racing teams taking advantage of racing up the mountain road and then cruising down. Be aware of theses folks and share the road with them! Also we have many motorcyclists coming up to visit Kitt Peak.
Be aware and keep everyone safe! Drive Aware! Ride Aware!”
THANKS NOAO for being aware. You Are KIND!
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Ride on,
Damion
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I tried to verify all these, but did get in touch with some of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
| What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
7:00AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
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| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
| Velo Vets
|
VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital
|
Tuesday 4:00PM | Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop | easy, fun, social and service ride | Giuliana Donnelly
Phone:520-465-5186 |
| Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:30AM |
2.5 hours
40 miles |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
6:30PM |
Few Hours Varies | Fast | brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
8:30PM |
12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
| UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.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 |
| Christian Cycling Crit Training Series | UA Tech Park- 1550 E 36th St | 6:00PM
8:00PM 12-2-16 – 3.9.15 |
3 races from beginner to advanced. | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3523 | |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
6:30PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
| Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
| Up Oracle
Thursday Shootout |
University and Euclid | Thurs
6:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
8:00AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
6:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
| The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs
5:30AM |
Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammer fest | JKG Strava on Facebook |
| Tasty Chipolte Night Ride | Sierra Vista
Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 |
Thursday
6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
20-25 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 |
| U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
6:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:00AM | 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
| The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:45AM(next week 6:15) | 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:00AM AM(Next week 6:30) | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday 7:00AM | 15-20 miles | 12-15
No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15
No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com
520-296-4715 |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 7:15AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride | Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. | Saturday 7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
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| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
??? |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Cycle Fit Solutions Sunday Ride | Probike on Tanque Verde | Sunday
8:30AM |
???? | 18 plus | Tim Carolan
520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle
|
Sunday
7:30AM |
www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html | ||
| Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
| What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| 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/203149392/ |
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Zona CyclingShootout Route with a twist |
Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop. | Saturday
03.26.16 8:00AM |
55 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts | |
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists |
YMCA at Sam Lena park | Saturday
03.26.16 7:45 am |
19 miles | No too fast, not that slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC / |
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 have a calendar of rides. Check them out at ) | |||||
MTB Addicts – Fantasy Island Ride |
Fantasy Island Valencia Side | Saturday
03.26.16 8:00AM |
You can blast through it, or go at your own pace. Got some friends or family that are new to MTB? Great ride to bring them along. 22 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/1675453509388097/ | |
March Trailwork Day Bug Spring Trail Sponsored By RISKY BUSINESS RESTAURANT |
meet at the Lower Bug Spring parking lot at 9am | Saturday
03.26.16 9:00AM |
Time to get Bug Spring into good summer riding form. Mainly working on pruning and drainage issues. Tools and post work goodies provided by TORCA | https://www.facebook.com/events/492275847611819/ | |
Chasing the bunny! |
Fantasy Island North Side | Sunday
03.27.168:00 AM |
I’ll be doing a few loops out on the Bunny trails. We can meet at 8am at the picnic table (north side) and ride the trail to the bunny entrance by 8:30 if you want to start there.
Happy Easter everyone! |
https://www.facebook.com/events/179497585770116/
Dave Slagle |
|
Old Pueblo MTB: Rock House Roll |
Walgreens 12050 Dove Mountain Blvd. | Sunday
03.27.164:00 PM |
This ride goes up 7 miles and climbs over 1000 feet. The views from the top of the mountain overlook all of Tucson and the surrounding area. The home is fully intact and can be explored. | https://www.facebook.com/events/1704437643148418/ | |
The Business Builder Bike Ride & Photo shoot ( bring a camera- ego is on the line) |
Fantasy Island | Wednesday
03.30.16 |
The best networking concept of all time. Introduce yourself, go for a bike ride, drink beer, share what projects are coming up | https://www.facebook.com/events/1764836630411359/ | |
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact |
| APRIL IS BIKE FEST IN TUCSON. LIVING STREET ALLIANCE HAS A GREAT CALENDAR OF EVENTS. CHECK IT OUT HERE http://www.bikefesttucson.com/events/2016-04/ | |||
| Marana Rotary’s Tour de Cookie | The Loop @ Santa Cruz River
|
04.09.16
9AM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/433734903503912/ |
| Cyclovia Tucson Lost Barrio to Himmel Park | Lost Barrio to Himmel Park | 04.10.2016
10AM-3PM |
http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/cyclovia-tucson-lost-barrio-to-himmel-park/ |
| Ride for Reading | Mercado San Agustin
100 s. Avenida Del Convento |
04.15.16
9:00AM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/159302104454100/ |
| El Grupo Scavenger Hunt (and costume contest) | El Grupo Clubhouse – 610 N 9th Ave | 04.16.16
9A3PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1582017962124880/ |
| Tour de Cure (American Diabetes Association) | Tucson Harley Davidson & area, 7355 N. I-10 E Frontage Rd | 4.17.16
6:45 – 2:00Pm |
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=11062 |
| GABA BICYCLE SWAP MEET | 7th St between 4th and 6th Ave | 4.17.16
7:00 – 2:00Pm |
https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap |
| Oro Valley Bike Swap | Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd. | 04.23.16
7:30-1PM |
Contact 229-5050 |
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
| Name | Description | Date | Location | Contact Info |
| Marana Heritage Criterium | Jr’s- Cat 5, Masters, Cat 4/5 Cat 3/4, Cat 1/2/3-Pro1/2/3 | 03.26.16 | Marana, AZ | https://www.usacycling.org/events/state_search.php?state=AZ |
| 5th Annual Nogales Bicycle Classic | 33, 53 and 114 mile routes | 03.26.16 | Nogales | http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/routes.html |
| 2016 Two- Wheel Jones El Tour Criterium Day 1 | Mens and womens 1,2,3,4,5, Masters on Friday. Jr’s, Masters, Cat 1-5 m/w on Sunday | 04.01.16
04.03.16 |
Downtown Mesa, | http://www.mesabikerace.com/ |
| ASU Poly Innovation Crit | Jr’s, Masters, Men’s Cat 1-5, Womens Cat 1-4 | 04.16.16 | Mesa | http://asucycling.org/ |
| Tour De Cure
Tucson |
Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time | 4.17.16 | Tucson | http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=11062&pg=entry |
| ARIZONA CITY COTTON CLASSIC | 20 and 40K TT | 4.17.16 | Arizona City | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-1215 |
| Javelina Chase Gran Fondo and Omnium | OMNIUM
& GRAN FONDO
|
4.23/24.16 | Duncan, AZ | http://www.javelinachase.com/ |
| The 3 Bears
Time Trial Series |
Time Trial | 05.01.16 | Picacho, AZ | http://www.summitvelo.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/3-Bear-Flyer-2016.pdf |
| Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial | 5.5. mile TT | 05.06.16
|
Phoenix, AZ | https://www.facebook.com/SOMOTTVITESSE |
| Flagstaff Frenzy | The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona
Race 5 |
6.4.16 | Fort Valley Trail Network | http://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/ |
| Super D | 6.5.16 |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike SDMB, Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists TORCA, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.