Community Bike Ride List March 7-13, 2015

Last weekend was the Tucson Tour De Cure.  A ride to benefit the American Diabetes Association. If you are interested in seeing photos of cycling events around the state, The Damion Alexander Team posts a few hundred albums a year and over 15,000 images.  If you ride a bike, the chances are really good there are pictures of you.

Here is a link to just one of the four Tour De Cure Albums.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155286002165154.1073742295.228735085153&type=1

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, some door knock and others  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 clients and friends you refer my team AND for  the cycling community.  For example: This list.

 

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 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

7:00AM

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

7:00AM

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 5:00PM 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
Wednesday Shredzday Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 7:00PM 10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo UofA Mall 8:00PM https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle

Thursday Shootout

University and Euclid Thurs

7:00AM

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

7:00AM

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
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra Vista

Chipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30

6:00  from Chipotle 6:30 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

7:00AM

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

Steve 520-219-4311

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 6:45AM

 

60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

Saturday 7:00 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 4:00 PM 5-25 miles All speeds welcome http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1868181

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 4:00Pm- 6:00pm 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

What Location Date/Time Distance Speed Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling

West side Picture Rocks

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 03.07.15

8:00AM

52  miles https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
Green Valley to Arrivaca and back Continental Plaza exit 63 in

Green Valley

Saturday 03.07.15

8:00AM

62 miles 14-16 MPH http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220885928/

additional information

call/text 591-6894.

Tucson Recumbent Cyclist Saguaro East Saturday 03.7.15

8:00AM

One lap

8 miles

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/10153743141599465/?notif_t=group_activity
Saddlebrook from Oro Valley Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle Saturday

3.07.15

9:00AM

39 About 2 hours http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1876630
GABA

Gates Pass, Star Pass loop

1500 W. River Road On theLoop Sunday

3.08.15

8:00AM

35 13-15 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220893279/

Cactus Cycling Reverse Circle Cycle

Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle Sunday

3.07.15

9AM

40-45 miles 18mph plus http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1878802

Kidical Mass in partnership with El Grupo Youth Cycling

El Grupo Clubhouse

600 N. 9th Ave

Sunday

3.7.15

A few miles Family friendly http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/event/kidical-mass-2/

Cactus Cycling Ken’s Monday Ride

Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina Monday

3.8.15

10AM

25-35 miles 14-16 mph http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1883112

Ken  520-668-5000

Tuesday Ride on portions of the Jullian Wash Trail

Starbucks

9525 E. Old Spanish Trail

Tuesday

3.9.15

35 miles 12-14 http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220955733/
East Side Ramble OR Mt Lemmon for 2 hours Arizona National Club House 9777 E. Sabino Greens Dr Saturday

3.14.15

9:00AM

30-35 Miles 16-18 http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1875026
North West Sunday Circle Cycle Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle Sunday

3.15.15

9:00AM

39

miles

16-18 MPH http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1881323
Sonoita-Bisbee Overnight Tour, March 21 – 22. Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Saturday

3.21.2015 6:30 AM

60 miles each way Your own pace http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/220594847/

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

What Location Date

Time

Time  Distance Speed Contact- More Info
BICAS

2nd Annual Bike Camping Weekend

BICAS

44 W 6th St,

3.7.15 8am-

3.8.15 2:00 PM

Bike Packing with Bicas https://www.facebook.com/events/790053221050152  (520) 628-7950

bicas@bicas.org

Saturday ride! Tour of the Tortolitas hosted by Mike Mucker 1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd Saturday 03.07.15

9:00AM

A few hours. https://www.facebook.com/events/858988224139499/
SAMBA

Gold Canyon Hawes Trail Network

Trader Joe’s Oracle and Magee Saturday /Sunday

3.07/3.08

7:00AM

The plan is to ride the Gold Canyon trail system on Saturday and then ride Hawes on Sunday. http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220209835/
MTB Addicts – BIG COMO LOOP – Como/ 50 Year/ Catalina State Park United States Postal Service 11900 N La Canada Sunday

3.8.15

8:00AM

About 22 miles https://www.facebook.com/events/628393437266451/
OMR Sunday Ride. Fantasy Island Irvington Side Sunday

3.8.15

9:30AM

Beginner ride. Bring the kids and first time riders . Start at north entrance (picnic table), take the short cut to bunny, do snake dance and Rez/Fire https://www.facebook.com/events/797677180298953/
Old Pueblo MTB: Starr Pass and Stone House Loop Richard Genser Trail Starr Pass – Sunday

3.8.15

3:00PM

11.5 miles with just under 1000 feet of climbing https://www.facebook.com/events/342502369288485/
Monday Night @ Fantasy Island Fantasy Island Irvington Monday

3.9.15

7:00PM

  Plan on 2 hours.  All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good light http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220756874/
Tuesday night lights with Burritos! Fantasy Island Irvington Tuesday 3.10.15

7:00PM

Planning on doing the cactus loops and making a stop at Losbetos for Burritos again. 7pm at the picnic bench https://www.facebook.com/events/1575954775980183/
SAMBA Wednesday at Starr Pass Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead Wednes

3.11.15

6:15PM

a clockwise loop, the Yetman re-reoute is finished and it is great! Beer and Pizza at Bianchi’s http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220639140/

 

 

EVENTS

What Location Date Contact
Cactus Cycling

Aloha Snowbirds Happy Hour

Happy hour/ dinner Wildflower Restaurant

7037 N. Oracle

Monday

3.9.15

5:00 PM

http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1882159

Please RSVP to Roberta Toussaint  (robertatoussaint@yahoo.com

Bike Advisory Committee Meeting Himmel Park Library March 11, 2015

6:00 PM

http://biketucson.pima.gov/
IMBA Trail Building School Sierra Vista Ranger District

4070 South Avenida Saracino Hereford, AZ

Saturday

March 14, 2015

9:00AM-5;00pm

http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/220770917/
Cactus Cycling: Ladies Social & Tire Change Clinic

Meet other ladies from Cactus Club and learn some basic bike maintenance.

Performance Bicycles 3302 Speedway Blvd Wednesday March 18

6:30PM

http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1880310
Twice a year our Cactus Cycling Club performs a valuable Community Service and picks up trash along our designated section of Catalina Hiway Catalina Highway Cleanup.

Meet in the parking lot at LeBuzz

Saturday

March 28

8:00-10AM

http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1882153
El Grupo Scavanger Hunt EL GRUPO’S SILLIEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR – A heck of a good. Saturday

4.4.15

8Am-5PM

http://www.elgrupocycling.org/scavenger-hunt/

 

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name Description Date Location Contact Info
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/
San Tan Racing Criterium Cat1-5 plus all ages and Jrs 3.7.15 Mesa Arizona http://santanracing.com/?critinfo

Dan Coley

info@santanracing.com

Hungry Dog Criterium Crit Race.  All Cats

 

Sunday 3.8.15 10429 South 51st St

Phoenix, AZ 85044

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-354
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

3.14.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
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
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

3.25.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
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/
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

4.1.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
EL GRUPO SCAVENGER HUNT! – FUNDRAISER EL GRUPO’S SILLIEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR – A heck of a good. 4.4.15

8Am-5PM

600 N. 9th Ave. http://www.elgrupocycling.org/scavenger-hunt/
IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 6:10 pm simulate a Cat 5 race 20 minutes

6:40 pm Intermediate Cat IC3 TUCSON CRIT TRAINING SERIES 3/4 race 30 minutes

7:20 pm Advanced Cat 1/2/3 race 30 minutes

4.8.15 UA Tech Park – The Bridges

1550 E. 36th St.

Tucson, AZ 85713

http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-451
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.

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

 

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

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