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 |
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- |
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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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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
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Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle
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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 | |
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/
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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