Community Bike Ride List September 11-18

Have you heard the phrase “Foot in Pedal”? It means that when a ride says it starts at 6AM, the ride leaves at 6AM. If you are going to a group ride, you should expect that it is going to leave when it says. I’m saying this as we are moving into the peak season and I’m seeing riders show up at “6AM” for a 6AM ride and are upset when the group leaves them behind.

The ride list is growing quickly as the temperature drops. The GABA training rides start this week. Many teams are starting to get base miles in for the race season. The snow birds, many who lead weekly rides, are returning as well. The Loop gets better every week. The grand opening of The Canada Del Oro section connecting with the Santa Cruz will be next month-construction should be finished any day. If you like to keep up on these developments I share more info on Facebook under “The Damion Alexander Team” and “The Loop”.

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 The Damion Alexander Team 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.

I look forward to seeing you on your bike(s).

Damion

I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in tounch wihn most, THIS WEEK FOR THE REOCCURING RIDES. I TRY AND GIVE CONTACT INFO SO YOU CAN CHECK ON THE RIDES.

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	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 at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday 5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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 6:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:30AM	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
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	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
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/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.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 6:00AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	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 5:45AM Next week new ride time	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:00AM AM Next week new ride time	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 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	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 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday 6:30AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
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
CAMPBELL, ORACLE, DEL WEBB, LA CANADA LOOP	1500 W. River Road	Saturday 9.12.15 6:00AM	44 miles	At least 12 MPH average	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225232331/
Zona Cycling	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 9.12.15 6:00AM	62 miles	??? Do you know?? Email me	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/timeline/?ref=br_tf
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Jesse Owens park on Sarnoff	Saturday 9.12.15 6:00AM	14.9 miles	Mach 3 or slower	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Cactus Cycling Build up to El Tour week 3	Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle	Saturday 9.12.15 6:30AM	41 miles	16-18MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2023975
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	Crossroads Coffee Company at Bear Canyon/Tanque Verde	Sunday 9.13.15 6:30AM	45-50	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure	Starbuck at River and Campbell	Sunday 9.13.15 6AM	38.12	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
El Tour Training WestSide Long Wk:1 48 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday 9.13.15 6:30AM	47.8	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224863752/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Wk 1: 46 miles	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday 9.13.15 6:30AM	46 miles	Fast and Slow. Self supportd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224722298/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 1 – 25 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday 9.13.15 7:00AM	25 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224742958/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 1 – C+/Lvl 1 (a few hills) – 24 Mi – Da Loop	Armory Park 221 S. 6th Ave,	Sunday 9.13.15 7:00AM	24 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224815288/
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday 9.14.15 6:00AM	58 miles	114-5 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225108237/
Hohokam Park	Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee	Wednesday 9.16.15 7:00AM	26-35 Miles	3 groups (speed/distance)	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium Ride	Udall Park	Wednesday 9.16.15 5:45AM	55 miles	15-16MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225108362/
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride	Udall Park	Friday 9.18.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	15-16mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225108883/
Saguaro Nat Monument	Le Buzz	Friday 9.18.15 7:00AM	30-35 MILES	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004532

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Tortolita Preserve	Tortolita Reserve W Twin Peaks	Saturday 9.12.15 7:00AM	Do a 9.2 mile loop at the Tortolita Preserve on Moore Road west of Dove Mountain Road. Fun and easy loop where there are no people.		https://www.facebook.com/events/666481143487467/
SAMBA Ride for a Teacher Event:	Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead Marsh Station Rd,	Saturday 9.12.15 6:30AM	Join me for a charity ride to help teachers buy school supplies that will be need during the school years		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/224548728/
September Bugs Night Ride	Leaving the Molino Basin Parking lot at 6pm. Upper Bugs lot by 7pm	Saturday 9.12.15 7:00PM	pedaling up the road but if you want to do your own shuttle that’s also fine. Then its time for some ripping fun into the darkness. Bring your light, helmet, and plenty of water.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1683316221900786/
Sidewalk Poetry Ride- In case you are in Appleton Wisc. this weekend;-)	Fox River Environmental Education Alliance 1000 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911	Saturday 9.12.15 7:00PM	Join FCCA and The Mill: A Place for Writers for a free community event highlighting the City of Appleton’s Department of Public Works Sidewalk Poetry program. After the indoor program, an optional 9 mile bike ride will be offered to visit sidewalk poetry sites around the city.		https://www.facebook.com/events/184555848542161/
MTB Addicts – BIG COMO LOOP	In-N-Out Burger – Oro Valley 11545 N Oracle Rd,	Sunday 9.13.15 6:00 am	We’ll ride up to the Post Office and up Como. Ride the McDonalds trails down and backup to Edwin Rd.. From there, we’ll head across Oracle Rd. to the 50 Year trail. We’ll ride that all the way down to Catalina State Park and then, no climb, just grub.		https://www.facebook.com/events/972955096101491/
Golder/50yr Trail	50 Year/ Golder Ranch Trail Head	Sunday 9.13.15 7:00 am	It’s an out and back trail, so your pace and speed is always a good speed		https://www.facebook.com/events/1464222267240422/
Sunday Ride/TotWM training – Loma Alta to 3 Bridges and back	Show Map Loma Alta	Sunday 9.13.15 7:00 am	plan is to ride Loma Alta to 3 Bridges and back nonstop. I need to get a few 35-40 mile nonstop rides in.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1487862211535043/
Monday Night @ Lakes Road	AZ Trail – Sahuarita Road & Highway 83,	Monday, 9.14.15 6:30PM	We ride from sahuarita rd to lakes rd and back. No rider left behind.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/224710692/
Wednesday Night Ride at Robles Pass	Robles Trailhead	Wednes, 9.16.15 6:00pm	We’ll start at the Creosote trail, then Camaro, Bitter Sweet and continue towards Ajo and under the culvert..		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/224712212/

EVENTS

What	Location	Date	Contact
Monthly General Meeting: Racing UA Cycling Style and A Presentation by Damion Alexander, that’s me, about the Pima County Bonds and the impact they have on the cycling community	Pima County Medical Society Auditorium , Tucson, AZ 5199 E. Farness,	Monday September 16, 2015	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/223219631/
TOUR DE FAT: TEMPE, ARIZONA	When New Belgium puts on a ride you know it is going to be a good time.	Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-tour-de-fat-tempe-registration-15823117370
Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day	3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity. Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ	October 17th	Wendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Thursday 11.05.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday 11.01.2015 8AM	Info coming soon. http://www.elgrupocycling.org/
Silverbell Century Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles	Sunday 11.8.15	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday 11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
Urban Assault Ride	Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels	Sunday 11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mil Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/	Saturday 11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Arizona State Time Trial Championships	TT	September 13, 2015	Arizona City, AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-2571
Kitt Peak TT	A 11.6 mile hill climb time trial up to the Kitt Peak National Observatory. Vertical gain is 3400 feet.	September 27, 2015	Kitt Peak	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-2672
Mt. Graham, Hill Climb	A slightly uphill Road Race. Very slightly! 10 and 20 mile options.	10/04/2015	Mt. Graham, Hill Climb	http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
Edward Jones “Tour de Ted – Tempe”		10/10/2015	Scottsdale, AZ
The Ride430 Challenge 2014	The Ride 430 Challenge is a non-profit cycling event that helps give America’s injured military service people and their families hope and assistance as they travel the road to recovery.	October 14th-17th	Mesa, Wickenburg, Prescott, Payson, Scot, AZ	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/visit-our-events-page/the-ride430-challenge/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	October 24	Globe, AZ	http://azcross.com/
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	October 25	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	October 31	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Triple C	More of the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^	November 14/15	Tucson	http://azcross.com/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	Look Up.	November 28	Phoenix	http://azcross.com/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race.	December 5/6	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	December 19	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/

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;-)

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

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