Community Ride list December 5-11

This past month I had the pleasure of demoing a Trek Stache 9. I posted a review on the experience at https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=653.

Crossing the Rincon Savanna on the Arizona Trail. Photo by Matt Nelson

Do you want to take a Trek Stache 9 or perhaps a Madone for a spin. Trek has two demo days this weekend, Saturday December 5th from 9AM – 1:00 PM at Fantasy Island in Tucson and At Brown Canyon Trailhead in Sierra Vista on Sunday the 6th from 11:00 – 3PM. They will have a great selection of road and mountain bikes to choose from. Be sure to bring your pedals, helmet and hydration. Personally, I recommend trying the Stache 9.

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.

Have a great week and I look forward to seeing you on the road and in the dirt.

Ride on,

Damion

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I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most 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

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Monday 6:30AM	Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	Ordinary Bike Shop	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 4:45PM	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 Fair Wheel Ride	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	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 7:30AM	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
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 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 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
Thursdays are for wheel people	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 8:30AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 7:30AM	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	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 7:30AM	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 7:15AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:30AM AM	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
Zona Cycling	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 12.05.15 9:00AM	45 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Trek has two demo days this weekend, Saturday December 5th from 9AM – 1:00 PM at Fantasy Island in Tucson and At Brown Canyon Trailhead in Sierra Vista on Sunday the 6th from 11:00 – 3PM. They will have a great selection of road and mountain bikes to chose from. Be sure to bring your pedals , helmet and hydration.
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	parking lot at the UofA on N. Palm Dr.	Saturday 12.05.15 11:00AM	20.3 miles	You can keep up- friendly group	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Panera North Side Sunday Circle Cycle	Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle	Sun, December 06, 2015 9:00 AM	39	16-18 MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2100768?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=12/3/2015
RIVER PARK, DREXEL, SAN XAVIER, AJO	1500 W. River Road	Sunday, 12.6.15 8:30 AM	52	14-16 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227122764/
Pecan Pickin’ Picnic Ride	Garden of Gethsemane Park 602 W Congress St,	Sunday 12.06.15 2:00PM	16 Miles	Casual pace	https://www.facebook.com/events/973408959367218/
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 12.07.15 8:00AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227082196/
Tuesday Ride: A little bit of Mt Lemon	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde,	Tuesday, December 8, 2015 9:00 AM	34 miles	12-14 Mph average	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227089766/
Sabino Canyon/Foothills:	Sunrise Cafe, N Kolb & E Sunrise	Tuesday 12.08.15 7:30AM	20-25 miles	18PLUS mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075759?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=12/3/2015
Cactus Bakehouse ride to Hohokam Park	SE corner of Oracle/McGee	Wed, December 09, 2015 10:00 AM	16-32	14-16	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2106279?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=12/3/2015
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 12.09.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227082229/
Thursday’s Easy Peasy “Toys for Tots Ride”	Arizona Cyclist 4300 N Campbell Ave # 24,	Thursday, 12.10.15 9:00 AM	28 miles	Social no drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226950713/
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 12.11.15 5:45AM	55 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227082268/
Thursday Easy Peasy Ride	Morris K. Udall 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 12.03.15 5:45AM	25 miles	12 – 14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226894845/
Saguaro Nat Monument	Le Buzz at NE corner of Tanqueverde & Catalina Hwy	Fri, D12. 11.15 10:00 AM	25-35miles	12-14	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2106294?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=12/3/2015

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Trek has two demo days this weekend, Saturday December 5th from 9AM – 1:00 PM at Fantasy Island in Tucson and At Brown Canyon Trailhead in Sierra Vista on Sunday the 6th from 11:00 – 3PM. They will have a great selection of road and mountain bikes to chose from. Be sure to bring your pedals , helmet and hydration.
BLACK CANYON TRAIL	Black Canyon Trailhead	Saturday, 12.5.15 6:00 AM	We’ll spend the weekend riding the Black Canyon Trail, north of Phoenix.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226020764/
Sunday Ride at Robles.	36Th Street Trailhead	Sunday 11.29.15 7:30AM	Plan to meet up at the 36th Stree Trailhead by 9:00am. We’ll hit as much or all of the Robles trail system, route to be determined.		https://www.facebook.com/events/500453480159841/
Old Pueblo MTB: 50 Year Trail to The Chutes	50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead	Sunday 12.06.15 3:00PM	If there is some of you that want 20 miles roundtrip you can meet at In and Out in Oro Valley at 2pm and meet the rest of the group at Golder Ranch. The plan involves multiple laps around the chutes as sunlight and time permits.		https://www.facebook.com/events/192172531123537/
Monday Night @ Lakes Road	Parking lot Rt. 83 & Sahuarita Rd	Monday, 12.07.15 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227025037/
Wednesday Night Ride at Robles Pass	Robles Trailhead W. Irvington Rd and Cactus Wren D	Wednes, 12.09.15 6:15pm	We’ll start at the Creosote Loop trail, then Camaro, Bitter Sweet and continue towards Ajo and under the culvert..		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227200679/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
BICAS 20^th Annual Art Auction PREVIEW PARTY: Friday December 4th (6-10pm) – live music, circus performers, raffle! Early bidding takes place Saturday from 11am-4pm; and you won’t want to miss the silent auction to be held Saturday December 5th, from 6-9pm. Plenty of bike parking so ride your bike!	The Art Gallery 1122 N Stone Ave.	PREVIEW PARTY: Friday December 4th (6-10pm) Saturday from 11am-4pm; And Saturday December 5th, from 6-9pm.	www.bicas.org/art-auction
Cactus Catalina Road Clean-up PERSONAL NOTE: YEAH for Cactus Cycling and being good stewards!	Meet in the back part of the parking lot at LeBuzz	Sat, December 05, 2015 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2080067?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=12/3/2015
GABA Annual Holiday Dinner GABA will provide Brushfire BBQ and Tucson Tamale for a delicious dinner. (Vegetarian options will be available).	Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation3182 N Swan Rd. Please bring toys for the toy collection	Monday, December 7, 2015 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226700117/
Tucson is the Best City for #Everydaybiking – Let’s Celebrate!!	Tap & Bottle403 N 6th Ave	Tuesday December 7, 2015 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM	https://www.facebook.com/livingstreetsalliance/photos/gm.1664032937170852/896835577032545/?type=3&theater
Criterium Training Series UA Tech Park –	The Bridges 1550 E. 36th St	All races are Wednesday Series 1 December 2,9,16,23,30 Series 2 January 6,13,20,27 February 3 Series 3 February 10,17,24 March 2,9	https://www.facebook.com/events/1500546370245192/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library	1035 N Treat Ave,	Wednesday 12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.
Join GABA and do some good for the Boys and Girls Club at this Bike Repair Event	Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse 3155 E. Grant Road,	Friday, December 11, 2015 3:00 PM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227055134/
December Trailwork Day Milagrosa Sponsored By SONORAN CYCLES	Meet at Suzenu parking at 8am	Saturday, December 12at 8:00am	https://www.facebook.com/events/1472186376416160/
Liv Ladies Holiday Mingle, Basic Maintenance tips, tire changing and holiday gift ideas,	Bicycle Ranch Tucson 7090 N Oracle Rd	Saturday, December 12at 1:00pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/521434504678839/
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp	Prescott, AZ	03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016	http://www.ultramtb.net/
8th Annual Bike the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race	Show Low, AZ	6.18.16

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
AZ endurance series	31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area.	Saturday 12.05.15 7:30am	Scottsdale, Arizona.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy.	Sat/Sunday 12. 5-6.15	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk	From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out. 15.5 mile laps.	12.12.15 7:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
Summit Velo Pack/Group riding Skills Clinic	Limited space, taught by Tim Carolan, must be active team member of Summit	12.13.15 9:30-11:30	Contact bjohnson2607@gmail.com	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3517
1st Annual World Vegan/Bison Day Clunker Criterion	1) best/worst clunker, 2) best/worst costume, 3) slowest lap. Details to follow.	Sunday 12.13.15 1:00 PM	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails	https://www.facebook.com/events/1588435644710464/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	December 19/20th	Gilbert	http://azcross.com
North End Classic	8-Corner fast/ fun criterium course with small hill approximately 1 km per lap	Saturday 1.16.16	Yuma	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-180
Prickly Pear on the Maricopa Trail	Innagural race to show off the Maricopa Trail	1.23.16	Cave Creek Morristown AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-143
The Santa Catalina Omnium	the BioPark Blast and the Oracle Road Race.	1.30.16 1.31.16	Tucson and Oracle AZ	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Sun Devil Crit		2.7.16	Arizona State Univ	Constantin Schreiber cschrei2@asu.edu
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp		03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016		http://www.ultramtb.net/

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