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Guru Bikes First Anniversary Party
2024-02-11 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | Guru Bikes and Suspension, 2634 n 1st ave Tucson, Tucson, AZ, 85719
Guru Bikes is celebrating our 1st 12 months with a killer shindig! Party vibes start at 10 AM when the shop opens and things ramp up at 3:00. Come stop by for high fives, bevvies, and product giveaways.

Our MTB - 24Hop Alt Trails Ride
2024-02-11 11:00 - 14:00 | 24 Hour Town, 32.70400414009273, -110.91705086311752
Meet where the exchange tent normally is at 11am. I plan to ride Bones and Bypass the Bee Hives. plus some of the course. probably have something to eat before we head back home.

Women Trans* and Femme Workshop at BICAS
2024-02-12 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-19 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-26 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-04 15:00 - 19:00 | BICAS – Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage, 2001 N 7th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705
Do you want to learn how to fix a flat on your own bike? Have you ever wanted to come to BICAS but didn’t know how to begin? Does the idea of learning alongside other WTF folks sound appealing? Then sign up for a WTF Basic Maintenance Class! Click here to view dates for all upcoming Basic Maintenance Classes. Prefer a more in-depth class, to learn all about the systems of a bike? Click here to view dates for all upcoming Build-a-Bike Classes. WTF classes will be marked with an asterisk!

Ben's Bikes MTB Night Ride
2024-02-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Ben’s Bikes, 7431 S Houghton Rd Ste 100, Tucson, AZ, 85747, United States
This ride is typically between 12-15 miles. It is a no drop mountain bike ride and alternates between Vail Trails and Fantasy Island. Call the shop to make sure what the route is for the week and that they are going. https://www.bensbikestucson.com/

Wednesday Loop Ride-St. Phillips B,B+/1/54
2024-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Phillips Plaza, 4280 N Campbell Ave # 212, Tucson, AZ, 85718

Third Thursdays- Transit Rides to Dragoon Brewing Company
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | MSA Annex, 267 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ, 85745
Third Thursdays- Transit Rides to Dragoon Brewing Company
Come out with your favorite bike! Meet at The MSA Annex at 530p and grab a pre-ride bev at Westbound. Stop in the shop to say hi and psych up the crew. Around 6:00p we’ll take a leisurely cruise over to Dragoon where the beers are fresh and so are the bartenders! Your first beer (n/a or 0.0%) is a buck! Bring a helmet, lights, water and cash. Food trucks might be on-site.

Valley of the Sun Stage Race
2024-02-16 08:00 - 2024-02-18 17:00 | Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
32nd Annual John Earley Memorial

February 16 – 18, 2024
New Time Trial
Friday – Feb 16th
24001 S Rainbow Valley Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
35+ Miles, 45 minutes from Phoenix
7:00 AM
Road Race
Saturday, Feb 17th
I-10 South of Phoenix
Exit 185 (SR 187/387)
AZ-387 & Tamarack Way
Casa Grande, AZ 85194
35 Miles, 35 minutes from
Tempe
Criterium
Sunday, Feb 18th
1900 W Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Parking @ 19th AVE
and Jefferson

The Annual Valley of the Sun Stage Race takes place in February each year in the greater Phoenix area. The Valley of the Sun bicycle race is a three-day USA Cycling event in which professional and amateur road racing cyclists compete in different categories for cash and non-cash prizes. A stage is held each day, with riders in each category competing for a stage victory and also for their category’s overall ‘General Classification race win by having the lowest cumulative time for all three stages. The stages include the Landis Cyclery – Trek Individual Time Trial on Friday, the Safeco Insurance, Parrish Agency, Road Race on Saturday, and the exciting Hiser Joy criterium on Sunday in downtown Phoenix. There are over 700 participants in 25 categories of professional and amateur riders, both men and women, ages 10 to over 60, all competing for their portion of a $20,000 cash purse.
Recognized by USA Cycling as one of the premier road cycling events in the Southwest, The Valley of the Sun Stage Race is the first event of the annual American Road Calendar. The American Road Calendar highlights top events in the U.S. for riders across various categories to put on their list of must-do events.
“The Valley of the Sun Stage Race has been a part of our Junior Development Series for many years. We are pleased to give them the recognition they deserve for providing a great experience for all categories of racers.”
Chuck Hodge, Chief of Racing and Events, USA Cycling
For the tenth year, VOS will include a Hand Cycle category. The Paralyzed Veterans Racing Team, along with the Free Wheel Foundation have been key supporters helping to drive the success of this new event. Darol Kubacz of the PVRT had this to say about VOS: “What VOS offers for the athletes is outstanding – above and beyond what most cycling events around the country have been able to offer “adapted” cyclist. I have great confidence in this event being a great experience for the beginner and advanced racer!”
Along with the three days of racing, there are events on Sunday for children under the age of 12, including a kid’s bicycle race. A portion of the proceeds from the race are donated to the SAFE KIDS Coalition of Maricopa County and the Phoenix Police Department to support child helmet safety awareness.
The Valley of the Sun Stage Race is put on by the White Mountain Road Club, and is one of the largest bicycle races in the nation. Race promoter, Brian Lemke, had this to say about the race: “It is a great opportunity for cyclists of all ages and categories to brush shoulders and race on the same course as many of the top professional and amateur riders in America.”
Several local businesses help to support the race through sponsorship of the White Mountain Road Club, including Landis Cyclery, Trek Bikes, Hiser Joy P.L.C., and Tri-City Cardiology.

Zona Cycling Weekly Rides
2024-02-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
Zona Cycling is one of the more established groups. They are very welcoming. The ride time and route is always changing, and they may have more than jus the Saturday Morning ride. . Send Message on facebook to Colleen who manages the page for the latest and greatest
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939

Adaptive Cycling Weekly Tucson Ride
2024-02-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Sam Lena Park, 3400 S. Country Club, Tucson, AZ, 85713
Join SAAS Adaptive Cycling program for a weekly supported group ride around the Sam Lena Park 2-mile loop bike & walking path or connect to the Julian Wash portion of The Loop. Look for the SAAS Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center located in the parking lot at the corner of S. Country Club & Sam Lena Drive
Volunteers are there to assist those who want to test ride one of our adaptive handcycles, trikes or tandems. Please call Mia 520-370-0588 to reserve a bike

Easiest Metric Century Ever! C,B,A/1/63
2024-02-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Augie Acuna Los Ninos Park, 5432 S Bryant Ave ·, Tucson, AZ, 85706
Details

Ride Description:
If riding a metric century (63 miles) has been on your bucket list, it is time to check that box. This ride allows riders to do three 21-mile “laps” on quiet bike paths with excellent pavement. We will ride from Augie Acuna Los Ninos Park to Houghton Rd. and back for each “lap”. It is gradually uphill going out and gradually downhill coming back.
This ride can be ridden in small groups or individually. It is not a “regroup” ride. In between laps you will have access to your car for food, water, and clothing adjustments. There are also bathrooms and water available at the Park.
Notes:
Start Time: 8:45 AM sign-in. Wheels rolling 9:00 AM.
Ride Type: Training. No regrouping.
Final Average: 12-18 mph
Terrain: Slightly uphill to Hougton, slightly down hill to Los Ninos Park.
Total Elevation Gain: 1341 ft.
Traffic: None except street crossings.
Support: This ride is unsupported.
Meeting Spot: Augie Acuna Los Ninos Parking Lot See photo and map.
Los Ninos Metric Loop
Participation rules:
Your GABA membership must be current. If you are not a member, please consider joining at https://www.bikegaba.org/ . Helmets are mandatory. No ear buds. Rear flashing lights are recommended. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.
Ride Code:
• A 20+ mph
• B+ 18-20 mph
• B 16-18 mph
• C+ 14-16 mph
• C 12-14 mph
Terrain Code:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills
• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep

COVID-19 safety measures

COVID-19 vaccination required

Event will be outdoor

The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.

GABA - OFF THE GRID-Monster Gravel- Intermediate/4/55
2024-02-22 09:00 - 14:00 | The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon, The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon 3235 AZ-82 ·, Sonoita, AZ, 85637, United States
Details

Ride Description:
We will travel from Sonoita on a combination of pavement and singletrack to the eclectic town of Patagonia alongside the Patagonia Mountains. After climbing along Harshaw Creek we will cross the stunning San Rafael Valley, and climb over rugged Canelo Pass.
We will return on hilly pavement through “The Grasslands” to the Vaughn Loop and Papago Springs Rd. When we finally hit pavement we will roll downhill three miles into Sonoita. The last ten miles of this route are new.
In total this route is over 33 miles of gravel, 22 miles of pavement, and 3,000 ft. of climbing. It is challenging and requires intermediate+ skills.
PLEASE READ: This ride is NOT suitable for mountain bikes due significant road riding. Gravel bikes only please. It is also not suitable for Novice gravel riders. We will be riding singletrack, doubletrack, dirt roads, and may even bushwack a short section.
Bathrooms are available in the Sonoita Mercantile Country Store at the start, and at Ovens of Patagonia in Patagonia.
Notes:
Ride Type: Social/Re-group.
Pace: 12 mph on gravel, 15 mph on pavement.
Terrain: 12 miles downhill to Patagonia, long uphill to Canelo Pass, then rolling pavement back to Sonoita.
Total Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft.
Traffic: light with the exception of Rt. 82. Please have rear flashing light on your bike.
Group Size: This ride is limited to ten riders.
Water: Bring enough for four hours. However, we can top off water in Patagonia
Monster Gravel Route
Participation rules:
Your GABA membership should be current. If not, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org. Bring food & fluids for 3 hours. Front and back flashing lights are encouraged on The Loop. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. No ear buds. This ride is unsupported. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.
Skill Code:
• Beg- Beginner- First timers, dirt roads.
• Nov- Novice- First year riders, mostly dirt roads, some double-track.
• Int- Intermediate- Doubletrack, singlegrack, sandy, rocky terrain.
• Adv- Advanced- Steep climbs and descents, singletrack, loose, rocky.
Terrain Code:
• 3-Moderate Hills
• 4 Long climbs and descents

COVID-19 safety measures

COVID-19 vaccination required

Event will be outdoor

The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.

Mckenzie Ranch Dawn Patrol
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | McKenzie Ranch Trailhead, 12725 S Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, Arizona, 85641
East Side Dawn Patrol at McKenzie Ranch
DIFFICULTY: This is a no-drop ride. We start together, we have frequent stops and we finish together. Casual pace, beginner/ intermediate friendly.
DISTANCE: 10 miles, but there is a 6 mile option if you want to cut it short.
MEET TIME: FIP (Feet In Pedals) @ 10:00 AM, so meet about 9:45 AM. (approx ride time 1.5 hours)
PARK: McKenzie Ranch Trailhead
RIDE GUIDES : Brady Noble & Anna Noble will be your by ride leaders for this ride
mountion

BICAS Art Mart
2024-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | BICAS – Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage, 2001 N 7th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705

Molino and La Milagrosa - MTB Addicts
2024-02-25 08:45 - 14:00 | Avenida de Suzenu, 4905 N Avenida de Suzenu, Tucson, AZ, 85749
Plan to meet up at Ave de Suzenu by 8:45 AM and we will shuttle to Molino Basin at 9:00 AM.
This is a technically challenging ride, so I would not recommend beginners attempt this trail. If you can’t ride it, feel free to walk whatever features you are not comfortable with. It takes around three hours with a group, so make sure to have at least 2 L of water, nutrition, bike/tire repair kit and a helmet
Tucson

Belgian Waffle Ride AZ
2024-03-02 07:00 - 17:00 | Stagecoach Village, 7100 E Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek,, AZ, 85331
2024 Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
March 1 – 2, 2024
Welkom to the first stop of the Belgian Waffle Ride Tripel Crown of Gravel…
The Second Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona is something we cannot wait to share with you. It’ll be a unique desert and mountain experience, which will be known at the Hell of the North Desert. Here is a snapshot of information about the event and what to expect…
BUT, THERE ARE ONLY 1,000 SPOTS THIS YEAR!
There is a formula to the creation of each new Belgian Waffle Ride, and this year’s first BWR and the kick-off to the Tripel Crown of Gravel, is the newest manifestation of this formula. The BWR AZ, which will take place in Cave Creek, Arizona, on the fringes of the Valley of the Sun, embodies the three ingredients that make the BWR so special. 1) A dream destination, 2) varied terrain to accommodate an extremely dynamic racecourse, and 3) a cycling community that is both vibrant and desirous of the Unroad experience only the BWR can offer.
1) Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, on the fringes of North Scottsdale, the BWR AZ will start and finish at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek and take in a seamless connection of beautiful desert and varied challenging terrain with breathtaking views and near-perfect riding conditions. The area enjoys over 300 days of sunshine and incredible scenery, with conditions that are perfect for exhilarating Unroad riding, including crushing climbs to beautiful views of the surrounding desert. The destination is a picture-perfect town in the desert foothills that brings together history, culture, and nature in a unique atmosphere. The downtown area has plenty to offer the entire family, and the city is surrounded by many other destinations that you don’t want to miss out on.
2) The topography, transitioning from the verdant riparian environment along the Salt River to the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, will offer towering saguaro cactus standing sentry against a backdrop of made-to-order sunsets. The springtime temperatures will nurture an array of stunning wildflowers among an ocean of vibrant green cacti and remain mild enough for riders to enjoy the full day of riding. The BWR AZ will bring along technical Unroads punctuated by pristine tarmac in the outskirts of Scottsdale. The course in and around Cave Creek will boast a fantastic concoction of terrible terrain, including pitchy undulations in Carefree, Tonto Forest mountains & washes, Rio Verde, sinuous single-track in McDowell Mountain Regional Park & its Sonoran Preserve, and smooth roads connecting gravel sectors completely unique to this desert playground. The dynamic nature of the course, which at roughly 122-miles is less than the usual BWR, will surely devastate even the most well-trained professional gravelleurs by its finale – a series of steep, paved climbs with pitches of 20%. How do you say, “Ouchie,” in Flemish. Oh yeah, it’s AUW! Kind of like, WTF!
3) And then there is the third and final ingredient – a vibrant cycling community. Not only has the area been designated one of only 35 gold-level bicycle-friendly communities in the US, with its safe accommodations, miles of designated bike lanes, and, of course, a plethora of trails to explore – both urban and desert – it has an extensive network of cycling teams, enthusiasts, and every type of bike shop to support them. This Sonoran Desert locale is the most diverse desert in the world, offering amazing views along the rocky mountain ranges that surround it. No wonder this destination has become home to such an active and enthusiastic bike community.
Here is the 2023 Course Information:
WAFFLE-
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42090710
122-Miles/196-Kilometers
~9,000 Feet of Climbing
8 Unroad sectors (the rest is road, dirt, gravel)
50% Unroad (Long, Sandy, Wet or Dry, Rocky, Hilly, Ugly)
Numerous Washes, Water Crossings or Foot Bridges
3 Queen/King of the Mountain segments
3 Queen/King of the Dirt segments
3 Queen/King of the Sprint segments
7 Feed Zones
WAFER –
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42003808
79-Miles/127-Kilometers
~5,600 Feet of Climbing
Several Unroad sectors (the rest is really nice road)
40% Unroad (Long, Sandy, Wet or Dry, Rocky, Hilly, Ugly)
Numerous Washes, Water Crossings or Foot Bridges
4 Feed Zones
WANNA –
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42090863
37-Miles/60-Kilometers
~3,700 Feet of Climbing
1 long Unroad sector (the rest is really nice road)
25% Unroad (Long, Sandy, Wet or Dry, Rocky, Hilly, Ugly)
Numerous Washes, Water Crossings or Foot Bridges
2 Feed Zones

Project Echelon
2024-03-02 08:00 - 2024-03-03 03:30 | Oro Valley, Oro Valley, az

LOVE OUR CITY 2024 Tucson Refugee HQ Bike Assembly Event
2024-03-02 09:00 - 12:30 | Tucson Refugee HQ, 3355 N Fontana Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705
Old Pueblo MTB has done a couple of these Bike Builds now, and word has gotten out that we’ve been amazing.

Last year 2023 & in 2022 we assembled a teams to put together 115 bikes that were donated by Jim Click, The Conquistadors & El Tour De Tucson for a big city wide event getting 500 new bikes into the community for families in need. We had some of the best mechanics and helpful hands OPMTB has to offer who just killed the assembly in record time.

This time Tucson Refugee Ministry needs our help. They received a grant to get 100 Bikes they can give to Adult Refugees here in Tucson in their system, much needed transportation. These Bikes will help these Refugees get back on their feet, give them transportation to get to Jobs & Schooling.

This Saturday – March 2nd, 2024 we’ll just be assembling half of them… or about 50 bikes. Based on our experience, and with about 12-15 “mechanics” and the support help we’ve already lined up, we expect that to go quickly.

We’re looking for 12-15 “Skilled” Bike assembly mechanics to help for a few hours. We’d love to have you on the team if you have some basic tools you can bring and want to be apart of assembling these bikes. Please speak up here if you’d like to be on the team again, or for the first time.

SECONDARY OPPORTUNITY
ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP ::: we’ll be doing a “Flat Repair Clinic” at 1:00pm to teach some of these new bike owners how to fix a flat with the appropriate repair kits they are going to receive. If this is something you want to help with this would be from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

ike build
LUNCH IS INCLUDED !

CoEd Dirt Divas
2024-03-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Big Wash Trailhead, 32.45667650001256, -110.94412900725945, Oro Valley, AZ
Flowing ride on the 16 mile loop up to Edwin Rd. Shorter cutbacks available. Big Wash location. https://maps.app.goo.gl/GUcwRBVMMqgFeJ3K7?g_st=ic

Marana Rotary Tour De Cookie Bike Ride
2024-03-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Rillito Park, 4502 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85718
he 2024 event is coming together. The route is set. Shirts, wristbands, and bags are being ordered. Booth volunteers are being finalized. Sponsorships are coming in. I can’t wait for March 9, 2024!!!
Last year, we had to close rider registrations early because we hit our 400-rider cap. This year, we are preparing our booths to be ready for 500 riders. So please, register soon to guarantee your spot in the Tour.
The 2024 route was adjusted because of construction on The Loop path northwest toward Marana. However, I am excited that this year’s route takes riders northeast toward Oro Valley and back.
Riders will have several options:
Start at Rillito Racetrack and ride 12 miles, turning around at El Camino de la Tierra cookie booth.
Want a few more cookies? Add a section along CDO Wash.
Want to start your ride in Oro Valley? Saddle up at Steam Pump Ranch and ride along the Canada del Oro for a 17.5 mile-ride to the racetrack.
To maximize calorie replacement, ride all 33.5 miles of the Tour de Cookie. It should be a blast!!

Register Here
https://rotarytourdecookie.org/sign-up?fbclid=IwAR12SiDAVL731YHRuPUPvrqigFFHG0uhYicd5t0ZGX5V97pThBsuB3mBxsY
