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BICAS Crafternoons
2025-12-13 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | BICAS – Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage, 2001 N 7th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705
DescriptionDrop in and make some art at BICAS! Every Thursday, 3-6pm. All are welcome, and participation is free! Check-in at our front counter, and they’ll show you to our art area, where you’ll be introduced to what you can create and have free access to our art supplies, recycled bicycle art parts, art tools, and other art materials. After your creation is complete, please leave a suggested donation or donate your art to our non-profit organization. We hope to see you there, and let’s make some art!
NOTAFLOF event, no one turned away from lack of funds. All are welcome!
See our Facebook discussion (@bicasart) for weekly updates, as every week our hosts pick out different projects to work on. Our weekly art corners are not workshops; they are casual art drop-ins. Please see our other art workshops at an additional cost. www.bicas.org/art/workshops/https://fb.me/e/1kEo62aFT
Follow us on Insta @bicasart for more!
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Dawn to Dusk Arizona
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | McDowell Mountain Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268
Join Zia Rides at McDowell Mountain Regional Park for Dawn to Dusk – Arizona in December every year. We enjoy perfect December weather, fun and fast trails, and a great venue at the Four Peaks Staging area where you can enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and a lively beer garden. Sign up early, as this event always sells out!

Zona Cycling Weekly Rides
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 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

The Shootout
2025-12-13 07:00 - 22:30, 2025-12-06 07:00 - 22:30, 2025-11-29 07:00 - 22:30 | University and Euclid, 845 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85745-9052
The Shootout
The shootout is the Saturday morning group ride. The ride has groups of about 20 riders in the summer and well over 100 riders in the winter and spring. The terrain is fast and rolling with two sprints and a gas station stop about halfway through. The total distance is just over 70 miles. If you’re looking for extra miles and some real climbing, watch for the turnoff to Madera Canyon on Duval Mine Road. If you want to take in the same route at a slower pace, catch the “scootout” or “old man shootout” leaving from the same starting location 15 minutes before the fast ride.
The Shootout is one of the best group bike rides in the country according to Bicycling Magazine. It is common to have pro cyclists showing up for this ride and it can be fast.
Co-founded by Ralph Philips, the owner of Fair Wheel Bikes, and University of Arizona student Bob Cook, an Olympic team member. It is one of the oldest and must do, bucket list group rides in North America.
Ride times change according to the seasons. I try an update them here, but check out Click Here for Fair Wheels for the latest info
Fair Wheel Bikes is home to some of the top group rides in the country. Fast rides are held every Tuesday and Saturday mornings. In the spring and fall, both rides are regularly attended by some of the top professional riders from the US and around the world. Rides (times below) start on University of Arizona’s west side at;
University Avenue and Euclid Avenue.

Start Times

RIDE TIMES FOR SATURDAY
Shootout (A group)
Scootout / Old Man Shootout (B)
Old-Old Man Shootout (C)

Starting 2nd Saturday of November
7:30 AM
7:35 AM
7:40 AM

Starting 1st Saturday of March
7:00 AM
7:05 AM
7:10 AM

Starting 1st Saturday of April
6:30 AM
6:35 AM
6:40 AM

Starting 3rd Saturday of April
6:00 AM
6:05 AM
6:10 AM

Starting 1st Saturday of September
6:30 AM
6:35 AM
6:40 AM

Starting 2nd Tuesday of October
7:00 AM
7:05 AM
7:10 AM

*TMFR starts the same time as The Shootout (A Group)

Bicycle Ranch Roundup
2025-12-13 06:30 - 11:00, 2025-12-06 06:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-29 06:30 - 11:00 | Bicycle Ranch, 7090 N. Oracle Rd #156, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Join us on one of our Saturday morning group rides. They are very popular with the local cycling community and the regulars range in ability from racers to enthusiasts out for a fun ride.
If you have never ridden in a large group before, it can be intimidating. If you need some pointers or additional assistance, we will be glad to help. Our goal is to make your ride as enjoyable as possible.
Join our Strava club and compare your efforts to other Roundup riders. You can find our club here.
If you have never ridden in a large group before, it can be intimidating. If you need some pointers or additional assistance, we will be glad to help.
Main RoundUp Group : 55.5miles at 18 -22+ mph. There are always splits and smaller groups forming.
“All store rides are designed to promote the enjoyment of cycling in a friendly group atmosphere.”
Time will change to 7:00 in late October or early November

Bike Polo
2025-12-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-03 20:00 - 22:00 | AZ
Bike Polo on The University of Arizona Mall between Cherry and Campbell.
Cycle polo, bicycle polo, or bike polo (polo-vélo in French; Radpolo in German) is a team sport similar to traditional polo, except that iron horses are used instead of horses. Great for improving bike handling skills.
Typically, there are extra mallets if you want to come out and play. It is recommended to get a front wheel that is designed so a mallet wont get in the spokes. Often the best material for this is political signs zip ties together.
Very social group with a high chance of post ride beverages.

Adaptive Cycling Weekly Tucson Ride
2025-12-10 07:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-03 07:00 - 10:00 | Sam Lena Park, 3400 S. Country Club, Tucson, AZ, 85713
Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports has a large and diverse collection of cycles for use by persons with physical disabilities, including recumbent trikes, hand-cycles and tandems. At our Adaptive Cycling Center, we offer free community programs for athletes and participants of all ages and skill levels. We are continually growing and welcome new participants and supporters.

Currently on Wednesdays and Saturday. Check the website for additional opportunities and date changes.

Tuesday night Ride
2025-12-09 20:45 - 23:00, 2025-12-02 20:45 - 23:00 | 1200 E. University, 1200 E. University, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
This is a slow ride through different routes from The University of Arizona. It leaves at 8:45 every Tuesday Night
This is a difficult ride to describe as its always a little different. Every type of bike has shown up for this ride and all types of riders. It can be a little reckless. It also takes you to places you may never have seen. There may be people drinking and using other imbibing.
If you are not comfortable with people zipping in and out, quick stops this might not be a good ride for you
a video for your viewing pleasure… https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=961041154523162

VeloVets adaptive cycling for Veterans with disabilities
2025-12-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Sam Lena Park, 3400 S. Country Club, Tucson, AZ, 85713
SAAS has the largest Adaptive Cycling Program in Arizona!VeloVets adaptive cycling for Veterans with disabilities every Tuesday 4pm Sam Lena Park 3400 S. Country ClubFunded in part by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services as made available through the Arizona Veterans’ Donations Fund.

What makes VeloVets unique?
VeloVets has been helping our Veterans experience the thrill of being a part of something greater. Through teamwork, strength and community, VeloVets aids in an experience that leads to a more active life through cycling while improving overall quality of life.
All are welcome, regardless of ability, to join us at our Tuesday ride. Our Tuesday rides have expanded so much, and we are welcoming so many more. We believe everyone can experience the joy that comes from pedaling or handling (the use of hand-cycle) themselves through the air and breaking a sweat (or not!) while spending time with friends, their community, and family. We feel that all of this contributes to a feeling of well-being and success.

Tuesday Morning Fast Ride (TMFR)
2025-12-09 07:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-02 07:00 - 21:30 | AZ
Tuesday Morning Fast Ride (TMFR)
This ride typically has a group between 10 and 40 riders and covers approximately 35 miles of rolling terrain with a steep climb at the finish. The pace is high and staying with the front group is extremely difficult, but there are always people to ride with if you end up off the back.
The Route takes you from The University Of Arizona over the Back side of the Tucson Mountains through McCain Loop and over Gates Pass and back to the U. One of the most scenic rides if you are able to still look around as you hammer over Gates Pass and a super fast, smooth, winding road brings you back into Tucson

RIDE TIMES FOR TMFR

Starting 2nd Saturday of November
7:30 AM

Starting 1st Saturday of March
7:00 AM

Starting 1st Saturday of April
6:30 AM

Starting 3rd Saturday of April
6:00 AM

Starting 1st Saturday of September
6:30 AM

Starting 2nd Tuesday of October
7:00 AM

Ben's Bikes MTB Night Ride
2025-12-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-01 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/

Women Trans* and Femme Workshop at BICAS
2025-12-08 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-01 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!

SDMB Poker Ride
2025-12-07 08:00 - 14:00 | Kennedy Park, 3357 S La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85713
The whose who of the Tucson MTB scene will be there. It will have libations on the route, massive amounts of prizes for the best hand, everyone wins something. Want to be a part of the Tucson Mountain Bike Community/ Then this is a ride you must do.

But perhaps you are a runner… you are welcome to come out and make the riders look slow as you fly up the hills and technical sections.
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FRENZY HILLS RIDES
2025-12-07 08:00 | McDowell Mountain Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268
FRENZY HILLS RIDES
DECEMBER 7, 2025
100 Mile | 50 Mile | 25 Mile | 10 Mile
50 Mile Relay | Duo
100 Mile Relay | Duo | Quad
100 Mile | 50 Mile | 25 Mile Gravel Grind
50 Mile Gravel Relay | Duo
100 Mile Gravel Relay | Duo | Quad
Juniors Mountain Bike Races
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, AZ
Test your endurance on a 25 mile loop rolling through McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Whether you tackle the full 100 mile solo, one of our relay events, or just get the gears rolling with the 10 miler, we want to get you out on the trails to ride with us! Utilizing some of the local favorites, the loop will ride portions of Escondido, Pemberton, and the Long Loop trails. Welcome the cooler weather and race through the gorgeous Sonoran desert landscape, with some of the valley’s more iconic peaks in the background. We aim to have the right distance for anyone, so find the ride that suits you best, and saddle up for a great time in the desert!
Back for Year Two!
The Frenzy Gravel Grinder features the best of McDowell Mountain Park with less of the technical and rocky parts. Choose one loop for 25 miles or go two for 50. Can you hang with the big dogs? We have a 100 mile Gravel option as well. New for 2024…we are offering 50 mile duo as well as 100 mile duo and quad Gravel relay categories. Gravel bikes with drop bars are required for all of the gravel categories.

Register Now!

Pleasantville
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Kirsten of the famed Brush and Mountain Lodge, 2307 West Desert Hills Drive, Anthem, AZ, 85086
When:
December 6, 2025 7:30am
Where:
We’ll be hosted by the #1 Trail Angel of the Tour Divide (Kirsten of the famed Brush and Mountain Lodge) who now has a home in Anthem, AZ and is letting us stage the ride from her casa – 2307 West Desert Hills Drive, 85086.
Parking: fill her front yard. Then overflow parking along 23rd Ave. Let’s try to keep Desert Hills Dr. clear this year.
Please bring a beverage & snacks to share for post-ride. Let’s show Kirsten how we roll here in AZ!!
What:
This is a big loop around Lake Pleasant – almost 60 miles. It will include some trail, some dirt roads and some other stuff. You may have to get slightly creative with routing on the north end of the lake – depending on lake levels. Same with riding along the Agua Fria. Could be “interesting” if the river is high.
Route:
As always, it is HIGHLY recommended that you bring, and know how to use, a GPS for this race. There will be no maps or cue sheets.
Pleasantville_route
Bonus: New for 2022 is a slight diversion (.3 miles down a dirt road) on the north side of the lake to to check out Solo Spring. Take a selfie at the spring and get a 20 minute bonus. Also, there is water behind that concrete wall – a couple of feet deep. Good for filtering if you are low.
