I need your help. For El Tour De Tucson I am raising funds for multiple charities. Check out this link to donate https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=966
My intent is not only to raise much needed funds, but also to introduce Tucson to all of the incredible beneficiaries who benefit from El Tour De Tucson.
When you raise funds for a charity you receive a free entry into El Tour. As I’m riding for multiple charities and get one entry from each, I’ll be donating the entries to El Grupo Youth Cycling to give kids an opportunity to experience the largest ride we have here in the Old Pueblo.
As much as I’d appreciate a donation, I’d prefer you register to ride for one of the charities yourself. A nice bonus for you is each charity has “goodies” they give back to those who ride and raise funds. Every beneficiary is different, but all include an entry into El Tour De Tucson and an event shirt. One charity, Uphill into the Wind, will even provide you with a bike to use in the event if you do not have one. Many have cycling jerseys or kits, some have professional coaches, and group rides.
I really appreciate it.
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 |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:30AM |
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 |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | 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 |
VeloVets | Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center | Tuesday 5:30pm | Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.com | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
6:30AM |
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
6:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
6:00AM |
55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
JKG DnA Easy | Udall Parking Lot | Wed
5:30AM |
Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon | Casual
No Drop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
Julian Wash Out n Back | Roy Schoonover Trail Head
7500 S. Kolb |
Wed
4:30PM |
10 | 10-no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride. | Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento, | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
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 |
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 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
6:30AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
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/ |
The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
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
6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
16 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com |
U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
6:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
RIDE postpone for the summer | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 6:30AM
|
53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
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 |
Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | 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 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
Bicycle Ranch | Different Trails | Sunday
6:30 AM |
Different | No Drop | Steve 520-219-4311 |
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek
. |
Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell | 1st Sunday of each month | 90-120 Minutes | No Drop | Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com |
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 |
GABA 85 Mk 1.
|
UA Flagpole
1100 E University |
10.07.17
5:00 AM |
74 Miles | 13-14 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243984304/ |
GABA Back in The Saddle BITS [7] West Side Series | 3425 W. El Camino Del Cerro | 10.07.17
7:00 AM |
23 miles | 10-12 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/242366605/ |
Cactus BreakfastRide for everyone |
Kneaders Bakers on Craycroft, south of River Rd | 10.07.17
7:00 AM |
22-35 Miles | No rider left behind | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2682758 |
GABA Bike Ride with your Coffee | UA Flagpole
1100 E University |
10.08.17
6:15 AM |
21 Miles | 13-14 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243983845/ |
GABA East Side El Tour Training | Udall Park | 10.8.17
6:30 AM |
83 Miles | 20+ MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243502350/ |
GABA El Tour Training Ride #5 | Mercado San Agustin
100 S. Avenida Del Convento |
10.8.17
6:30 AM |
72.5 Miles | 16-18 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243670573/ |
Tucson Riders 4 the Cure Training Ride | AJ’s at Skyline and Campbell | 10.8.17
7:00 AM |
37.27 miles | All Speeds | Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com |
GABA R & I Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park | 10.9.17
6:30AM |
57 Miles | 15-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243007576/ |
GABA Puttin’ on The Ritz | Safeway 9100 N. Silverbell Rd. | 10.9.17
7:45AM |
24 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243921187/ |
GABA Tuesday Ride East Side Breakfast Ride | Brawley’s Restaurant 7848 East Wrightstown | 10.10.17
7:00AM |
31 Miles | 12-14 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243980126/ |
GABA R & I East Side Ramble | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
10.11.17
6:15AM |
38 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243791850/ |
GABA Columbus to Campbell, the Long Way | El Camino Del Cerro Park 3425 W El Camino del Cerro | 10.11.17
7:45AM |
28 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243921035/ |
GABA Thursday Ride: Freeman Repeats plus SNP | Starbucks 9525 E. Old Spanish Trail | 10.12.17
6:30 AM |
23 miles | Repeats – At your own speed | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/242960852/ |
GABA R & I Oro Valley Loop Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
10.13.17
6:30 AM |
55 Miles | 15-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243795984/ |
Tu Nidito Ride For A Child Training Ride | Tu Nidito
3922 N Mountain Ave, |
10.15.17
6:30 AM |
All levels welcome | www.rideforachild.com | |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Monday Night @ Hope Camp | Hope Camp Trailhead | 10.09.17
6:30-9:30 |
3 hours | No Rider left Behind | https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/243742012/ |
Wednesday Night Ride at Robles Pass | Cascabel Trailhead
West Irvington Rd & Mesquite Hill |
10.11.17 | https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/243565935/ | ||
Thirsty Thursday Beer Night @ Blackrock Brewers | BlackRock Brewers
1664 S Research Loop #200
|
10.12.17 | The winner of the Super Ultra Mega Raffle will be picked at this event. Last chance to buy tickets to support SDMB and raise funds for building the trails at MCKenzie Ranch | Dave Slagle – Slaglesphone@live.com | |
Ride For Carlos | Fantasy Island Trails Irvington and Harrison | 10.15.17
9:30am |
Memorial, Ride for an hour, and grillin’. | https://www.facebook.com/events/279727015765106/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D | |
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.
SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 7, 2017 | Epicrides.com |
NICA RACE #3 | Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca | October 7 and 8 | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Cochise County Cycling Classic | Douglas, AZ | October 7, 2017 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | October 8, 2017 | Gabi Enriquez http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ tourdescottsdale@dcranchinc.com |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 14 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondue/ |
Prescott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 14 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
AZ MTB State Championships / AZ Fall Series #2 | McDowell Park Queen Creek, AZ | October 14 | http://www.azfallseries.com/ |
NICA Race #4*
|
McDowell Mtn Regional Park – Fountain Hill | October 21-22 – | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Enduro 3# Prescott | Prescott, AZ | Novemebr 15, 2017 | https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-enduro/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 21 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
Flat Tire Cross Desert Cross #1
|
Globe, AZ | October 21, 2017 | Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2639 |
Saguaro Sunrise Bike and Skate | Oro Valley, AZ | October 22 | http://saguarosunrisebikeskate.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8230 |
AZ MTB Fall Series #3 Estrella Park | Queen Creek, AZ | October 28 | http://www.azfallseries.com/ |
AZ CycleCROSS Series #1-#2 | Sedona, AZ | October 28-29 | https://azcross.com/ |
Cyclovia Tucson | S 12 AVE
Tucson AZ |
October 29, 2017 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
White Tank Grinder | Verrado – Buckeye, AZ | November 4, 2017 | https://whitetankgrinder.com/ |
NICA Race #5*
|
White Tank Mtn Regional Park – Waddell | November 4-5 | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Coyotes Cycling Breakaway Challenge | Glendale, AZ | November 5 | http://ceptiming.com/events/arizona-coyotes-cycling-and-5k-run-breakaway-challenge-1152017/ |
MOOEY Cross | Mesa, AZ | November 11 and 12 ,2017 | Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640 |
The Showdown at Usery Park | Mesa, AZ | November 5, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/events/167532320348318/ |
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, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. 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
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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 YOURSELF.