Happy Holidays.
The last ride list of the year. I was not perfect, but got out over 40 lists in 2015. Many are not posted here, but sent through email. Want on the list? Email Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put “Ride List” in the subject
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/
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| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| 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 |
| Velo Vets
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VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital
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Tuesday 4:15PM | Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop | easy, fun, social and service ride | Giuliana Donnelly
Phone:520-465-5186 |
| 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
7:30AM |
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
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/ |
| 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 7:30AM | 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 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
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride | Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. | Saturday 7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
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| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
6:30AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Cycle Fit Solutions Sunday Ride | Probike on Tanque Verde | Sunday
8:30AM |
???? | ? Likely
18 plus |
Tim Carolan
520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com |
| 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 to the Bridge
|
Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop | Saturday
12.12.15 9:00AM |
50 miles | 16-18 MPH | https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=891970100872497&id=186457201423794
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| CAMPBELL, VISTOSO, TWIN PEAKS LOOP | The Loop 1450 W. River Road | Sunday 12.27.15
9AM |
47 miles | 12-14mph no drop | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227538514/ |
| Oro Valley Sunday North Side | Beyond bread Ina and Oracle | Sunday 12.13.15
9AM |
40 miles | 18 plus | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107324 |
| The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde |
Monday
12.28.15 9:00AM |
58 miles | 14-15 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227597892/ |
| Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina | Monday
12.14.15 10:00AM |
25-36 miles | 14-16MPH | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107540 | |
| Tuesday Ride. NE Tucson loop ride and lunch after | Starbucks
9525 E. Old Spanish Trail |
Tuesday, 12.29.15
9:00 AM |
30 miles | 12-14 mph | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227321243/ |
| Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde |
Wednesday
12.30.15 6:30AM |
55 miles | 15-16 | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227598014/ |
| Easy Peasy Ride | Morris K. Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde |
Thursday
12.31.15 6:30AM |
26 miles | 12-14 MPH | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227590295/ |
| New Years Day Kick-Off Mt Lemmon to Molino Basin | Le Buzz | NEW YEARS DAY 2016
9AM |
22-32 | Your pace | http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075701 |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| SAMBA 8(ish) Days of Christmas Ride at Honeybee Canyon | 1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd , | Saturday
12.26.15 9AM |
As part of the Annual 8(ish) Days of Christmas Rides, SAMBA will do the Honeybee Canyon Loop and Badlands Loop 22 miles. | https://www.facebook.com/events/454670251399980/ | |
| TORCA
December Group Ride Bugs-Millie |
Meet at Suzenu parking at 8am | Sunday
12.27.15 6AM |
TORCA will be shuttling Bugs thru Millie. This is one of the best rides in Arizona and probably our most popular group ride of the year | https://www.facebook.com/events/625003134308308/ | |
| Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault | Fast Rhino, LLC
1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Ste 111 |
Sunday
12.27.15 3PM |
HoneyBee trail system to the Badlands as a 21 mile loop. | https://www.facebook.com/events/512749945552882/ | |
| 8(ish) days of Christmas ride Monday night edition | 50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead | Monday, 12.128.15
6:30PM |
Upper 50 trail ride with techy fun. Bring good lights, this ride will be 2-3 hours with drops and rock rolls. | https://www.facebook.com/events/112959345738280/ | |
| Monday Night @ Fantasy Island | Fantasy Island Parking Lot | Monday, 12.28.15
6:30PM |
Plan on 2 hours | http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227152744/ | |
| 8(ish) Days of Xmas: Our MTB Rides – Tuesday Night Lights-Hope Camp | Camino Loma Alta Trailhead | Tuesday
12.29.15 7PM |
We will be riding from Loma Alta Trailhead to Pistol Hill and back. It’s a 15 mile ride on a low Intermediate trail. There is a little bit of work to put in to get to Pistol Hill where we will be taking a “refreshment” break | ||
| Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail | 50 Year/Golder Ranch TH
4798 E Golder Ranch Drive, |
Wednes, 12.30.15 6:15pm | original plan will be to do The Chutes and back
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http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225330039/ | |
|
Business Builder Bike Ride – SWEETWATER (an 8ish Days ride) |
Sweetwater Trailhead | Wednes 12.30.15
4PM |
The December BBBR is part of SDMB’s “8ish Days” rides. Now in its 7th year, the 8(ish) Days runs from Christmas through New Year’s. The rides showcase the incredible variety of trails that Tucson has to offer, led by the clubs and businesses that make up Tucson’s vibrant mountain biking community. | https://www.facebook.com/events/713881968749003/ | |
| SDMB 8(ish) Days of Xmas Ride: AZT Twin Tanks to Cmo Loma Alta | Camino Loma Alta Trailhead- Arizona Trail | Saturday 1.2.16
9AM
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For the longer version (31miles), we will ride from Twin Tanks (Lakes Rd.) to Loma Alta. The shorter version (24 miles) will start at Sahuarita Road and finish at Loma Alta. | https://www.facebook.com/events/172903943061052/ | |
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact |
| CycleFit Solutions – Current membe and New riders team meeting. | Presta coffee roasters | Monday 1.14.16
6:30PM |
Tim Carolan 520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com |
| Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp | Prescott, AZ | 03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016 | http://www.ultramtb.net/
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Prickly Pedal
On the Maricopa Trail |
Maricopa Regional Trail System
|
1.23.16 | Start- Lake Plesant
End – Spur Cross Road |
http://pricklypedal.com/about-the-race/
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| 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 | |
| Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp | 03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016 | http://www.ultramtb.net/
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| Tour De Cure
Tucson |
Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time | 4.17.15 | Tucson |
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
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.