Rolling pace about 17-20 with regroups.
Guru Bbikes Mona to Saguaro East
Rolling pace about 17-20 with regroups.
SPONSOR/ORGANIZER :: #OldPuebloMTB #OldSkoolOGs w/ Todd Rasmussen & Co.
What: A three-day USA Cycling stage race: Stage 1 – time trial, Stage 2 – road race, Stage 3 – circuit race. Riders MUST complete each stage in order to start the next stage. Novice riders not required to start or finish every stage. DNF riders in those groups will be allowed to start the next stage. See Tech Guide when it becomes available.
When and Where:
Time Trial Prologue – Friday, February 23rd, 2024
Road Race – Saturday morning, February 24th
Circuit Race – Sunday morning, February 25th.
For course layouts, times and venue locations see official Tech Guide. Please note that Tech Guide will be available mid-January. To stay up to date, please like and follow us on Facebook.
Entry Fees:
Men Pro/1 & Women Pro 1/2: $185
All other adult categories: $155
Juniors (13-18): when racing in a Juniors category: $65
Fees include mandatory USA Cycling daily surcharge but not the BikeReg service fee or Arizona Sales Tax.
Online Registration Only: https://www.bikereg.com/tucsonbicycleclassic24
Normal online registration closes at midnight Mountain Time on Sunday, February 15, 2024. Late Fee registration is available at 20% surcharge from February 16, 2024 until midnight Mountain Time February 18, 2024. There is no registration after February 18th, 2024 and category changes must be made prior to close of online registration. No exceptions.
RACES GO ON RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS.
Ride Description:
This is a recurring full loop ride that takes place every two weeks. We will make a brief stop for coffee at Ren Coffee House at the 35-mile point. We will be treated to views of four different mountain ranges, as well as the Tucson skyline along the way.
This ride will start at Pour My Coffee at the intersection of E Valencia and S. Nexxis Dr. We will travel gradually downhill through the Julian Greenway to the Santa Cruz bike path. We will return along the Rillito and Pantano washes, and then finish on the fabulous bike path next to Fantasy Island.
Re-groupings may be as much as ten miles apart for a few minutes. If you are farther off the pace than that, please navigate to the coffee shop or finish.. This ride is about gaining some fitness, and of course spending time with new and old friends.
Participation rules:
Your GABA membership should be current. Bring food & fluids for 4 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.
Notes:
Start Time: Arrive by 8:15 AM for sign-in, meeting others, and overview. Wheels rolling by 8:30 AM.
Final rolling average- 17+ mph. Rolling speeds may be higher.
Terrain: Relatively flat bike paths, one easy climb of less than 200 ft.
Total Elevation Gain: 960 ft.
Traffic: Special attention is required along Ajo.
Ride Type: Training/ Re-group.
Parking: Ample parking at Safeway parking lot.
Group size: Ten riders
Ride Coordinator: Dave McElwaine (781) 367-8643. If you are running late, give me a call.
Ride Codes:
• A 20+ mph
• B+ 18-20 mph
• B 16-18 mph
Terrain Codes:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills
• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep
The Arizona Endurance Series (AES) consists of a number or grassroots, endurance races and rides. At the beginning of the year, the Antelope Peak Challenge will open the series with some little known singletrack near the town of Oracle. We have another Tucson ride, the Tortilita 50, at the beginning of February. Next up is a ride that includes the famed Ripsey ridgeline. This is a great chance to check out a remote and rarely ridden section of the AZT. In March we will be heading to Red Rock country for the Sedona Big Friggin Loop. Have you ever wanted to explore singletrack in Prescott? Come out to the Prescott Monstercross. We wrap up spring with a ride in the mountains of Flagstaff at the Aspen Asphyxiation. Then we will break until fall. First event of the fall season will be the Tusayan Tussle – up near the Grand Canyon. Then, a new addition to the calendar – Mogollon Mayhem. Next up is a 4 day stage race – Coconino 250 . The year will finish out with the Kentucky Camp, Picketpost Punisher and, Pleasantville.
There are no fees, no prizes, but all attempts will be made to record your finish time in comparison to others. The goal is to finish these challenges while setting your own pace. A start time and route are provided here and it is up to the participant to understand the route, and also have full responsibility for their navigation and well being. These are not group rides, although some people might do these as rides with friends or even other riders they meet at the start, along the route. Since the events are self-supportive, it should be understood that these are for experienced backcountry cyclists only. If you question your ability to complete such an event, it is best that you consider another option before trying one of these. Also, maps, gps devices, water filtration units, and other back country tools are methods to ensure you complete the race. Therefore it is up to you – and you alone – to ensure your safety!! The goal of the Arizona Endurance Series is to promote responsible grassroots endurance mountain biking in Arizona, and to provide a competitive outlet for the state’s current endurance racers – most of whom currently go out of state to compete. The AES will help train current endurance riders and perhaps enhance success by Arizonans in national events. We recommend that you join the Facebook site for all the updates, maps, and questions. So if you have interest, come on out and join us, and do your part to contribute to this grassroots effort! Only 74 participants can do the event, so make sure to sign up on each event page. Also, if you have any questions, you can use the comment section below each event.
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.”
I’m ambitious for making the best and most detailed ride and event list in the four corner states. The content is great, but I know that the format of this has room to improve (OK, it sucks) so I’ve been researching the best online calendars and hope to have all of the rides listed below uploaded in the next few weeks. For now, the old format. TONS of events for the first 4 months of the year. Still have not done any Utah rides and if you see anything that I’m missing, please let me know.
In case you did not know, I do this list because I have a passion for cycling, but it does not pay any bills. In order to find the time to do this list all I ask is if you are thinking of buying or selling real estate, or know someone who is, please let me know. Real Estate pays the bills and I can either do traditional real estate marketing like sitting open houses and making cold calls, or provide an actual service, like this ride list. Please and Thanks.
If you know of a ride that’s not on the list, please contact me. Best is text 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com.
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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 |
CHECK OUT THESE CALANDERS FOR MORE UP TO DATE RIDES. https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events | |||||
Ben’s Bikes MTB Night Ride | Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails | Monday 6:30PM | 2 hours no drop 12-15 miles | www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453 | |
Tuesday Morning Fast Ride(TMFR) | University/Euclid | Tuesday 7:30AM | 2.5 hours 40 miles | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday 8:30PM | 12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
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 No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista Cherokee Parking Lot | Wed 7:00PM | 10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes! | |
Bike Polo | U of A Mall closer to Campbell | Wed 8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up Oracle Thursday | University and Euclid | Thurs 7:30AM | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.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 |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd | Friday 9AM | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina | Saturday 9:00AM | 35-55 miles | 17-20 MPH | Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311 |
The Old Man Shootout | University and Euclid | Saturday 7:15 AM | 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast 20 MPH+ | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Shootout | University and Euclid | Saturday 7:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:00AM resuming in March | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
Zona Cycling | East Side Of Tucson | Various rides | depends | Depends | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Send Message on facebook to Colleen who manages page |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Sun and Spokes Scavenger Hunts | Sierra Vista, AZ | March 21,2014 3PM | Depends how fast you find the clues | Bring your bike, your brain, your phone, and your friends! You can participate solo or in a group. ride around the greater Sierra Vista area photographing your answers to the clues. | https://www.facebook.com/events/615305934027168/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D |
Tolero Training Ride | Brooke Streicher 520-476-6958 | ||||
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com | |||||
LOOKING FOR A GROUP RIDE? Check out these groups 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/ Cycle Fit Solutions https://www.cyclefitsolutions.net/articles/local-rides-clubs-pg195.htm Zona Cycling https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Message Colleen Steinmann Tolero |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date-Time | Time – Distance- Speed | Contact- More Info |
“OldSkool OG’s” | Enchanted Hills | 3.21.24 | 8-12 miles | https://www.facebook.com/events/1037875490844515/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA https://torca.org/events Tucson MTB Addictshttps://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
TORCA TRAIL BUILD | Molino Basin | Jan 20th 9:00AM | https://torca.org/event-5552992?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/18/2024 |
Half The Road | The Loft Cinema | Jan 25th | https://www.facebook.com/HalfTheRoad https://loftcinema.org/showtimes/ |
TORCA TRAIL BUILD | Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Site | Jan 27th 8:30AM | https://torca.org/event-5552999?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/18/2024 |
Guru Bikes 1st Anniversary | 2634 N. 1st Tucson AZ | 2.10.24 3PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/1428289154466459?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_top_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D |
GABA Volunteer Opportunities | Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à | http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180 | |
El Grupo and El Grupito | Coaching youth Cycling | Contact me, Damion, and I’ll put you in touch with the right coach depending on what you want to do. 520-977-5664 |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Tire Size | Contact- More Info |
Papago 6 | PHX , AZ | Saturday, January 6, 2024 | ||
Learn To Turn Training Crit | Tucson, AZ | January 7 | ||
MBAA- McDowell Meltdown | Phx AZ | Saturday January 13, 2024 | ||
State Race Double | Tucson, AZ | January 14, 2024 | BMX | https://www.usabmx.com/site/bmx_races?filter_state=1&past_only=0&goldcup=0§ion_id=23&category=&series=&series_race_type=&year=0&state=AZ |
Learn To Turn Training Crit | Tucson, AZ | January 14 | Road | |
Antelope Peak Challenge Arizona Endurance Series | Picketpost to Tigermine Road | Jan 20 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
AZ NICA #1 | White Tanks | January 20,2024 | MTB | |
NM Old Fashioned CX Series | Bosque Farm NM | Jan 20 | CX | hawke@bcdracing.com 505-259-6885 |
Learn To Turn Training Crit | Tucson, AZ | January 21 | Road | |
CBR Critirium #1 | Domingues Hills, CA | Jan 21 | Road | https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/ |
San Tran Century | Queen Creek, Arizona | January 21, 2024 | Road | https://pmbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=943467&module_id=359096 |
Winter Nationals | Black Mountain BMX | January 26-28 | BMX | https://www.usabmx.com/site/postings/2005 |
MBAA- Estrella Hedgehog | Phoenix | January 27, 2024 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/ |
NM Old Fashioned CX Series | Bosque Farms, NM | January 27, 2024 | CX | hawke@bcdracing.com 505-259-6885 |
Fat Bike World Chamionships | Leadville Co | Jan. 26-28 | Fatbike | https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series |
McDowell Circuit | Fountain Hills, AZ | Jan 28 | MTB | https://www.azcycling.org/event/mmc/ |
rACE Against Time TT | San Manuel | Feb 3 | Road | https://uacycling.com/sc-omnium/ |
CottonWood Crusher | Buena Vista, CO | 2.3.2024 | Fat Bike | https://coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/2024-cottonwood-crusher/2022-cottonwood-crusher-registration/ |
Rosena Ranch Circuit Race | La Verne, CA | Feb 3 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Silverton Whiteout | Silverton, Co | Feb 3 | Fatbike | https://silvertonwhiteout.com/ |
Vuelta a Santa Catalina | San Manuel, AZ | FEBRUARY 3-4, 2024 | Road | https://uacycling.com/sc-omnium/ |
Old Man Winter Rally | Lyons, CO | Feb 4 | Fat Bike | |
CBR Critirium #2 | Carson, CA | Feb 4 | Road | https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/ |
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Tennessee Pass Night Jam | Leadville, CO | 2.10 | Fat Bike | https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike- |
White Tank Whirlwind | Wadell, AZ | February 10 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/ |
Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series | Tucson, AZ | Feb 10 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Tour De Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | Feb 9-10 | Road | https://tourdepalmsprings.com/ |
State Race Double | Goodyear AZ | Feb 11, 2024 | BMX | https://www.usabmx.com/site/bmx_races?filter_state=1&past_only=0&goldcup=0§ion_id=23&category=&series=&series_race_type=&year=0&state=AZ |
Flapjack Flats TT | Picacho, AZ | Feb 11 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/flapjacks-tt/ |
Roger Millikan Memorial Crit | Brea, CA | Feb 12 | Road | https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/ |
Southwest Regional Gravity Championships | Boulder City, NV | Feb16-mar3 | Downhill, Eduro | ttps://www.bikereg.com/61707 |
Golden State Nationals BMX | Bakersfield, CA | Feb 16 | BMX | |
MOB N Mojave | Boulder City, NV | 2-16 | Downhill/enduro | https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/2-11-2022-mob-n-mojave |
Frisco Freeze – | Frisco, CO | Feb 17 | Fat Bike | https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/ |
Crystal Lake Challenge | Duarte, CA | Feb 18 | Road | https://www.bikereg.com/crystal-lake-challeng |
Valley of The Sun | Phoenix, AZ | Feb16-18 | Road | https://vosstagerace.com/ |
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Willow Springs ,AZ | February 16-18, 2024 | MTB | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson AZ | 2.23-2.25 2024 | Road | https://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
UCLA Devil’s Punchbowl | Pearblossom, CA | Feb 24 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Majestic Grand prix | Costa mesa, CA | March 3 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Mineral Belt Mayhem | Leadville, CO | March 2 | Fat Bike | https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series |
Project Echelon Gala Weekend | Tucson, AZ | 3.3.24 | Road | |
Belgian Waffle Ride | Cave Creek, AZ | March 1-2 | Gravel | https://belgianwaffleride.bike |
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival | Sedona, AZ | Marc 8-10 | MTB | https://sedonamtbfestival.com/ |
Skinny Tire Festival | Moab, UT | March 9-12 | Road | https://www.skinnytireevents.com/skinnytirefestival |
Cruces TT | Las Cruces,Nm | 3.9 | Road | |
Tour De Cookie | Tucson, Az | 3.9 | Road | https://www.facebook.com/events/1103931284106472/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D |
Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series | Oracle, AZ | March 9 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Hillsboro RR | Hillsboro,NM | 3.10 | Road | ziavelo@gmail.com 575-541-8271 |
Oro Vallet Triathlon and Biathlon Festival | Oro Valley, AZ | 3.16 | Swim, bike, run | https://www.trioyl.com/ |
Frostbite TT | Wellington, CO | March 16,2024 | Fat Bike | |
Roost and Ridges Enduro | Farmington NM | 3.16 | MTB-enduro | |
Fatty Patty | Leadville, CO | March 16,2024 | Fat Bike | https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series |
True Grit Epic | Santa Clara, UT | March 16 | MTB | https://gropromotions.com/true-grit-epic/ |
Tour De Cure | Goodyear | March 17 | Road | https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=13607 |
Havasu Havoc | Lake Havasu | March 23 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/ |
CMU’s Maverick Classic Road Race and Crit | Grand Junction,CO | March 23 | Road | |
Musselman Crit – State Crit | Tucson, AZ | TBD | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/ |
Leadville Winter MTB Fatty Patty – | Leadville, CO | TBD | (Fat Bike) | https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/ |
Tour De Zona | Sierra Vista, AZ | March 21-24, 2024 | Road | https://eltourdezona.org/ |
Victor Valley Omnium | Victorville, CA | March 22-24 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Sedona Big Friggin Loop | Sedona, AZ | March 23 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #1 | Aurora<CO | March 27 | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/ | |
The Bear | Lakewood, Co | March 30 | MTB | https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/ |
School of Mines Oredigger Classic Hill Climb and Crit | Golden, CO | March 30 | Road | https://coloradoavidcyclist.com/events/school-of-mines-oredigger-classic-hill-climb-and-criterium/ |
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #2 | Aurora<CO | April 3 | Road | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/ |
Tommy Knocker 10 | Silver City, NM | April 6 | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/ |
East Side Epic | Leadville Co | April 6 | Fat Bike | https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series |
Boulder Roubaix Race and Gran Fondo | Boulder CO | April 6 | Road | https://dbcevents.com/roubaix/ |
East Side Epic Fat Bike | Leadville Co | April 6 | Fatbike | https://www.cloudcitywheelers.com/the-winter-bike-series |
Tour of Murrieta | Murrieta, CA | April 6-7 | Road | http://tourdemurrieta.com/ |
Moab Rocks | Moab, Ut | April 6-8 | MTB | https://www.transrockies.com/moab-rocks |
Spring Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 7 | All Bikes-on the road | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
CU Crit | Longmont CO | April 7 | Road | |
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #3 | Aurora<CO | April 3 | Road | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/ |
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage Race | Redlands, CA | April 10-14 | Road | https://redlandsclassic.com/ |
Ft. Lewis College’s Squawker Classic Road Race, crit and tt | Durango, CO | Arpil 13` | Road | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/event/fort-lewis-colleges-squawker-classic-road-race-crit-and-ttt/ |
Tour De Scottsdale | Scottsdale AZ | April 13, 2024 | Road | https://www.tourdescottsdale.org/ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 14 | Community | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1841006&eml=1&actr=3 |
Prescott Punisher | Prescott, AZ | April 13, 2024 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/ |
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #4 | Aurora<CO | April 3 | Road | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/ |
Sea Otter Classic | Montery,CA | April 18-21 | Everything Bikes | https://www.seaotterclassic.com |
6 hours in the basin of comonwealth | Galiesteo, NM | 4.20 | MTB | https://www.core-crew.com/6-hours-in-the-basin-for-commonweal#:~:text=The%202024%20edition%20of%20%226,the%20Galisteo%20Basin%20Trail%20System. |
Pony Express Gravel | 4.20 | |||
CSU’s Cobb Lake Road Race | 4.20 | |||
CSU’s Oval Crit | Ft. Collins | 4.21 | ||
Majestic Crit 4 | Carson, ca | April 21 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #5 | Aurora<CO | April 3 | Road | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/ |
Reaper Madness | Boulder City, NV | TBD | Downhill Enduro | https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/4-15-2022-reaper-madness |
Sinister Night Rides | Queen Creek, AZ | TBD | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/ |
Prescott Monstercross Arizona Endurance Series | Prescott | TBD | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Fire in the Hole TT | Arva Valley, AZ | TBD | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/fire-in-the-hole/ |
LAX Circuit Race | LA, Ca | TBD | Road | |
Royal Gorge Groove | Canon City, CO | TBD | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/royal-gorge-groove/ |
Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | April 24-28 | Road | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 26-28 | MTB | https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
Fangdango | Bailey, CO | TBD | MTB | https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/ |
Ride Across Arizona | Toprock, AZ | TBD | Gravel | https://bikepacking.com/event/ride-across-arizona-2023/ |
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #6 | Aurora<CO | April 3 | Road | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/ |
CO2NUT Desert Gravel | Fruita, CO | May 04 | Gravel | |
Flagstaff Frenzy | Flagstaff AZ | May 4, 2024 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/ |
CBR Criterium Dominguez hill crit #5 | Dominguez Hills, CA | May 5 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Fangdango MTB Race | Castle Rock, CO | May 5, 2004 | MTB | |
Cajon Pass Circuit Race | Cajon Pass | TBD | Road | |
18 Hours of Fruita | Fruita, CO | May 4,2024 | MTB | https://18hrsoffruita.com/ |
Dominguez, CA | TBD | Road | ||
Gran Fondo Moab | Moab, UT | May 4, 2024 | road | https://www.transrockies.com/gran-fondo-moab |
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #6 | Aurora, CO | May 8 | Road | https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/ |
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | TBD | Road | BikeGaba.org |
Rides and Vibes, Music and MTB | Grand Junction, CO | May 10 | ||
Arizona XC MTB State Championship Race | Prescott,AZ | May 11,2024 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/state-championship-race/ |
Individual Time Trial Championships | Lake Los Angeles | TBD | Road | https://socalcycling.com/events/individual-time-trial-championships/ |
Royal Gorge Six and Twelve | Canon City, Co | May 18 | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/ |
Sarlacc Attack 50k | Fruita, CO | TBD | MTB | https://geminiadventures.com/sarlacc-attack-50k/?target=Details |
Co2uT | Fruita, CO | TBD | Gravel | https://www.desertgravel.com/co2ut/ |
3 Bear #1 | Picacho, AZ | TBD | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/ |
Ride of Silence | Tucson | May 15 | Road | https://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
Adrenaline Night Rides | McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ | TBD | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/ |
Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance Series | Flagstaff, AZ | TBD | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Julius Kim Cunanan Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race | Chula Vista, CA | May 20, 2023 | Road | |
Sante Fe Century and Gran Fondo | Sante Fe, NM | May 19-21 | Road | https://www.santafecentury.com/ |
Team Time Trail Championships | Lake Los Angeles | May 27 | Road | |
Barry Wolfe Gran Prix | Thousand Oaks, CA | May 28 | Road | |
The Original Growler Endurance | Gunnison, CO | May 27-28 | MTB | https://originalgrowler.com/ |
MGXC | Elbert, CO | May 29, 2023 | MTB | https://rattlerracing.com/event/mgxc/ |
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic | Durango, CO | May TBD 3 days | Road,Gravel, MTB | https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/ |
Wasatch 50 | Heber City, UT | June 1, 2023 | MTB | https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/wasatch-50-pg1355.htm |
Ojai Valley Century | Ojai, Ca | June 3rd | Road | http://ojaivalleycentury.org/ |
CBR Critirium #6 | Carson, CA | June 4, 2023 | Road | |
Tour Divide | Banff, Alberta Antelope Wells, NM | June 9 | Bike Pack, MTB | https://tourdivide.org/ |
Wasatch 50 | Heber City, UT | June 10 | MTB | https://redrockevents.raceentry.com/wasatch-50/race-information |
Telluride Gravel Race | Telluride, CO | June 10,2023 | Gravel | https://telluridegravelrace.com/ |
Barrio Logan Gran Prix | San Diego, CA | June 10, 2023 | Road | https://www.sdbc.org/events/sdbc-barrio-logan-grand-prix |
Ride the Rockies | Rumor says NE Colorado | June 09-15,2024 | Road | https://ridetherockies.com/ |
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder | Vernal, UT | June 17 | Gravel | https://gravel-dino.com/ |
Lunar Liftoff | https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CheyenneMountainColorado Springs, CO | June 24,2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/lunar-liftoff-mtb-race/ |
Bighorn Gravel | Gypsum, CO | June 23-25, 2023 | Gravel | https://www.bighorngravel.com/ |
Hypnosis Night Rides | Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ | June 23, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/ |
Telluride 100 | Telluride, CO | July 8, 2023 | MTB | https://telluride100.com/ |
Cashe Gran Fondo | Logan, Ut | July 8th | Road | https://www.cachegranfondo.com/ |
Bob Evans Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb | Idaho Springs, Co | July 8th | Road | https://www.bicyclerace.com/ |
Crusher in the Tushar | Beaver, UT | July 8, 2023 | Gravel | https://tusharcrusher.com/ |
Silver Rush 50 MTB | Leadville, CO | July 9, 2023 | MTB | https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/ |
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder | Vernal, UT | June 17 | Gravel | https://gravel-dino.com/ |
719 Ride | Colorado Springs, CO | July 15, 2023 | Road | https://719ride.com/ |
Stunner Night Rides | Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ | July 21, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/ |
24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest | Gallup, NM | July 22, 23 | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/ |
Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet | Willcox,AZ | September 5, 2020 | http://www.rocamotionevents.com/willcox-flyer-bike-ride/ | |
Kitt Peak TT | Kitt Peat | September 13, 2020 | http://www.azcycling.org/ | |
El Tours Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 19, 2020 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ | |
Cave Creek Overnight | Animas, New Mexico | TBD | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=265937 | |
Horny Toad Hustle | Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM | TBD | https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/ | |
Enduro Series | Flagstaff, AZ | TBD | https://mbaa.net/ | |
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest | Albuquerque, NM | September 18-20, 2020 | https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-mountain-bike-fest/ | |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | Saturday, September 19, 2020 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ | |
Mt. Graham- State Hc | Safford, AZ | September 27 | http://www.azcycling.org/ | |
Man vs Machine | Williams, AZ | Due to road widening, date still in question | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ | |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | TBD | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 | |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista, AZ | October 3, 2020 | https://www.skyislandtour.com/ | |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 18, 2019 | https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic | |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 03, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ | |
Cycle Avondale | Avondale | TBD | https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle | |
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October – Exact date TBD | https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ | |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | Sunday, October 11, 2019 | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ | |
Sedona, AZ | November 3-5 | Roam Fest Sedona MTB https://www.roamfest.com/sedona | ||
Austin Rattler | Austin, TX | November 4, 2023 | MTB | https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/austinrattlermtb/ |
25 Hours in Frog Hollow | Hurricane, UT | November 2-4,2024 | MTB | https://gropromotions.com/6-hours-in-frog-hollow/ |
Spirit world 100 | Patagonia, AZ | November 2-5 2023 | Gravel | https://www.thespiritworld100.com/ |
Kentucky Camp Charity Ride Arizona Endurance Series | Sonoita, AZ | November 4 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
inGamba Cyciling at Canyon Ranch Road | Tucson, AZ | November 8, 2023 | https://ingamba.pro/trip/arizona-ingamba-at-canyon-ranch-20-feb-2023/ | |
UA Cyclocross Cyclocross /az-cx-champs/ | San Manuel AZ | November 11/12 | https://www.azcycling.org/event | |
6 & 12 Hours of Fury | Fort McDowell, AZ | November 18, 2023 | MTB | https://4peaksracing.com/events/fury-2022-2/ |
Picketpost Punisher Arizona Endurance Serie | Superior, AZ | November 18 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 18, 2023 | Road | https://eltourdetucson.org/ |
BICAS Art Auction | Tucson, AZ | 12/ 9,10/2022 | Art | https://bicas.org/art/auction |
Dawn to Dusk Arizona , | McDowell Mountain Regional Park | December 10, 2022 MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/ | |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 10 2022 | Charity | www.BikeGaba.org |
2021 McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December ????????? | MTB | https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792 |
Race Against Time | San Manuel | TBD | Road | http://uacycling.com/race-against-time-tt/ |
Winterbike | Copper Mountain, CO | TBD | Fat Bike | https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/january-events/winterbike-2023 |
McDowell Meltdown | Fountain Hills | TBD | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/ |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved and have questions on 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, El Tour De Tucson and all of it’s charity partners, Tour De Zona, Tour De Mesa, Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team can’t 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 should be required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in one ear or use a bone conducting system. 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. Do this 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.
We had some rainy days so I BEEFED up the ride list!
It is the most comprehensive event list for the Southwest and four corner states (and So Cal) for 2023. I’m saying this as I spent two days scouring the internet and in so doing discovered some other lists that are really good, but not at this level. Like the Borg, I have integrated all of the other lists and found links to each event. It includes Road, Mountain Bike, Gravel, Cyclocross, Bike Packing, BMX, Fat Bikes, Track, Downhill and Enduro. Over 140 races/events to choose from. It’s still a work in progress and will continue to grow as I discover new events.
This coming weekend Is one of the top five Cycling Related Events in Tucson that brings all of these groups together. It is the BICAS art Auction.Come support BICAS and help decorate your home and yard in the most classic and timeless style, Bike Art! Even I I have a piece I donated this year and it can be yours. https://bicas.org/auction/
In case you did not know, I do this list because I have a passion for cycling, but it does not pay any bills. In order to find the time to do this list all I ask is if you are thinking of buying or selling or know someone who is, please let me know. Real Estate pays the bills and I can either do traditional real estate marketing like sitting open houses and making cold calls, or provide an actual service, like this ride list. Please and Thanks.
If you know of a ride that’s not on the list, please contact me. Best is text 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com.
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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 |
CHECK OUT THESE CALANDERS FOR MORE UP TO DATE RIDES. https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events | |||||
Ben’s Bikes MTB Night Ride | Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails | Monday 6:30PM | 2 hours no drop 12-15 miles | www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453 | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday 7:30AM | 2.5 hours 40 miles | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday 8:30PM | 12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
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 No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista Cherokee Parking Lot | Wed 7:00PM | 10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes! | |
Bike Polo | U of A Mall closer to Campbell | Wed 8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up Oracle Thursday | University and Euclid | Thurs 6:00AM | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.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 |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd | Starting dec 10am | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina | Saturday 8:00AM | 35-55 miles | 17-20 MPH | Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311 |
The Old Man Shootout | University and Euclid | Saturday 7:15 AM | 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast 20 MPH+ | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Shootout | University and Euclid | Saturday 7:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:00AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
Zona Cycling | East Side Of Tucson | Various rides | depends | Depends | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Send Message on facebook to Colleen who manages page |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com | |||||
LOOKING FOR A GROUP RIDE? Check out these groups 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/ Cycle Fit Solutions https://www.cyclefitsolutions.net/articles/local-rides-clubs-pg195.htm Zona Cycling https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Message Colleen Steinmann |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date-Time | Time – Distance- Speed | Contact- More Info |
Hawe’s Trails – Tucson MTB Addicts | Check facebook for meeting location | Saturday 12.10.23 9:00AM | https://www.facebook.com/events/858360405497095/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D | |
OldPuebloMTB “Gravel Jaunt” | Rail X Ranch – (Edwin Rd. & Oracle Hwy) | SAT 12.10.10 – 9:00am | https://www.facebook.com/events/1218344128718772?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D | |
This weekend is the Epic Rides Tour of the White Mountains. Lots of rides scheduled for PineTop and Show Low. Our MTB rides is doing a Sunday morning ride in ShowLow. https://www.facebook.com/events/1170628473668113?ref=newsfeed | ||||
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
BICAS Art Auction | SACCA in the Tucson Mall | December 9-10 2023 | https://bicas.org/auction/?fbclid=IwAR0aHjlUe5dnbtkEjdTvpBTmeZlK6k2gABtSzXmN9DD3qcfD8J5U2E84Xw8 |
GABA Volunteer Opportunities | Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à | http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180 | |
El Grupo and El Grupito | Coaching youth Cycling | Contact me, Damion, and I’ll put you in touch with the right coach depending on what you want to do. 520-977-5664 |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Tire Size | Contact- More Info |
BICAS Art Auction | Tucson, AZ | 12/ 9,10/2022 | Art | https://bicas.org/art/auction/ |
Dawn to Dusk Arizona | McDowell Mountain Regional Park, | December 10, 2022 | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 10 2022 | Charity | www.BikeGaba.org |
2021 McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December ????????? | MTB | https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792 |
Race Against Time | San Manuel | Saturday January 22 | Road | http://uacycling.com/race-against-time-tt/ |
Winterbike | Copper Mountain, CO | January 7, 2023 | Fat Bike | https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/january-events/winterbike-2023 |
McDowell Meltdown | Fountain Hills | January 7-8,2023 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/ |
San Tran Century | Queen Creek, Arizona | January 8, 2023 | Road | |
Silver Dollar Nationals | Las Vegas, Nevada | January 13- 15, 2023 | BMX | |
State Race Double | Tucson, AZ | January 22, 23 | BMX | https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1959 |
Southwest Regional Gravity Championships | Boulder City, NV | January 20-22 | Downhill, Eduro | https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/1-14-2022-state-champs |
Estrella Hedgehog | Phoenix | Jan 21-22 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/ |
CottonWood Crusher | Buena Vista, CO | Jan 21,2023 | Fat Bike | https://coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/2023-cottonwood-crusher/2022-cottonwood-crusher-registration/ |
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series: Colorado Cup | Leadville, CO | January 21, 2023 | Fat Bike | https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/ |
CBR Critirium #1 | Domingues Hills, CA | January 22, 2023 | Road | https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/ |
Antelope Peak Challenge Arizona Endurance Series | Picketpost to Tigermine Road | January 28 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
McDowell Circuit | Fountain Hills, AZ | Sunday January 29 | MTB | https://www.azcycling.org/event/mmc/ |
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Tennessee Pass Night Jam – | Leadville, CO | February 4, 2023 | Fat Bike | https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/ |
White Tank Whirlwind | Wadell, AZ | Feb 4 & 5 – | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/ |
Vuelta a Santa Catalina | San Manuel, AZ | February 4th and 5th | Road | https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/ |
CBR Critirium #2 | Carson, CA | February 5 | Road | https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/ |
Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series | Tucson, AZ | February 11 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Tour De Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | February 11 | Road | https://tourdepalmsprings.com/ |
Flapjack Flats TT | Picacho, AZ | Sunday February 12 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/flapjacks-tt/ |
Roger Millikan Memorial Crit | Brea, CA | February 12 | Road | https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/ |
Crystal Lake Challenge | Duarte, CA | February 18 | Road | https://www.bikereg.com/crystal-lake-challeng |
Frisco Freeze – | Frisco, CO | February 18, 2023- | Fat Bike | https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/ |
Valley of The Sun | Phoenix, AZ | Feb 17,18,19 | Road | https://vosstagerace.com/ |
MOB N Mojave | Boulder City, NV | Feb 17-19 | Downhill/enduro | https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/2-11-2022-mob-n-mojave |
BMX Winter Nationals | Phoenix, AZ | February 17-19 | BMX | |
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Willow Springs ,AZ | Feb 17-19 | MTB | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
UCLA Devil’s Punchbowl | Pearblossom, CA | February 25th | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Majestic Crit | Ontario, CA | February 26 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Enter the Pain Cave | Avondale, AZ | February 25,26 | Road | https://www.phoenixteamseekanddestroy.com/enterthepaincave |
Leadville Winter mtb: Mineral Belt Mayhem – | Leadville, CO | March 4, 2023 | Fat Bike | https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/ |
Belgian Waffle Ride | Cave Creek, AZ | March 3-5, 2023 | Gravel | https://belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-az |
Tucson Bicycle Classic | Tucson AZ | March 3,4,5 | Road | https://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival | Sedona, AZ | March 4-6, 2023 | MTB | https://sedonamtbfestival.com/ |
Golden State Nationals BMX | Bakersfield, CA | March 10-12 | BMX | |
Skinny Tire Festival | Moab, UT | March 11-14 | Road | https://www.skinnytireevents.com/skinnytirefestival |
Rosena Ranch Circuit Race | La Verne, CA | March 11 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series | Oracle, AZ | March 11 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
True Grit Epic | Santa Clara, UT | March 11-18 | MTB | https://gropromotions.com/true-grit-epic/ |
Majestic Crit 4 | Ontario, CA | Mach 12 | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Havasu Havoc | Lake Havasu | March 18 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/ |
Tour De Cure | Goodyear | March 18 | Road | https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=13607 |
Musselman Crit – State Crit | Tucson, AZ | March 18 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/ |
Leadville Winter MTB Fatty Patty – | Leadville, CO | March 18, 2023 | (Fat Bike) | https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/ |
CBR Criterium #3 | Dominguez Hills, CA | March 19, 2023 | Road | |
Moab Rocks | Moab, Ut | March 25-27, 2023 | MTB | https://www.transrockies.com/moab-rocks |
Spring Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | March TBD | All Bikes-on the road | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Tour De Zona | March 23-25 | Sierra Vista, AZ | Road | https://eltourdezona.org/ |
Victor Stage RAce | March 24-26 | Victorville, CA | Road | https://majesticcycling.com/ |
Sedona Big Friggin Loop | Sedona, AZ | March 25 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Tommy Knocker 10 | Silver City, NM | April 1, 2023 | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/ |
Tour of Murrieta | Murrieta, CA | April 1, 2023 | Road | http://tourdemurrieta.com/ |
The Bear | Lakewood, Co | April 1, 2023 | Road | https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/ |
GABA Bike Swap | Tucson, AZ | April 2nd | Community | https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1841006&eml=1&actr=3 |
Sea Otter Classic | Montery,CA | April 7-10 | Everything Bikes | https://www.seaotterclassic.com/ |
The Leadville, CO Bear | Leadville, CO | April 8, 2023- | Fat Bike | https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/ |
BR Kino Crit | Tucson, AZ | April 8th | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/br-crit/ |
Prescott Punisher | Prescott, AZ | April 8 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/ |
Frog Hollow | Hurricane, UT | April 8, 2023 | MTB | https://gropromotions.com/6-hours-in-frog-hollow/ |
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage Race | Redlands, CA | April 12, 2023 | Road | |
Reaper Madness | Boulder City, NV | April 14-16 | Downhill Enduro | https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/4-15-2022-reaper-madness |
Sinister Night Rides | Queen Creek, AZ | April 21, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/ |
Prescott Monstercross Arizona Endurance Series | Prescott | April 22 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Fire in the Hole TT | Arva Valley, AZ | April 22 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/fire-in-the-hole/ |
LAX Circuit Race | LA, Ca | April 23,2023 | Road | |
Royal Gorge Groove | Canon City, CO | April 23, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/royal-gorge-groove/ |
Tour of the Gila | Silver City, NM | April 26-30 | Road | https://tourofthegila.com/ |
The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 28-30 | MTB | https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/ |
Fangdango | Bailey, CO | April 29-30 | MTB | https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/ |
Ride Across Arizona | Toprock, AZ | May 1, 2023 | Gravel | https://bikepacking.com/event/ride-across-arizona-2023/ |
Flagstaff Frenzy | Flagstaff AZ | May 6, 2023 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/ |
Cajon Pass Circuit Race | Cajon Pass | May 6, 2023 | Road | |
18 Hours of Fruita | Fruita, CO | May 5-6, 2023 | MTB | https://18hrsoffruita.com/ |
CBR # 5 | Dominguez, CA | May 6 | Road | |
Gran Fondo Moab | Moab, UT | May 6 | road | https://www.transrockies.com/gran-fondo-moab |
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb | Tucson, AZ | May 12 | Road | BikeGaba.org |
Arizona XC MTB State Championship Race | Prescott,AZ | May 13 | MTB | https://mbaa.net/racing/state-championship-race/ |
Individual Time Trial Championships | Lake Los Angeles | May 13 | Road | https://socalcycling.com/events/individual-time-trial-championships/ |
Royal Gorge Six and Twelve | Canon City, Co | May 13 | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/ |
Sarlacc Attack 50k | Fruita, CO | May 13, 2023 | MTB | https://geminiadventures.com/sarlacc-attack-50k/?target=Details |
Co2uT | Fruita, CO | May 14 | Gravel | https://www.desertgravel.com/co2ut/ |
3 Bear #1 | Picacho, AZ | May 7th | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/ |
Ride of Silence | Tucson | May 17th, 2023 | Road | https://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
Adrenaline Night Rides | McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ | May 19, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/ |
Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance Series | Flagstaff, AZ | May 20 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Julius Kim Cunanan Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race | Chula Vista, CA | May 20, 2023 | Road | |
Sante Fe Century and Gran Fondo | Sante Fe, NM | May 19-21 | Road | https://www.santafecentury.com/ |
Team Time Trail Championships | Lake Los Angeles | May 27 | Road | |
Barry Wolfe Gran Prix | Thousand Oaks, CA | May 28 | Road | |
The Original Growler Endurance | Gunnison, CO | May 27-28 | MTB | https://originalgrowler.com/ |
MGXC | Elbert, CO | May 29, 2023 | MTB | https://rattlerracing.com/event/mgxc/ |
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic | Durango, CO | May TBD 3 days | Road,Gravel, MTB | https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/ |
Wasatch 50 | Heber City, UT | June 1, 2023 | MTB | https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/wasatch-50-pg1355.htm |
Ojai Valley Century | Ojai, Ca | June 3rd | Road | http://ojaivalleycentury.org/ |
CBR Critirium #6 | Carson, CA | June 4, 2023 | Road | |
Tour Divide | Banff, Alberta Antelope Wells, NM | June 9 | Bike Pack, MTB | https://tourdivide.org/ |
Wasatch 50 | Heber City, UT | June 10 | MTB | https://redrockevents.raceentry.com/wasatch-50/race-information |
Telluride Gravel Race | Telluride, CO | June 10,2023 | Gravel | https://telluridegravelrace.com/ |
Barrio Logan Gran Prix | San Diego, CA | June 10, 2023 | Road | https://www.sdbc.org/events/sdbc-barrio-logan-grand-prix |
Ride the Rockies | Rumor says NE Colorado | June 11-17 | Road | https://ridetherockies.com/ |
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder | Vernal, UT | June 17 | Gravel | https://gravel-dino.com/ |
Lunar Liftoff | Colorado Springs, CO | June 24,2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/lunar-liftoff-mtb-race/ |
Bighorn Gravel | Gypsum, CO | June 23-25, 2023 | Gravel | https://www.bighorngravel.com/ |
Hypnosis Night Rides | Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ | June 23, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/ |
Telluride 100 | Telluride, CO | July 8, 2023 | MTB | https://telluride100.com/ |
Cashe Gran Fondo | Logan, Ut | July 8th | Road | https://www.cachegranfondo.com/ |
Bob Evans Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb | Idaho Springs, Co | July 8th | Road | https://www.bicyclerace.com/ |
Crusher in the Tushar | Beaver, UT | July 8, 2023 | Gravel | https://tusharcrusher.com/ |
Silver Rush 50 MTB | Leadville, CO | July 9, 2023 | MTB | https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/ |
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder | Vernal, UT | June 17 | Gravel | https://gravel-dino.com/ |
719 Ride | Colorado Springs, CO | July 15, 2023 | Road | https://719ride.com/ |
Stunner Night Rides | Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ | July 21, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/ |
24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest | Gallup, NM | July 22, 23 | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/ |
Manhattan Beach Gran Prix | Manhattan Beach, CA | July 23, 2023 | Road | https://www.mbgp.com/ |
Leadville Stage RAce | Leadville, CO | July 28-30 | MTB | https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadville-stage-race/ |
Gravity Grinder | Colorado Springs, CO | July 29,2022 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/gravity-grinder-mtb-race/ |
Park 2 Park | Denver | July 29, 2023 | Road | https://copark2park.com/ |
Colorado Trail Race | Durango, CO | August 13 | Bike Packing | |
Big Woody Rides | Flagstaff, AZ | August 13 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/big-woody/ |
Leadville Trail 100 MTB | Leadville, CO | August 13, 2023 | MTB | https://leadvillers.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LT100MtbIcon.png |
Breck Epic | Breckenridge, CO | August 13-18 | MTB | https://breckepic.com/ |
Vertigo Night Rides | Waddell, AZ | August 18, 2023 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/vertigo/ |
Last Quarter Crusher | Palmer Park Colorado Springs, CO | August 19,2022 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/last-quarter-crusher-mtb-race/ |
Brian Head Odyssey | Brian Head, UT | August 19, 2023 | MTB | https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/odyssey-pg1403.htm#race_info |
STB GVL | Steamboat, CO | August 20, 2023 | Gravel | https://www.sbtgrvl.com/ |
Hoodoo 500 | St. George , UT | August 25-28 | Road | https://hoodoo500.com/ |
Tusayan Tussle Arizona Endurance Series | Tucsayan, AZ | August 26 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Lake City Alpine | Lake City, CO | August 26,2023 | MTB | https://lakecityalpine50.com/ |
Golder Gran Fondo | Golden, CO | August 27, 2023 | Road | https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-golden/ |
Bike The Bay | San Diego, CA | August 27,2023 | Road | https://www.bikethebay.net/ |
The Pikes Peak Apex | Colorado Springs | September 8-10, 2023 | MTB | https://www.pikespeakapex.com/ |
Tour De Acoma | Acoma, NM | September 10, 2023 | Road | https://www.tourdeacoma.com/new.html |
Jangover Night Rides | Fountain Hills, AZ | September 16, 2022 | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/jangover/ |
The Wasatch All Road | Heber City, UT | September 16, 2023 | Gravel | https://www.thewasatchallroad.com/ |
Barn Burner | Flaffstaff, AZ | September 16 | MTB | |
Rough Canyon Rides | Grand Junction, CO | October TBD | MTB | https://www.aravaiparides.com/rough-canyon-trail-rides/ |
Wilcox Flyer | Willcox, AZ | September | Road | |
So Cal Nationals BMX | City of Industry, CA | September 22-24 | BMX | |
El Tours Loop de Loop | Tucson | September 23, 2023 | Road | https://eltourdetucson.org/loop-de-loop/ |
OuterBike | Moab, UT | Sept 29-Oct 1 | https://www.outerbike.com/moab-2023 | |
Mt. Taylor Challenge | Grants,NM | September 30, 2023 | Road | http://www.dukecitywheelmen.org/ |
Skull Valley Loop | This event is not happening. It shows how challenging it can be to put on an event. Passionate people make all of these events happen. Support them,. Race. Volunteer. Just be there. | |||
Tour of the White Mountains | PineTop Lakeside | October 7. 2023 | MTB | https://epicrides.com/events/tour/event-guide/ |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 7, 2023 | Road | |
Coconino Stage Bikepack Arizona Endurance Series | Flagstaff | October 13-16 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Mt. Graham State Hill Climb | Safford, AZ | September 10,2023 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/mt-graham-state-hc-2/ |
Albuquerque Dirt Fiesta | Albuquerque | TBD September | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-dirt-fiesta/ |
State Time Trail Championship | Picacho, AZ | September 24, 2023 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/state-time-trials-20-and-40k/ |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista | October 7,2023 | Road | https://skyislandtour.com/ |
Nogales Classic State RR | Nogales, AZ | October 14, 2023 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/state-road-race-championships-nogales-bicycle-classic/ |
Wild West MTB Fest | Ruidoso, NM | TBD October | MTB | https://ziarides.com/event/wild-west/ |
Arizona Trail Race | The Border | October | MTB | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331031780291249/ |
Avondale Crit | Avondale, AZ | Ocober 22, 2023 | Road | https://www.azcycling.org/event/avondale-1/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo | Tucson, AZ | October 29, 2023 | Road | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/ |
Fall Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | TBD | Road | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Austin Rattler | Austin, TX | November 4, 2023 | MTB | https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/austinrattlermtb/ |
25 Hours at Frog Hollow | Hurricane, UT | November TBD | MTB | https://gropromotions.com/25-hours-in-frog-hollow/ |
Spirit world 100 | Patagonia, AZ | November 2-5 2023 | Gravel | https://www.thespiritworld100.com/ |
Kentucky Camp Charity Ride Arizona Endurance Series | Sonoita, AZ | November 4 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
Picketpost Punisher Arizona Endurance Series | Superior, AZ | November 18 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November | Road | https://eltourdetucson.org/ |
Pleasantville Arizona Endurance Series | Superior, AZ | December 2 | MTB | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved and have questions on 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, El Tour De Tucson and all of it’s charity partners, Tour De Zona, Tour De Mesa, Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team can’t 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 should be required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in one ear or use a bone conducting system. 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. Do this 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
It’s been a hot minute since I put out the ride list. It seemed that every time I was about to do it there was a spike in COVID. Even though the risk of getting Covid on a bike was unlikely, to me, encouraging people to gather was not the responsible to do. At some point, we need to all go on living our lives and while some people may not be interested in being in a group of any sort, I feel that it is past time to give others the option to meet. Since it’s been sometime the list is somewhat anemic. Many of the weekly rides stopped for COVID and never started again. If you know of a ride that’s not on the list, please contact me. Best is text 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com.
This week the three rides I personally would check out are Loop The Loop on Saturday, Bicycle Raches Crit races on Sunday as well as Our MTB Loma aAlta to Pistol Hill on Sunday.
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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 |
CHECK OUT THESE CALANDERS FOR MORE UP TO DATE RIDES. https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events | |||||
Ben’s Bikes MTB Night Ride | Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails | Monday 6:30PM | 2 hours no drop 12-15 miles | www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453 | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday 6:30AM | 2.5 hours 40 miles | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday 8:30PM | 12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed 6:30AM | 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 |
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista Cherokee Parking Lot | Wed 7:00PM | 10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes! | |
Bike Polo | U of A Mall closer to Campbell | Wed 8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up Oracle Thursday | University and Euclid | Thurs 6:00AM | Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.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 |
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies | Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd | Starting dec 10am | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina | Saturday 7:00AM | 35-55 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 6:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
Zona Cycling | East Side Of Tucson | Various rides | depends | Depends | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Send Message on facebook to Colleen who manages page |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.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/ |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date-Time | Time – Distance- Speed | Contact- More Info |
Our MTB Rides | Loma Alta | Loma Alta to Pistol Hill | https://www.facebook.com/events/1254783478708529/?ref=newsfeed | |
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/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
GABA Volunteer Opportunities | Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à | http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180 |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 21, 2022 | https://eltourdetucson.org/ |
Fall BRT Kino Crit Kino Sports Complex | Tucson, AZ | September 22,2022 | https://www.facebook.com/events/2076838909175286/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D |
Tour of The White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside AZ | October 1,2022 | https://epicrides.com/events/tour/event-guide/ |
Sky Island Tour | Sierra Vista, AZ | October 1, 2022 | https://skyislandtour.com/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo | Tucson AZ | October 30,2022 | https://www.elgrupocycling.org/ |
Nogales Bicycle Classic | Nogales, AZ | October 2022 TBD | http://www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org/ |
Spirit World 100 | Patagonia, AZ | TBD November 2022 | https://www.thespiritworld100.com/ |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson AZ | November 19,2022 | https://eltourdetucson.org/ |
Saguaro Soiree – A Women’s MTB Weekend | Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ | November 19-20, 2022 | https://www.aravaiparides.com/saguaro-soiree// |
BetterRide w/ Gene Hamilton MTB Skills Course | Scottsdale, AZ | December 9-11, 2022 | https://betterride.net/december-9-11-2022-scottsdale-az-mtb-skills-course/ |
Man vs Machine | Williams, AZ | TBD – Traditionally late September | http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/ |
AZ Endurance Series Pleasantville | Anthem, AZ | December 2022 | https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/pleasantville/ |
Dawn to Dusk Arizona | McDowell Mountain Regional Park, | December 2022 | https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | December 2022 | www.BikeGaba.org |
2021 McKenzie Frenzy | Vail, AZ | December 2022 | https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792 |
The Arizona Endurance Series rides have not set dates for 2022. I’ll add them as the promoters share them. The website is https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/ The weak need not apply. |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved and have questions on 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, El Tour De Tucson and all of it’s charity partners, Tour De Zona, Tour De Mesa, Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder…. 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 can’t 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 should be required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in one ear or use a bone conducting system. 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. Do this 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
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.