Tag Archives: Cycling

Saguaro East AND Pistol Hill B/3/48

Cycling, Free, GABA, road, Saguaro East, Tucson

Details

Ride Description:
This scenic ride includes a loop around Saguaro East National Park, a trip along the Rincon Mountain Range, and the gradual 8-mile climb up Pistol Hill. This time we will be doing the lollipop counter-clockwise.

We will depart from our usual spot on Nexis and travel down the bike path to Kenyon and join Old Spanish Trail. After the loop at SNPE we will continue south on Old Spanish Trail to reach Pistol Hill.

We will regroup about every ten miles for about five minutes. This ride is about gaining some fitness, and of course spending time with new and old friends. It will be limited to twelve persons.

Refreshments after the ride at Pour my Coffee (in the same parking lot).

Notes:
Start Time: Arrive by 8:45 AM for sign-in, meeting others, and overview. Wheels rolling by 9:00 AM.
Final rolling average- 17+ mph
Terrain: Relatively flat bike paths, one long climb up Pistol Hill
Total Elevation Gain: 2100 ft.
Traffic: Special attention on Old Spanish Trail.
Ride Type: Training/ Limited regrouping
Parking: Ample parking at Safeway parking lot.

Participation rules:
Your GABA membership should be current. If not, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org. Bring food & fluids for 3 hours. Front and back flashing lights are encouraged on The Loop. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. No ear buds. This ride is unsupported. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.

Ride Coordinator: Dave McElwaine (781) 367-8643. If you are running late, give me a call.

Route: Please be responsible for your own navigation.
Saguaro and Pistol Hill

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

COVID-19 safety measures

COVID-19 vaccination required

Event will be outdoor

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

Wednesday Loop Ride-St. Phillips B/1/54

All Bikes, Cycling, Dave, Dave McElwiane, Free, GABA, The Loop

Details

Ride Description:
This is a full Loop that recurs every two weeks. We will make a brief stop for coffee at Decibel 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 near Ren Coffee House in St. Phillips Plaza.

Stops will be minimal but we will regroup at several announced spots. This ride is about gaining some fitness, and of course spending time with new and old friends. It will be limited to ten persons.

Participation rules:
Your GABA membership should be current. If not, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org .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 8:45 AM for sign-in, meeting others, and overview. Wheels rolling by 9:00 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 and Benson Highway
Ride Type: Training/ Re-group.
Parking: Ample parking on the south side of St. Phillips Plaza.

Ride Coordinator: Dave McElwaine (781) 367-8643. If you are running late, give me a call.

Saint Phillips Loop

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

COVID-19 safety measures

COVID-19 vaccination required

Event will be outdoor

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

Eclectic Arivaca: C,C+,B/3/48.5

Cycling, Free, GABA, road, Southern Arizona

Details

Ride Description:
This magical ride travels from Amado to Aravaca and back. The rolling hills offer unparalleled vistas of several mountain ranges, cattle country, and the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Sanctuary. Aravaca is an eclectic small town, population of 600, made up of artists, retirees, former hippies, ranchers, and folks just wanting to live off the grid.

We will stop halfway at the Aravaca Mercantile store, where water and food can be purchased. We will then make our way to some picnic tables at the entrance to the Sanctuary just down the road.

Amado is about 35 minutes south of Tucson and although we have an early start, it is well worth the drive.

Participation rules:
Your GABA membership must be current. Bring food & fluids for 4 hours. 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:
*Arrive by 8:45 AM for sign-in and route rap. Wheels rolling by 9:00 AM.
*Pace: 14-17 mph expected final average.
*Terrain: Hilly country roads.
*Total Elevation Gain: 2125 ft. The outbound route generally is gradually uphill, while the return is mostly downhill.
*Traffic: Light.
*Ride Type: Social/Re-group at Arivaca.
*Parking: Ample parking at Longhorn Grill. Be sure not to block the restaurant.
Ride Coordinator: Dave McElwaine @ (781) 367-8643.

Amado to Arrivaca Route

Ride Codes:
• B 16-18 mph
• C+ 14-16 mph
• C 12-14 mph

Terrain Codes:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills
• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep

COVID-19 safety measures

COVID-19 vaccination required

Event will be outdoor

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

TNT Tour B+ – C+/4& 2/232 Miles (3 Days)

Cycling, Free, GABA, Multiday, road, Southern Arizona

Details

TNT is a limited Tour of Southern Az. It involves 3 days, fantastic scenery, climbing, lakes, country school, old mining town, and Spanish Missions. If you don’t want the crowds at Tour de Zona come out for this quaint 10 – 15 riders on a semi-supported ride! It leavers Tucson at Casino del Sol travels South to the border town of Nogales. Day 1 will be in Amado or Tubac depending on your taste($$$$) and availability. Day #2 will take in 2 of Southern Arizona Lakes. More beautiful scenery and yes climbing! Night #2 is in Nogales at Mariposa center with several hotel options. Day #3 will be heading back to Tucson with a lot of flat!! A ride through the mines in Green Valley and of course finish it off with San Xavier Mission. See you at the Casino for lunch!!! More details once it gets closer but remember this is VERY LIMITED

TNT 3 day Tour

Wednesday Loop Ride-St. Phillips B,B+/1/54

Cycling, GABA, road, The Loop

Wednesday Loop Ride-St. Phillips B,B+/1/54

Bob’s and Wayne’s Social Ride E32 (C/2/34)

15000 ft, 34 miles, Bob Willman, Cycling, GABA, road, Wayne Cullop

Details

Ride with GPS map is located at: Eastside 32
Distance 34 Miles, Elevation gain 1500 Ft
Ride Leader today is Bob Willman

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link

Start/End: Parking Lot in front of Margies Kitchen, 9431 E 22nd St.

Water/Bathrooms
5 and 29 miles Saguaro National Park

You are welcome to join us for food after the ride. This week we will go to Margies Kitchen after the ride.

Please review the route before the ride Start and load the route into your bicycle computer or your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet.
To participate in this GABA group ride you MUST:

Be willing to ride at a social pace (end of ride social pace 13-15 MPH).
Be willing to serve as the ride sweep for a portion of the ride.
Use the phrase “walker/bike up” when overtaking someone.
Use the phrase “walker/bike left” when approaching someone coming at us. This should be used when on narrow parts of multiuse paths.
Stay right of the center line on multiuse paths and right of the white line while on the road except to pass.
Give at least 3 feet when passing someone walking or riding in the same direction.
IMPORTANT: If you have not ridden with Wayne within the last 12 months, please send your contact information (Name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Wayne at wayne.cullop@gmail.com. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
The end-of-ride average speed is expected to be between 13 and 15 MPH. If you are not comfortable or not capable with this expected pace average over the entire route, please do not participate in this ride, it is not fair to the other riders*.* This is a social ride, lots of conversations, and regroupings as we will not drop anyone. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep.
If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call (DO NOT TEXT) the ride leader: Bob’s is 520 247 2235. We will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
What to Bring:
• Food & fluids for 3 hours – 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.
• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
• CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:
• You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
• You will represent GABA well.
• While on the Loop, you will respect others on the Loop. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out “Passing” or “Good morning!” before passing
• This is not a “training” or “intensive” ride – this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.
If you have comments about this ride or would like to make suggestions for future Tuesday / Thursday Social Rides routes, please email Bob and Wayne at
rmwillman@yahoo.com
wayne.cullop@gmail.com

GABA – Wayne’s and Bob’s Social Ride E32 (C/2/34)

Cycling, GABA, road, Tucson

Details

Ride with GPS map is located at: Eastside 32
Distance 34 Miles, Elevation gain 1500 Ft
Ride Leader today is Wayne Cullop

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link

Start/End: Parking Lot in front of Margies Kitchen, 9431 E 22nd St.

Water/Bathrooms
5 and 29 miles Saguaro National Park

You are welcome to join us for food after the ride. This week we will go to Margies Kitchen after the ride.

Please review the route before the ride Start and load the route into your bicycle computer or your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet.
To participate in this GABA group ride you MUST:

Be willing to ride at a social pace (end of ride social pace 13-15 MPH).
Be willing to serve as the ride sweep for a portion of the ride.
Use the phrase “walker/bike up” when overtaking someone.
Use the phrase “walker/bike left” when approaching someone coming at us. This should be used when on narrow parts of multiuse paths.
Stay right of the center line on multiuse paths and right of the white line while on the road except to pass.
Give at least 3 feet when passing someone walking or riding in the same direction.
IMPORTANT: If you have not ridden with Wayne within the last 12 months, please send your contact information (Name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Wayne at wayne.cullop@gmail.com. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
The end-of-ride average speed is expected to be between 13 and 15 MPH. If you are not comfortable or not capable with this expected pace average over the entire route, please do not participate in this ride, it is not fair to the other riders*.* This is a social ride, lots of conversations, and regroupings as we will not drop anyone. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep.
If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call (DO NOT TEXT) the ride leader: Wayne’s is 520 977 3018. We will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
What to Bring:
• Food & fluids for 3 hours – 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.
• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
• CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:
• You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
• You will represent GABA well.
• While on the Loop, you will respect others on the Loop. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out “Passing” or “Good morning!” before passing
• This is not a “training” or “intensive” ride – this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.
If you have comments about this ride or would like to make suggestions for future Tuesday / Thursday Social Rides routes, please email Bob and Wayne at
rmwillman@yahoo.com
wayne.cullop@gmail.com

Bicycle Ranch Roundup

Bicycle, Bicycle Ride List, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, Northwest, road, Tucson

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.”

The Ride List

January 18, 2024UncategorizedArizona, Bicycle, bike advocate, california, colorado, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, events, new mexico, Racing, ride list, The Loop, The Shootoutbikepilgrim

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 20^th 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 27^th 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&section_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&section_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 8^th	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;-)

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

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.

Community Bike Rides May 12-18 2018

May 12, 2018Bike Advocacy, Charity Event, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Mountain Bike, Racing, Random Thoughts about bikes, Ride ListArizona, Bicycle Ride List, bike, bike advocate, bike polo, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, events, Look! Save a Life, Ride of Silence, Tucson, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

This coming Wednesday at 5:00PM is one of the most important rides of the year and I really hope you can make it. Please bring you friends, family, acquaintances, the guy you meet riding this weekend and your entire cycling team. It is the Ride of Silence. I get it, none of us want to think of the dangers posed by riding on the road. This ride forces us to confront that reality. However, it is also an opportunity for us to show the rest of the community we have a right to ride on the streets and that they should be looking out for us.

If you have not heard, the Arizona State Legislators again failed to send a bill to the Governor that would ban texting while driving. Arizona is the only state that has not enacted a law. This Ride of Silence is also a message to the elected officials. The media will be there. If we have a HUGE turnout the visual is so much stronger in the news. So, PLEASE attend. It is only a five mile ride, but the impact may actually save your life of someone you know and care about. There will be Pizza provided by Papa Johns after the ride.

Have you ever done a group ride, race or run in Southern Arizona? If so, the chances are that I have a photo of you at the event. My son, Samuel, and I have created a page for all the images we capture. If you have not seen it, check it out https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/ The last event I posted was from the GABA Mt. Lemmon Hill climb. https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/Large-Group-Rides-Not-races/GABA-Hill-Climb-2018/

Damion

REOCCURRING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes ben@bensbikestucson.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde,	Monday 6:30 AM	15-16	54 miles	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center	Tuesday 4:30pm After3.1.1 5:30PM	Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving!		https://www.azvelovets.org/ azvelovets@gmail.com
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:00AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual No Drop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Julian Wash Out n Back	Roy Schoonover Trail Head 7500 S. Kolb	Wed 4:30PM	10	10-no drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Transit to Dragoon, Third Wednesday Ride.	Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida Del Convento,	Every 3^rd Wednesday of the month 5:30	A few miles	No Drop	https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 6:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Performance Speedeway Women’s ride	Changes- Call shop to find out	Thursday 9:00AM	changes	Told it’s mellow	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 8:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 6:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	16 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com
Performance Speedway	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Thursday 8PM	20-25 miles	20 Plus	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:00AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Friday 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	53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 5:45 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:00AM	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
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	1^st Saturday 7:30AM	As far as you can get	Until you turn around	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Zona Cycling	El Con by the Starbucks .	2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th,5^th, Saturday 7:30AM	65 miles	16-18	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 8:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Saturday 8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 7:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com

Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday 7:00AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek .	Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell	1st Sunday of each month	90-120 Minutes	No Drop	Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com


Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
To the cactus forest and back	1100 E University Blvd	Saturday, May 12, 5:50AM	40 miles	14-15MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250589714/
Jamie Wilkinson Fibromyalgia Awareness Ride	Tucson’s Loop Bicycle Shop	May 12, 2018 7:30AM	20 Miles	No Drop	https://www.facebook.com/events/1584208508282624/
Saturday Speed of Fun Ride	First Watch – Speedway	7:30 May 12	15 Miles	No Drop and breakfast afterwards	https://www.facebook.com/events/436673363444058/
Mothers Day West side rollers	Mercado San Agustin, Congress/Avenida	May 13^th 7:00AM	35- 46 Miles	Two rides. Slower group 14-16 MPH, faster group 18MPH plus	https://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Bruce’s Easy Peasy Horses to Horses Ride	8898 E. Tanque Verde Rd	Sunday May 13 7:30AM	23 MPH	12-14 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250548713/
Vintage Bicycle Ride	Catalina Brewing Co 69118 N. Camino Martin #120	Sunday May 13 8:00AM	25 miles	Social No Drop	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/249719955/
R & I Bicycle Loop Ride	7200 E. Tanque Verde	Monday May 14 6:00 AM	15-16 mph	35	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250579222/
Northwest Loop de Loop;	Behind Beyond Bread (Ina/Oracle location)	Monday May 14^th 7:00 AM	30-35 miles	12-18 MPH	https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2928738
Tuesday Ride Cactus Forest Loop Plus Pistol Hill	Roy Schoonover Trail Head 7500 S. Kolb ·	Tuesday May 15 6:30AM	45 miles	12-14 mph	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250558538/
Hills of the Foothills	Behind Starbucks at Swan and Sunrise	Tuesday May 15^th 7:00 AM	24 miles	14-16MPH	https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2927601
R & I Ride to Saguaro National Pk & Agua Caliente Pk Loop Ride	Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · Tucson, AZ	Wednesday May 16 6:00AM	45 miles	15-16MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250437684/
Village Bake house Ride	Village Bake house southeast corner Magee/ Oracle	Wednesday May 16 6:30AM	25-35 Miles	12-16 MPH	https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2928735
Columbus to Campbell	North end of Christopher Columbus Park 3425 W El Camino del Cerro	Wednesday May 16 8:00 AM	28 miles	14-16MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250620390/
Julian Wash Out n Back	Roy Schoonover Trail Head 7500 S. Kolb ·	Wednesday May 16 4:00 PM	10 miles	No Drop	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250671491/
R & I Oro Valley Loop Ride	Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd · Tucson, AZ	Friday May 18^th 6:00AM	52 miles	15-16	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250438468/
Columbus to Vistoso Figure	North end of Christopher Columbus Park 3425 W El Camino del Cerro	Friday May 18th 6:00AM	38 miles	14-16 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/250620274/
Ride of Silence 5:00 PM Reid Park Ramada #19 https://www.facebook.com/events/1529503447120796/
This week I added the Cactus cycling and GABA rides. But they add new ones. Check them out at 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
TITS (A Summer Series)	36Th Street Trailhead	May 17^th 7:30 PM	Short Track Mountain Bike Race		https://www.facebook.com/events/122174168641684/

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 Opportunity	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
Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial	Phoenix, AZ	Saturday, May 12	http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt
Ride of Silence	Tucson, AZ	May 16, 2018	http://www.rideofsilence.org/
ABC Desert Classic	Phoenix, AZ	TBD traditionally end of April	http://www.azbikeclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=53364&module_id=75467
Grand Junction Off-Road	Grand Junction, CO	May 18-20, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/grand-junction-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Omnium	Flagstaff, AZ	Jun 10 – Jun 11	http://singletrackbikes.com/flagstaffomnium
11th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship	Show Low, AZ	Saturday, Jun 16	https://www.bikethebluff.com/
11th Annual Bike The Bluff Citizens Race	Show Low, AZ	Saturday, Jun 16	https://www.bikethebluff.com/
The Carson City Off Road	Carson City, NV	June 15-17, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/
24 Hours in The Enchanted Forest	Gallup, NM	June 23^rd, 2018	http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
South Boundary BigRide	Taos, NM	July 22^nd, 2018	http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest	Tijeras, NM	TBD – Traditionally late September	http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/
Man vs Machine	Williams, AZ	TBD – Traditionally late September	http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child, Tour De Cure with The American Diabetes Association…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.

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