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

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.”

Time will change to 7:00 in late October or early November

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

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

Community Ride List Oct 28- Nov 3

October 28, 2017Charity Event, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride ListAdvocacy, bike, Cycling, cyclovia tucson, Group rides, Mountain Biking, MTB, Reforma, ride list, road, Shop Rides, The Damion Alexander Team, Trail Building, Tucson, Union Public Housebikepilgrim

One of my favorite events of the year is this Sunday. It is CYCLOVIA TUCSON. They have a new route, on the South side of town. What I love about this event is it introduces us to areas we might not otherwise explore. Personally, I’ll be taking The Loop down after the TMC Get Moving Tucson 5K and Half Marathon. In addition to this list I also have been known to take a few photos here and there of events around the Old Pueblo. With Halloween this coming week I expect to see lots of fun costumes and big SMILES.

I’m still raising funds for the beneficiaries of El Tour De Tucson. Like this list? If so, a donation to any of these charities will be greatly appreciated. https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=998

Did you miss the deadline for registering for el tour prior to the increased processing fee? Union Public House and Reforma, the official restaurants of El Tour Still have a discount code, but it ends on Halloween. On November 1, the processing fee increases again! https://tinyurl.com/UnionPublicHouseElTourDiscount

As the weather hits the perfect cycling temperatures and all your friends decide they are moving here, please send them to The Damion Alexander Team for all your real estate needs. It is greatly appreciated and your support allows me to do this list and all the other cycling advocacy.

Damion

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:00AM	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 5:30pm	Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving!		https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.com
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:00AM	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 7:00AM	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 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 6:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	16 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 7:00AM	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	RIDE postpone for the summer	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 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 6:45 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:00AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:30AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	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
R&I Tour Ride	Udall Park	10.28.17 6:30AM	105	14-16 MPH with a Lunch stop	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243796242/
The Loop from Columbus Park	3425 W El Camino del Cerro	10.28.17 7:15AM	55	14-16MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244316772/
Halloween Scavenger Fun Ride
CYCLOVIA 10.29.17 10-3 https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
TMC Get Moving Tucson – It’s a bike race without the bikes.	Downtown	11.29.176:30AM	13 Miles	A lot slower than you would ride a bike, unless you are with the lead out runners	http://www.azroadrunners.org/races/detail/gmt
Cactus Breakfast Ride for everyone	Mercado just south of Congress on South Avenida del Convento	10.29.17 7:45 AM	20-38Miles	No behind left behind ;_) multiple rides and speeds	https://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
ETT westside training ride	Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida Del Convento	10.29.17 6:45 AM	86.2	16-20 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244436884/
El Tour East Side Training Long Ride- Costume Ride	Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd	10.29.17 6:45 AM	95 mile And 80 mile	20 mph plus And 14-16	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243964474/
Tucson Riders 4 the Cure Training Ride	Starbucks – Sunrise and Swan	10.29.17 7:15 AM	52.6 miles	A,B,C rides – A speed for everyone	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
GABA R & I Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park\7200 E Tanque Verde Rd	10.30.17 6:30AM	57 Miles	15-16 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244348788/
Columbus to Catalina	El Camino Del Cerro Ball PArk3425 W El Camino del Cerro,	10.30.17 7:45AM	30	14-16	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244518160/
Tuesday Ride NE Loop with breakfast	Viv’s Café 8987 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste	10.31.17 7:00AM	30 Miles	13-15 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244502917/
GABA R & I East Side Ramble	Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd	11.01.17 6:45AM	38 Miles	14-16 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244348847/
Julian Wash Out n Back	Roy Schoonover Trail Head 7500 S. Kolb	11.01.17 4:00 PM	10 Miles	10 MPH	https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244312769/
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
Big Wash Build Day, p/b Oro Valley Bicycle October 28, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/events/1064214260348865/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22source%22%3A2%7D
Old Pueblo MTB: Honeybee Canyon from Franks	Franks park and ride lot	10.29.17 3PM	2 hours	No Drop	https://tinyurl.com/mtb-ride-honeybee
AZT ATV	Tanque Verde Falls parking area promptly at 7:45	10.28.17 8:30AM	14 miles	No Drop	https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/244531478/
Monday Night @Hope Camp	Hope Camp Trailhead N. Camino Alta Loma	10.30.17 6:30	2-3 hours	No Rider left Behind	https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/244501785/
Business Builder Bike Ride – Costume Party	Tanque Verde Guest Ranch 1 4301 E Speedway Blvd	11.1.17 3:30PM	a VERY special and unique opportunity to experience the trails at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch! COSTUME PARTY!		https://tinyurl.com/BBBR-Halloween
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
Saturday Yetman Trail Trimming	Camino de Oeste Trailhead	October 28, 2017	Jay Angus
Big Wash Build Days	Oro Valley Bicycles- Oro Valley location	October 23,28 November 5,19	Evan Piling trailsteward@sdmb.com
A night with Pros Lisa Roberts and Justin Daerr	Tucson Endurance Performance 6448 N Oracle Rd,	Novemebr 3, 2017 3-6PM	https://tinyurl.com/Lisa-and-Justin
Fall GABA Bike Swap	5^th and 7^th in Tucson	Sunday, November 12th, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/
GABA Volunteer Opportunitie	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
Enduro 3# Prescott	Prescott, AZ	Novemebr 15, 2017	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-enduro/
AZ MTB Fall Series #3 Estrella Park	Queen Creek, AZ	October 28	http://www.azfallseries.com/
AZ CycleCROSS Series #1-#2	Sedona, AZ	October 28-29	https://azcross.com/
Cyclovia Tucson	S 12 AVE Tucson AZ	October 29, 2017	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
White Tank Grinder	Verrado – Buckeye, AZ	November 4, 2017	https://whitetankgrinder.com/
NICA Race #5*	White Tank Mtn Regional Park – Waddell	November 4-5	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Coyotes Cycling Breakaway Challenge	Glendale, AZ	November 5	http://ceptiming.com/events/arizona-coyotes-cycling-and-5k-run-breakaway-challenge-1152017/
MOOEY Cross	Mesa, AZ	November 11 and 12 ,2017	Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
The Showdown at Usery Park	Mesa, AZ	November 5, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/167532320348318/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	Cave Creek, AZ	November 11, 2017	http://www.dfmba.org/C4/
Mooey Cross Desert Cross #2	Superstition Farms, Mesa, AZ	November 12, 2017	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
El Tour de Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November 18	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4	Phoenix, AZ	November 25-26,	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460
Himmel Cyclocross Desert Cross #3	Tucson, AZ	December 2-3, 2017	Joseph Iuliano jiuliano88@gmail.com
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 9, 2017	http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/
AZ Cross Championships	Gilbert, AZ	December 9, 2017	https://azcross.com/schedule/
GABA Toy Ride	Tucson, AZ	December 09, 2017
The Blue Dog Frienduro Vol. 1	Tucson AZ	December 17, 2017	https://www.bluedogbicycles.com/
Desert ‘Cross Cup Finale	Goodyear, AZ	December 31, 2017	http://www.azcycling.org/?page_id=811
McDowell Meltdown XC	Phoenix, AZ	January 13, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Hedgehog Hustle XC	Goodyear, AZ	January 27, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Santa Catalina Omnium	Tucson and Oracle AZ	TBD – Traditionally last end of January	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Havasu Havoc XC	Lake Havasu, AZ	February 10, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo	Willow Springs, AZ	February 16-18, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
Tommy Knocker 10	Silver City, NM Ft. Bayard	March 10, 2018	http://ziarides.com/event-register/tommyknocker10/#1453333027866-afb390af-3588
Tour De Cure	Glendale, AZ	March 17, 2018	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=12205&pg=entry
White Tank Whirlwind XC	Phoenix, AZ	March 24, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Bike MS	McDowell Mountain Park, Phoenix	March 24,25 2018	http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/AZABikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29300
The Arizona Trail Race – 300 and 750 Mile	Arizona Trail, from Mexico to Superior or Mexico to Utah	April 5^th, 2018	http://topofusion.com/azt/race.php
Cyclovia Tucson	TBD Tucson	April 8, 2018	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
The Javelina Chase	Duncan, AZ	April 14-15, 2018	http://www.javelinachase.com/
Prescott Punisher XC	Prescott, AZ	April 14, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 27-29, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Frenzy XC	Flagstaff, AZ	April 12, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
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/
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/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Testing Bolle “The One” Helmet

September 9, 2017Product Reviewsbike, Bikepilgrim, Bolle, Cycling, Helmet, Product Review, The Onebikepilgrim

I like bikes. Actually, it’s more of a love. It does not matter to me if it’s an old cruiser, 26, 27.5, 29, 650b, 700c , skinny, fat or plus wheels, I like them all. I’m just happy when I’m pedaling. Many of these fine iron horses are great when used for their intended use and with the correct gear. However, if you show up for the Saturday morning shop ride that averages 25 miles an hour on a single speed mountain bike, it’s just not going to work out very well for you.

It’s not only the bike that needs to be considered, but the gear as well. Since I love all bikes and am just as likely to be found riding in the desert through washes on a 29 plus as I am to be swinging a mallet playing bike polo or chasing after El Grupo Youth Cycling on the Shootout, I feel like I need the appropriate attire for each of these rides. I often find that I have a limited bike budget, a lack of storage and a deep belief that I don’t need more stuff. With that in mind I’m always on the lookout for items I can use with all of my bikes.

One product that I use 100% of the time when I ride, but typically is somewhat specific to each discipline is a helmet. I’ve been on the lookout for one that can be used in every situation. My ideal helmet would first and foremost be comfortable. It does not matter how many gadgets they incorporate, if it does not feel good, I’ll never wear it. It is nice if it feels as light as a feather, but that’s less of a concern for me as if it just feels good. As I often Mountain bike, a visor is great, but it should be easily removable for road rides. Tucson gets a little warm in the summer, so ventilation really matters, but on winter mornings I often start rides before sunrise in the 30’s, so it needs to be able to accommodate a beanie underneath. Since I ride in the dark, Integrated lights would be a nice touch. Finally, my wife is always concerned about me riding and asks me to wear a road Id, but I forget it, so I’d like to incorporate my vital info into the helmet. Finally, I still have other toys I “need” so it should be reasonably priced.

Is this really too much to ask from one product? I thought so, but apparently, Bolle thought this was a good wish list and made the “One Road Helmet”. Not only does it have every feature I mentioned but it also has a removable “Areo Shell” if you want to shave a few seconds off, a built in rear LED, Safety QR Code, summer and winter liners, removable visor, sunglass garage, and it only weights in at 280g/ 9.8 OZ. The best part is it only cost $130.00 without the area panels and $170.00 with them.

Community Ride List… Now with even more upcoming events and races

September 9, 2017Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Racing, Random Thoughts about bikes, Ride List, TrainingBicycle, bike advocate, Bikepilgrim, Cycling, Cyclocross Arizona, el tour de tucson, epic rides, Mountain Bike, The Damion Alexander Team, The Loopbikepilgrim

I put in a few extra hours this week searching for races and events for the next year. Please let me know if I missed anything

I think Cycling season in Tucson is year round, but for many, it starts in the months leading up to El Tour De Tucson. It is apparent on the roads and the Loop that each weekend more people are pumping up the tires, lubing the chains and getting ready for the largest perimeter cycling event in the country. Next weekend is the official kick off for El Tour Season with the 2^nd Annual El Tour Loop the Loop. The fun will on the 16^th is from 6:30 – 10:30 a.m and has all sorts of fun and activities all around the Loop. Don’t forget the after party (11 – 1) at St. Phillips Plaza, on the Loop at River and Campbell.

There are a few advocacy groups in Tucson that are really getting some solid work done for the Cycling Community. As far as Mountain Bikes go, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB), they have so many projects in the works I don’t have enough room to mention them all, but they include new trails from Vail to Oro Valley and all over the West side. I’ll do a separate blog on all of them on BikePilgrim.Com. All of this work can’t happen without funding. I recommend becoming a member of SDMB and buy some tickets for the Super Ultra Mega Raffle where you can win a pivot bike and other incredible prizes. Pick up a ticket at September 13^th from 6-9 at Brushfire BBQ.

Damion

REOCCURING 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	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	ON HOLD FOR THE SUMMER	Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving!		https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

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

Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 6:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	16 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 Mrk.lapaglia@gmail.com

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	RIDE postpone for the summer	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:30AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
VeloVets	Hi Corbett Field Parking Lot	Saturday 7:00AM	4-15 miles	No drop	https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
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

Bicycle Ranch	Different Trails	Sunday 6:30 AM	Different	No Drop	Steve 520-219-4311
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday 7:00AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek .	Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell	1st Sunday of each month	90-120 Minutes	No Drop	Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com


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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What

Location

Date/Time

Distance

Speed

Contact- More Info

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

Business Builder Bike Ride

Fantasy Island

09.06.17

5PM

1-2 hours 10-30 miles

Your Pace

Cirrus Visual – (520) 514-5704

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

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
Super Ultra Mega Raffle sales party	Brushfire BBQ 1402 S Kolb Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85710	September 13,th 6-9PM	(520) 867-6050
TORCA October Trail Day -Prison Camp	Molina Basin	October 7 9AM-1PM
Fall GABA Bike Swap	5^th and 7^th in Tucson	Sunday, November 12th, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/GabaBikeSwap/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
September 10 – Race #1	Fort Tuthill County Park – Flagstaff	September 10	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Fire on the Rim	Pine, Arizona	September 16, 2017	http://www.fireontherim.com/ info@fireontherim.com
El Tour Loop the Loop	Tucson AZ	September 16	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Enduro Sunrise	Sunrise, AZ	September 17	https://mbaa.net/2016/07/22/the-mbaas-first-enduro-race-aug-27th/
September 23-24 – Race #2*	Pioneer Park – Prescott	September 23, 24	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder	Oracle, AZ	September 23	http://www.americanbunnyhop.com/gravel-grinder.html
38^th Mt Graham Hill Climb	Mt. Graham	September 24	Nippy (Edward) Feldhake nippy-mr-smarty-pants@juno.com
Man vs Machine 2017	Williams, AZ	September 30	http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest	Tijeras, NM	September 30	http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/
Enduro #2 in Tucson	Tucson	October 1, 2017	https://mbaa.net/racing/tucson-enduro/
Tour of the White Mountains	Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ	October 7, 2017	Epicrides.com
NICA RACE #3	Wren Arena – Fort Huachuca	October 7 and 8	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Cochise County Cycling Classic	Douglas, AZ	October 7, 2017	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/cochise-cycling-classic/
Tour de Scottsdale	Scottsdale, AZ	October 8, 2017	Gabi Enriquez http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ tourdescottsdale@dcranchinc.com
Gila Monster Gran Fondo	Silver City, NM	October 14	http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondue/
Prescott 6’er	Prescott, AZ	October 14	https://www.prescott6er.com/
AZ MTB State Championships / AZ Fall Series #2	McDowell Park Queen Creek, AZ	October 14	http://www.azfallseries.com/
NICA Race #4*	McDowell Mtn Regional Park – Fountain Hill	October 21-22 –	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Enduro 3# Prescott	Prescott, AZ	Novemebr 15, 2017	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-enduro/
Arizona Bicycle Classic	Payson, AZ	October 21	http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/
Flat Tire Cross Desert Cross #1	Globe, AZ	October 21, 2017	Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2639
Saguaro Sunrise Bike and Skate	Oro Valley, AZ	October 22	http://saguarosunrisebikeskate.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8230
AZ MTB Fall Series #3 Estrella Park	Queen Creek, AZ	October 28	http://www.azfallseries.com/
AZ CycleCROSS Series #1-#2	Sedona, AZ	October 28-29	https://azcross.com/
Cyclovia Tucson	S 12 AVE Tucson AZ	October 29, 2017	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
NICA Race #5*	White Tank Mtn Regional Park – Waddell	November 4-5	http://www.arizonamtb.org/
MOOEY Cross	Mesa, AZ	November 11 and 12 ,2017	Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
The Showdown at Usery Park	Mesa, AZ	November 5, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/167532320348318/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	Cave Creek, AZ	November 11, 2017	http://www.dfmba.org/C4/
Mooey Cross Desert Cross #2	Superstition Farms, Mesa, AZ	November 12, 2017	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640
El Tour de Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November 18	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4	Phoenix, AZ	November 25-26,	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460
Himmel Cyclocross Desert Cross #3	Tucson, AZ	December 2-3, 2017	Joseph Iuliano jiuliano88@gmail.com
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 9, 2017	http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/
AZ Cross Championships	Gilbert, AZ	December 9, 2017	https://azcross.com/schedule/
Desert ‘Cross Cup Finale	Goodyear, AZ	December 31, 2017	http://www.azcycling.org/?page_id=811
McDowell Meltdown XC	Phoenix, AZ	January 13, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Hedgehog Hustle XC	Goodyear, AZ	January 27, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Santa Catalina Omnium	Tucson and Oracle AZ	TBD – Traditionally last end of January	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Havasu Havoc XC	Lake Havasu, AZ	February 10, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo	Willow Springs, AZ	February 16-18, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
Tour De Cure	Glendale, AZ	March 17, 2018	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=12205&pg=entry
White Tank Whirlwind XC	Phoenix, AZ	March 24, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
Bike MS	McDowell Mountain Park, Phoenix	March 24,25 2018	http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/AZABikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=29300
The Arizona Trail Race – 300 and 750 Mile	Arizona Trail, from Mexico to Superior or Mexico to Utah	April 5^th, 2018	http://topofusion.com/azt/race.php
Cyclovia Tucson	TBD Tucson	April 8, 2018	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
The Javelina Chase	Duncan, AZ	April 14-15, 2018	http://www.javelinachase.com/
Prescott Punisher XC	Prescott, AZ	April 14, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 27-29, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Flagstaff Frenzy XC	Flagstaff, AZ	April 12, 2018	https://mbaa.net/racing/
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/
The Carson City Off Road	Carson City, NV	June 15-17, 2018	https://epicrides.com/events/carson-city-off-road/event-guide/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Community Ride List May 27 – June 2

May 26, 2017Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride ListArizona, Bicycle, Bicycle Ride List, bike advocate, bike polo, bikepilgrim.com, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, Cyclocross Arizona, Mountain Bike, The Loop, The Shootoutbikepilgrim

Somewhere between the bike ride and the hot dogs, I hope you take a few minutes to reflect on why we have this three day weekend. My heart felt condolences to all who have lost a loved one in the service of our country and my gratitude to all who have served.

_________________________________________________________________________ Update on the appeal to the zoning interpretations the WAPA trail access to Honeybee. Both the HOA and My Appeal are at an agreed standstill through the end of 2017, meaning the trail remains open to Rancho Vistoso Residents through the end of this year. Hopefully, if we continue to show respect for the neighbors this will become permanent. Respect means being quiet while you are riding by the homes, and not shining lights into backyards. We definitely are moving into summer night riding season, so if you must ride the trail consider taking a second low lumen light until you get past all homes. If you’re going out in a group I highly recommend using the church access route.

On a different note of access to the trails,The Town of Oro Valley, SDMB, the county are diligently working on The big wash route. I would encourage people to continue to show up at the city Council meetings for the call of the audience and say how important this is. A constant presence keeps it on The councilmembers mind. Up to the state land it looks like we may have a trail that we can start building as soon as this summer. The temporary trailhead has been approved and there is hope to finalize it late this year early next year. When the time comes it’ll be very important for us to be vocal about what we want to see if the trailhead.

REOCCURING 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	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 5:30	Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving!		https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
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 NoDrop	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 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	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

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 8AM	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 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 7:30AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	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

Bicycle Ranch	Different Trails	Sunday 6:30 AM	Different	No Drop	Steve 520-219-4311
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday 7:00AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek .	Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell	1st Sunday of each month	90-120 Minutes	No Drop	Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com


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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What

Location

Date/Time

Distance

Speed

Contact- More Info

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

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

What

Location

Date

Contact- More Info

TORCA –

May CDO Round Two Trail Work

CDO 10 miles in two days

May 13-14

https://www.facebook.com/events/1816912081882385/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
Triple Crown Challenge 2017	Mt Lemmon, Mt Graham, Kitt Peak	May 27 – 29, 2017	timcarolan@mac.com
Luna Lake Overnight Tour	Springerville, Quemado, Pie Town, Alpine	May 27 – 29, 2017	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137251
Flagstaff Omnium	Flagstaff, AZ	June 10-11	http://singletrackbikes.com/
10th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship	Show Low, AZ	June 17	http://www.bikethebluff.com/
Carson City Off Road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest	Gallup NM in the Zuni Mountains	June 24 June 25	http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest
Sonoita-Patagonia Time Trial	Sonoita-Patagonia	June 25th	Donald Melhado dmelhado@cox.net http://www.azcycling.org/
South Boundary BigRide	Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth and Family Center	July 22	http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/
Dawn til Dusk	Camerco, NM	August 26	http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-til-dusk/
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance \| Sedona	Sedona, AZ	09/09/2017 – 09/10/2017	https://sandiegomountainbikeskills.com/
Man vs Machine 2017	Williams, AZ	September 30	http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest	Tijeras, NM	September 30	http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/
Tour de Scottsdale	Scottsdale, AZ	October 8, 2017	Gabi Enriquez http://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ tourdescottsdale@dcranchinc.com
AZ CROSS Series #1-#2	Sedona, AZ	October 29-29	https://azcross.com/
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4	Phoenix, AZ	November 25-26,	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 9	http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizo

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

2017 Southern Arizona Omnium

March 18, 2017Community Bike Events, RacingColossal Cave Road Race, Cycling, Flapjack TT, musselman Crit, Racing, Southern Arizona Omnium, Tucsonbikepilgrim

Click The Links below for all the event photos.

Mussleman Crit Colossal Cave Road Race Part 1 Colossal Cave Road Race Part 2

The Southern Arizona Omnium is a three day race that includes the Mussleman Crit, the Flap Jack TT and the Colossal Cave Road Race.

The Mussleman Criterium

For 20017 the promoters added a Criterium to the Southern Arizona Omnium. The Crit was held Friday afternoon and evening at the Musselman Honda Circuit Race Course. The First race was at 3:00pm to allow people to make it down without missing work. Personally, I appreciated this decision and think its a good format for getting people to race. The Temperature was still a little toasty for the first few races, but it cooled down and was perfect racing conditions.

The FlapJack Time Trial

The Time Trial was be held in Picacho Arizona, conveniently located halfway between Tucson and Phoenix. I did not have a chance to make it to the TT, but the race promoters say “The road has virtually no traffic and we have secured a large staging area on private property that will allow for parking, registration and warm up all in a safe, out of traffic area, still very close to the start/ finish area. We will be using the course introduced last year for the 3 Bears TT Series. On this date there will be only the 20 K distance so the entire course is on good surface with one turn around.”

The Colossal Cave Road Race

The Colossal Cave Road Race, is a beautiful 9 mile circuit of rolling terrain on Tucson’s East side. The course is a clockwise loop of Colossal Cave Road (freshly widened), Camino Loma Alta, Old Spanish Trail, and Pistol Hill. Feed zone located on Old Spanish Trail at the Pistol Hill intersection. Finish is near the top of the Pistol Hill climb.

Mussleman Crit

Colossal Cave Road Race Part 1

Colossal Cave Road Race Part 2

Community ride list June 11-18

June 11, 2016Bike Advocacy, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride Listbicylc, Cycling, events, High School Mountain Bike, Mountain Bike, Mt. Lemmon, MTB, shootout, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tucson, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

In the last ride list I was so excited about the low temperatures, but said “of course, it will likely jump into a record high the following week with temps in the 120’s just to bring us back to reality.” Well, I was off by 8 degrees as we only hit 112. It was the second earliest it has hit 110 in history.

I’m skipping past anything on global warming and heading for ideas of coping with the heat.

I have been putting in more miles now than at any point this year and have a secrets for dealing with the heat. If you have a bathtub, fill it up and leave it full. It will drop to room temperature. A post ride dunk is the difference between being able to function the rest of the day or being a blob. It refreshes both the mind and body.

Other tricks that work include starting your ride in the dark so you are done before 8AM, night rides, keeping hydrated, heading up Mt. Lemmon or to any state north of Arizona.

Ride on,

Damion

REOCCURING 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
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:00PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
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 NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 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
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 6:00AM	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	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:00AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:00AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 5:45AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:00AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Saturday 8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday 6:30AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎


Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride	6448 N Oracle	Sunday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
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/
Easy Peasy Lemmon Squeezy Week 1	Mile post 0 on Mt. Lemmon	Saturday 06.11.16 6:00AM	How far do you want to go?	All speeds	https://www.facebook.com/events/1201074889905442/
Zona Cycling Heading South to Helmet Peak	Starbucks at El Con	Saturday 06.11.16 6:00AM	56 miles		https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride	Starbucks Starbucks at Ina and Oracle	Sunday 06.12.16 5:15AM	22 – 41	Groups A, B and C Route	http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1089721070
Pedal to Dragoon Brewery	Transit Cycles 100 S. Avenida Del Convento	Wednesday 06.15.16 9PM	Join us for our monthly mellow little spin up the Santa Cruz river path to Dragoon Brewery. Get your first beer for only $1 and show up at the shop for some special promotions or giveaways for those on the ride every month. We hare getting things going 30 minutes later so we can roll in some slightly lower temps. Please make sure to bring lights!		https://www.facebook.com/events/1548763775428478/

THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
PieDuro	pin Palasades parking lot	Sunday 6.12.16 9AM	This time we will meet at the Palasades parking lot. Plan on riding up the road to the Secret trail. Ride down Secret, 1918, and Sunset. Climb the road out of Marshall Gulch to Turkey Run rd. (Visitors Center) Climb up that to the ski lift parking lot, then the road to the top. Down Aspen and back to the top of Bigelow, then down to the parking lot.		https://www.facebook.com/events/999564956825856/
Old Pueblo MTB: Rock House Roll	Walgreens 12050 Dove Mtn Blvd.	Sunday6.12.16 5PM	11 miles	No Drop. Nice people.	https://www.facebook.com/events/1075830995788606/
Tucson Short Track #9	36^th St Trailhead	6.16.16 4-7PM	Park at the 36th St Trailhead or Ride to the Ride! Come get your weekly Short Hard Intense Tucson Short-Track. Also Drink with your friends.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1068318493236889/
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/
Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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Tag Archives: Cycling

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

Details

Bicycle Ranch Roundup

The Ride List

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Community Bike Rides May 12-18 2018

To the cactus forest and back

Jamie Wilkinson Fibromyalgia Awareness Ride

Saturday Speed of Fun Ride

Mothers Day West side rollers

Bruce’s Easy Peasy Horses to Horses Ride

Vintage Bicycle Ride

R & I Bicycle Loop Ride

Northwest Loop de Loop;

Tuesday Ride Cactus Forest Loop Plus Pistol Hill

Hills of the Foothills

R & I Ride to Saguaro National Pk & Agua Caliente Pk Loop Ride

Village Bake house Ride

Columbus to Campbell

Julian Wash Out n Back

R & I Oro Valley Loop Ride

Columbus to Vistoso Figure

Ride of Silence 5:00 PM Reid Park Ramada #19 https://www.facebook.com/events/1529503447120796/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

Testing Bolle “The One” Helmet

Community Ride List… Now with even more upcoming events and races

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

Community Ride List May 27 – June 2

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

2017 Southern Arizona Omnium

Click The Links below for all the event photos.

Mussleman Crit Colossal Cave Road Race Part 1 Colossal Cave Road Race Part 2

Community ride list June 11-18

Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride

Pedal to Dragoon Brewery

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

Details

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

To the cactus forest and back

Jamie Wilkinson Fibromyalgia Awareness Ride

Saturday Speed of Fun Ride

Mothers Day West side rollers

Bruce’s Easy Peasy Horses to Horses Ride

Vintage Bicycle Ride

R & I Bicycle Loop Ride

Northwest Loop de Loop;

Tuesday Ride Cactus Forest Loop Plus Pistol Hill

Hills of the Foothills

R & I Ride to Saguaro National Pk & Agua Caliente Pk Loop Ride

Village Bake house Ride

Columbus to Campbell

Julian Wash Out n Back

R & I Oro Valley Loop Ride

Columbus to Vistoso Figure

Ride of Silence 5:00 PM Reid Park Ramada #19 https://www.facebook.com/events/1529503447120796/

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

R&I Tour Ride

The Loop from Columbus Park

Halloween Scavenger Fun Ride

TMC Get Moving Tucson – It’s a bike race without the bikes.

Downtown

Cactus Breakfast

Mercado just south of Congress on South Avenida del Convento

Tanque Verde Guest Ranch

1 4301 E Speedway Blvd

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RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

Click The Links below for all the event photos.

Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride

Pedal to Dragoon Brewery

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER