This epic bike-themed art event last happened over a DECADE ago, now teaming up with Cirrus Visual and El Tour de Tucson to come back bigger and better than ever!
Limited prints of Bicycle themed art by Tucson Artists.
This epic bike-themed art event last happened over a DECADE ago, now teaming up with Cirrus Visual and El Tour de Tucson to come back bigger and better than ever!
Limited prints of Bicycle themed art by Tucson Artists.
El Tour de Tucson is now preparing to host the 41st year for what we think is one of the premier bicycling events in the country. We hope you participate in this year’s event on November 22, 2025. You won’t be alone given that annually over 9,000 cyclists participate in the renowned and popular event.
Charity, community, health and wellness are what Perimeter Bicycling and El Tour are all about. They all go hand-in-hand when it comes to building awareness for a bike ride that has been part of the Tucson community for nearly four decades.
Did you know that El Tour de Tucson enables nonprofit, charitable agencies to raise funds for their respective organizations? Learn about their programs and sign up to ride on their teams here. Since 1983, Perimeter Bicycling events have raised over $115 million for local and international charitable organizations.
It’s that time of the year that the ride options start to increase. Many of the charities that El Tour benefit have training rides. This week, Tu Nidito has it’s first ride. It will leave from 3922 N. Mountain Ave at 6AM.
Have you heard about the 110 Acres Bike Park? There is a public open house at Yellow Brick Coffee, 3220 S. Dodge Blvd, August 18 at 9AM. Yellow Brick is not far from Aviation Bike Path and might be a good ride to coffee and learn about this incredible project.
Ladies – WTF (woman, trans, femme), Want to know how to fix your own bike or maybe just change a flat tire? Roadrunner Bicycles is offering bike stands, tools and Professional mechanic help from Deidra Bustos for FREE to anyone who identifies as a individual WTF (woman, trans, femme). Bring your bike or bike related questions to Roadrunner’s monthly Bike Mechanic skills night and get schooled on everything bike. This is a monthly event and the next one is August 26 from 5-7PM.
Damion
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.
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 |
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 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
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 |
On vacation for the summer | 75-90 minutes | Recovery ride | https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story |
Tucson Endurance Performance Center | 4811 E Grant Rd, Suite 147,
|
Saturday 6:00 AM | A Ride 50 Miles
B Ride 30 Miles |
? | https://www.facebook.com/events/247816905775552/ |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 6:00AM
|
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 |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:00AM | 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 |
Tucson’s Birthday Bike Ride | 2820 S. 12th Ave | 8.18.18 6PM | 3.1 miles | Slow cruise | https://www.facebook.com/events/503629293425165/ |
Tu Nidito Training Ride | 3922 N. Mountain Ave. | 8.19.18 6AM | 28 and 35 miles | 13-15 and 17-19 | https://www.facebook.com/events/400676137006613/ |
Monday Mosey Bike Ride! | Roadrunner Bicycles
6177 E Broadway |
2.20.18 | Ride to coffee | 10-15MPH | https://www.facebook.com/events/2048044645450167/ |
Check out these pages for unique weekly 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/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Introduction to trail tools, uses and maintenance techniques | REI (Tucson, AZ)
160 W Wetmore Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85705 |
September 4, 2018 6:30-8:00PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/461303134344709/ |
8 Week Plan to Grind Lemmon p/b Tenac Championship Coaching | Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin, #120, |
August 28, 6-7 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2046495535381724/ |
Bicycle Art Auction At CBC | Catalina Brewing Company | August 30, 2018
6-9PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1335762299888852/ |
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 |
Arizona State TEAM Time Trial Championships | Picacho Peak Pichao | August 18, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2402 |
El Tours Loop the Loop | The Loop, Tucson | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
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/ |
Tour de Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | October 7, 2018 | https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/ |
AZ CROSS Globe | Globe, AZ | October 13, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091 |
Gila Monster Gran Fondo | Silver City, NM | October 13, 2018 | http://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/ |
Tour of the White Mountains | Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | October 13, 2018 | https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/ |
TORCA Pachanga | Tucson, AZ | October 19-21, 2018 | https://torca.org/2018-pachanga/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 20, 2018 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder | Oracle, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://www.americanbunnyhop.com/bike-course.html |
Presott 6’er | Prescott, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://www.prescott6er.com/ |
AZ CROSS Series SEDONA | Sedona, AZ | October 27, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1182 |
Barn Burner | Flagstaff, AZ | September 8, 2018 | http://www.barnburnermtb.com/ |
Loop the Loop | Tucson, AZ | September 15, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/ |
The Showdown at Usery Pass | Phoenix, AZ | November 3, 2018 | http://www.mesabikerace.net/ |
AZ CROSS Series Mother’s Nature | Gilbert, AZ | November 10, 18 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1206 |
El Tour De Tucson | Tucson, AZ | November 17, 2018 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
AZ CROSS Series Horse Lovers | Phoenix, AZ | November 24, 18 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1183 |
Dawn to Dusk – Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | December 8, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/ |
GABA Toy Ride | Tucson, AZ | TBD- Likely the 8th | |
AZ Cross Series Championship | Gilbert, AZ | December 15, 2018 | https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-1187 |
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo | Tucson, AZ | February 15-17, 2019 | https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ |
White Tank Grinder | Buckeye, AZ | February 23, 2019 | https://whitetankgrinder.com/ |
Cyclovia | Tucson, AZ | April 8, 2019 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
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;-)
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.
Click Here to make a donation that will be split among all the charities Below are links to each individual charity. Questions? Call or text me. 520-977-5664
For the past decade, I’ve been capturing images of our community. Along the way, I have had the great fortune of meeting people dedicated to making our community better. While I was initially just fueled by serving the cycling world, I have also become deeply moved by a commitment to helping others. Tucson is a better place because of our volunteerism and our non-profits.
With that in mind, I have a two part challenge to FUNd Raising for ALL of the El Tour De Tucson Charities in 2018.
First, I am going to be riding and raising funds for EVERY beneficiary. Below, I’ll be adding links so you can help me in this endeavor. El Tour has been very generous to me by waiving their fees, so 100% of the money I raise will be going to the charities.
Second, I want to encourage everyone to ride for a charity. Many of them provide free entrance into El Tour, training rides, dinner before the ride, bikes, and lots of good times. In order to help you, I’ll be sharing videos of highlighting the works of each organization. My hope is that you can find something that speaks to your heart.
For more information, please see some of the press clippings about the ride from 2017 Tucson.com Article
As much as I’d appreciate a donation, I’d prefer you register to ride for one of the charities yourself. A nice bonus for you is each charity has “goodies” they give back to those who ride and raise funds. One charity, Uphill into the Wind, will even provide you with a bike to use in the event if you do not have one. Many have cycling jerseys or kits, some have professional coaches, and group rides. Each one is different, but all include an entry into El Tour De Tucson and an event shirt.
Talking about group training rides, if you are looking for people your speed to share a spin, then check out my ride list – simply send an email to Damion@damionalexander.com, with “ride list” in the comments, and I will happily add you to the email list.
As I register for each charity, I will be adding additional charities and links on this page and adding blogs on bikepilgrim.com with more details of what each of these charities do in the region. If you want to donate to one of the other charities I have not registered for yet, let me know and it will sign up for it next.
At the bottom of this post are all the charities. If you would prefer to send a check, please specify the charity, and mail to Long Realty Co. Attn:Damion Alexander 1890 E River Rd. Tucson AZ. 85718
To watch a video on ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/234382493922975/
Watch a video on Alzheimer’s Association https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/264180034227815/
To watch a video of Arizona Justice Project https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/1527316940703714/
To Make a donation to Arizona’s Children Association Click this link https://el-tour-de-tucson.everydayhero.com/us/damion-alexander-for-arizona-s-children-association To see a long video about Arizona’s Children Association Click this link https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=qvv0767iKrU A shorter video https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/280584425888184/
To make a donation to Arts Express click this linkhttps://www.mightycause.com/story/Xd6wjf Video of Arts Express from Loop the Loop Event To see a short video about what Arts Express does check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEpzDmkf970
BICAS – Make a donation by clicking here https://bicas.org/CiviCRM/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/pcp/info&reset=1&id=4 . Chick here for the BICAS Video
To Make a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters Click this link https://tucsonbigs.salsalabs.org/eltourdetucsonbigrideforkids/p/damionalexandersfundraisingpage/index.html Watch a video on Big Brother Big Sisters at https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2150582644966619/
To Make a donation to Beads of Courage Click this link https://beadsofcourage.z2systems.com/np/clients/beadsofcourage/donation.jsp?campaign=167&fundraiser=22262
To make a donation to Children’s Clinics https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/childrens-clinics-tucsonTo watch a video on Children’s Clinics https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/719025478452638/
To Make a donation to Easterseals Blake Foundation Click this link http://es.easterseals.com/site/TR/Events/AZTUBlakeFoundation?px=5060905&pg=personal&fr_id=3924 See a video about what Easter Seals does https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2070850012937172/
To Make a donation to El Grupo Youth Cycling Click this https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ElGrupoYouthCycling/eltour18.html
To Make a donation to The Epilepsy Foundation Click this link https://epilepsyfoundation.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=595 To See a video about the Epilepsy foundation https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2258645714206972/
To make a donation to Free Ever After click here https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/free-ever-after To watch a video about Free Ever After https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/719025478452638/
Watch a video of Fiends of Aphasia https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/264317674086087/
Watch a Video on Friends of Pima Animal Care Center https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/2161177927486100/
Watch a video on Keeping Teachers Teaching https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/296040744544227/
To make a donation to Look Save A Life click this link https://runsignup.com/Race/35544/Donate/9UU1pkOfqYHcysSQ
To Make a donation to Pima Animal Care Center Click this link https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/damion-alexanders-ride-with-the-pacc/damionalexander2
To watch a Video about Mobile Meals. https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/272892233551392/
To watch a video on Rotary https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/308412103081867/
Watch a video on Southern Arizona Gender Alliance https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/232269124305991/
To Make a donation to St. Elizabeth’s Health Center Click this https://saintehc.networkforgood.com/projects/56871-damion-alexander-s-fundraiser
To make a donation to Tu Nidito click this link https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/damion-alexander/2018 Click here to see What Tu Nidito Does.
To make a donation to Uphill Into The Wind click this link https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/uphill-into-the-winds-2018-el-tour-de-tucson-campaign To see a video on Uphill into the Wind https://www.facebook.com/228735085153/videos/589200354831835/
Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter
Arts Express
Arizona’s Childrens Association
AZ Multi Housing Foundation
Beads Of Courage
BICAS
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys & Girls Clubs
Cakes for Causes
Children’s Clinics
Easterseals Blake Foundation
El Grupo Youth Cycling
Epilepsy Foundation
Free Ever After
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center
Gabriel’s Angel’s
Habitat for Humanity
INTO Africa
Look! Save a Life
Mobile Meals So. A
Rotary – Polio Plus
Shay’s Vision
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance
St. Elizabeth’s Health Center
The Haven
Tu Nidito Children & Family Services
Uphill Into the Wind
For El Tour De Tucson I am raising funds for multiple charities. Links Below!
Some press clippings about the ride. http://tucson.com/sports/local/local-cyclist-damion-alexander-is-everywhere-including-saturday-s-el/article_54c2535d-7c88-5358-bcff-1aa019e68479.amp.html
My intent is not only to raise much needed funds, but also to introduce Tucson to all of the incredible beneficiaries who benefit from El Tour De Tucson. Below are links to my page and I’ll be adding videos and links about each charity.
When you raise funds for a charity you receive a free entry into El Tour. As I’m riding for multiple charities and get one entry from each charity , and I’ll be donating the entries to El Grupo Youth Cycling to give kids an opportunity to experience the largest ride we have here in the Old Pueblo.
As much as I’d appreciate a donation, I’d prefer you register to ride for one of the charities yourself. A nice bonus for you is each charity has “goodies” they give back to those who ride and raise funds. Every one is different, but all include an entry into El Tour De Tucson and an event shirt. One charity, Uphill into the Wind, will even provide you with a bike to use in the event if you do not have one. Many have cycling jerseys or kits, some have professional coaches, and group rides.
Talking about group training rides. If you are looking for people your speed to spin around with, I put out a ride list and am happy to add you to the mail list if you send an email to Damion@damionalexander.com . Please put “ride list” in the comments.
I will be adding additional charities and links on this page as I register for each as well as adding blogs on bikepilgrim.com with more details of what each of these charities do in the region. If you want to donate to one of the other charities I have not registered for yet, let me know and it will be the next one I sign up for.
Arts Express The mission of Arts Express is to build character, strengthen community and celebrate culture through the power of the arts. Click here to DONATE to Arts Express
Tu Nidito is dedicated to the mission of creating a community of acceptance and understanding regarding children in grief. It is their vision that no child grieves alone. Click here to DONATE to Tu Nidito
ALS Arizona Chapter supports people living with ALS and their loved ones in Arizona through services and education .Our Mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. Click here to DONATE to ALS
Arizona Children is one of the oldest and largest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. In the comments mention “ The Damion Alexander Team”. Click here to DONATE to Arizona Children
Beads of Courage provides innovative, arts-in-medicine supportive care programs for children coping with serious illness, their families and the health care providers who care for them. Click Here To Donate to Beads of Courage
BICAS Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage For more than 28 years, BICAS has been serving the Tucson community and continues to introduce people of all walks of life to the joy, power and magic of cycling. Come join our great adventure for the greater good! Click here to DONATE to BICAS
El Grupo Youth Cycling is Empowering youth through cycling. In the Purpose of Donation Please put “The Damion Alexander Team ”Click here to DONATE to El Grupo Youth Cycling
Children’s Clinics provides a family centered, comprehensive medical home to meet the special needs of children and families. They also provide integrated, coordinated care, special events and resources that help families navigate the challenges of having a child with a complex illness. Click Here to Donate to Children’s Clinic CLICK HERE for YouTube Video about Children’s Clinics Same Video – But on Facebook
Alzheimer’s Association mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected: and to reduce the dementia through the promotion of brain health. Click here to DONATE to Alzheimer’s Association
American Red Cross Mission is prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. This year has been brutal and the need with Las Vegas and other tragedies is more than ever. Click here to donate to the American Red Cross
Look! Save A Life aim is to foster an environment of safety for all who utilize our public byways. We know that some who ride bicycles may not understand the laws regarding use of public roads. We also recognize that many drivers are unaware of the same rules or laws. Nobody wants to be struck by a vehicle and nobody wants to injure, let alone kill somebody. “SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY.” Click Here to Donate to Look! Save A Life
VeloVets supporters enriching the lives of Disabled Veterans in our community by sharing the physical and mental benefits of cycling and camaraderie. Click here to donate to VeloVets Click Here to Watch a Video about VeloVets
The following list is all of the beneficiaries for the 2017 El Tour De Tucson. I’m in the process of registering for each. If you want to make a donation to a specific charity I have not registered for yet, please let me know and I’ll register for them. Unfortunately, it all takes time and I’m getting there as fast as I can.
Adaptive Athletics U of A
ALS Arizona Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter
American Cancer Society – Great West Division
American Red Cross
Arts-Express
Arts for All
Arizona’s Children Association
AZ Multi Housing Foundation
Beads of Courage
BICAS
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys & Girls Clubs
Cakes for Causes
Children’s Clinics
Community Food Bank Southern Arizona
Desert Survivors
easterseals Blake Foundation
El Grupo
Epilepsy Foundation
Erik Hite Foundation –
Friends 4 The Future
Gabriel’s Angel’s
Habitat for Humanity
INTO Africa
International Rescue Committee
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Look Save a Life
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Platelet Disorder Foundation
Rotary – Polio Plus
Shay’s Vision
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance
St. Elizabeth’s Health Center
Team Hoyt Arizona
The Haven
Tu Nidito Children & Family Services
Uphill Into The Wind
Valley of the Sun Charity Foundation
Velo Vets
This Thursday at the El Tour Expo, I’ll be sharing the latest plans for the Velodrome and bike park. The presentation will be upstairs at 7PM in the same room they do the Platinum meetings.
This Sunday is the GABA Bike Swap. Just in time to pick up those last minute “Must Have” items for El Tour.
Sunday is the Mt Lemmon Marathon. If you follow me, you know I’m a HUGE supporter of getting out and being active. However, I’m a little frustrated that this event is the weekend before El Tour and will limit riding on the hill this Sunday.
This weekend is also the Vail 50/50. It is a 50K or 50 mile run on the Arizona Trail. I’m mentioning this so you don’t end up riding South of Colossal Cave Saturday morning or North of Colossal cave after noon. If you do, please be respectful of the runners, get off your bike, and let them pass. Courtesy is something I’m hearing we all need to work on. On that note, SDMB has a new campaign about sharing the trails called “Be Cool”. I have some posters if you want one for your office.
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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 |
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 |
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 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:00PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up Oracle
Thursday |
University and Euclid | Thurs
6:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
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 7:00AM | 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 |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
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 |
I ran a little short on time this week and did not have a chance to put in the rides from Cactus and GABA, The links for both websites are below. | |||||
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
I did not have a chance to input the SAMBA, SDMB and other rides. The links are below for you to check them out. | |||||
GABA BIKE SWAP Off 4th Ave http://gaba.clubexpress.com/ | |||||
Sunday Ride: Changed To Starr Pass!! No Longer On Mt. Lemmon | Willow Springs- Arch
|
11.12.17
7:45AM |
2 hours | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/events/281132415741105/ |
Old Pueblo MTB: 24 Hours from the Arch
|
Tanque Verde Falls parking area promptly at 7:45 | 11.12.17
3:00PM |
17 miles | It’s a loop | https://www.facebook.com/events/144102192983393/
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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/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Fall GABA Bike Swap | 5th and 7th 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 |
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 |
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 5th, 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 23rd, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/ |
South Boundary BigRide | Taos, NM | July 22nd, 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;-)
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.
Do you like competitions? I’m up against my kids to raise the most funds riding in El Tour De Tucson for Arts Express. Please be so kind to check out https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=998 and make a donation to Sam, Sophia or my campaign.
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 have a discount code, but it won’t last. Save yourself $30, and then use it to grab something to eat. I can’t get enough of the pretzels, mason jars and Margaritas. Conveniently located across from my Long Realty office at River and Campbell. Let me know you are there and I’ll join you for a nibble and a drink. https://tinyurl.com/UnionPublicHouseElTourDiscount
Pachanga = Party! This weekend at Molino Basin, half way up Mt. Lemmon, is the TORCA Pachanga. Demo bikes, vendors, friends, beer, camping, cooler temperatures. If you are into Fat Tires, this is the place to be!
Damion
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
|
Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
VeloVets | Sam Lena Park at Kino Sports center | Tuesday 5:30pm | Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving! | https://www.azvelovets.org/ Giuliana Donnelly azvelovets@gmail.com | |
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
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 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:00PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up Oracle
Thursday |
University and Euclid | Thurs
6:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
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 6:15 AM
|
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 6:30AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
HMS Shop Ride | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way | Saturday 7:30AM | 4 routes 25-30 Miles | No Drop | hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196 |
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday 7:00AM | 15-20 miles | 12-15
No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15
No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com
520-296-4715 |
Zona Cycling
First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride |
Le Buzz
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
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 |
Vail Cycling: New Wilmot Loop from Vail
|
Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago
10260 S Blendu Way, |
10.21.17
7:00 AM |
85 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244380524/ |
Performance Bicycle ride For Breast Cancer Awareness |
Performance Bicycle (7204 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ) | 10-21-17
7:00AM |
40 miles | easy | Margarita Rypkowski Performance Broadway |
Cactus BreakfastRide for everyone |
Bisbee Breakfast Club at Sunrise, just east of Swan |
10.22.17
7:30 AM |
22-35 Miles | No rider left behind- multiple rides and speeds | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2695260 |
ETT westside training ride #6
|
Mercado San Agustin
100 S. Avenida Del Convento |
10.22.17
6:30 AM |
76.3 | 16-20 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243756395/ |
El Tour East Side Training Long Ride | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
10.22.17
6:30 AM |
93 | 20 mph plus | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/243962550/ |
Tucson Riders 4 the Cure Training Ride | Starbucks – Sunrise and Swan | 10.22.17
7:00 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 | 10.23.17
6:30AM |
57 Miles | 15-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244348762/ |
Puttin’ on the Ritz | Safeway
9100 N Silverbell Rd, |
10.23.17
7:45AM |
24 | 14-16 | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244316820/ |
GABA Tuesday Ride Udall to Saguaro National Park
|
Udall Park 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd | 10.24.17
7:00AM |
37 Miles | 12-15 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244341758/ |
GABA R & I East Side Ramble | Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd |
10.24.17
6:45AM |
38 Miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244348810/ |
Return of the not so steep hill ride of the foothills | Behind Starbuck’s at Swan and Sunrise | 10.24.17
7:30AM |
22 miles | 12-16 MPH | https://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2696266 |
Columbus to Campbell, the Long Way | El Camino Del Cerro Ball PArk3425 W El Camino del Cerro, | 10.24.17
6:45AM |
28 miles | 14-16 MPH | https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/244316729/ |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
TORCA PACHANGA – https://torca.org/2017-pachanga/
October 20-22nd, 2017 Camping, Demos, Enduro |
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Old Pueblo MTB: Rock House Roll | Dove Mountain Walgreens | 10.22.17
4PM |
2 hours | https://tinyurl.com/y8n7924q | |
Nutless Ride AZT at Gabe Zimmerman (Ladies Only) | Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead
Marsh Station Rd, |
10.22.17
8AM |
30 miles or less. It is out and back | Out and Back- your pace |
https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/244084734/ |
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman
|
FI Irvington and Harrison | 10.23.17
6:30 |
2-3 hours | No Rider left Behind | https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/244300869/ |
Wednesday Night Ride at Sweetwater |
Sweetwater4005 N Tortolita Road
|
10.25.17
6:00PM |
We’ll do a clockwise loop of most of the trails there. | https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/243742017/ | |
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/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
AZ Trail Work on the Santa Rita Passage | Parking Area
Rt. 83 and I-10 |
October 21 7:00AM | https://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/#upcoming |
Ride on Cycling Percentage Night to benefit El Grupo | Catalina Brewing Company | October 21, 2017 4:00PM | Brian Vance- Catalina Brewing Company |
Gnome Fest | Maracana Tucson | Oct 22, 2017 3:30 PM | https://www.metrognomemusic.com/gnome-fest-2017/ |
Big Wash Trail Meeting | Icagen Tucson
2090 E Innovation Park Drive, |
October 23rd | Evan Pilling trailsteward@sdmb.com |
Big Wash Build Days | Oro Valley Bicycles- Oro Valley location | October 23,28 November 5,19 | Evan Piling trailsteward@sdmb.com |
Fall GABA Bike Swap | 5th and 7th 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 |
NICA Race #4*
|
McDowell Mtn Regional Park – Fountain Hill | October 21-22 – | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Enduro 3# Prescott | Prescott, AZ | Novemebr 15, 2017 | https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-enduro/ |
Arizona Bicycle Classic | Payson, AZ | October 21 | http://www.arizonabicycleclassic.com/ |
Flat Tire Cross Desert Cross #1
|
Globe, AZ | October 21, 2017 | Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2639 |
Saguaro Sunrise Bike and Skate | Oro Valley, AZ | October 22 | http://saguarosunrisebikeskate.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8230 |
AZ MTB Fall Series #3 Estrella Park | Queen Creek, AZ | October 28 | http://www.azfallseries.com/ |
AZ CycleCROSS Series #1-#2 | Sedona, AZ | October 28-29 | https://azcross.com/ |
Cyclovia Tucson | S 12 AVE
Tucson AZ |
October 29, 2017 | https://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
White Tank Grinder | Verrado – Buckeye, AZ | November 4, 2017 | https://whitetankgrinder.com/ |
NICA Race #5*
|
White Tank Mtn Regional Park – Waddell | November 4-5 | http://www.arizonamtb.org/ |
Coyotes Cycling Breakaway Challenge | Glendale, AZ | November 5 | http://ceptiming.com/events/arizona-coyotes-cycling-and-5k-run-breakaway-challenge-1152017/ |
MOOEY Cross | Mesa, AZ | November 11 and 12 ,2017 | Mark Bibbey mbibbey@hotmail.com https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-2640 |
The Showdown at Usery Park | Mesa, AZ | November 5, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/events/167532320348318/ |
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 |
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 5th, 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 23rd, 2018 | http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/ |
South Boundary BigRide | Taos, NM | July 22nd, 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;-)
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.
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 2nd Annual El Tour Loop the Loop. The fun will on the 16th 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 13th from 6-9 at Brushfire BBQ.
Damion
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
6:00AM |
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 |
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 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30 | A few miles | No Drop | https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransitCycles/events/?ref=page_internal |
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:00PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up Oracle
Thursday |
University and Euclid | Thurs
6:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
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 |
1st Saturday 7:30AM | As far as you can get | Until you turn around | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Zona Cycling
|
El Con by the Starbucks . | 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th,
Saturday 7:30AM |
65 miles | 16-18 | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ |
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 8:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 7:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
|
|
Bicycle Ranch | Different Trails | Sunday
6:30 AM |
Different | No Drop | Steve 520-219-4311 |
Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
Super Sunday Bike Ride at Trek
. |
Trek Bikes at Campbell and Ft. Lowell | 1st Sunday of each month | 90-120 Minutes | No Drop | Misty Burch dr.mistyburch@gmail.com |
Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
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/ |
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 | 5th and 7th 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 |
38th 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 5th, 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/ |
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;-)
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.
Today is #GivingTuesday. It is so much better in my opinion than Black Friday. It gives us a chance to look around, take stock of what matters to us and help others.
Personally, I get that times have been a little challenging for so many of us and that just paying the bills and fulfilling our own household obligations are sometimes hard enough and to think of investing in our community may not be at the top of the list.
However, please think of that passion you have, for whatever it may be, and look at how you can make that part of the community better.
This past week I matched funds up to $5,000 for the Arizona Trail at the Business Builder Bike Ride . Most everyone in attendance stepped up and donated $3,700. That made the total $7,400. I’ll extend my match to try and get to a total of $10,000 before the end of the month. If you make a donation, let me know, so I can add to my share.
Perhaps being outside and in Nature is not your passion, and that creating a community of acceptance, support, and understanding regarding children in grief will motivate you. Each year, Tu Nidito supports approximately 800 children and their families through one-on-one and group-based services. You can donate here. (I’m still $209.00 short on my fundraising goal for El Tour and would personally appreciate assistance on this one) http://tunidito.kintera.org/faf/help/helpAboutOrg.asp?ievent=1151472&lis=1&kntae1151472=E5C77485F0654F8F89384B9FA991276E
I know many of you are cyclist and having safe roads matters. Consider Look! Save a Life. http://www.looksavealife.org/ . Click Donate I the top corner or buy a jersey. Just having the image on the road and sharing the message matters.
I’m a big fan of El Grupo Youth Cycling myself. Is there anything as good as supporting the future of your obsession passion. http://www.elgrupocycling.org/donate/
Do you like to get a little back when you are giving and motivate yourself at the same time. Consider registering for The Tour De Cure. You can help fund diabetes camps for kids, education, and research while riding your bike, being with friends, eating and drinking beer. WIN/WIN/WIN!
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=11754
If you are low on funds, there are many other another option. The Endurance Project needs donations for their Christmas Morning Giveaway. I know I’ve been feeling the chill in the air, can you imagine what it would be like sleeping outside tonight. There is a drop off box for donations in most bike shops around town as well as one in my Long Realty Office at 1890 E River Road.
Also, make a commitment to give some time this season. I had an ask from Health South for singers to come entertain the patients. The Salvation Army always needs bell ringers.
Next year, my goal is to raise $35,000 for the 35th El Tour De Tucson and split the funds among the 60 plus beneficiaries. I’m very excited to meet with each of these charities throughout the year so I can learn how each provides a needed service in the community and to help my friends find where they can invest in Southern Arizona. If you are having trouble figuring out how you can help out, I am happy to pair you with an organization that will match your passion.
This is the most important ride list of the year. Why? Because more people in Tucson train for El Tour De Tucson and after ride day, put the bike down for months and even years. With the holidays, parties, family, and all the stress that we shoulder this time of the year, it’s easy to hang up the bike.
So I’m challenging you to commit now to making cycling a year long commitment. If you are the type of person who needs to have an event to trail for, the list has races, multiple day tours and charitable rides. Perhaps start commuting to work once a week.
There is no joy that I have experienced in all I do for the cycling community than when someone comes up and says that I motivated them to get on the bike and they have lost weight, or are in control of their diabetes, and even that their intimate relationships are on the rise.
I look forward to hearing your success story. Now, Get on your bikes and ride.
Damion
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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.
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
|
Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
The Bicycle Loop Ride | Udall Park
7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday
6:30 AM |
15-16 | 54 miles | http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ |
Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
VeloVets | The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30. | Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm | https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts | ||
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
7:30AM |
2.5 hours
40 miles |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
6:30PM |
Few Hours Varies | Fast | brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
8:30PM |
12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
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 | ||
Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:30PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
Up Oracle
Thursday Shootout |
University and Euclid | Thurs
7:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
7:30AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs
5:30AM |
Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammer fest | JKG Strava on Facebook |
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride | Sierra Vista
Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 |
Thursday
6:30 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
7:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:30AM
|
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 7:15AM
New Time Next week |
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:30AM AM New Time Next week | 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 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
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Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
7:00AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
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 |
RIDE FOR…Pistol Hill
|
El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee | 11/26/2016
8:00AM |
40 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/ | |
Ride for the Cure Team Ride | Location: Starbucks at Sunrise and Swan | Sunday 11.27.16
8:15 AM
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37.17 | Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67 @gmail.com | |
Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
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THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
Addicts Group Ride at the 24-Hours In The Old Pueblo Race Course | At the Arch near willow springs | 11.26.16
9AM-3PM |
16 miles a lap | Your pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/1779422992345796/ |
Special request Thursday night lights | Gabe Z Trailhead | 12.01.16
7PM |
9 miles | Out and back- mellow | https://www.facebook.com/events/336059916777557/ |
Giant / Liv demo day | Fantasy Island | Saturday, 12.3.16
9 AM |
Miles and miles | Your Pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/1870478013183469/ |
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/ |
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Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/ |
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
Tucson Bike More Challenge Awards | Tucson Hop Shop | 12.01.16
5:30-7:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/332033120508264/ |
BICAS Art Auction | TheArt Gallery 1122 N. Stone | December 2-3 | http://bic Special request Thursday night lightsas.org/category/events/ |
Illuminations: Aleph to Tav Opening Party
Ride to be determined, but it will end up at the JCC to see my Mom’s new Art show |
Tucson JCC
Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E River Rd,
|
December 4th | https://www.facebook.com/events/1248962651830377/
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Fundraiser for Challenged Athletes Foundation at our Tucson Spot | Illegal Pete’s Tucson
876 E University Blvd |
December 6 | https://www.facebook.com/events/364289300587130/
520-490-5334 Barry Baker
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Challenged Athletes Foundation | University of Rec Center | 4-6 | Looking for donations for silent auctions and sponsors. Call 520-490-5334 Barry Baker |
RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME
What | Location | Date | Contact- More Info |
AZ Cross Hecklefest 2016 | Arizona Horse Lovers Park
19224 N Tatum Blvd |
November 26 – November 27
Nov 26 at 8 AM to Nov 27 at 3 PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/330089354020626/ |
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4
|
1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
November 23 , 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
November 30, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes
|
Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd | Nov 26 – Nov 27
|
http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 |
East Valley Unsantctioned Crit! Pizza Night! | 2055 S Stearman Dr, Chandler, AZ | Thursday, December 1 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
|
https://www.facebook.com/events/1264663300263199/ |
Hundo Mungus
|
Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)
|
12.3.16
|
https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777
https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts |
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100 | Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 | December 4
|
http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100 |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 7, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Himmel Cyclocross
|
1000 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ |
Dec 10 – Dec 11 | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 14, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb |
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals
|
2155 E Knox Rd
Gilbert, AZ |
Saturday, Dec 17 | http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 |
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch
|
2155 E. Knox Rd.
Gilbert, AZ |
Sunday, Dec 18 | https://azcross.com/
http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364 |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 21, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
December 28, 2016 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10 | 1550 E. 36th St.
Tucson, AZ |
Wednesday
January 4, 2017 |
http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html |
Bell Breaker | January 14th
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The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)
|
Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona
|
but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official | http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/ |
Single Speed Arizona
|
Somewhere in Arizona – TBD
|
Feb 4th
|
https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/ |
Valley of the Sun Stage Race | Phoenix,AZ | February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official | www.Wmrc.org |
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO | Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ | February 17-19, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix | Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo | March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017 | https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/ |
Tucson Bicycle Classic | March 17-19 *** Date Not Official
|
http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
|
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2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure | Phoenix, AZ | March 18, 2017 | http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry |
El Tour de Mesa
And CycloMesa |
Mesa AZ | Saturday, April 1 | http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/ |
Cyclovia Tucson
Route TBD
|
Tucson-
TBD
|
Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017
10am – 3pm
|
http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
El Grupo
Scavenger hunt |
El Grupo Scavenger Hunt | April 15- Date not confirmed | |
Tour De Cure- Tucson | Marana, AZ | April 23, 2016 *** Date not official | https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/ |
The Whiskey Off Road | Prescott, AZ | April 28-30, 2017
|
http://www.epicrides.com/ |
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo | Tucson, Arizona | Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/ |
Road Grand Junction Off Road | Grand Junction
Colorado |
May 20 – 22, 2017 | http://www.epicrides.com/ |
CARSON CITY off road | Carson City, NV | June 16-18, 2017
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http://www.epicrides.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;-)
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.