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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ride on,

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

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:00PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 6:00AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 6:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 6:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

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

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

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


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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

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

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

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

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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 PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.

Community Bike Ride List January 30- February 5

January 29, 2016Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, Mountain Bike, The Loop24 hours in the old pueblo, bike pilgrim, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, events, High School Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tucson, Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

Are you interested in a Ride for Reading Event? It would include collecting and delivering books on bikes to local elementary schools.

The list keeps growing each week. This weekend has some great racing with the UA Biopark blast crit and Oracle Road race. On the MTB side there is a party at 24 Hour town by SDMB with a BBQ and Catalina Brewing Company Beer plus trail work on Sunday getting ready for the big dance in two weeks. Both GABA and Cactus cycling have rides every day from beginners on up.

Want to make sure you never miss a ride You can also find it on BikePilgrim.com. Please feel free to share the list and if you have a friend who would like to be ——————————————————————————————————————–

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Ride on,

Damion

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:30AM	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
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:00PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 7:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Christian Cycling Crit Training Series	UA Tech Park- 1550 E 36th St	6:00PM 8:00PM 12-2-16 – 3.9.15	3 races from beginner to advanced.		https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3523
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 8:30AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 7:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

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

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

Cycle Fit Solutions Sunday Ride	Probike on Tanque Verde	Sunday 8:30AM	????	18 plus	Tim Carolan 520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride	6448 N Oracle	Sunday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling Picture Rocks Ride	Starbucks at El Con	Saturday 01.30.16 9:00AM	40 miles		https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	YMCA at Sam Lena Park	Saturday 01.30.16 10AM	21.3 miles	No too fast, not that slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Back In The Saddle 2 (BITS) Session 2 of 6	Udall Park	Saturday 01.30.16 9AM	10-15 miles?	No Drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227987050/
Sahuarita-Madera Canyon-Duval Mine-Mission Rd	Sahuarita Rd. and S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd	Saturday 01.30.16 9AM	50 miles	No Rider Left Behind	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227665053/
Cactus Cyclig Club Dove Mountain Park and River Paths	Village Bakehouse – SE corner of Oracle & Magee	Saturday 01.30.16 10:00AM	30-35 miles	15-18 +MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2154847
RIVER PARK, MARANA, TANGERINE, LA CANADA LOOP	1500 W. River Road	Sunday 01.31.16 9AM	52 mILES	14 pLUS	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228355462/
Mercado-A Mountain-Gates Pass-Trails End-Starr Pass	Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida Del Convento	Sunday 01.31.16 9AM	32 miles	12 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228158849/
TTG Sunday Morning LadiesRide	The Home Depot (7677 E Broadway Blvd,	Sunday 01.311.16 9AM	32 miles	12 mph-no ear buds	https://www.facebook.com/events/191724954515314/
Oro Valley Sunday North Side	Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle	Sunday 01.31.16 9AM	32 miles	18 plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2141280
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 02.01.16 9:00AM	56 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228160198/
Tuesday Ride East Side Loop with a Lunch Stop	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Tuesday, 02.02.16 9:00 AM	33	12-14 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228425901/
Hohkum Wed Ride 20-35miles, several groups	Village Bake House SE corner of Mcgee & Oracle	Wednesday 02.03.16 10:00 AM	20-35 miles	Several groups	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2156210
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 02.03.16 9:00 AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228160232/
Thurs Afternoon Easy Peasy	Rillito river park trail 1450 w river,	Thursday 02.04.16 9:00AM	24 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228391863/
Gates Pass	Starbucks 5970 W Arizona Pavillons Dr., 85743 by Walmart off Cortaro	Thursday 02.04.16 9:00AM	44 Miles	18 Plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2076059
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 2.05.2016 1PM	55	12-14mpH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228160248/
Saguaro Monument	Labuzz @NE corner of Catalina Hwy & Tanqueverde	Friday 2.05.2016 10:00AM	49 miles	12-14MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2156220

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Honeybee/Ridgeline/Wild Burro/Badlands	NE Corner of Rancho Vistoso Blvd and Sun City Blvd	Saturday 01.30.16 7 AM	Extended, 5-6 hour, intermediate/advanced ride, doing Honeybee in a clockwise direction		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/228362020/
AZT Shuttle – Picketpost to Kelvin	Chase Bank 11625 North Oracle Road	Saturday 01.30.16 6 AM	This is an advanced ride not suited for beginners. About 37 miles in length and over 4,000 feet of climbing.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/228168180/
SAMBA Ride the AZ Trail	AZ Trail – Sahuarita Road	Sunday 01.31.16 9:00AM	Ride the AZ Trail south from Sahuarita Road out and back. A beginner/intermediate friendly ride		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/228409256/
Old Pueblo MTB: Practice lap at 24 HOP	24 hour town	Sunday 01.31.16 3PM	This is a 17 mile loop with 1000 feet of climbing and very little techy and lots of fun.		https://www.facebook.com/events/991394447584872/
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman	Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead Marsh Station Rd,	Monday, 02.01.16 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours. You do need a good light (750 lumens minimum)		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225584449/
Wednesday Night Ride at Robles	Robles Trailhead Irvington Rd and Cactus Wren Dr.	Wednes, 01.27.16 6:15pm	let’s meet at Golder Ranch TH at 6:00 PM, start riding at 6:15 PM, original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/228426119/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
Transit Cycles Turns 2: The Stoop Party Edition	Transit Cycles 100 S Avenida del Convento, Ste 116,	1.31.16 10AM-2PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1543901395901809/
Kickstarter Campaign: . Help this all female project raise the essential money to make the film Endure Nepal.	HTTPS://WWW.KICKSTARTER.COM/PROJECTS/1788307906/ENDURE-NEPAL-FILM	Through Feb 3rd	https://www.facebook.com/events/502277406618423/
Pop-Up with Presta Coffee, music from June West and Caleb Gutierrez, 100s of records vintage and in house silkscreening	520 S. Meyer Ave, Tucson,	January 30 – January 31 Jan 30 at 10 AM to Jan 31 at 4 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1701346270078402/
Help Sunday Cycles feed the homeless.	2nd ave and Jefferson Phoenix	Saturday 1.30.16 8 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1044358485624630/
SDMB 24HOP Course Maintenance	24 Hour Town	Sunday, 1.31.16 10 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1677771579157571/
SDMB 24HOP Pre-Ride Campout	SDMB Town- 24HOP Course	Jan 30 at 2 PM to Jan 31 5 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1660501307565005/
Boys and Girls Club Bike Repair Roy Drachman Clubhouse	Boys and Girls Club of Tucson 5901 S Santa Clara Ave	Friday 02.05.16 3PM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228338588/
Beads of Courage BEAD INSPIRED – 2016 FUNDRAISING EVENT IN TUCSON	Beads of Courage 3230 N Dodge Blvd	Saturday, 2.6.16 6 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1652540658332403/
Day Ride Leader Training & Pizza Party	Register Online for directions.	Friday, February 12, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228352609/
consider Yourself Challenged for CAF Challenged Athletes Foundation	Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E River Rd	Sunday, 2.21.16 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1164449193587189/
TORCA- February Trail day sponsored by PROBIKE	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails Tucson, Arizona 85730	Saturday 2.27.16 8AM 2016	https://www.facebook.com/events/997845930308531/
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp	Prescott, AZ	03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016	http://www.ultramtb.net/
8th Annual Bike the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race	Show Low, AZ	6.18.16

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
McDowell Meltdown	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 1	Saturday 1.16.16	McDowell Mountain Regional Park	http://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
North End Classic	8-Corner fast/ fun crit course with small hill approximately 1 km per lap	Saturday 1.16.16	Yuma	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-180
A Race Against Time	20K TT	Saturday 1.23.16 8AM	Picacho, AZ	https://www.facebook.com/events/1657038367879096/
Prickly Pear on the Maricopa Trail	Inaugural race to show off the Maricopa Trail	Saturday 1.23.16	Cave Creek Morristown AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-143
Prickly Pedal On the Maricopa Trail	Maricopa Regional Trail System	Saturday 1.23.16	Start- Lake Plesant End – Spur Cross Road	http://pricklypedal.com/about-the-race/
AVONdale Criterium Series	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals.	Sunday, 1.24. 16	S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269

Estrella Hedgehog Hustle	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 2	Saturday 1.30.16	Goodyear, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
The Santa Catalina Omnium	the BioPark Blast and the Oracle Road Race.	Saturday 1.30.16 Sunday 1.31.16	Tucson and Oracle AZ	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Sun Devil Crit		Sunday 2.7.16	Arizona State Univ	Constantin Schreiber cschrei2@asu.edu
24 hours in the OP	It’s a MTB race, it’s a party, it’s an around a good time.	February 12-14, 2016	Willow Springs AZ	www.epicrides.com
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	3 Day stage race in Phoenix	02.12.2016 -02.14.2016	Phoenix, AZ	http://wmrc.org/ Brian Lemke vosinfo@wmrc.org
Lake Havasu Havoc	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 3	Saturday 2.20.16	Sara Park, Lake Havasu City	http://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tolero Crit	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money & merchandise	Saturday 2.20.16	Casas Church Oro Valley AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-446
AVONdale Criterium Series	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals.	Sunday 2.21.16	S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269
FlapJack Flats	Time Trial	2.27.16	Picacho Arizona	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-392
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp		03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016		http://www.ultramtb.net/
White Tank Whirlwind	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 4	3.19.16	White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tucson Bicycle Classic	TT, Road Race and Circuit Race.	3.18.16 3.19.16 3.20.16	Tucson	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Tour De Cure Tucson	Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time	4.17.15	Tucson	http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=11062&pg=entry
Flagstaff Frenzy	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 5	6.4.16	Fort Valley Trail Network	http://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D		6.5.16

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎ http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/

Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715

Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018

Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Broadway Bicycles

Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311

Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453

Recumbent

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts

TBC Circuit Race Part one.

Lets get this party started. The early start. There are nearly 2000 images to get through from the circuit race. Today I need to prospect for new business for my real estate team. However, I’d rather save the time and focus on the photos, for you. So, send me a referral today and I can justify rocking through all the images. Otherwise, I’m going to need to focus on my real job and leave the hobby for next week.

These photos are a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to take the photos and share them with you. All I ask in return for the photos 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: these photo albums. THANKS!!!

OPMTB

Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340

http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts : www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts?fref=ts

GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

TORCA www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) has lots of rides organized and posted on Meetup.com or www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org

There is also the Zona bike rides. See facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

BAC second Wednesdays at himmel

Ride List Dec 26- Jan 2 2016

December 25, 2015Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List24 hours in the old pueblo, Arizona, Barrio Trails, Bicycle, bike advocate, bike pilgrim, Bike Safety, Bikepilgrim, bikepilgrim.com, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, El Grupo Youth Cycling, events, High School Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, Mt. Lemmon, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

Happy Holidays.

The last ride list of the year. I was not perfect, but got out over 40 lists in 2015. Many are not posted here, but sent through email. Want on the list? Email Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put “Ride List” in the subject

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Monday 6:30AM	Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:15PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 7:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Christian Cycling Crit Training Series	UA Tech Park- 1550 E 36th St	6:00PM 8:00PM 12-2-16 – 3.9.15	3 races from beginner to advanced.		https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3523
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 8:30AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 7:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

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

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

Cycle Fit Solutions Sunday Ride	Probike on Tanque Verde	Sunday 8:30AM	????	? Likely 18 plus	Tim Carolan 520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride	6448 N Oracle	Sunday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling to the Bridge	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 12.12.15 9:00AM	50 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=891970100872497&id=186457201423794
CAMPBELL, VISTOSO, TWIN PEAKS LOOP	The Loop 1450 W. River Road	Sunday 12.27.15 9AM	47 miles	12-14mph no drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227538514/
Oro Valley Sunday North Side	Beyond bread Ina and Oracle	Sunday 12.13.15 9AM	40 miles	18 plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107324
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 12.28.15 9:00AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227597892/
	Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina	Monday 12.14.15 10:00AM	25-36 miles	14-16MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107540
Tuesday Ride. NE Tucson loop ride and lunch after	Starbucks 9525 E. Old Spanish Trail	Tuesday, 12.29.15 9:00 AM	30 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227321243/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 12.30.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227598014/
Easy Peasy Ride	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Thursday 12.31.15 6:30AM	26 miles	12-14 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227590295/
New Years Day Kick-Off Mt Lemmon to Molino Basin	Le Buzz	NEW YEARS DAY 2016 9AM	22-32	Your pace	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075701

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
SAMBA 8(ish) Days of Christmas Ride at Honeybee Canyon	1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd ,	Saturday 12.26.15 9AM	As part of the Annual 8(ish) Days of Christmas Rides, SAMBA will do the Honeybee Canyon Loop and Badlands Loop 22 miles.		https://www.facebook.com/events/454670251399980/
TORCA December Group Ride Bugs-Millie	Meet at Suzenu parking at 8am	Sunday 12.27.15 6AM	TORCA will be shuttling Bugs thru Millie. This is one of the best rides in Arizona and probably our most popular group ride of the year		https://www.facebook.com/events/625003134308308/
Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault	Fast Rhino, LLC 1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Ste 111	Sunday 12.27.15 3PM	HoneyBee trail system to the Badlands as a 21 mile loop.		https://www.facebook.com/events/512749945552882/
8(ish) days of Christmas ride Monday night edition	50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead	Monday, 12.128.15 6:30PM	Upper 50 trail ride with techy fun. Bring good lights, this ride will be 2-3 hours with drops and rock rolls.		https://www.facebook.com/events/112959345738280/
Monday Night @ Fantasy Island	Fantasy Island Parking Lot	Monday, 12.28.15 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227152744/
8(ish) Days of Xmas: Our MTB Rides – Tuesday Night Lights-Hope Camp	Camino Loma Alta Trailhead	Tuesday 12.29.15 7PM	We will be riding from Loma Alta Trailhead to Pistol Hill and back. It’s a 15 mile ride on a low Intermediate trail. There is a little bit of work to put in to get to Pistol Hill where we will be taking a “refreshment” break		https://www.facebook.com/events/969586966414046/
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail	50 Year/Golder Ranch TH 4798 E Golder Ranch Drive,	Wednes, 12.30.15 6:15pm	original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225330039/
Business Builder Bike Ride – SWEETWATER (an 8ish Days ride)	Sweetwater Trailhead	Wednes 12.30.15 4PM	The December BBBR is part of SDMB’s “8ish Days” rides. Now in its 7th year, the 8(ish) Days runs from Christmas through New Year’s. The rides showcase the incredible variety of trails that Tucson has to offer, led by the clubs and businesses that make up Tucson’s vibrant mountain biking community.		https://www.facebook.com/events/713881968749003/
SDMB 8(ish) Days of Xmas Ride: AZT Twin Tanks to Cmo Loma Alta	Camino Loma Alta Trailhead- Arizona Trail	Saturday 1.2.16 9AM	For the longer version (31miles), we will ride from Twin Tanks (Lakes Rd.) to Loma Alta. The shorter version (24 miles) will start at Sahuarita Road and finish at Loma Alta.		https://www.facebook.com/events/172903943061052/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
CycleFit Solutions – Current membe and New riders team meeting.	Presta coffee roasters	Monday 1.14.16 6:30PM	Tim Carolan 520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp	Prescott, AZ	03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016	http://www.ultramtb.net/
8th Annual Bike the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race	Show Low, AZ	6.18.16

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
North End Classic	8-Corner fast/ fun criterium course with small hill approximately 1 km per lap	Saturday 1.16.16	Yuma	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-180
Prickly Pear on the Maricopa Trail	Innagural race to show off the Maricopa Trail	1.23.16	Cave Creek Morristown AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-143
Prickly Pedal On the Maricopa Trail	Maricopa Regional Trail System	1.23.16	Start- Lake Plesant End – Spur Cross Road	http://pricklypedal.com/about-the-race/
The Santa Catalina Omnium	the BioPark Blast and the Oracle Road Race.	1.30.16 1.31.16	Tucson and Oracle AZ	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Sun Devil Crit		2.7.16	Arizona State Univ	Constantin Schreiber cschrei2@asu.edu
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp		03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016		http://www.ultramtb.net/
Tour De Cure Tucson	Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time	4.17.15	Tucson

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎ http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/

Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715

Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018

Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Broadway Bicycles

Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311

Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453

Recumbent

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts

Community Bike Ride List Oct 31-Nov 6

October 31, 2015Bike Advocacy, Bike Friendly Laws, Bikes and Beverages (beer and booze), BMX, Charity Event, Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, El Grupo, Mountain Bike, Ride List, The Loop, TrainingArizona, Bicycle, bike advocate, bike pilgrim, bike polo, Bike Safety, Bikepilgrim, bikepilgrim.com, Cycling, Cyclocross Arizona, El Grupo, El Grupo Youth Cycling, el tour de tucson, epic rides, Ethan Orr, events, Government, High School Mountain Bike, Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, Mt. Lemmon, NICA, Ordinary Bike Shop, Racing, shootout, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tucson, Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

November 3^rd is election day. There are huge benefits for the cycling community if all 7 bonds pass. As this list is all about bikes, I’d encourage you to vote for all 7.

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wednesday6:30AM	Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	Ordinary Bike Shop	Monday7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday5:30AM	20 milesAbout an hour	12-14HILLS	Damion Alexander520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday7:00AM	2.5 hours40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed7:00AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed6:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	CasualNoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up OracleThursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs7:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride	AJ’sSunrise/Campbell	Thursday7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra VistaChipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday7:00AM	2 hours30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:00AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20MPH	Free Breakfast after rideSteve 520-219-4311
TheOld Man Shootout	University andEuclid	Saturday 6:45AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University andEuclid	Saturday 7:00AM	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	12-15No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various RoutesCall Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton	Saturday8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday6:30AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride	6448 N Oracle	Sunday7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Zona CyclingFirst of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday10.31.15 6:30AM	80 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Mulcahy YMCA in Sam Lena park	Saturday10.31.15 8:00AM	19miles	You can keep up- friendly group	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Back In The Saddle (BITS) Session 4 of 6	Brandi Fenton Splash Pad3482 East River Road	Saturday10.31.15 9:00AM	16.3 miles	For new riders	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225612610/
Gates Pass, Marana, Dove Mt., La Canada loop	Rillito Path1500 W. River Road	Saturday10.31.15 7:00AM	75 Miles	15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226404223/
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1stREGISTER NOW http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
Ride On Cycling – El Grupo Fall Fondo 70 mile course	El Grupo Club house	Sunday11.01.15 7:30AM	70 miles	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Off 4^th ave bike Blvd. N/S route	Sunday11.01.15 10:00AM	5 miles of car free	Your pace	https://www.facebook.com/events/768352619940827/
Cactus Cycling- Dove Mountain Park	Village Bakehouse – SE corner of Oracle & Magee	Saturday11.01.15 9:00AM	30-35 miles	15-18 mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2077167
El Tour Training WestSide Long week 8 74 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday11.01.15 7:00AM	78 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226222818/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Week 8: 90 miles	Morris Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday11.01.15 7:00AM	80 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029486/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 8 – 55 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd	Sunday11.01.15 7:00AM	55 miles	Fast and Slow. Self supportd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743316/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 8- hills 50 miles	Armory Park221 S. 6th Ave,	Sunday11.01.15 7:00AM	50	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226238133/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 45 miles	Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan	Sunday11.01.15 7:00AM	45 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226170827/
Riders for the Cure	Starbucks at River and Campbell	Sunday10.25.15 6:45AM	56 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday11.02.15 7:00AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413051/
Tuesday Breakfast ride to Saguaro East	Viv’s Cafe8987 E Tanque Verde Rd	Tuesday11.03.15 7:00AM	31 miles	12-14 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226396994/
Brewed Coffee to Saguaro East Monument	Brewed Coffee4690 N Sabino Canyon Rd	Tuesday11.03.15 8:00AM	35-40 miles	18plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075683
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday10.28.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226412999/
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Park7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday11.06.15 5:45AM	55 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413517/
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1stREGISTER NOW http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/

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

What	Location	DateTime	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
October Fantasy Island Costume Group Ride	Fantasy Island	Saturday, 10.31.156:00 PM	celebrate this wonderful Pagan holiday in style on bikes and in costume. We will be doing a fun ride around Fantasy Island on Halloween night. This will be group ride pace.		https://www.facebook.com/events/991996570819472/
SAMBABrown Mt Ride	Gates Pass pullout G5 – 2nd on right, after pass.6800 W. Gates Pass Road,	Saturday, 10.31.158:00 AM	parking lot to rattle snake trail to cougar trail to lower brown trail and up on brown mt trail back to the cars.this is a 12ish mile ride with some hard climbs and technical desents.will take 2-3 hrs.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226359675/
Honeybee/Ridgeline/Burro	NE Corner of Rancho Vistoso Blvd and Sun City Blvd	Sunday11.01.15 7AM	26 miles (short option) or 31 miles (long option) of trail and some steep jeep road with lots of elevation gain (~2,500ft+). The long loop takes about 4 hours to complete without stops. Plan on 4-5 hours on the bike if doing the long option. Bring plenty of water as none is available.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226397950/
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman	Gabe Zimmerman TrailheadMarsh Station Rd	Monday, 11.02.156:30PM	Monday night ride @ Gabe Zimmerman Plan on 2 hours.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225844682/
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 year trail	50 Year Golder Ranch TH4798 E Golder Ranch Drive,	Wednes, 11.04.15 6:15pm	we are adding this fun trail to the Wednesday night rides; let’s meet at Golder Ranch TH at 6:00 PM, start riding at 6:15 PM, original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226023205/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
Get out the VOTE. It’s a dog fight and if you want to see all the projects that benefit the cycling community, come out and help make the final push .	IBEW Hall, 750 S. Tucson Blvd	Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM	kbagwell50@gmail.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
Cyclovia Tucson After Party. Just because the streets have reopened to cars doesn’t mean the fun is over! Join Living Streets Alliance for an official after party bash under the O’Malley’s tent at O’malleys On Fourth from 3pm on. We’ll have live music with Michael P., games, giveaways, plenty of bike parking and food trucks.	O’malleys On Fourth247 N 4th Ave	Sunday 11.01.2015 3pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/1490006577967443/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday11.01.2015 8AM	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision.
SDMB Pint Night at Borderlands	Borderlands Brewing 119 E Toole Ave	Wednesday 11.4.15	https://www.facebook.com/events/1517335565253434/
Trisport Customer Appreciation Night	TriSports Tucson 4495 S Coach Dr	Thursday 11.05.15	https://www.facebook.com/events/533162390167361/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting	Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,	Wednesday11.11.15	Open to all. Call to the audience if you have something to say.
The Sandbox Showdown	Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named.	Saturday11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.		Sunday11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back.		Sunday11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/		Saturday11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,		Wednesday12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend. Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm	The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona.	10.24.157:00AM	Desert Horizon Park16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	Saturday10.24.15	Globe, AZ	http://azcross.com/
Nica Race 4	High School MTB league racing in Havasu	Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike	25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities	10.25.156:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris SamsChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.159:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Nica race #5	High School MTB racing	Sunday11.8.15 8am-3pm	White Tank Mountain Regional Park	https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails.	Sunday11.14.15	6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ	http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C	Cyclocross	November 14/15	Tucson	http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/	Sunday11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday11.21.15	PicketPost	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles	Saturday11.28.15	Phoenix	http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series	31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area.	Saturday12.05.15 7:30am	Scottsdale, Arizona.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy.	Sat/Sunday12. 5-6.15	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk	From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.15.5 mile laps.	12.12.157:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSSY R C C L O	December 19	Gilbert	http://azcross.com

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎ http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/

Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715

Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018

Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Broadway Bicycles

Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311

Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453

Recumbent

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts

Community Bike Ride List October 23 -30

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Thursday, October 29^th is the last day to get your early ballots in the mail. There is so much in the Bond election that will benefit the cycling community from roads, the velodrome, Loop Improvement and expansion, trailheads, and protecting open space. I ask you to vote yes on all 7 propositions for the future of our community. As for the cost… It will only be $17.54 per year for the average home owner. This is a very good value and is an investment we need to make.

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wednesday 6:30AM	Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	Ordinary Bike Shop	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday 5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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 6:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride	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 7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 7:00AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:00AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15AM Next week,oct 31, new ride time	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM Next week, oct 31,new ride time	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Saturday 8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 10.24.15 6:30AM	80 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	N. Palm Dr. on the U of A campus	Saturday 10.24.15 6:30AM	18.1 miles	You can keep up- friendly group	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	From a private residence- contact Dean	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	50 miles	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Dove Mountain Exploratory	Village Bakehouse – SE corner of Oracle & Magee	Saturday 10.24.15 8:00AM	30 miles	15-18 mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2074213
El Tour Training WestSide Long week 7 78 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday 10.25.15 6:45AM	78 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226175728/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Week 7: 80 miles	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday 10.25.15 6:45AM	80 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029441/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 7 – 50 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	50 miles	Fast and Slow. Self supportd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743253/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 7- hills 78.5 miles	Armory Park 221 S. 6th Ave,	Sunday 10.25.15 6:45AM	78.5	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225934219/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 45 miles	Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	45 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226170669/
Riders for the Cure	Starbucks at River and Campbell	Sunday 10.25.15 7:00AM	53.85 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday 10.26.15 6:30AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080845/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina	Monday 10.26.15 7:00AM	25-35	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2065423
Tuesday ride West Side	1500 W. River rd. on the loop	Tuesday 10.27.15 7:00AM	42 miles	12-14 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226082648/
Brewed Coffee to Saguaro East Monument	Brewed Coffee	Tuesday 10.27.15 8:00AM	35-40 miles	?	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2075683
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 10.28.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080895/
Monster Bash in Sierra Vista	Chipotle Mexican Grill 480 N AZ-90,	Thursday 10.29.15 6:00 PM	16-22 miles	Fun speed	https://www.facebook.com/events/179922345678731/
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 10.23.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226178461/
El Grupo Fall Fondo- November 1st REGISTER NOW http://www.elgrupocycling.org/fall-fondo-fundraiser/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Trail Maintainence on AZT – Santa Rita segment	Parking Area Rt. 83 and I-10	Saturday, 10.24.15 7:00 AM	SAMBA is the trail steward of the Santa Rita passage of the AZ Trail. Our segment is in need of some work prior to the AES-Kentucky Camp ride on Nov 7.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226202685/
Old Pueblo MTB: Starr Pass	Starr Pass paved parking lot	Sunday 10.25.15 3pm	9 miles with the option to add the Stone House		https://www.facebook.com/events/1627580494169668/
Monday Night @ Hope Camp	Hope Camp Trailhead Camino Loma Alt	Monday, 10.26.15 6:30PM	Monday night ride @ Hope Camp, we ride from Camino Loma Alta to pistol Hill rd Plan on 2 hour		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225844424/
TNL Night Ride for Carlos	Brandi Fenton Memorial Park 3482 E River Rd	Tuesday 10.27.17 7PM	We are doing another ride dedicated to our friend Carlos Carrasco. Urban Assault loop Make a stop at the top of Campbell and down the Urban Assault trail. After the ride – Hop Shop beer house.		https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1012878595399750&set=gm.1646455885635376&type=3&theater
Business Builder Bike Ride & Costume Party	SWEETWATERThis is a last minute change!!!	Wednes, 10.28.15 4:00pm	Costume party, Bike Ride, Beer, all around goodness		https://www.facebook.com/events/973776642682659/
Wednesday Night Ride at Sweetwater	Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead	Wednes, 10.28.15 6:15pm	We’ll do a clockwise loop of most of the trails there. Lights are still needed!!		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225876291/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
Get out the VOTE. It’s a dog fight and if you want to see all the projects that benefit the cycling community, come out and help make the final push .	IBEW Hall, 750 S. Tucson Blvd	Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM	kbagwell50@gmail.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday 11.01.2015 8AM	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19^th 2016. For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend. Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting	Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,	Wednesday 11.11.15	Open to all. Call to the audience if you have something to say.
The Sandbox Showdown	Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named.	Saturday 11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday 11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.		Sunday 11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back.		Sunday 11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/		Saturday 11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,		Wednesday 12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm	The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona.	10.24.15 7:00AM	Desert Horizon Park 16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	Saturday 10.24.15	Globe, AZ	http://azcross.com/
Nica Race 4	High School MTB league racing in Havasu	Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike	25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities	10.25.15 6:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris Sams ChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday 10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday 10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.15 9:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Nica race #5	High School MTB racing	Sunday 11.8.15 8am-3pm	White Tank Mountain Regional Park	https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails.	Sunday 11.14.15	6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ	http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C	Cyclocross	November 14/15	Tucson	http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/	Sunday 11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday 11.21.15	PicketPost	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles	Saturday 11.28.15	Phoenix	http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series	31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area.	Saturday 12.05.15 7:30am	Scottsdale, Arizona.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy.	Sat/Sunday 12. 5-6.15	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk	From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out. 15.5 mile laps.	12.12.15 7:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	December 19	Gilbert	http://azcross.com

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎ http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/

Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715

Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018

Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Broadway Bicycles

Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311

Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453

Recumbent

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts

Community Ride list for October 17-23, 2015

October 16, 2015Arizona Bicycle Center, Bike Advisory Committee meeting, Bike Advocacy, Bikes and Beverages (beer and booze), BMX, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, Mountain Bike, Racing, Random Thoughts about bikes, The Loop, Training24 hours in the old pueblo, Arizona, Bicycle, bike advocate, bike polo, bikepilgrim.com, Cycling, el tour de tucson, epic rides, events, High School Mountain Bike, Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, Mt. Lemmon, Ordinary Bike Shop, Ride for a child, shootout, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tucson, Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

So many great rides, so little time. It is the time of the year that many of the shop rides start to change start times, so make sure to double check before you head out. On the plus side, this time of year they are later, so it may just mean you are early.

There is a great ride for Habitat For Humanity.on Saturday the 17^th. With four different routes, including a 10 mile recreational ride, 30 mile and 60 mile road rides, and a 30 mile mountain bike ride, this event provides an experience for everyone. Following your ride, join our construction volunteers and new homeowners to build and raise the walls for three new houses. What a great opportunity to go for a ride and help make our community better.

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wednesday 6:30AM	Some pre work laps on the grass and sand.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
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
Monday Night Mash	Ordinary Bike Shop	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday 5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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 6:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wed 5:15pm	Some riding, jumping obstacles + beer		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride	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/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
October 17th, the ride to do is the Bike To Build for Habitat for Humanity. https://www.facebook.com/events/500154503483167/ or register at http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30AM	70 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Possible no ride this week – check facebook	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30AM	17.6 miles	Mach 3 or slower	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC
F*€kin’ Loud Bike Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop 311 E 7th St	Saturday 10.17.15	???	Slow Crowd	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478599345778262/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	La Encantada/North	Sunday 10.18.15 7:00AM	40-45	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure	Panera @ Swan and Grant	Sunday 10.18.15 6:30AM	53.19 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday 10.19.15 6:30AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080827/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina	Monday 10.12.15 7:00AM	25-35	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2065420
Tuesday ride NE loop	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Tuesday 10.20.15 7:00AM	40 miles	12-14 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226082215/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 10.21.15 6:30AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080878/
Hohokam Park	Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee	Wednesday 10.21.15 8:00AM	26-35 Miles	3 groups (speed/distance)	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride	Udall Park	Friday 10.23.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226080942/
Saguaro Nat Monument	Le Buzz	Friday 10.23.15 7:00AM	30-35 MILES	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Starr Pas/Cat Mtn pending weather	Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead	Saturday, 10.17.15 7:30AM	This is approximately a 14 mile ride with a challenging climb up Cat Mountain.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226080663/
Memorial Ride for Carlos Carrasco	Fantasy Island Parking Lot Irvington / Harriso	Sunday 10.18.15 8:30AM	We are riding for Carlos Carrasco, who departed us too soon. “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” – Carlos		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226022626/
Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault	La Encantada 2905 E Skyline Dr,	Sunday 10.18.15 4pm	The total distance is 13 miles as a loop. Compass Bank at La Encantada Mall at 4pm		https://www.facebook.com/events/931162033612002/
Monday Night @ Lakes Rd	AZ Trail – Sahuarita Road	Monday, 10.19.15 6:30PM	Monday night ride @ Fantasy island. Plan on 2 hours. All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good light		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224974/
Wednesday Night Ride at Starr Pass	Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead	Wednes, 10.21.15 6:00pm	clockwise loop, the Yetman re-reoute is finished and it is great!		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225756078/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day	3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity. Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start	http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry Wendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
Try out Virtual Reality Journalism Mike McKisson, of www.bicycletucson.com has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring 360 immersive journalism.	VR journalism is something that needs to be experienced to understand how powerful it is. Also will have a post-work event on Wednesday if you can’t make this one.	Monday 10.19.15 744 Highland Avenue	https://www.facebook.com/events/543062689177662/
Light the Night. Free front & rear light sets will be distributed as well as free helmets for youth under 18.	Light the Night is a bike safety light distribution campaign to encourage safe, lawful bicycle at night	Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/1504982279819966/
Creepy Halloween Bike-In Movie (PG rating) at Bike-in and enjoy an outdoor movie at a creepy location. Bring your own popcorn, beverages and seating.	Dunbar Spring Garden	Friday 10.23.15 6:00PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1057409210966718/
Camp Coffee Brewing Basics (sponsored by Presta Coffee Roasters)	Come join REI as we demonstrate how to use camp stoves to make coffee! We will have a tent set up at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park along the Loop trail and will be giving out FREE coffee provided by Presta Coffee Roasters!!		https://www.facebook.com/events/1223936777622053/
Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher	There are going to be multiple rides. Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD.	Saturday 10. 31. 2015	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 Damion@damionalexadner.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday 11.01.2015 8AM	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19^th 2016. For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend. Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting	Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,	Wednesday 11.11.15	Open to all. Call to the audience if you have something to say.
The Sandbox Showdown	Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named.	Saturday 11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday 11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.		Sunday 11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back		Sunday 11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/		Saturday 11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,		Wednesday 12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Tumacacori Century	The most popular GABA bicycle ride in Southern Arizona! Three options are available for riders from novice to very experienced cyclists: 31, 71 and 100 miles!	10.18.15 6:30AM	Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita Rd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224264131/
Tour De Bosa	A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way!	10.18.15 6:30AM	7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ	bicyclehaus.com
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm	The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona.	10.24.15 7:00AM	Desert Horizon Park 16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	Saturday 10.24.15	Globe, AZ	http://azcross.com/
Nica Race 4	High School MTB league racing in Havasu	Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike	25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities	10.25.15 6:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris Sams ChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday 10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday 10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.15 9:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Nica race #5	High School MTB racing	Sunday 11.8.15 8am-3pm	White Tank Mountain Regional Park	https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails.	Sunday 11.14.15	6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ	http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C	Cyclocross	November 14/15	Tucson	http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/	Sunday 11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday 11.21.15	PicketPost	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles	Saturday 11.28.15	Phoenix	http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series	31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area.	Saturday 12.05.15 7:30am	Scottsdale, Arizona.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy.	Sat/Sunday 12. 5-6.15	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk	From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out. 15.5 mile laps.	12.12.15 7:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	December 19	Gilbert	http://azcross.com

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Community Bike Ride List Oct 10-16

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Early voting started this week for the Pima County Bond Election.

Speaking from the “Bike” prospective, there are many reasons to vote yes on all 7 bond propositions. I have gone through every item and broken down what is good for cycling. It has funding for roads, the loop, bmx tracks, trailheads, new trails, open space and more. If you want the detailed list please email Damion@damionalexander.com and say Bonds and Bikes in the subject. No matter how you feel or vote, remember, our Democracy only serves those that show up on election day.

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:30AM	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

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana Donnelly Phone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday 5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
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 6:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Wed 5:15pm	Some riding, jumping obstacles + beer		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride	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/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Back In The Saddle (BITS) Session 1of6	Brandi Fenton Splash Pad 3482 River Road	Saturday 10.10.15 8:00AM	4-5 Miles	No Rider left behind	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225612135/
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Starbucks at El Con Coffee Shop	Saturday 10.10.15 6:30AM	70 miles	??? Do you know?? Email me	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/timeline/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	NE corner of the parking lot at Hi Corbett	Saturday 10.10.15 6:30AM	17.6miles	Mach 3 or slower	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	Beyond Bread at Ina/Oracle	Sunday 10.11.15 6:30AM	40-45	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure	Brewd on Sabino Canyon near Snyder	Sunday 10.11.15 6:30AM	48.53139 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
El Tour Training WestSide Long Wk:5 74 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday 10.11.15 6:45 AM	72	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225459067/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Wk 5: 80 miles	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday 10.11.15 6:30AM	80 miles	Fast and Slow. Self supportd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029311/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 5 – 45 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace 12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday 10.11.15 7:00AM	45 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743190/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 5- hills 66 miles	Armory Park 221 S. 6th Ave,	Sunday 10.11.15 6:30AM	66 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225660873/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 45 miles	Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan	Sunday 10.11.15 7:00AM	45 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225211960/
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday 10.12.15 6:30AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762296/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina	Monday 10.12.15 7:00AM	25-35	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2065414
Hohokam Park	Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee	Wednesday 10.14.15 8:00AM	26-35 Miles	3 groups (speed/distance)	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
80’s eXcess Bike Ride	Snake Bridge! Ride down aviation. Traffic free	Wednesday 10.14.15 7:00PM	Not much	Slow, music, dancing	https://www.facebook.com/events/1654080188172323/
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride	Udall Park	Friday 10.16.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762529/
Saguaro Nat Monument	Le Buzz	Friday 10.16.15 7:00AM	30-35 MILES	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534
Next week, October 17^th, the ride to do is the Bike To Build for Habitat for Humanity. https://www.facebook.com/events/500154503483167/ or register at http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Broadway Bikes Mountain Bike Rides	Fantasy Island picnic table Irvington side	Saturday, 10.10.15 7AM	1-1.5 hours. Will Ward is leading the ride and is a most courteous leader and all around good guy.		https://www.facebook.com/events/106663106357538/
50 Year Trail/Chutes/Middle Gate	Chase Bank 11625 North Oracle Road,	Saturday, 10.10.15 7AM	Ride 50 Year Trail from Catalina State Park, do the chutes, Middle Gate and return. Intermediate level ride, about 24 miles, 3-4 hours with stops.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225899385/
Old Pueblo MTB: 50 Year from Golder	50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead	Sunday 10.11.15 4pm	We are going to hit “the chutes” as many times as time permits. Total distance is 8 miles with only one lap around the chutes.		https://www.facebook.com/events/182776792057387/
Monday Night @ Fantasy Island	Fantasy Island Parking Lot	Monday, 10.12.15 6:30PM	Monday night ride @ Fantasy island. Plan on 2 hours. All skill levels welcome, but you do need a good light		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224954/
Wednesday Night Ride at Robles Pass	Robles Trailhead	Wednes, 10.14.15 6:00pm	Start at the Creosote Loop trail, then Camaro, Bitter Sweet and continue towards Ajo and under the culvert.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225829872/
Next week, October 17th, the ride to do is the Bike To Build for Habitat for Humanity. https://www.facebook.com/events/500154503483167/ or register at http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry
October 30^th – November 1^st The Godfather of Mountain Biking Gary Fisher will be in Tucson. Friday night will have a dinner at a restaurant to be determined for 20-25 people ($40-50). If interested in reserving a spot please call or text 520-977-5664 (Damion Alexander) Halloween – Saturday Morning – Ride on the AZ Trail from Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead and Costume contest Halloween – Saturday Night – Central ride from Trek Bicycles to TBD destination – Costume contest Sunday – Possible start of the El Grupo Fall Fondo and definitely at Cyclovia

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
Seeking BICYCLE-THEMED ART donations to benefit BICAS. Art will be displayed at the 20th Annual Art Auction in December.	44 W. 6^th St.	NOW-11.28.15 Tues-Sun 11-6pm.	http://bicas.org/art-auction/
TORCA October Prison Camp Work Day	We will be brushing, doing tread work, and working on some water bars.	Saturday 10.10.15 8AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/985435014840118/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting	Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,	Wednesday 10.14.15 6:00PM	Open to all. Call to the audience if you have something to say.
Get Air – a Fundraiser for JDRF	Get Air Tucson 330 S Toole Ave Suite 300,	Thursday 10.15.15	Mention JDRF when you sign in and 20% of your admission will be donated to my JDRF Ride team! Or go on Monday the 12th for the same dea
The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day	3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity. Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start	http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry Wendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher	There are going to be multiple rides. Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD.	Saturday 10. 31. 2015	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 Damion@damionalexadner.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday 11.01.2015 8AM	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19^th 2016. For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend. Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting	Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,	Wednesday 11.11.15	Open to all. Call to the audience if you have something to say.
The Sandbox Showdown	Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named.	Saturday 11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday 11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.		Sunday 11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back		Sunday 11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/		Saturday 11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave,		Wednesday 12.9.15 6:00pm	Open meeting to the public all about bikes.

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Prescott 6’er	Riders will have a 9.4 mile loop with single track, hills and switchbacks for 6 hours, oh my.	10.10.15 9:00AM	1200 Commerce Drvie Prescott, AZ The Brownlow Trail System.	http://www.prescott6er.com/
Edward Jones “Tour de Ted – Tempe”	10 miles and 32 miles	10.10.15	Scottsdale, AZ AOA Parking Lot, 16447 N 91st St
Cochise County Cycling Classic	27,47,95 and 165 miles of rural roads in Southern Arizona.	10.10.15 6:30AM	3677 N Leslie Canyon Rd Douglas, AZ	registration@perimeterbicycling.com

Tour de Tonopah	100Km, 65Km and a 20Km bike ride, all of which traverse the picturesque Sonoran Desert.	10.10.15 7:00AM	38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	Vince Evans vince@communitybingoaz.com 623-512-8878
NICA Race #3	High School Mtn Bike racing	10.10.15 8am-3pm	McDowell Mountain Regional Park // Fort McDowell	https://www.facebook.com/events/687845564693958/
Tour De Scottsdale	30 and 70 mile ride benefiting is the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy,	10.11.15	Market Street in DC Ranch Scottsdale	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net
The Ride430 Challenge 2014	The Ride 430 Challenge is a non-profit cycling event that helps give America’s injured military service people and their families hope and assistance as they travel the road to recovery.	10.14-17.15	Mesa, Wickenburg, Prescott, Payson, Scot, AZ	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/visit-our-events-page/the-ride430-challenge/
Tour De Bosa	A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way!	10.18.15 6:30AM	7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ	bicyclehaus.com
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm	The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona.	10.24.15 7:00AM	Desert Horizon Park 16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	Saturday 10.24.15	Globe, AZ	http://azcross.com/
Nica Race 4	High School MTB league racing in Havasu	Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City	SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike	25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities	10.25.15 6:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris Sams ChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday 10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday 10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.15 9:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Nica race #5	High School MTB racing	Sunday 11.8.15 8am-3pm	White Tank Mountain Regional Park	https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails.	Sunday 11.14.15	6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ	http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C	Cyclocross	November 14/15	Tucson	http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/	Sunday 11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday 11.21.15	PicketPost	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles	Saturday 11.28.15	Phoenix	http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series	31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area.	Saturday 12.05.15 7:30am	Scottsdale, Arizona.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy.	Sat/Sunday 12. 5-6.15	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk	From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out. 15.5 mile laps.	12.12.15 7:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSS Y R C C L O	December 19	Gilbert	http://azcross.com

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎ http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/

Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715

Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018

Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Broadway Bicycles

Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311

Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453

Recumbent

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts

Community Ride list Oct 3-9

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This week I spent over 10 hours updating the ride list. I hope you like it. I tracked down all the races across the State of Arizona as well as events that looked fun for those who love bicycles.

If you want to ensure you get this list, send an email with your name to damion@damionalexander.com and put Ride List in the subject.

On a very sad note, this week, ANOTHER cyclist was killed while riding his bike in Tucson. Daniel Wilson (30) was hit by a car from behind on September 29^th. He leaves behind 2 young daughters Libbie (6) and Clementine (4).

On January 19^th 2016, I’ve started to organize a ride on the Arizona Capital. We will be introducing legislation, AGAIN, for vulnerable users- those who legally use the road but are not in a motor vehicle. For years we have been trying to raise awareness for every ones safety with common sense bills like a No texting and driving ban. Arizona was the first state to introduce this bill, BUT one of only 3 states without it. It’s time we speak up with a uniform voice on behalf of our community and make sure that the State enacts these protections for all of us. If you want to get involved with this ride, email Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put Ride on the Capital in the subject.

If you would like to make a donation to Daniel’s family this link is below.

https://www.youcaring.com/libbie-and-clementine-wilson-442415#.Vg6a0JZ6oWo.facebook

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.

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday6:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday5:30AM	20 milesAbout an hour	12-14HILLS	Damion Alexander977-5664
Velo Vets	VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital	Tuesday 4:45PM	Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop	easy, fun, social and service ride	Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186 http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday “Shootout”	University/Euclid	Tuesday6:30AM	2.5 hours40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples	Fantasy Island North Side	Tuesday5:30PM		Easy ride	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	FacebookTuesday Night Bike Ride

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed6:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed6:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	CasualNoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
Bike Polo	UofA Mall	Wed8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up OracleThursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs6:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander977-5664
Tim Carolan Ride	AJ’sSunrise/Campbell	Thursday7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs6:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra VistaChipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday6:30AM	2 hours30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 6:30AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20MPH	Free Breakfast after rideSteve 520-219-4311
TheOld Man Shootout	University andEuclid	Saturday 6:15AMNext week new ride time	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University andEuclid	Saturday 6:30AM AMNext week new ride time	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	12-15No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various RoutesCall Scott	Saturday 7:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton	Saturday8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride	Varies- email Steve to be on the list	Saturday 6:30AM		No Drop	steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride	Contact shop for details. Different route weekly.	Saturday 7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday6:30AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232‎

Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride	6448 N Oracle	Sunday7:30AM			www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes	At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton	Sunday 8AM	35-40	17-20	www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Zona CyclingFirst of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le BuzzTanque Verde & Catalina Hwy	Saturday10.03.15 6:00AM	25 miles	??? Do you know?? Email me	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/timeline/
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	UofA, in the parking lot on Palm Dr.	Saturday10.03.15 6:30AM	20.3 miles	Mach 3 or slower	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
SONOITA, NOGALES AND BACK	Southwest corner of Hwy 83 and the intersection with Hwy 82 in Sonoita	Saturday,10.03.15 7:00 AM	56 miles	14-16NOT a “no rider left behind” ride	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225665925/
Ride On Cycling Group Training Ride	: Time Market – 444 E. University Blvd.	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	40-45	16-19 mph	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Riders for the Cure	Starbuck at River and Campbell	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	46.59 miles	different levels splits up into 2-3 groups	Charlotte Dobson charlotte.dobson67@gmail.com
Tu Nidito Ride For a Child Training Ride	Tu Nidito3922 N. Mountain Ave	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM Ride leaves at 6:30 sharp.	https://www.facebook.com/events/661029120707018/“A” Ride – Longer Ride, Moderate Pace – Average Speed is 18 mph and up. This ride will be approximately 50+ miles. “B” Ride – Shorter Ride – Slower Pace – Average Speed is 15 mph. This ride will be approximately 40+ miles “C” Ride – Beginner Ride – Slower Pace – no drop. This ride will head out with the “B” cyclists at a slower pace. The ride will be approximately 25-30 miles. Join us for bagels and conversation after the ride!
Back to Back Lemmon Headed friends Ride part 2 – The sequel	Mt LemmonMile Post 0	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	To the top Observatory	Friendly group. Stay together	https://www.facebook.com/events/648522191957758/
El Tour Training WestSide Long Wk:4 72 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	72	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225458373/
El Tour Training EastSide Long Wk 4: 70 miles	Morris Udall Park7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	70nmiles	Fast and Slow. Self supportd	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225029227/
El Tour Training Ride WS Short Week 4 – 40 Miles	Fry’s Marketplace12100 N Thornydale Rd,	Sunday10.04.15 7:00AM	40 miles	This is NOT a no-drop ride.	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224743134/
DOWNTOWN El Tour Training Ride – Wk 4- hills 54 miles	Armory Park221 S. 6th Ave,	Sunday10.04.15 6:30AM	54 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/224918263/
El Tour Training Ride – East Side Short 35 miles	Basha’s parking lot, Camp Lowell and Swan	Sunday10.04.15 7:00AM	35 miles		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225211446/
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park	Monday10.05.15 6:30AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762282/
Tuesday rides are back!	Jerry Bob’s on Speedway just east of Grady Ave	Tuesday10.06.15 7AM	28 miles	12-14mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225467140/
Gates Pass	Starbucks 5970 W Arizona Pavillons	Tuesday10.06.15 7:30AM	44 miles	18 plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2051863
Hohokam Park	Village Bakehouse, SE corner of Oracle and McGee	Wednesday10.07.15 7:00AM	26-35 Miles	3 groups (speed/distance)	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004514
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium Ride	Udall Park	Wednesday10.07.15 5:45AM	55 miles	15-16MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762383/
Saguaro Park East Loop Ride	Udall Park	Friday10.09.15 5:45AM	30-39 MILES	15-16mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225762503/
Saguaro Nat Monument	Le Buzz	Friday10.09.15 7:00AM	30-35 MILES	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2004534

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

What	Location	DateTime	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Lets do a lap at the 24 hr and go have lunch	24 Hour Course at Willow Springs-Meeting at the Arch	Saturday, 10.03.157AM	This is going to be 16.5 miles of pretty easy riding. no riders left behind.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225769966/
Old Pueblo MTB: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo from the Arch	24 Hour Course at Willow Springs-Meeting at the Arch	Sunday10.04.15 4PM	This Sunday we are going to do a 17 miles loop at 24 HOP.		https://www.facebook.com/events/415266765334801/
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman	Gabe Zimmerman TrailheadMarsh Station	Monday, 10.05.156:30PM	We ride from sahuarita rd to lakes rd and back. No rider left behind.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225224899/
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail	50 Year/Golder Ranch TH4798 E Golder Ranch Drive	Wednes, 10.07.15 6:00pm	Original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225756066/

EVENTS

What	Location	Date	Contact
On October 05 a group representing you from CASA, SAMBA, SDMB, and TORCA will be meeting with the Marana Parks and Recs and other Admin to discuss the access to the trails in the Tortilita mountains. Private property owners have requested that Bikes not use Cougar Canyon road and Como to access the trails. Last week, I was very upset about this and the ride list had some bitter commentary towards the cycling community that resulted in the road being closed. I do try to keep a level head as it is the best way to accomplish any task. I apologize if I upset anyone.
Boys & Girls Club bike repair	Boys and Girls Club1935 S. Columbus, Tucson	Friday, October 2, 2015 3:00 PM	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/225724354/
TOUR DE FAT: TEMPE, ARIZONA	When New Belgium puts on a ride you know it is going to be a good time.	Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-tour-de-fat-tempe-registration-15823117370
CAF % NIGHT @ REILLY PIZZA	REILLY Craft Pizza & Drink101 E Pennington St	Tuesday, October 6at 5:00pm – 10:00pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/1650537001830508/
How will the Pima County Bonds Benefit cycling in the old Pueblo. Presented by me, Damion Alexander.	November 3, 2015 Pima county residence will have an opportunity to vote on 7 bonds. These bonds will have a huge impact on our community. Come out to the Bicycle Ranch and find out specifically how they will improve our roads, build a Velodrome, BMX parks, and help fund the completion of the Urban Loop.	Thursday, October 8at 6:00am – 7:00am	https://www.facebook.com/events/716055268539210/
AZ Endurance series Coconino Stage Bikepack		Friday, October 9, 2015 at 7:00am	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/5-coconino-250-and-350/
The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day	3 ride options, road and MTB, all finishing with a build day for habitat for humanity. Volunteers are needed. Riders are needed. You are neededJ	Saturday 10.17.15 6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start	http://hfht.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entryWendi Lucas wendil@habitattucson.org
Halloween Ride With Mountain Bike Legend Gary Fisher	There are going to be multiple rides. Starting with a family costume contest ride on the AZ trail and a night ride to a bar TBD.	Saturday 10. 31. 2015	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664Damion@damionalexadner.com
Cyclovia Tucson	Midtown Route	Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Fall Fondo	Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling.	Sunday11.01.2015 8AM	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/
PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than 18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them.
RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19^th 2016.For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend. Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating. https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride	Gordon Hirabayashi Campground	Saturday 11.07.015	https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/
Silverbell Century Two Weeks Before El Tour!	Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM	Sunday 11.8.15	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
The Sandbox Showdown	Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named.	Saturday11.14.15	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ Walk to stop Diabetes	Rillito Downs \| Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM	Sunday11.15.15	http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry
GABA Fall Bike Swap Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap.		Sunday11.15.15	https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top
Urban Assault Ride Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back		Sunday11.15.15	http://urbanassaultride.com/
El Tour De Tucson Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides. Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/		Saturday11.21.15	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Tour of the White Mountains	Mountain bikes, beer & BBQ. Epic knows how to throw a party + the riding is pretty good to boot	10.3.157Am	Pinetop	Epicrides.com
Mt. Graham, Hill Climb	A slightly uphill Road Race. Very slightly! 10 and 20 mile options.	10/04/2015	Mt. Graham, Hill Climb	http://www.presteza.com/MtGrahamIndex.html
AZ Endurance seriesCoconino Stage Bikepack	The 250-mile route has about 40-50% singletrack, some of which is pretty darn technical, and about 33k of climbing.	Friday, 10.09.15 7:00am	Flaggstaff	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/5-coconino-250-and-350/
Prescott 6’er	Riders will have a 9.4 mile loop with single track, hills and switchbacks for 6 hours, oh my.	10.10.159:00AM	1200 Commerce Drvie Prescott, AZThe Brownlow Trail System.	http://www.prescott6er.com/
Edward Jones “Tour de Ted – Tempe”	10 miles and 32 miles	10.10.15	Scottsdale, AZ AOA Parking Lot,16447 N 91st St
Cochise County Cycling Classic	27,47,95 and 165 miles of rural roads in Southern Arizona.	10.10.156:30AM	3677 N Leslie Canyon Rd Douglas, AZ	registration@perimeterbicycling.com

Tour de Tonopah	100Km, 65Km and a 20Km bike ride, all of which traverse the picturesque Sonoran Desert.	10.10.157:00AM	38201 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah, AZ	Vince Evansvince@communitybingoaz.com 623-512-8878
Tour De Scottsdale	30 and 70 mile ride benefiting is the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy,	10.11.15	Market Street in DC RanchScottsdale	http://www.tourdescottsdale.net
The Ride430 Challenge 2014	The Ride 430 Challenge is a non-profit cycling event that helps give America’s injured military service people and their families hope and assistance as they travel the road to recovery.	10.14-17.15	Mesa, Wickenburg, Prescott, Payson, Scot, AZ	http://www.freewheelfoundation.com/visit-our-events-page/the-ride430-challenge/
Tour De Bosa	A 53 mile tour around the valley stopping at 7 Bosa Donut locations along the way!	10.18.156:30AM	7113 E 1st Ave Scottsdale, AZ	bicyclehaus.com
7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm	The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona.	10.24.157:00AM	Desert Horizon Park16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254	https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/
Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross	Cyclocross. Need I say more?	Saturday10.24.15	Globe, AZ	http://azcross.com/
Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike	25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities	10.25.156:30AM	8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ	Chris SamsChrisSams@performanceinc.com 919-913-3635
Cycle Crit Showdown	See below	Sunday10.25.15	TUCSON	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339
Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes	See above.	Saturday10.31.15	Flagstaff	http://azcross.com/
Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series)	29 and 46 mile options	11.07.159:00Am	AZ Trail.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/
Cave Creek Cactus Classic	23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails.	Sunday11.14.15	6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ	http://www.dfmba.org/
Triple C	Cyclocross	November 14/15	Tucson	http://azcross.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/	Sunday11.21.15	Tucson	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Picketpost Punisher	36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem	Saturday11.21.15	PicketPost	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/
Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross	It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles	Saturday11.28.15	Phoenix	http://azcross.com/
AZ endurance series	31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area.	Saturday12.05.15 7:30am	Scottsdale, Arizona.	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/
Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross	You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy.	Sat/Sunday12. 5-6.15	Gilbert	http://azcross.com/
Dawn to Dusk	From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.15.5 mile laps.	12.12.157:23AM	McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail	http://www.dcbadventures.com/
AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships	C OSSSSSSSSSSY R C C L O	December 19	Gilbert	http://azcross.com

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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

TBC Circuit Race Part one.

OPMTB

Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340

http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts : www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts?fref=ts

GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

TORCA www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) has lots of rides organized and posted on Meetup.com or www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org

There is also the Zona bike rides. See facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

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I’d like to nominate Jim Davis for Bike Commuter of the year. Jim works for Tucson Fire Dept. A few years back, the fire chief told all the firemen that they were going to need to put in some time of the work day into being physically fit. I think this was directed at more of the desk jockeys/admin and others. Jim took up cycling at that time. What started as a mandate from work has turned into a full blown bike obsession. Not only is Jim communing every day, but he is also racing his bike, and has become a known and welcomed face in that community. I think that is what makes his story so special(even if it is common). One discipline, like commuting, can lead to a bike obsessed life. Last year Jim logged over 12,000 miles.

In addition to riding, Jim is one of the friendliest and outgoing people I’ve ever met while riding. Every day I come across Jim on the Bike he has a huge smile, endless encouragement for everyone he sees, and my day is simply better.

I’d also like to mention that Jim is African American. This is important as minorities are way under represented in the cycling community and we need to recognize those that are riding. This will encourage others to get on their bikes and ride.

I go to a few hundred bike rides and events every year. At all of these events, there is one person I see more than any other. This is Alisa Payne Neave. Many people might not notice her, but she is always doing something to help. She is often the first there and the one of the last to leave. She has been active in getting her own kids on bikes, riding with her husband, Arnold. She rides on the road, she rides on the MTB. She has helped with Look Save a Life, On the news for Silverbell Road about the cars driving in the bike lanes, Camped out for the youth ride on the AZ Trail.

Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride

Pedal to Dragoon Brewery

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Zona Cycling

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists

Sahuarita-Madera Canyon-Duval Mine-Mission Rd

Dove Mountain Park and River Paths

RIVER PARK, MARANA, TANGERINE, LA CANADA LOOP

Mercado-A Mountain-Gates Pass-Trails End-Starr Pass

Honeybee/Ridgeline/­Wild Burro/Badlands

AZT Shuttle – Picketpost to Kelvin

SAMBA Ride the AZ Trail

AZ Trail – Sahuarita Road

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Get out the VOTE. It’s a dog fight and if you want to see all the projects that benefit the cycling community, come out and help make the final push .

Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM

Cyclovia Tucson

Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm

Sunday 11.01.2015

3pm

El Grupo Fall Fondo

SDMB Pint Night at Borderlands

Borderlands Brewing

119 E Toole Ave

Wednesday

Trisport Customer Appreciation Night

TriSports Tucson

4495 S Coach Dr

Thursday 11.05.15

TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Saturday

11.07.015

Silverbell Century

Two Weeks Before El Tour!

Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM

Sunday

11.8.15

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

The Sandbox Showdown

2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ

GABA Fall Bike Swap

Urban Assault Ride

El Tour De Tucson

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

Get out the VOTE. It’s a dog fight and if you want to see all the projects that benefit the cycling community, come out and help make the final push .

Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM

Cyclovia Tucson

Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm

El Grupo Fall Fondo

TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

Saturday

11.07.015

Silverbell Century

Two Weeks Before El Tour!

Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM

Sunday

11.8.15

Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting

The Sandbox Showdown

2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ

GABA Fall Bike Swap

Urban Assault Ride

El Tour De Tucson

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The Damion Alexander Team is proud to sponsor

Habitat for Humanity Bike to Build Day

Saturday

6:30am Ride starts with brief welcome, then staggered start

Try out Virtual Reality Journalism

Monday

10.19.15

744 Highland Avenue

Light the Night. Free front & rear light sets will be distributed as well as free helmets for youth under 18.

Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm

Creepy Halloween Bike-In Movie (PG rating) at Bike-in and enjoy an outdoor movie at a creepy location. Bring your own popcorn, beverages and seating.

Friday

Camp Coffee Brewing Basics (sponsored by Presta Coffee Roasters)

Honeybee/Ridgeline/Wild Burro/Badlands