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Mt. Graham- State Hill Climb Championships

Bicycle, Bikepilgrim, Cycling, Racing, volunteer

The Mt. Graham Hill Climb is one of Arizona’s classic tests on two wheels and the Arizona State Hill Climb Championship. Starting outside Safford, the race heads straight up the Swift Trail into the Pinaleño Mountains, trading Sonoran Desert for pine forest and cool mountain air as the road climbs higher and higher.

And when we say climb, we mean climb. The full course is roughly 20 miles with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain, making Mt. Graham one of the biggest sustained road climbs in Arizona. Shorter 10-mile categories are offered for some age and masters divisions.

This isn’t a ride where you’re wondering when the next hill starts. The hill is the ride. Pace yourself, settle into a rhythm, enjoy the changing landscape and try to remember to look around occasionally as you climb thousands of feet above the desert floor.

For racers, there are Arizona State Championship titles on the line. For everyone else, there is the satisfaction of reaching the top of one of the most formidable paved climbs in the Southwest.

20 miles. 5,700 feet of climbing. One very large mountain.

September 20, 2026 | Safford, Arizona
47th Annual Mt. Graham Hill Climb

Tucson 10er

Arizona, Bicycle, Mountain Bike, Racing, volunteer

Tucson 10’er at Old Tucson may have one of the most uniquely Tucson settings of any mountain bike race. This 10-hour endurance race takes place at historic Old Tucson, the legendary movie studio where countless Westerns were filmed, surrounded by towering saguaros and the rugged Tucson Mountains.

Race solo, as a duo, or put together a team and spend the day ripping wicked-fast Sonoran Desert singletrack. Between laps, Old Tucson becomes part race headquarters and part party, with a large barn, bar, stage, vendors, and plenty of room for racers, friends, and families to hang out.

And the location is hard to beat. You’re riding through classic Sonoran Desert scenery with Saguaro National Park next door, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum just down the road, and Tucson only a short drive over the hill.

Come to race hard, trade laps with friends, or simply spend a January day riding bikes through the saguaros. Ten hours of fast singletrack, Old West atmosphere, spectacular desert scenery, and a venue you won’t find anywhere else.

January 16, 2027

24 Hours In the Old Pueblo

24 HOP, Beer, costumes, Mountain Bikes, MTB, Racing, Willow Springs

TMC Health 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo

Celebrating 27 years of riding singletrack in the Sonoran Desert, the TMC Health 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo is one of the largest 24-hour mountain bike events in the world. But calling it a mountain bike race doesn’t quite explain it.

It’s really a party in the desert with a biking problem.

Every Presidents’ Day weekend, thousands of mountain bikers, friends, families, volunteers and assorted desert characters create a temporary city north of Tucson for one unforgettable weekend.

Yes, there’s a 24-hour mountain bike race. Solo riders and teams take turns riding a fast and fun Sonoran Desert singletrack course continuously from noon Saturday until noon Sunday. But what happens between laps is every bit as much a part of the experience.

There are elaborate camps, costumes that range from clever to completely ridiculous, decorated bikes, music, campfires, food, an industry bike and gear expo and plenty of people who seem to have forgotten there is actually a race going on.

The exchange tent becomes the center of the universe as teammates wait for riders to finish their laps. During the day, the desert can deliver perfect 70-degree February weather. After sunset, lights begin winding across the desert as riders disappear into the darkness for another lap. Through it all, 91.3 KXCI Community Radio provides the soundtrack for 24 straight hours.

And then there are the costumes. At Old Pueblo, Lycra is merely a suggestion. You may find yourself sharing the trail with superheroes, animals, tutus, wigs and costumes that become increasingly difficult to explain as the night goes on. Taking the event seriously and not taking yourself too seriously coexist perfectly here.

That’s what makes 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo different. You can come to race for the podium, challenge yourself to ride solo for 24 hours, put together a team of friends, volunteer, camp or simply experience one of the great gatherings of the mountain bike community.

The bicycles may be the excuse, but the people, costumes, music, camping, desert and community are what make Old Pueblo legendary.

Come for the mountain biking. Stay for the party. And don’t be surprised if you start planning next year’s costume before you’ve even left the desert.

This Link captures the essence of the event better than any other video… but I’m biased as I am one of the minor characters. https://watch.outsideonline.com/series/dispatches/e27xUKcQ-ItgXpnn7?episode=2&season=4&mode=fullscreen

Tucson 10er

Arizona, Bicycle, Mountain Bike, Racing, volunteer

January 17, 2026

Back again for 2026!

After a sucessful first year, Zia Rides will be back in Tucson again in 2026. Mark your calendars!

This 10 hour race for solos, duos, and teams takes place at historic Old Tucson Studios, the film site for many famous westerns. The main venue comes with sweeping views of saguaro covered mountains along with old-timey fun on the studio grounds for racers and their families to enjoy. The main event space is a large barn with bar, stage and plenty of space for vendors and hanging out. The singletrack is wicked fast, and we expect fast lap times through the towering saguaros. With Saguaro National Park, the Sonoran Desert Musuem just down the road, and the City of Tucson just over the hill, Old Tucson provides Zia Rides with an ideal winter event destination. We can’t wait to show you what’s in store, and we are sure you won’t be disappointed. Tucson, here we come!

Check out Visit Tucson for local info and attractions! Also, check out the free Tucson visitors guide:

Tucson Visitors Guide

24 Hours In the Old Pueblo

24 HOP, Beer, costumes, Mountain Bikes, MTB, Racing, Willow Springs

Celebrating 24 years of riding single track in the Sonoran Desert, the TMC Health 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo is one of the largest 24 Hour events in the world. Ride the event the mountain bike community has been raving about for years!

Join Epic Rides at the #24HOP as we host participants, volunteers, and sponsors for an event experience over a Government Issued Holiday Weekend (Presidents’ Day).

With mid-day highs of 70 degrees, mellow Sonoran Desert vibes, an industry bike + gear expo, and 24 hours of tunes provided by 91.3 KXCI Community Radio this festival is far more than just a 24-Hour mountain bike event.

Outside Magazine did a cool video after 2023 24 HOP. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-party-in-the-pueblo.html

The Ride List

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

I’m ambitious for making the best and most detailed ride and event list in the four corner states. The content is great, but I know that the format of this has room to improve (OK, it sucks) so I’ve been researching the best online calendars and hope to have all of the rides listed below uploaded in the next few weeks. For now, the old format. TONS of events for the first 4 months of the year. Still have not done any Utah rides and if you see anything that I’m missing, please let me know.

In case you did not know, I do this list because I have a passion for cycling, but it does not pay any bills. In order to find the time to do this list all I ask is if you are thinking of buying or selling real estate, or know someone who is, please let me know. Real Estate pays the bills and I can either do traditional real estate marketing like sitting open houses and making cold calls, or provide an actual service, like this ride list. Please and Thanks.

If you know of a ride that’s not on the list, please contact me. Best is text 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com.

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I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact
CHECK OUT THESE CALANDERS FOR MORE UP TO DATE RIDES. https://cactuscycling.org/schedule.php https://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events
Ben’s Bikes MTB Night Ride	Alternates between Ben’s Bike the Vail Trails	Monday 6:30PM	2 hours no drop 12-15 miles		www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453
Tuesday Morning Fast Ride(TMFR)	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 7:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual No Drop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista Cherokee Parking Lot	Wed 7:00PM	10 miles		Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 https://sunnspokes.com/ Awesome Site for local routes!
Bike Polo	U of A Mall closer to Campbell	Wed 8:00PM			https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts
Up Oracle Thursday	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:30AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Friday 9AM	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 9:00AM	35-55 miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:15 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:30AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:00AM resuming in March	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Zona Cycling	East Side Of Tucson	Various rides	depends	Depends	https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Send Message on facebook to Colleen who manages page

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Sun and Spokes Scavenger Hunts	Sierra Vista, AZ	March 21,2014 3PM	Depends how fast you find the clues	Bring your bike, your brain, your phone, and your friends! You can participate solo or in a group. ride around the greater Sierra Vista area photographing your answers to the clues.	https://www.facebook.com/events/615305934027168/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Tolero Training Ride					Brooke Streicher 520-476-6958
More Road rides next week. If you have a ride, text me at 520-977-5664 or email damion@damionalexander.com
LOOKING FOR A GROUP RIDE? Check out these groups Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides. Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/ Cycle Fit Solutions https://www.cyclefitsolutions.net/articles/local-rides-clubs-pg195.htm Zona Cycling https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057539225939 Message Colleen Steinmann Tolero

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

What	Location	Date-Time	Time – Distance- Speed	Contact- More Info
“OldSkool OG’s”	Enchanted Hills	3.21.24	8-12 miles	https://www.facebook.com/events/1037875490844515/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at. SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/ SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/ TORCA https://torca.org/events Tucson MTB Addictshttps://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
TORCA TRAIL BUILD	Molino Basin	Jan 20^th 9:00AM	https://torca.org/event-5552992?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/18/2024
Half The Road	The Loft Cinema	Jan 25th	https://www.facebook.com/HalfTheRoad https://loftcinema.org/showtimes/
TORCA TRAIL BUILD	Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Site	Jan 27^th 8:30AM	https://torca.org/event-5552999?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/18/2024
Guru Bikes 1st Anniversary	2634 N. 1st Tucson AZ	2.10.24 3PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1428289154466459?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_top_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
GABA Volunteer Opportunities	Year Round Opportunities to give back to the community. Check out the link to the right. ————-à		http://gaba.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=307669&sl=745000180
El Grupo and El Grupito	Coaching youth Cycling		Contact me, Damion, and I’ll put you in touch with the right coach depending on what you want to do. 520-977-5664

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Tire Size	Contact- More Info
Papago 6	PHX , AZ	Saturday, January 6, 2024
Learn To Turn Training Crit	Tucson, AZ	January 7
MBAA- McDowell Meltdown	Phx AZ	Saturday January 13, 2024
State Race Double	Tucson, AZ	January 14, 2024	BMX	https://www.usabmx.com/site/bmx_races?filter_state=1&past_only=0&goldcup=0&section_id=23&category=&series=&series_race_type=&year=0&state=AZ
Learn To Turn Training Crit	Tucson, AZ	January 14	Road
Antelope Peak Challenge Arizona Endurance Series	Picketpost to Tigermine Road	Jan 20	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
AZ NICA #1	White Tanks	January 20,2024	MTB
NM Old Fashioned CX Series	Bosque Farm NM	Jan 20	CX	hawke@bcdracing.com 505-259-6885
Learn To Turn Training Crit	Tucson, AZ	January 21	Road
CBR Critirium #1	Domingues Hills, CA	Jan 21	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
San Tran Century	Queen Creek, Arizona	January 21, 2024	Road	https://pmbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=943467&module_id=359096
Winter Nationals	Black Mountain BMX	January 26-28	BMX	https://www.usabmx.com/site/postings/2005
MBAA- Estrella Hedgehog	Phoenix	January 27, 2024	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
NM Old Fashioned CX Series	Bosque Farms, NM	January 27, 2024	CX	hawke@bcdracing.com 505-259-6885
*Fat Bike World Chamionships*	Leadville Co	Jan. 26-28	Fatbike	https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series
McDowell Circuit	Fountain Hills, AZ	Jan 28	MTB	https://www.azcycling.org/event/mmc/
*rACE Against Time TT*	*San Manuel*	*Feb 3*	*Road*	*https://uacycling.com/sc-omnium/*
*CottonWood Crusher*	*Buena Vista, CO*	*2.3.2024*	*Fat Bike*	*https://coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/2024-cottonwood-crusher/2022-cottonwood-crusher-registration/*
Rosena Ranch Circuit Race	La Verne, CA	Feb 3	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Silverton Whiteout	Silverton, Co	Feb 3	Fatbike	https://silvertonwhiteout.com/
Vuelta a Santa Catalina	San Manuel, AZ	FEBRUARY 3-4, 2024	Road	https://uacycling.com/sc-omnium/
Old Man Winter Rally	Lyons, CO	Feb 4	Fat Bike
CBR Critirium #2	Carson, CA	Feb 4	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Leadville Winter MTB Series: Tennessee Pass Night Jam	Leadville, CO	2.10	Fat Bike	https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-
White Tank Whirlwind	Wadell, AZ	February 10	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tortolita 50 Arizona Endurance Series	Tucson, AZ	Feb 10	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Tour De Palm Springs	Palm Springs, CA	Feb 9-10	Road	https://tourdepalmsprings.com/
*State Race Double*	Goodyear AZ	Feb 11, 2024	BMX	https://www.usabmx.com/site/bmx_races?filter_state=1&past_only=0&goldcup=0&section_id=23&category=&series=&series_race_type=&year=0&state=AZ
Flapjack Flats TT	Picacho, AZ	Feb 11	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/flapjacks-tt/
Roger Millikan Memorial Crit	Brea, CA	Feb 12	Road	https://socalcycling.com/road-racing-2/
Southwest Regional Gravity Championships	Boulder City, NV	Feb16-mar3	Downhill, Eduro	ttps://www.bikereg.com/61707
Golden State Nationals BMX	Bakersfield, CA	Feb 16	BMX
MOB N Mojave	Boulder City, NV	2-16	Downhill/enduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/2-11-2022-mob-n-mojave
Frisco Freeze –	Frisco, CO	Feb 17	Fat Bike	https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/
Crystal Lake Challenge	Duarte, CA	Feb 18	Road	https://www.bikereg.com/crystal-lake-challeng
Valley of The Sun	Phoenix, AZ	Feb16-18	Road	https://vosstagerace.com/
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo	Willow Springs ,AZ	February 16-18, 2024	MTB	https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/
Tucson Bicycle Classic	Tucson AZ	2.23-2.25 2024	Road	https://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
UCLA Devil’s Punchbowl	Pearblossom, CA	Feb 24	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Majestic Grand prix	Costa mesa, CA	March 3	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/

Leadville Winter MTB Series: Mineral Belt Mayhem	Leadville, CO	March 2	Fat Bike	https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series
Project Echelon Gala Weekend	Tucson, AZ	3.3.24	Road
Belgian Waffle Ride	Cave Creek, AZ	March 1-2	Gravel	https://belgianwaffleride.bike
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival	Sedona, AZ	Marc 8-10	MTB	https://sedonamtbfestival.com/
Skinny Tire Festival	Moab, UT	March 9-12	Road	https://www.skinnytireevents.com/skinnytirefestival
Cruces TT	Las Cruces,Nm	3.9	Road
Tour De Cookie	Tucson, Az	3.9	Road	https://www.facebook.com/events/1103931284106472/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
Ripsey Arizona Endurance Series	Oracle, AZ	March 9	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Hillsboro RR	Hillsboro,NM	3.10	Road	ziavelo@gmail.com 575-541-8271
Oro Vallet Triathlon and Biathlon Festival	Oro Valley, AZ	3.16	Swim, bike, run	https://www.trioyl.com/
Frostbite TT	Wellington, CO	March 16,2024	Fat Bike
Roost and Ridges Enduro	Farmington NM	3.16	MTB-enduro
Fatty Patty	Leadville, CO	March 16,2024	Fat Bike	https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series
True Grit Epic	Santa Clara, UT	March 16	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/true-grit-epic/
Tour De Cure	Goodyear	March 17	Road	https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=13607
Havasu Havoc	Lake Havasu	March 23	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
CMU’s Maverick Classic Road Race and Crit	Grand Junction,CO	March 23	Road
Musselman Crit – State Crit	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/musselman-crit-state-champs/
Leadville Winter MTB Fatty Patty –	Leadville, CO	TBD	(Fat Bike)	https://www.facebook.com/LWMBS/
Tour De Zona	Sierra Vista, AZ	March 21-24, 2024	Road	https://eltourdezona.org/
Victor Valley Omnium	Victorville, CA	March 22-24	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Sedona Big Friggin Loop	Sedona, AZ	March 23	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #1	Aurora<CO	March 27		https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/
The Bear	Lakewood, Co	March 30	MTB	https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/
School of Mines Oredigger Classic Hill Climb and Crit	Golden, CO	March 30	Road	https://coloradoavidcyclist.com/events/school-of-mines-oredigger-classic-hill-climb-and-criterium/
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #2	Aurora<CO	April 3	Road	https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/
Tommy Knocker 10	Silver City, NM	April 6	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/tommyknocker-10/
East Side Epic	Leadville Co	April 6	Fat Bike	https://cloudcitywheelers.redpodium.com/2024-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series
Boulder Roubaix Race and Gran Fondo	Boulder CO	April 6	Road	https://dbcevents.com/roubaix/
East Side Epic Fat Bike	Leadville Co	April 6	Fatbike	https://www.cloudcitywheelers.com/the-winter-bike-series
Tour of Murrieta	Murrieta, CA	April 6-7	Road	http://tourdemurrieta.com/
Moab Rocks	Moab, Ut	April 6-8	MTB	https://www.transrockies.com/moab-rocks
Spring Cyclovia	Tucson, AZ	April 7	All Bikes-on the road	https://www.cycloviatucson.org/
CU Crit	Longmont CO	April 7	Road
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #3	Aurora<CO	April 3	Road	https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage Race	Redlands, CA	April 10-14	Road	https://redlandsclassic.com/
Ft. Lewis College’s Squawker Classic Road Race, crit and tt	Durango, CO	Arpil 13`	Road	https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/event/fort-lewis-colleges-squawker-classic-road-race-crit-and-ttt/
Tour De Scottsdale	Scottsdale AZ	April 13, 2024	Road	https://www.tourdescottsdale.org/
GABA Bike Swap	Tucson, AZ	April 14	Community	https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=307669&item_id=1841006&eml=1&actr=3
Prescott Punisher	Prescott, AZ	April 13, 2024	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher/
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #4	Aurora<CO	April 3	Road	https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/
Sea Otter Classic	Montery,CA	April 18-21	Everything Bikes	https://www.seaotterclassic.com
6 hours in the basin of comonwealth	Galiesteo, NM	4.20	MTB	https://www.core-crew.com/6-hours-in-the-basin-for-commonweal#:~:text=The%202024%20edition%20of%20%226,the%20Galisteo%20Basin%20Trail%20System.
Pony Express Gravel		4.20
CSU’s Cobb Lake Road Race		4.20
CSU’s Oval Crit	Ft. Collins	4.21
Majestic Crit 4	Carson, ca	April 21	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #5	Aurora<CO	April 3	Road	https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/
Reaper Madness	Boulder City, NV	TBD	Downhill Enduro	https://www.bootlegcanyonracing.com/4-15-2022-reaper-madness
Sinister Night Rides	Queen Creek, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/sinister/
Prescott Monstercross Arizona Endurance Series	Prescott	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Fire in the Hole TT	Arva Valley, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/fire-in-the-hole/
LAX Circuit Race	LA, Ca	TBD	Road
Royal Gorge Groove	Canon City, CO	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/royal-gorge-groove/
Tour of the Gila	Silver City, NM	April 24-28	Road	https://tourofthegila.com/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 26-28	MTB	https://epicrides.com/events/whiskey-off-road/event-guide/
Fangdango	Bailey, CO	TBD	MTB	https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/
Ride Across Arizona	Toprock, AZ	TBD	Gravel	https://bikepacking.com/event/ride-across-arizona-2023/
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #6	Aurora<CO	April 3	Road	https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/
CO2NUT Desert Gravel	Fruita, CO	May 04	Gravel
Flagstaff Frenzy	Flagstaff AZ	May 4, 2024	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
CBR Criterium Dominguez hill crit #5	Dominguez Hills, CA	May 5	Road	https://majesticcycling.com/
Fangdango MTB Race	Castle Rock, CO	May 5, 2004	MTB
Cajon Pass Circuit Race	Cajon Pass	TBD	Road
18 Hours of Fruita	Fruita, CO	May 4,2024	MTB	https://18hrsoffruita.com/
	Dominguez, CA	TBD	Road
Gran Fondo Moab	Moab, UT	May 4, 2024	road	https://www.transrockies.com/gran-fondo-moab
KAREN HORNBOSTEL MEMORIAL TIME TRIAL AT CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK #6	Aurora, CO	May 8	Road	https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/events-2/
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb	Tucson, AZ	TBD	Road	BikeGaba.org
Rides and Vibes, Music and MTB	Grand Junction, CO	May 10
Arizona XC MTB State Championship Race	Prescott,AZ	May 11,2024	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/state-championship-race/
Individual Time Trial Championships	Lake Los Angeles	TBD	Road	https://socalcycling.com/events/individual-time-trial-championships/
Royal Gorge Six and Twelve	Canon City, Co	May 18	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/royal-gorge-six-and-twelve/
Sarlacc Attack 50k	Fruita, CO	TBD	MTB	https://geminiadventures.com/sarlacc-attack-50k/?target=Details
Co2uT	Fruita, CO	TBD	Gravel	https://www.desertgravel.com/co2ut/
3 Bear #1	Picacho, AZ	TBD	Road	https://www.azcycling.org/event/3-bears-tt-1/
Ride of Silence	Tucson	May 15	Road	https://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Adrenaline Night Rides	McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/adrenaline/
Aspen Asphyxiation-Arizona Endurance Series	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
Julius Kim Cunanan Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race	Chula Vista, CA	May 20, 2023	Road
Sante Fe Century and Gran Fondo	Sante Fe, NM	May 19-21	Road	https://www.santafecentury.com/
Team Time Trail Championships	Lake Los Angeles	May 27	Road
Barry Wolfe Gran Prix	Thousand Oaks, CA	May 28	Road
The Original Growler Endurance	Gunnison, CO	May 27-28	MTB	https://originalgrowler.com/
MGXC	Elbert, CO	May 29, 2023	MTB	https://rattlerracing.com/event/mgxc/
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic	Durango, CO	May TBD 3 days	Road,Gravel, MTB	https://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com/
Wasatch 50	Heber City, UT	June 1, 2023	MTB	https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/wasatch-50-pg1355.htm
Ojai Valley Century	Ojai, Ca	June 3rd	Road	http://ojaivalleycentury.org/
CBR Critirium #6	Carson, CA	June 4, 2023	Road
Tour Divide	Banff, Alberta Antelope Wells, NM	June 9	Bike Pack, MTB	https://tourdivide.org/
Wasatch 50	Heber City, UT	June 10	MTB	https://redrockevents.raceentry.com/wasatch-50/race-information
Telluride Gravel Race	Telluride, CO	June 10,2023	Gravel	https://telluridegravelrace.com/
Barrio Logan Gran Prix	San Diego, CA	June 10, 2023	Road	https://www.sdbc.org/events/sdbc-barrio-logan-grand-prix
Ride the Rockies	Rumor says NE Colorado	June 09-15,2024	Road	https://ridetherockies.com/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder	Vernal, UT	June 17	Gravel	https://gravel-dino.com/
Lunar Liftoff	https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CheyenneMountainColorado Springs, CO	June 24,2023	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/lunar-liftoff-mtb-race/
Bighorn Gravel	Gypsum, CO	June 23-25, 2023	Gravel	https://www.bighorngravel.com/
Hypnosis Night Rides	Estrella Mountain Regional Park Goodyear, AZ	June 23, 2023	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/hypnosis/
Telluride 100	Telluride, CO	July 8, 2023	MTB	https://telluride100.com/
Cashe Gran Fondo	Logan, Ut	July 8^th	Road	https://www.cachegranfondo.com/
Bob Evans Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb	Idaho Springs, Co	July 8th	Road	https://www.bicyclerace.com/
Crusher in the Tushar	Beaver, UT	July 8, 2023	Gravel	https://tusharcrusher.com/
Silver Rush 50 MTB	Leadville, CO	July 9, 2023	MTB	https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/
Dirty Diner Gravel Grinder	Vernal, UT	June 17	Gravel	https://gravel-dino.com/
719 Ride	Colorado Springs, CO	July 15, 2023	Road	https://719ride.com/
Stunner Night Rides	Usery Mountain Regional Park Mesa, AZ	July 21, 2023	MTB	https://www.aravaiparides.com/stunner/
24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest	Gallup, NM	July 22, 23	MTB	https://ziarides.com/event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
Willcox Flyer Bike Ride by LifeNet	Willcox,AZ	September 5, 2020		http://www.rocamotionevents.com/willcox-flyer-bike-ride/
Kitt Peak TT	Kitt Peat	September 13, 2020		http://www.azcycling.org/
El Tours Loop the Loop	Tucson, AZ	September 19, 2020		http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/loop-the-loop/
Cave Creek Overnight	Animas, New Mexico	TBD		https://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=265937
Horny Toad Hustle	Las Cruces (Dona Ana) NM	TBD		https://hornytoadhustle.wordpress.com/
Enduro Series	Flagstaff, AZ	TBD		https://mbaa.net/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest	Albuquerque, NM	September 18-20, 2020		https://ziarides.com/event/albuquerque-mountain-bike-fest/
Barn Burner	Flagstaff, AZ	Saturday, September 19, 2020		http://www.barnburnermtb.com/
Mt. Graham- State Hc	Safford, AZ	September 27		http://www.azcycling.org/
Man vs Machine	Williams, AZ	Due to road widening, date still in question		http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
AZ CROSS Globe	Globe, AZ	TBD		https://legacy.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2018-2091
Sky Island Tour	Sierra Vista, AZ	October 3, 2020		https://www.skyislandtour.com/
Arizona Bicycle Classic	Payson, AZ	October 18, 2019		https://www.bikereg.com/arizona-bicycle-classic
Tour of the White Mountains	Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ	October 03, 2019		https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/
Cycle Avondale	Avondale	TBD		https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/cycle
Tour De Gila Gran Fondo	Silver City, NM	October – Exact date TBD		https://tourofthegila.com/gran-fondo/
Tour de Scottsdale	Scottsdale, AZ	Sunday, October 11, 2019		https://www.tourdescottsdale.net/
	Sedona, AZ	November 3-5		Roam Fest Sedona MTB https://www.roamfest.com/sedona
Austin Rattler	Austin, TX	November 4, 2023	MTB	https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/austinrattlermtb/
25 Hours in Frog Hollow	Hurricane, UT	November 2-4,2024	MTB	https://gropromotions.com/6-hours-in-frog-hollow/
Spirit world 100	Patagonia, AZ	November 2-5 2023	Gravel	https://www.thespiritworld100.com/
Kentucky Camp Charity Ride Arizona Endurance Series	Sonoita, AZ	November 4	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
inGamba Cyciling at Canyon Ranch Road	Tucson, AZ	November 8, 2023		https://ingamba.pro/trip/arizona-ingamba-at-canyon-ranch-20-feb-2023/
UA Cyclocross Cyclocross /az-cx-champs/	San Manuel AZ	November 11/12		https://www.azcycling.org/event
6 & 12 Hours of Fury	Fort McDowell, AZ	November 18, 2023	MTB	https://4peaksracing.com/events/fury-2022-2/
Picketpost Punisher Arizona Endurance Serie	Superior, AZ	November 18	MTB	https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson, AZ	November 18, 2023	Road	https://eltourdetucson.org/
BICAS Art Auction	Tucson, AZ	12/ 9,10/2022	Art	https://bicas.org/art/auction
Dawn to Dusk Arizona ,	McDowell Mountain Regional Park	December 10, 2022 MTB		https://ziarides.com/event/dawn-to-dusk-az/
GABA Toy Ride	Tucson, AZ	December 10 2022	Charity	www.BikeGaba.org
2021 McKenzie Frenzy	Vail, AZ	December ?????????	MTB	https://mckenziefrenzy3.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=14792
Race Against Time	San Manuel	TBD	Road	http://uacycling.com/race-against-time-tt/
Winterbike	Copper Mountain, CO	TBD	Fat Bike	https://www.coppercolorado.com/things-to-do/events/january-events/winterbike-2023
McDowell Meltdown	Fountain Hills	TBD	MTB	https://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/

ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved and have questions on the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, SDMB -Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike, TORCA – Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists, El Grupo Youth Cycling, El Tour De Tucson and all of it’s charity partners, Tour De Zona, Tour De Mesa, Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder…. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.

THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.

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

Ride List for April 15-21 2017

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This weekend is one of my favorite events of the year. The El Grupo Scavenger Hunt is a super fun, challenging yet a family-friendly event. You bring your bike (and friends!). El Grupo will give you a map of the downtown area. On the back you will find 10 riddles to solve and 10 objects to find. You will race, ride or gallop (at your chosen pace!) within a 3 mile radius of downtown searching for the objects, tackling feats of strength and stupidity, and learning about obscure parts in downtown Tucson you never knew existed! There is no better way of discovering the community than this ride. Enjoy coffee and treats from Beyond Bread while you get ready to rid as well as adult drinks from Catalina Brewing Company and lunch included in registration. There will also be a raffle with prizes from awesome local businesses! And there is a 100% chance that everyone’s favorite community photographer will be there to catch you in all the silliness.

April is BikeFest. Living Street Alliance has a calendar of events at https://www.bikefesttucson.com/events/2017-04/ Events range from skill classes, mechanic workshops, bike in movies, brewery rides and more.

Ride on,

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 6:30AM	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 ben@bensbikestucson.com
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde,	Monday 6:30 AM	15-16	54 miles	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Monday Night Mash	12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway	Monday 7:15pm	15-25 miles	Social regroups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 5:30	Not that long. Just doing good helping out our Vets. Thanks for Serving!		https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 6:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

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

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

U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Friday 6:30AM	2 hours 30-40 miles	Team Time Trial Practice	http://uacycling.com/
Homestretch Foundation Spin with the Stretchies	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Friday 9AM	75-90 minutes	Recovery ride	https://www.facebook.com/HomestretchFoundation/?pnref=story

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:00AM	53 (shorter option of 38 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:15 AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:00AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
HMS Shop Ride	8225 N. Courtney Page Way	Saturday 7:30AM	4 routes 25-30 Miles	No Drop	hmsbikes@gmail.com 520-989-0196
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Zona Cycling First of the Month Mt Lemmon Ride	Le Buzz 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	1^st Saturday 7:30AM	As far as you can get	Until you turn around	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Zona Cycling	El Con by the Starbucks .	2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th,5^th, Saturday 7:30AM	65 miles	16-18	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 8:00AM			Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride	I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride	At Ben’s bike 7431 Houghton	Saturday 8:00AM	6-10 miles	Easy	www.bensbikestucson.com 520-574-2453

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

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


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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What

Location

Date/Time

Distance

Speed

Contact- More Info

Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.

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

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

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

What

Location

Date

Time

Time Distance

Speed

Contact- More Info

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA Tucson off-road Cyclists and Activists. (TORCA) have a calendars. Check them out at.

SAMBA http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/

SDMB http://www.sdmb.org/events/

TORCA http://torca.org/calendar/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What

Location

Date

Contact- More Info

TORCA –

May CDO Round Two TraIL Work

CDO 10 miles in two days

May 13-14

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

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
The Great Cowtown Campout: Volume III	From Ordinary Bike Shop and ride out to Cowtown Keeylocko in 3 Points	April 15-16	https://www.facebook.com/events/359110417793235/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15 8AM	http://www.elgrupocycling.org/scavenger-hunt/
April CDO Work Weekend	Trails don’t maintain themselves! Help keep the CDO in prime condition for the summer.	April 22^nd-23rd	https://www.facebook.com/events/371229856569743/
Tour of the Gila Stage Race	Silver City, NM	April 19-23	http://www.tourofthegila.com
12 Hours in the Wild West	Village of Ruidoso	April 22, 2017	http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-in-the-wild-west/
Cotton Classic Time Trial	Arizona City, AZ	Sunday, Apr 23	Don Melhado dmelhado@cox.net
Arizona Track Series #1	Encino, CA, AZ	04/28/2017 – 04/30/2017	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-827
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com
The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial	Phoenix, AZ	Saturday, May 7	http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt
Javelina Chase Gran Fondo & Omnium	Duncan, AZ	May 05-06	http://www.javelinachase.com/
Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial	Phoenix, AZ	May 13	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-270
Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb	Tucson, AZ	Friday May 15, 2015	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137250
Ride of Silence	Tucson AZ And across the country.	May 17th	https://www.facebook.com/events/1234450613344202/
Verrado Velo Criterium 2.0	Verrado, AZ	Saturday, May 20	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-1328
Arizona State Time Trial Championships	Arizona City, AZ	Sunday, May 21	https://tucsonmasters.org/
Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Luna Lake Overnight Tour	Springerville, Quemado, Pie Town, Alpine	May 27 – 29, 2017??? Unverified	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137251
Flagstaff Omnium	Flagstaff, AZ	June 10-11	http://singletrackbikes.com/
10th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship	Show Low, AZ	June 17	http://www.bikethebluff.com/
Carson City Off Road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
24 Hours In The Enchanted Forest	Gallup NM in the Zuni Mountains	June 24 June 25	http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest
South Boundary BigRide	Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth and Family Center	July 22	http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/
Dawn til Dusk	Camerco, NM	August 26	http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-til-dusk/
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance \| Sedona	Sedona, AZ	09/09/2017 – 09/10/2017	https://sandiegomountainbikeskills.com/
Man vs Machine 2017	Williams, AZ	September 30	http://www.grandcanyonracing.com/
12 Hours Of Albuquerque and MTB Fest	Tijeras, NM	September 30	http://ziarides.com/event-register/12-hours-of-albuquerque-and-mtb-fest/
AZ CROSS Series #1-#2	Sedona, AZ	October 29-29	https://azcross.com/
AZ CROSS Series #3-#4	Phoenix, AZ	November 25-26,	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-460
Dawn to Dusk Arizona	McDowell Mountain Regional Park,	December 9	http://ziarides.com/event-register/dawn-dusk-arizona/

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

2017 Southern Arizona Omnium

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

Click The Links below for all the event photos.

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

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

The Mussleman Criterium

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

The FlapJack Time Trial

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

The Colossal Cave Road Race

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

Mussleman Crit

Colossal Cave Road Race Part 1

Colossal Cave Road Race Part 2

Community 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

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

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

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

TMC Health 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

Click The Links below for all the event photos.

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER