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November 11, 2016Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List24 hours in the old pueblo, Arizona, Bicycle, Bicycle Ride List, bike advocate, bike polo, Bike Safety, Bikepilgrim, bikepilgrim.com, Community Bike Rides, Cyclocross Arizona, El Grupo, Mt. Lemmon, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tour De Cure, Tucson, Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tuesday ride, UAMCbikepilgrim

We are almost there. The grand daddy of Tucson Rides. Over 8000 riders will be taking over the streets of Tucson next weekend for the Tucson Medical Center 34^th El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino del Sol. For many, it’s a good week to taper. For others, like me, it might be about time to start training;-)

I’d like to THANK all who have donated to my ride for a child as well as everyone who has been riding for the other 60 beneficiaries of El Tour. I’ve been thinking that next year I’d like to ride for each and every one of them. It fuels my soul seeing so many help others doing what they love. Truly a win/win. There is still time to donate if you want to give and I’m only $300 away from my goal. Click Here to donate.

There are many activities that surround the El Tour Super Week, beginning one week prior to ride day, includes a 2-day El Tour Bike, Fitness & Health EXPO, El Tour Orientation Meetings, a Rusing, Lopez & Lizardi El Tour Dedication Dinner at Casino del Sol and an 8-day Indoor El Tour program.

Ride day begins with the Rio Nuevo 104-mile Main Event followed by the 76-Mile El Tour, the 54-Mile El Tour, the 40-Mile El Tour, the Town of Marana 28-Mile El Tour as well as the Tucson Medical Center El Tour Fun Ride presented by McDonald’s. Tune into the Cenpatico Integrated Care Ride Day Radio Show on ESPN Tucson for up-to-the-minute coverage of the front runners as well as interviews and updates from the remote starts. The HSL Properties Downtown Fiesta with kids activities, music, a Michelob ULTRA Garden, food, massages and an on-going Grand Cycling Awards Ceremony round out the day.

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

Ride on,

Damion

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

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

Hills, Hills Hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Tuesday 5:30AM	20 miles About an hour	12-14 HILLS	Damion Alexander 520-977-5664 text or call
VeloVets	The VA Blind Rehab Center, Building 30.	Tuesday, 6 September, 6:00 pm			https://www.facebook.com/VeloVets/?fref=ts
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:00AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 6:00AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Julian Wash Out n Back	Roy Schoonover Trail Head 7500 S. Kolb	Wed 4:30PM	10	10-no drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/
Heavy Pedal	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:00PM	Different route each week
Wednesday Shredzday	Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078	Wed 7:00PM	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
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 7:00AM	45 miles	18 plus	timcarolan@mac.com 548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Thurs 7:00AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

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

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:00AM	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 New Time Next week	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:30AM AM New Time Next week	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 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

Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Sunday 7:00AM	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎


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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What

Location

Date/Time

Distance

Speed

Contact- More Info

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/

Thursday night Short track aka TITS ride. #3 Thursday May 5^th 6:30PM Shannon road trailhead Starr Pass https://www.facebook.com/events/1601088440205606/

COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH SOMETHING BIKE RELATED

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
Cycling fashion night	Bicycle Ranch Tucson	11.10.16	https://www.facebook.com/events/628449917334932/
BICAS Art Auction	TheArt Gallery 1122 N. Stone	December 2-3	http://bicas.org/category/events/

RACES AND RIDES IN THE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO COME

What	Location	Date	Contact- More Info
Bici Clasicas	The Beautiful Bicycle 5331 S Civano Blvd,	November 12 – November 13 Nov 12 at 8 AM to Nov 13 at 2 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/511428799056917/
Sand Box ShowDown	In the washes in and Around Tucson.	Novemeber 12, 2016	https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
CLIF Bar AZ CROSS powered by SRAM #6	Cross Roads Park Knox Ave Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Nov 13	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2068
Silverbell Century	Tucson AZ	November 16	http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517
Christian Cycling Jam Session #3	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 16 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
El Tour De Tucson	Tucson,AZ	Saturday, November 19	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/
Christian Cycling Jam Session #4	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 23 , 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 5	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday November 30, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
AZ CROSS #7-#8 p/b North Valley Bikes	Horse Lover’s Park 19224 N Tatum Blvd	Nov 26 – Nov 27	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2437 https://azcross.com/
Hundo Mungus	Circle K (335 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623)	12.3.16	https://www.strava.com/activities/225228777 https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/?fref=ts
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100	Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268	December 4	http://www.bikeridearizona.com/braz-events/bike-ride-arizona-red-mt100
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 6	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 7, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Himmel Cyclocross	1000 N Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ	Dec 10 – Dec 11	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2450 https://azcross.com/
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 7	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 14, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.htmlb
CLIF Bar AZ Cross Series p/b SRAM Finals	2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert, AZ	Saturday, Dec 17	http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2363 https://azcross.com/
Arizona State CX Championship p/b Bicycle Ranch	2155 E. Knox Rd. Gilbert, AZ	Sunday, Dec 18	https://azcross.com/ http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-2364
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 8	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 21, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 9	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday December 28, 2016	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Christian Cycling Jam Session # 10	1550 E. 36th St. Tucson, AZ	Wednesday January 4, 2017	http://www.christiancyclingtucson.org/jam-session.html
Bell Breaker		January 14th
The Santa Catalina Omnium (UA BioPark Blast Crit & Oracle Road Race)	Tucson, Arizona; Oracle, Arizona	but likely January 28-29 2016 ***Date Not official	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Single Speed Arizona	Somewhere in Arizona – TBD	Feb 4th	https://m.facebook.com/SingleSpeed-Arizona-127969110604451/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	Phoenix,AZ	February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official	www.Wmrc.org
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO	Willow Springs/ Tucson AZ	February 17-19, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
OPGP – Old Pueblo Grand Prix	Tucson AZ – The Old Pueblo	March 11, 2017 – March 12, 2017	https://www.facebook.com/events/133499377064940/
Tucson Bicycle Classic		March 17-19 *** Date Not Official	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
2017 Phoenix AZ Tour de Cure	Phoenix, AZ	March 18, 2017	http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?fr_id=11752&pg=entry
El Tour de Mesa And CycloMesa	Mesa AZ	Saturday, April 1	http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa/
Cyclovia Tucson Route TBD	Tucson- TBD	Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 10am – 3pm	http://www.cycloviatucson.org/
El Grupo Scavenger hunt	El Grupo Scavenger Hunt	April 15- Date not confirmed
Tour De Cure- Tucson	Marana, AZ	April 23, 2016 *** Date not official	https://www.facebook.com/tdctucsonaz/
The Whiskey Off Road	Prescott, AZ	April 28-30, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
Mt Lemmon Gran Fondo	Tucson, Arizona	Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 6 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1223933260980855/
Road Grand Junction Off Road	Grand Junction Colorado	May 20 – 22, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/
CARSON CITY off road	Carson City, NV	June 16-18, 2017	http://www.epicrides.com/

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

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

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

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

Community ride list June 11-18

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

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

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

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

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

Ride on,

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

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

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

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

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

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

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

Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mountain Bike

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

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

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

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

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

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

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

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

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

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

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

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

Broadway Bicycles

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

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

Recumbent

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

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

Community Ride list for March 19-26

March 19, 2016Community Bike Events, Established Group RidesBicycle, bike advocate, bike pilgrim, Bikepilgrim, The Loop, The Shootout, Thursday ride, Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

This weekend is the 30^th Tucson Bicycle Classic. I see how much work goes into making events like this happen. A HUGE thanks to the staff, volunteers and sponsors who make it all happen.

I’m proud to see The Damion Alexander Team on the logo soup supporting racing and cyclist in Southern Arizona and knowing I’m doing a small part to keep this event alive and thriving.

I’ll have lots of images from the weekend and will share them both on BikePilgrim.com as well as on The Damion Alexander Team on Facebook.

Ride on,

Damion

I tried to verify all these, but did get in touch with some of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

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

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

Up Oracle Thursday Shootout	University and Euclid	Thurs 7:00AM		Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills	Bashas Kolb/Sunrise	Thurs 5:30AM	20 miles	12-14(but Hills)	Damion Alexander 977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People	AJ’s Sunrise/Campbell	Thursday 8:00AM	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/
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

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

Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group	Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina	Saturday 7:30AM	48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles	17-20 MPH	Free Breakfast after ride Steve 520-219-4311
The Old Man Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 6:45AM	60 Mile (can be extended to 100)	Fast 20 MPH+	www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout	University and Euclid	Saturday 7:00AM AM	60 Miles(can be extended to 100)	Faster	www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride	3302 E. Speedway Blvd	Saturday 7:00AM	15-20 miles	12-15 No drop	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride	7204 e Broadway	Saturday 7:00AM	10-15 miles beginner	12-15 No drop	pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride	Various Routes Call Scott	Saturday 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
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 ???	30-35 miles	12-15	Pbs074@performaneinc.com (520) 327-3232‎

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
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/203149392/
The Liv Urban Bike Challenge!	Bicycle Ranch Tucson 7090 N Oracle Rd, Ste 198,	Saturday 03.19.16 10:00	Team up with your friends and take on the Urban Bicycle Challenge (Scavenger Hunt)!		https://www.facebook.com/events/1722147921340118/
Zona Cycling Foothills and to the end of Tanque Verde	Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop.	Saturday 03.19.16 8:00AM	50 miles		https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Udall Park	Saturday 03.19.16 8:00 am	17 miles	No too fast, not that slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/

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 have a calendar of rides. Check them out at ) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association , http://www.sdmb.org
MTB Addicts – Kentucky Camp (AES Small Loop)	Northwest side of I-10 & Houghton by 7:30	Sunday 3.20.16 8AM	Distance – 29 miles Climb – 3,400 Skil level – Intermediate+ There is some good climbing on this ride.		https://www.facebook.com/events/945146148900878/
Old Pueblo MTB: Tortolita Preserve	Meeting inside the gate at Tortolita Preserve in Dove Mountain	Sunday 3.20.16 4PM	This is a 10 mile loop that is a perfect trail for all abilities. Only around 500 feet of climbing. Sunday the high is 89 so again perfect weather to go for a mountain bike ride with some friends.		https://www.facebook.com/events/2001319703426988/
Tuesday Night Lights:Mt. Lemmon Selfies	Molino Basin, Mt Lemmon Az Tucson, Arizona 85747	clock Tuesday, March 22 at 7 PM	TNL Prison Camp Selfies. Meet at Molino Basin Campground at 7pm and we ride the road to Prison Camp and take the trail back to Molino. Its only 2 miles up the road and 3 miles down the trail, so plan on doing it 2 times		https://www.facebook.com/events/810863089017894/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
The Tucson Bicycle Classic can use some Volunteers. Interested, call me at 977-5664 and ‘ll put you in touch with the right peeps.
Looks Like I Need to do some searching for events.	If you have an event or need volunteers…	Let me know	damion@damionalexander.com

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
White Tank Whirlwind	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 4	3.19.16	White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tucson Bicycle Classic	TT, Road Race and Circuit Race.	3.18.16 3.19.16 3.20.16	Tucson	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Marana Heritage Criterium	Jr’s- Cat 5, Masters, Cat 4/5 Cat 3/4, Cat 1/2/3-Pro1/2/3	03.26.16	Marana, AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/state_search.php?state=AZ
Tour De Cure Tucson	Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time	4.17.15	Tucson	http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=11062&pg=entry
Flagstaff Frenzy	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 5	6.4.16	Fort Valley Trail Network	http://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D		6.5.16

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 February 20-27 2016

February 20, 2016Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, Mountain BikeBicycle, bikepilgrim.com, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, events, The Loop, The Shootout, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

This week the county installed a new stop sign on Mission Road at Los Reales. This is about a mile after “the Shootout” usually starts to hammer heading south. I’ve heard various ideas of how the ride should adjust for the new stop sign. What seems to make the most sense to me is to keep the roll out until a few hundred meters after the stop sign. This will allow everyone to come to a legal stop and not feel like they are being dropped before the ride really starts.

I’m sure that I’ll be writing more about The Shootout in the months to come, but this weekend I’ll be off at the Tolero Crit. There are races from Jr’s all the way up. The action starts at 8AM and goes all day. It’s fun to watch and if you find yourself on the Northwest side of town it is worth checking out. It is as Casas Church at 10801 North La Cholla.

Save the date of April 15^th for The Ride For Reading. We are still collecting books and if you are interested in a collection box in your business, please let me know.

If you want to make sure you don’t miss the ride list, please email me at Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put Ride List in the subject/

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Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
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/203149392/
Tolero Crit at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd Casas Church is one of the most entertaining courses for criterium racing in Arizona. Come join us for a day of fast exciting racing and come early for free pancakes and fruit for racers and spectators.
Zona Cycling East then Southeast…Pistol Hill	Starbucks at El Con	Saturday 02.20.16 8:30AM	50 miles		https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	parking lot at Camino de la Tierra, and the Rillito River	Saturday 02.20.16 10AM	25 miles	No too fast, not that slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Catalina Brewing Company Grand Opening	Catalina Brewing Company 6918 N Camino Martin, # 120,	Saturday 02.20.16 2-10 PM	Ride from where ever	Your Pace	https://www.facebook.com/events/1691546814391329/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists has a calendar of rides. Check out https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
TORCA Raid on SOMO	South Mountain Park/Preserve 10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix,	2.20.16 9AM	. This will be a downhill focused event on the famous Geronimo & Holbert trails which are arguably some of the longest and most fun DH trails around.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1690580067847996/
Catalina Brewing Company Grand Opening	Catalina Brewing Company 6918 N Camino Martin, # 120,	Saturday 02.20.16 2-10 PM	Ride from where ever at your pace.
McDowell-Sonoran Desert Preserve–North Unit	Cortaro Road Park-n-Ride next to McDonald’s at 7:30 AM	Sunday 02.21.16 7:30AM	These trails are some of the finest in Arizona–lots of options, swooping loops, great scenery, and nothing too difficult. It is about a 2 hour drive to the trailhead from Tucson, but really worth it if you have never been		https://www.facebook.com/events/721754534592625/
Kentucky Camp (AES Small Loop)	I-10 & Houghton	Sunday 02.21.16 8AM	Plan to meet up on the Northwest side of I-10 & Houghton by 7:30 where we’ll figure out a carpool to the trailhead.		https://www.facebook.com/events/945146148900878/
Old Pueblo MTB: 50 Year from Golder Ranch Rd.	50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead	Sunday 02.21.16 3PM	Golder Ranch roadend at 3:00pm for a ride to the Chutes. There is enough daylight for anyone that wants to bike the trail down to Catalina State Park after the chutes.		https://www.facebook.com/events/518703851669081/
Business Builder Bike Ride, February, SWEETWATER	Sweetwater Preserve	Wednesday 2.24.16 4PM	Join us for the February BBBR at Sweetwater! Since the 2016 24HOP will be just a collection of memories, you can continue mountain biking and beer drinking with us! Add in some friendly networking and you have a perfect afternoon!		https://www.facebook.com/events/553181374844667/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
consider Yourself Challenged for CAF Challenged Athletes Foundation	Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E River Rd	Sunday, 2.21.16 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1164449193587189/
TORCA- February Trail day sponsored by PROBIKE	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails Tucson, Arizona 85730	Saturday 2.27.16 8AM 2016	https://www.facebook.com/events/997845930308531/
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp	Prescott, AZ	03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016	http://www.ultramtb.net/
8th Annual Bike the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race	Show Low, AZ	6.18.16

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
Lake Havasu Havoc	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 3	Saturday 2.20.16	Sara Park, Lake Havasu City	http://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tolero Crit	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money & merchandise	Saturday 2.20.16	Casas Church Oro Valley AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-446
AVONdale Criterium Series	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals.	Sunday 2.21.16	S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269
FlapJack Flats	Time Trial	2.27.16	Picacho Arizona	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-392
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp		03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016		http://www.ultramtb.net/
White Tank Whirlwind	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 4	3.19.16	White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tucson Bicycle Classic	TT, Road Race and Circuit Race.	3.18.16 3.19.16 3.20.16	Tucson	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Tour De Cure Tucson	Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time	4.17.15	Tucson	http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=11062&pg=entry
Flagstaff Frenzy	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 5	6.4.16	Fort Valley Trail Network	http://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D		6.5.16

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 January 30- February 5

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

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

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

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

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

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

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

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

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

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

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

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

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

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

TBC Circuit Race Part one.

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

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

OPMTB

Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340

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

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

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

TORCA www.facebook.com/events/

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

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

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

BAC second Wednesdays at himmel

Community Bike Ride List January 23-29

January 23, 2016Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride List, Established Group Rides, Ride List, The Loop24 hours in the old pueblo, Arizona, Bicycle, bike advocate, bike pilgrim, Bike Safety, Bikepilgrim, bikepilgrim.com, Community Bike Rides, Cycling, El Grupo Youth Cycling, el tour de tucson, The Loop, Thursday ride, Tucson, Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tuesday ridebikepilgrim

Since I am just re-sharing information here, I am torn between putting the ride list out earlier, but missing many rides or waiting until late on Friday when all of the weekend rides are posted. What do you think? Better to wait or should I send it out incomplete on Thursday or Friday Morning?

Ride on,

Damion

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling	Udall Park.	Saturday 01.23.16 9:00AM	40 miles		https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	YMCA at Sam Lena Park	Saturday 01.23.16 10AM	21.3 miles	No too fast, not that slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
RIVER PATH, SAN XAVIER MISSION,AJO, SWEETWATER	Rillito river park trail 1450 w river,	Saturday 01.23.16 9AM	50 miles	13-15	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228216394/
Back In The Saddle 2 (BITS) Session 1 of 6	Udall Park	Saturday 01.23.16 9AM	8miles	No Drop	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227986882/
Cactus Cyclig Club Dove Mountain Park and River Paths	Village Bakehouse – SE corner of Oracle & Magee	Saturday 01.23.16 10:00AM	30-35 miles	18 MPH+ And a 15-18 +MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2144450 and http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2147293
Mercado-A Mountain-Gates Pass-Trails End-Starr Pass	Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida Del Convento	Sunday 01.24.16 9AM	31 miles	13-15 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228158849/
TTG Sunday Morning LadiesRide	Hillenbrand Aquatics Center U of A Campus	Sunday 01.24.16 9AM	17 and 28 mile routes	Casual pace-no ear buds	https://www.facebook.com/events/1118438014833553/
Oro Valley Sunday North Side	Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle	Sunday 01.24.16 9AM	37 miles	18 plus	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2107330
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 01.18.16 9:00AM	56 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228160193/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina	Monday 01.18.16 10:00AM	25-36 miles	14-16MPH	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2122731
Tuesday Starbucks Coffee to Arbuckle’s Coffee Loop	Starbucks Coffee Shop 9525 E. Old Spanish Trai	Tuesday, 01.26.16 9:00 AM	38 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228176373/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 01.27.16 9:00 AM	55 miles	15-16	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228160219/
Mercado San Agustin via the Loop	Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida Del Convento	Thursday 1.28.16 9:00AM	24 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228185563/
Pima County Fairground	Morris Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 1.29.2016 1PM	49 miles	12-14MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/228160268/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Giant / Liv Demo Day Rescheduled!	10 AM – 4 PM	Saturday 1.23.16 10 AM – 4 PM	DEMO DAY at Fantasy Island. Beware, it might lead to you discovering a new need.		https://www.facebook.com/events/558264847666532/
Gold Canyon	Trader Joe’s parking lot Oracle and Mage	Saturday 01.23.16 7 AM and carpool	The plan is to ride the Gold Canyon trail system on Saturday and possibly another shorter ride (location TBD) or a hike on Sunday.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227717108/
SAMBA Ride at Sweetwater	Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead	Sunday 01.24.16 9:00AM	The miles available grew to about fifteen last year with the addition to the east of the original tails. They are up and down, swooping, and easy to ride.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/228192649/
MTB Addicts – Pistol Hill to 3 Bridges Out & Back or Loma Alta to 3 Bridges Out & Back	Hide Map Pistol Hill trailhead	Sunday 01.24.169:00AM	south on the Arzona Trail to Three Bridges and back For those more ambitious, meet up at the Loma Alta Hope Camp T.H. at 8:00AM		https://www.facebook.com/events/735727059861558/
Old Pueblo MTB: Practice lap at 24 HOP	from the Arch at Willow Springs	Sunday 01.24.16 3PM	This is a 17 mile loop with 1000 feet of climbing and very little techy and lots of fun.		https://www.facebook.com/events/426415194231593/
Monday Night @ Fantasy Island	Fantasy Island Irvington/Harrison	Monday, 01.25.16 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours. You do need a good light (750 lumens minimum)		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227683146/
Wednesday Night Ride 50 year trail	Golder Ranch TH	Wednes, 01.27.16 6:15pm	let’s meet at Golder Ranch TH at 6:00 PM, start riding at 6:15 PM, original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227303518/
Business Builder Bike Ride, JANUARY at Fantasy Island (North)	Fantasy Island (North/Irvington entrance)	Wednes, 01.27.16 4:00pm	What Life should be. Networking, building your business, riding bikes, drinking free beer. YES!!! You can have it all.		https://www.facebook.com/events/470204926496601/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
Giant / Liv Demo Day Rescheduled!	Fantasy Island 9600 E Irvington Rd	Saturday, 1.23.16 10 AM – 4 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/558264847666532/
Himmel Park Library	Wednesday 1.27.16 5-7PM On Sunday, April 10, 2016 Living Streets Alliance will roll out a NEW Cyclovia Tucson route opening streets to tens of thousands of people on foot, bicycle, skateboards, roller skates, and more for a car-free day to explore Tucson. Organizers are hosting a series of community meetings for the public		https://www.facebook.com/events/177060442652276/
REILLY CRAFT PIZZA AND DRINK FOR Challenged Athletes Foundation	REILLY Craft Pizza & Drink101 E Pennington St, Tucson	Thursday, 1.28.16 5 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1499087720395214/
Help Sunday Cycles feed the homeless.	2nd ave and Jefferson Phoenix	Saturday 1.30.16 8 AM – 12 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1044358485624630/
SDMB 24HOP Course Maintenance	24 Hour Town	Sunday, 1.31.16 10 AM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1677771579157571/
SDMB 24HOP Pre-Ride Campout	SDMB Town- 24HOP Course	Jan 30 at 2 PM to Jan 31 5 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1660501307565005/
Beads of Courage BEAD INSPIRED – 2016 FUNDRAISING EVENT IN TUCSON	Beads of Courage 3230 N Dodge Blvd	Saturday, 2.6.16 6 PM – 10 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1652540658332403/
consider Yourself Challenged for CAF Challenged Athletes Foundation	Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E River Rd	Sunday, 2.21.16 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM	https://www.facebook.com/events/1164449193587189/
TORCA- February Trail day sponsored by PROBIKE	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails Tucson, Arizona 85730	Saturday 2.27.16 8AM 2016	https://www.facebook.com/events/997845930308531/
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp	Prescott, AZ	03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016	http://www.ultramtb.net/
8th Annual Bike the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race	Show Low, AZ	6.18.16

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
McDowell Meltdown	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 1	Saturday 1.16.16	McDowell Mountain Regional Park	http://mbaa.net/racing/mcdowell-meltdown/
North End Classic	8-Corner fast/ fun crit course with small hill approximately 1 km per lap	Saturday 1.16.16	Yuma	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-180
A Race Against Time	20K TT	Saturday 1.23.16 8AM	Picacho, AZ	https://www.facebook.com/events/1657038367879096/
Prickly Pear on the Maricopa Trail	Inaugural race to show off the Maricopa Trail	Saturday 1.23.16	Cave Creek Morristown AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-143
Prickly Pedal On the Maricopa Trail	Maricopa Regional Trail System	Saturday 1.23.16	Start- Lake Plesant End – Spur Cross Road	http://pricklypedal.com/about-the-race/
AVONdale Criterium Series	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals.	Sunday, 1.24. 16	S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269
Estrella Hedgehog Hustle	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 2	Saturday 1.30.16	Goodyear, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/estrella-hedgehog-hustle/
The Santa Catalina Omnium	the BioPark Blast and the Oracle Road Race.	Saturday 1.30.16 Sunday 1.31.16	Tucson and Oracle AZ	http://uacycling.com/ua-crit/
Sun Devil Crit		Sunday 2.7.16	Arizona State Univ	Constantin Schreiber cschrei2@asu.edu
24 hours in the OP	It’s a MTB race, it’s a party, it’s an around a good time.	February 12-14, 2016	Willow Springs AZ	www.epicrides.com
Valley of the Sun Stage Race	3 Day stage race in Phoenix	02.12.2016 -02.14.2016	Phoenix, AZ	http://wmrc.org/ Brian Lemke vosinfo@wmrc.org
Lake Havasu Havoc	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 3	Saturday 2.20.16	Sara Park, Lake Havasu City	http://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/
Tolero Crit	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money & merchandise	Saturday 2.20.16	Casas Church Oro Valley AZ	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-446
AVONdale Criterium Series	Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals.	Sunday 2.21.16	S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269
FlapJack Flats	Time Trial	2.27.16	Picacho Arizona	https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-392
Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp		03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016		http://www.ultramtb.net/
White Tank Whirlwind	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 4	3.19.16	White Tanks Regional Park Waddell, AZ	http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/
Tucson Bicycle Classic	TT, Road Race and Circuit Race.	3.18.16 3.19.16 3.20.16	Tucson	http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/
Tour De Cure Tucson	Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time	4.17.15	Tucson	http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=11062&pg=entry
Flagstaff Frenzy	The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona Race 5	6.4.16	Fort Valley Trail Network	http://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/
Super D		6.5.16

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 Ride List Jan 2-9 2016

January 2, 2016Bikes and Beverages (beer and booze), Community Bike Events, Community Bike Ride ListBicycle, bike advocate, Bikepilgrim, bikepilgrim.com, Community Bike Rides, El Grupo Youth Cycling, events, Mountain Bike, Mountain Bikes, The Loop, The Shootout, Tucsonbikepilgrim

Happy New Year.

My resolution is to make the ride list into an interactive calendar this year. Life just keeps getting in the way. So for now, more of the format as it has been. I’m told from some people it cuts off half way through the list, but if you look at your email there is an option to scroll down. If that does not work, check out the blog. I usually post it there as well. BikePilgrim.com

Ride on,

Damion

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

What	Location	Date/Time	Distance	Speed		Contact- More Info
Zona Cycling	Starbucks at El Con	Saturday 01.02.16 9:00AM	40 miles			https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=nf
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Canada Del Oro Riverfront park	Saturday 01.02.16 10:00AM	18.5			https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
Pima County Fairgrounds Loop Ride C+/2/49	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Saturday 01.02.16 9:00AM	49 miles	15-16 MPH		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227598071/
Udall Park to Saguaro Park + Option for The Loop C/C+/2-3/32	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Sunday 01.03.16 9:00AM	32 miles	13-15 MPH		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227681628/
Oro Valley Sunday North Side	Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle	Sunday 01.03.16 9AM	38.5 miles	18 plus	http://cactuscycling.org/event-2105681
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 01.04.16 9:00AM	56 miles	14-15 MPH		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227597904/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner of Oracle & Ina	Monday 01.04.16 10:00AM	25-36 miles	14-16MPH		http://cactuscycling.org/event-2122726
Tuesday Ride. NE Tucson loop ride and lunch after	Starbucks 9525 E. Old Spanish Trail	Tuesday, 01.05.16 9:00 AM	33 miles	12-14 mph		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227756953/
Pistol Hill – Kino Stadium	Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Wednesday 01.06.16 9:00 AM	55 miles	15-16		http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227597998/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
SDMB/SAMBA 8(ish) Days of Xmas Ride: AZT Twin Tanks to Cmo Loma Alta	For the longer version (31miles), we will ride from Twin Tanks (Lakes Rd.) to Loma Alta. The shorter version (24 miles) will start at Sahuarita Road and finish at Loma Alta.	Saturday 01.02.16 9AM	Both options are no-drop, social pace rides. Shorter options are available from Gabe Z. or Pistol Hill Rd., but you are on your own for the shuttle		https://www.facebook.com/events/172903943061052/
Old Pueblo MTB: Urban Assault	Compass Bank (by La Encantada)	Sunday 01.03.16 3PM	We are doing it as a big loop. So be sure to join us for one of the most enjoyable and unique trail in the Tucson area.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1244035998943640/
Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman	Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead	Monday, 01.04.16 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227152754/
Wednesday Night Ride at Robles Pass	50 Year/Golder Ranch TH 4798 E Golder Ranch Drive,	Wednes, 01.06.16 6:15pm	We’ll start at the Creosote Loop trail, then Camaro, Bitter Sweet and continue towards Ajo and under the culvert..		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227045862/
Arizona Trail Jamboree	· AZT Pistol Hill Rd Parking Area	Saturday 01.09.16 9:30 AM	35 mile ride shuttles leave at 800 am; 25 mile ride at 1000 am. To sign up please make the suggested $35 donation directly to the Arizona Trail Association. Here is the link to ATA’s donation page: http://www.aztrail.org/donate.html		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/227493941/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

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

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

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

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

Ride List Dec 26- Jan 2 2016

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Happy Holidays.

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

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES

PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes

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

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

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

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

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

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

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

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 Ride List November 28- December 4

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Happy Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you had a chance to over indulge in both miles in the saddle and the seasons trappings. I certainly have. I am so Thankful for the Cycling Community in Southern Arizona and each of you who give back. I’d like to name people, but the list is so long, it would exceed the length of this list.

I know it was hard for me to pull the ride list together this week. El Tour follow up, photos, work, family, turkey… I was even asked by a national blog to write an El Tour wrap up article. It will be appearing in GranFondo.com sometime in the near future. I put a copy of it with links on my blog

https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=632.

This is the most challenging week of the year for many cyclist. They just spent months preparing for El Tour and now that the goal has been achieved they put the bike up in the garage and don’t look at it until next fall. Hopefully, this ride list will help you find some motivation to keep going. Personally, I think the Tour de Cure on April 19^th is an exceptional ride to train for. Not only is it great motivation, but it also raises funds for the ADA. For some types of diabetes, riding and being active can help manage it and may even delay or stop the onset in the first place.

Have a great week and I look forward to seeing you on the road and in the dirt.

Ride on,

Damion

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REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What	Where	When	Distance/Time	Speed	Contact

Cyclocross	Fort Lowell Park	Monday 6:30AM	Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt.		https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Monday 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	How fast can a mosey be?	http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB	Meet at shop	Monday 6:00 PM	1-2 hours	Easy, fun, social	Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash	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 Fair Wheel Ride	University/Euclid	Tuesday 7:30AM	2.5 hours 40 miles	Fast	www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 6:30PM	Few Hours Varies	Fast	brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Tuesday 8:30PM	12-18 miles	Slow	https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

UA Cycling Wed.Worlds	Flagpole – West Side of Old Main	Wed 7:30AM	40-60 miles		http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon	University/Euclid	Wed 7:30AM	55-60 Miles		www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy	Udall Parking Lot	Wed 5:30AM	Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon	Casual NoDrop	https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
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 7:30AM	1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles	Easy Ride	http://uacycling.com/
Ordinary Bike Shop Ride	Ordinary Bike Shop	Thursday 7AM	10-20 Miles	Conversational Pace	Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com
The JKG Flagship ride	Le Buzz	Thurs 5:30AM	Le Buzz to Molina Basin	Hammer fest	JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride	Sierra Vista Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30	Thursday 6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST	20-25 miles	No drop	Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

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

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

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

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 11.28.15 8:30AM	40 miles	16-18 MPH	https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists	Hi Corbett field, in the NE area of the parking lot	Saturday 11.28.15 11:00AM	17.5 miles	You can keep up- friendly group	https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/
River Path, CDO, Hohokam Park, Ina, Campbell loop	Rillito river park trail 1450 w river	Saturday 11.28.15 8:30AM	46 miles	12-14mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226820883/
Broadway Bicycle Pistol Hill	Broadway Bicycles	Saturday 11.28.15 8:30AM	43 miles	?	http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1553897 scott@broadwaybicycles.com
Ride On Cycling – HIKE	El Grupo Club house Aguas Calientes Trailhead	Sunday 11.29.15 9:00AM	As far as u like	Your pace	Dean Drawbaugh dwdrawbaugh@aol.com
Oro Valley Sunday North Side	Starbucks 1st and Oracle	Sunday 11.29.15 9:00AM	32	18+	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2098403
The Bicycle Loop Ride	Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Monday 11.30.15 8:00AM	58 miles	14-15 MPH	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226801064/
Ken’s Monday Ride	Beyond Bread – corner Oracle /Ina	Monday 11.30.15 9:00AM	25-35	16-18mph	http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-2082502
Tuesday Ride: SE Loop thru Fantasy Island	Starbucks 9525 E. Old Spanish Trai	Tuesday 11.28.15 8:00AM	38 miles	12-14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/227055042/
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/226851176/
Oro Valley Loop Ride	Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 11.30.15 5:45AM	55 MILES	14-15mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226413517/
Thursday Easy Peasy Ride	Morris K. Udall 7290 E. Tanque Verde	Friday 12.03.15 5:45AM	25 miles	12 – 14 mph	http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/226894845/

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

What	Location	Date Time	Time Distance	Speed	Contact- More Info
Honeybee Canyon	1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd	Saturday, 11.28.15 8:30 AM	20 miles of rolling trails with options for shorter loops if you know your way around.		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226838034/
MTB Addicts – Lakes Rd to Hope Camp Shuttle	Loma Alta Trailhead	Sunday 11.29.15 7:30AM	Meet at the Hope Camp We’ll shuttle, head out to lakes rd. The ride is about 33 miles long with some good climbing, and plenty of sweet single track descents.		https://www.facebook.com/events/132611910436447/
SDMB November Social Ride on the AZT	Le Buzz Caffe 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd	Sunday 11.29.15 8:00AM	Come ride Redington Pass on Thanksgiving weekend! For November’s Social Ride, we are going to ride the AZT/ATV Route. This is a solidly intermediate ride, with about 1500 ft. of climbing over 12 miles		https://www.facebook.com/events/1650149275261005/
Old Pueblo MTB: 24 Hours in The Old Pueblo	24 hour course at the Arch at Willow Springs	Sunday 11.29.15 3:00PM	Total distance is 17 miles with just under 1000 feet of climbing.		https://www.facebook.com/events/1059566037396509/
Monday Night Gabe Z on the AZ Trail	Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead	Monday, 11.30.15 6:30PM	Plan on 2 hours		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226663106/
Wednesday Night Ride at 50 Year Trail	50 Year/Golder Ranch TH	Wednes, 12.02.15 6:15pm	By popular demand, we are adding this fun trail to the Wednesday night rides ,original plan will be to do The Chutes and back		http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226682399/

EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

What	Location	Date	Contact
BICAS 20^th Annual Art Auction Early bidding takes place Saturday from 11am-4pm; and you won’t want to miss the silent auction to be held Saturday December 5th, from 6-9pm. Plenty of bike parking so ride your bike!	The Art Gallery 1122 N Stone Ave.	Saturday from 11am-4pm; And Saturday December 5th, from 6-9pm.	www.bicas.org/art-auction
Criterium Training Series UA Tech Park –	The Bridges 1550 E. 36th St	All races are Wednesday Series 1 December 2,9,16,23,30 Series 2 January 6,13,20,27 February 3 Series 3 February 10,17,24 March 2,9	https://www.facebook.com/events/1500546370245192/
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.
December Trailwork Day Milagrosa Sponsored By SONORAN CYCLES	Meet at Suzenu parking at 8am	Saturday, December 12at 8:00am	https://www.facebook.com/events/1472186376416160/
Liv Ladies Holiday Mingle, Basic Maintenance tips, tire changing and holiday gift ideas,	Bicycle Ranch Tucson 7090 N Oracle Rd	Saturday, December 12at 1:00pm	https://www.facebook.com/events/521434504678839/

TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides

Name	Description	Date	Location	Contact Info
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/
1st Annual World Vegan/Bison Day Clunker Criterion	1) best/worst clunker, 2) best/worst costume, 3) slowest lap. Details to follow.	Sunday 12.13.15 1:00 PM	Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails	https://www.facebook.com/events/1588435644710464/
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

El Tour De Tucson

November 27, 2015Charity Event, Community Bike Events, El Grupo, The LoopBicycle, bike pilgrim, bikepilgrim.com, Cycling, El Grupo Youth Cycling, el tour de tucson, Ride for a child, The Loopbikepilgrim

At the end of this blog are links to over 100 images from El Tour.

In the weekend before Thanksgiving, the best place to be is Tucson Arizona for El Tour De Tucson. I recommend staying through the Thanksgiving weekend as southern Arizona has so many “Must Do” Rides and it takes a full week just to see even a fraction of them. Tucson is surrounded on all sides by mountains and the valley floor is fairly flat. This gives riders of all levels an opportunity to get out and spin. Personally, my favorite is called “The Loop”. It has over 100 miles of paths circling the city with off shoots going in many directions. It is flat and no mechanized vehicles are allowed. Other must do rides include Mt. Lemmon with 29 miles and 6000 feet of climbing, Saguaro East with 8 miles of one way traffic through the most scenic Sonoran Desert imaginable. If you like to get off roads, Southern Arizona offers thousands of miles of single track and fire roads.

El Tour De Tucson is a bicycling event for cyclists of all ages and abilities who ride 104, 75, 55 or 40 miles in the main event or 11, 5 or 1/4 miles in the fun ride or for minutes not miles in indoor El Tour.

Is anything better then a day in the saddle with your sweetie?

Officially, I registered for the 55 mile ride, but as a photographer I like to get out and see all the action. I had a plan that gives me the chance to catch each race and still finish the day with over 115 miles. My game day strategy was to ride the course in reverse until the lead packs came through from the 104 and 80 mile routes. I would then follow the course until I would diverge to the start of the 55. I’d stick with that group until I needed to veer off to the start of the 40. I help coach a youth cycling team and our kids were riding in the 40 mile El Tour. This year the event is dedicated to former congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband Astronaut Mark Kelly. Gabby was part of one of Tucson’s darkest days, when a gunman showed up a “congresswoman on your corner” meetings and killed 8 people. Gabby survived a shot to the head and her return to El Tour is truly an inspiring story. In this blog, I’ll share links to the photo albums I have posted from the event. On the day I snapped about 3000 images and shared over 1000.

If you do the 104 mile event, and are interested in the best time, I would recommend showing up at the start line well before sunrise. Many riders camp out to be at the front of the line. For returning riders who had a qualifying time in previous Perimeter Cycling Events, there is a “platinum pass” that allows you to the front of the line. The roll out is fairly slow for most riders and the streets swell from sidewalk to sidewalk as every inch of pavement is claimed. This casual pace continues for the first 15 minutes until the race crosses the Santa Cruz River. For most EL Tours the Santa Cruz is actually a dry, sandy wash. After the wash crossing the field spreads out and it’s fairly easy to find a pack that is your pace. The ride heads South and East as you start to circle the city. For the most part, it feels flat, but there is a gradual climb. Nothing more than a few degrees and if you can ride a century you won’t notice it.

Chris DeMarchi and Phil Tinstman off the front with a gap about 30 miles in..

I picked up the lead riders near the Eastern most part of the ride. I was surprised to see a tandem was way off the front with only two riders about 30 seconds back. The chase pack was a few minutes behind and it was only about 30 miles into the race. As the race passes Saguaro Nation Park it has a few miles of descent as it drops into the Tanque Verde Valley. If I were visiting Tucson and only had one day, I’d add an extra 8 miles onto my ride and go for a loop through the park. It does have a climb that is far longer and harder than anything you will see during El Tour, but it’s just so incredible I’d be remiss not to mention it.

Heading North with the Catalina Mountains towering in the distance

What goes down must come up. The climb out of the Tangue Verde Valley in steady with only one hill just after Catalina Highway. The Highway (it’s only two lanes and is more of a scenic byway) leads to Mt. Lemmon. Just after the small hill the ride turns West. I’ve had El Tours where this is a huge relief as the wind at this time of the morning usually gives you a push. However, in Tucson, you can never be sure. We seem to get wind that is in direct proportion to how tired you are at the moment. This year, it felt like there were tailwinds all day and with the first sub 4 hour El Tour ever recorded, it shows the wionds were definitely favorable. As you head West you are only a mile from the base of the Catalina Mountains and for the next 30 miles the scenery is glorious.

The ride passes through a few hundred yards of dirt road that leads through the founder of El Tours property and into Canyon Ranch. The lead riders are able to navigate the road, but by the time I arrived most everyone was walking. This year Sabino Creek was flowing, but El Tour provided a bridge for dry crossing, but many people still rode. By this time I was getting a little warm and I wanted to soak my knees so I went into the stream. I was rewarded with some of the best photos of the day and I was dry in under an hour. The ride continues through one of Tucson’s gems, The world renowned Canyon Ranch Spa. If you can afford it, it’s worth every penny of it. Voted best Spa in the Universe more than once. Just after leaving Canyon Ranch is the steepest section of the day. Some walk it as it is steep, but most people are able to ride. It is not that long and I cleared it in only a few minutes.

Marty and Robin Giles with Riders for the Cure leading out the 55 mile ride.

As I continued heading West on Sunrise through the Catalina Foothills the road has long rolling hills. They are not steep, but there is no flat road for about 10 miles. I veered off at Swan and headed to the start of the 55 mile ride. I was having so much fun in the water that I was way behind schedule and missed the start by a few minutes. The 55 mile starts with 3 mile climb up Swan. Again, not exceptionally steep, but very steady. It joins in with the longer rides at Sunrise and heads West to Oracle road.

On Oracle road I ran into a long delay. Apparently, the ride was a little congested and the officers were attempting to bring balance to the force. I really would not have minded, but it was clear I was going to miss the start of the 40. On the plus side, this was one of the few times all day that the light is really bad for photos so I was able to put my head down and put in a solid effort once we were waved through the intersection. I used the Loop to avoid some traffic, but still missed the start of the 40 by only a few minutes.

Sharmin Pool and Jorgiana Jake wave as they pass on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

I was able to catch Gabby Giffords and her entourage in no time at all, but there was no sight of El Grupito. The 40 mile course starts with perhaps the nicest stretch of blacktop in southern Az for cyclist. It is in Oro Valley and the roads are smooth, the bike lanes are wide, and the desert is thick with Saguaros, ocotillo, and other desert flora and fauna. Rancho Vistoso Blvd has a climb at the start but after you turn onto Moore road all of the climbing for the day is done. The 55 mile ride bypasses this stretch on Rancho Vistoso and meets up with the 40 on Moore.

I have not mentioned the condition of Tucson roads that much as it is sometimes embarrassing. It is a mixed bag. On the South side there are some patches that need serious attention. Parts of Moore Rd could use a fresh coating of blacktop, but this stretch is flat and seems to always just fly by.

The old west. If you prefer old school horses over the iron horse, Tucson has great equestrian trails.

One of the great parts about El Tour is the lack of traffic if you are riding at a pace that keeps you positioned towards the front. This is true for every distance. I did not notice any cars at all until just passed Moore Rd. Even on Oracle road where there are three lanes for cars, the bike lane is so wide that you don’t notice the vehicles. However, on Tangerine road, you are in with cars and have a small bike lane. On the positive side, it is a whipping fast descent and the tailwind made it even faster. Some cyclist had taken the entire road some distance ahead of me and I was able to pass all the cars and take advantage of the full road.

At the bottom of Tangerine just before the freeway is the aide station that I like to stop at. It is stationed by the Marana Rotary and they always provide Eegee’s frozen drinks. Eegee’s is a local restaurant that makes a frozen fruit concoction that is worth the visit. Every month they have a special flavor and then there are the old standbys, Strawberry, Lemon and Pina Colada. They have been known to cause brain freeze, but I had 3. They also have the ability to slow down kids in their tracks to devour the local fare. Finally, I caught El Grupito .

El tour is a family friendly. Many do the 40, but you see kids of all ages in every distance.

After the aide station we crossed under i-10 and headed South for 15 miles on the frontage road. Some years, this section is brutal. I’ve made the turn into 20mph winds, but this year it was blowing the other direction. It was just blissful riding all the way to Congress street. At this point they changed the course from previous years. It headed a little farther East through the old barrio and past the Mercado. I liked seeing this addition to give a little Tucson flavor that was missing. As we turned East again on 22^nd street I felt the excitement of the finish line approaching. I was swelling with pride and admiration for the kids I was riding with. They had just done 40 miles, in formation, taking turns pulling. As we made the final turn North towards the finish line the kids started to jockey for position, but the coaches recommended they finish 10 across, together. It was only said once and they fell into formation. I went out in front to get a photo and found my eyes watering up a bit. My son, who is a part of El Grupo, and who I’ve seen cross this finish line many time, is away for the semester in Land O’ Lakes, Wi. at Conserve School. The past 7 years, I’ve ridden with him. As excited as I was for El Grupito I was missing my boy more than at any time since he left.

We were swarmed at the finish by all of the El Grupo Youth Cycling family. Hugs and high 5’s all around. I said goodbye to the kids and started to mill through the crowd and grab my finishing medallion. In true Gran Fondo style, it was not about the time I finished in, but the journey that got me to the start and the people I met along the way. It was about 3:22 when I finished. Gabby Giffords and her entourage crossed the line at 4:34. I doubled back on the course and finished the ride with them before riding home.

I had left home at dawn around 6:45 in the AM. The sun was set and I was riding on The Loop towards home. As I was climbing the last hill on the way home I was thinking how content I would be to do this every day. Yes, my legs were heavy, I felt the effort of the day, but the feelings were in all the right places.

If you are heading to Tucson, please feel free to contact me. I put out a weekly ride list of every ride I know of as well as races and events. The biggest challenge I face is that we have so many rides every day it is impossible to do them all. Also, I am a Realtor and have had many clients look for homes on bikes. Nothing makes me happier then putting on Lycra and telling my wife I’m going to work.

Below are links to the photo albums from the 2015 El Tour De Tucson. These images are also on The Damion Alexander Team on Facebook. If you like cycling photos, you will love this page.

If you want a feel for the day and only have time to look at one album, this is the one https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156280924140154.1073742429.228735085153&type=3

104 leaders and chase packs https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156282741965154.1073742430.228735085153&type=3

The 104 and 85 mile riders on Escalante , Old Spanish Trail and Freeman road https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156284316110154.1073742431.228735085153&type=3

Sabino to Snyder with the 85 and 104 mile rides https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156285807950154.1073742432.228735085153&type=3

Sabino to swan with the 85 and 104 mile rides including the Sabino Creek water crossing https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156287301820154.1073742433.228735085153&type=3

El Tour – Start of the 55 going up Swan https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156288413030154.1073742434.228735085153&type=3

El Tour de Tucson Sunrise and Ina with the 55, 80, and 104 mile riders https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156288738570154.1073742435.228735085153&type=3

Oracle with the 55, 80, and 104 mile riders https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156288972375154.1073742436.228735085153&type=3

40 mile start including Gabby Giffords https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156289353280154.1073742438.228735085153&type=3

El Tour De Tucson Moore Road and Tangerine https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156289980010154.1073742439.228735085153&type=3

The home stretch https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156290231625154.1073742440.228735085153&type=3

Post ride https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156291449800154.1073742441.228735085153&type=3

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Riders for the Cure – Next Team Ride

Pedal to Dragoon Brewery

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The Liv Urban Bike Challenge!

Zona Cycling

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists

MTB Addicts – Kentucky Camp (AES Small Loop)

Old Pueblo MTB: Tortolita Preserve

Tuesday Night Lights:Mt. Lemmon Selfies

TNL Prison Camp Selfies. Meet at Molino Basin Campground at 7pm and we ride the road to Prison Camp and take the trail back to Molino. Its only 2 miles up the road and 3 miles down the trail, so plan on doing it 2 times

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Zona Cycling

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists

Catalina Brewing Company Grand Opening

TORCA Raid on SOMO

Catalina Brewing Company Grand Opening

McDowell-Sonoran Desert Preserve–North Unit

Cortaro Road Park-n-Ride next to McDonald’s at 7:30 AM

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Zona Cycling

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists

Sahuarita-Madera Canyon-Duval Mine-Mission Rd

Dove Mountain Park and River Paths

RIVER PARK, MARANA, TANGERINE, LA CANADA LOOP

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

Honeybee/Ridgeline/­Wild Burro/Badlands

AZT Shuttle – Picketpost to Kelvin

SAMBA Ride the AZ Trail

AZ Trail – Sahuarita Road

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Zona Cycling

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists

RIVER PATH, SAN XAVIER MISSION,AJO, SWEETWATER

Dove Mountain Park and River Paths

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

Giant / Liv Demo Day Rescheduled!

Trader Joe’s parking lot Oracle and Mage

SAMBA Ride at Sweetwater

Sweetwater Preserve Trailhead

MTB Addicts – Pistol Hill to 3 Bridges Out & Back or Loma Alta to 3 Bridges Out & Back

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Zona Cycling

Tucson Recumbent

Pima County Fairgrounds Loop Ride C+/2/49

Udall Park to Saguaro Park + Option for The Loop C/C+/2-3/32

Arizona Trail Jamboree

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Honeybee/Ridgeline/Wild Burro/Badlands