SAAS has the largest Adaptive Cycling Program in Arizona!
VeloVets adaptive cycling for Veterans with disabilities every Tuesday 4pm Sam Lena Park 3400 S. Country Club
Funded in part by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services as made available through the Arizona Veterans’ Donations Fund.
What makes VeloVets unique?
VeloVets has been helping our Veterans experience the thrill of being a part of something greater. Through teamwork, strength and community, VeloVets aids in an experience that leads to a more active life through cycling while improving overall quality of life.
All are welcome, regardless of ability, to join us at our Tuesday ride. Our Tuesday rides have expanded so much, and we are welcoming so many more. We believe everyone can experience the joy that comes from pedaling or handling (the use of hand-cycle) themselves through the air and breaking a sweat (or not!) while spending time with friends, their community, and family. We feel that all of this contributes to a feeling of well-being and success.
For those that don’t know, we lost two giants of the Silver City community in October 2022, Alex Olsen and Martyn Pearson. Not only did Alex and Martyn own the local bike shop, Gila Hike and Bike, they were also heavily involved with the local high school teams as coaches. As for Zia Rides, Alex was a long time Zia Rides employee and close friend, and Martyn was a true driving force behind the Tommyknocker. The Tommy Knocker 10 is now dedicated to Alex and Martyn, so help us keep their memory alive every year by making Tommy Knocker our biggest and best event.
With the help of the Villag
and the USFS we officially moved the event venue onto the grounds of Historic in 2023. For those that made it in 2023, you are fully aware what an amazing improvement this was to the event. Better venue and a new and improved course make the Tommy Knocker 10 a great start to the Zia Rides Season.
Curve through the beautiful grasslands surrounded by enormous juniper and cottonwood trees, get a little bit wet riding through fun stream crossings, and see beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and meadows. The course is an intermediate 13+ mi. loop with less than 1000 feet elevation gain.
Bring the whole family for a weekend of killer riding, hanging out in the spooky but cool Fort Bayard staging area, and then go for a soak in local hot springs while sightseeing in the Gila Wilderness area. The Tommy Knocker 10 makes for an amazing getaway weekend of recreation and fun. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Willcox, Arizona
Ride Start: 7:00 AM | 8, 33 & 66 Mile Routes
Come ride the wide-open roads and high-desert landscape of southeastern Arizona at the 14th Annual Willcox Flyer Bike Ride.
Starting in downtown Willcox, the Flyer is a fun, welcoming community ride with distances for everyone from families and casual cyclists to riders looking for a longer challenge. Choose from 8, 33 or 66 miles, with staggered starts beginning at 7:00 AM.
This isn’t a timed race. Ride fast, ride easy, bring some friends and enjoy a morning on the bike. Of course, that doesn’t stop some of the faster riders from pretending they aren’t racing!
The Willcox Flyer is also a ride with a purpose. Every dollar raised benefits Small Town, Big Dreams, a local 501(c)(3) working toward an ambitious goal: making post-secondary education accessible to every student graduating from Willcox High School. The organization currently provides scholarships to 23 students, many of whom are the first generation in their families to pursue education beyond high school.
The 66-mile riders depart at 7:00 AM, followed a few minutes later by the 33-mile group and then the 8-mile riders. The short ride has traditionally been led by hometown Olympian and Willcox favorite Mike Allen, now 90 years old.
The routes are on roads that remain open to traffic. Police escorts are provided, traffic is generally light, and riders should follow all rules of the road. Riders should also use caution at aid stations, turnarounds and railroad crossings.
Fully stocked aid stations along the routes provide hydration, fruit, snacks and plenty of fuel to keep riders going. SAG support and bicycle mechanics are also available to help with mechanical problems or riders who need assistance getting back.
At the finish, stick around for cold drinks, chocolate milk, watermelon, snacks and some well-earned post-ride relaxation.
Friday | 4:00–7:00 PM
Keeling Schaefer Vineyard Tasting Room
154 N. Railroad Ave., Willcox
Saturday | 6:00–6:45 AM
Railroad Avenue Park
100 S. Railroad Ave., Willcox
Digital check-in is available using your QR code or name. Don’t forget to pick up your Willcox Flyer T-shirt and water bottle.
Street parking is available throughout the area, along with a large dirt lot east of Railroad Avenue Park. Please pay attention to restricted areas and avoid blocking business gates or driveways.
SAG wagons will be on the course throughout the ride for anyone who needs assistance. Sabino Cycles and Specialized will also provide mechanical support.
The Willcox Flyer is possible because of its riders, volunteers, sponsors and the Willcox community.
Come for the ride. Enjoy southeastern Arizona. Experience a great small-town cycling event. And know that your registration is helping a local student pursue a bigger dream.
Every rider matters. Every mile helps. And at the Willcox Flyer, everyone is a winner.
Registration https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/Bearjaw
16848 US-180, Flagstaff, AZ 86001