It’s that time of the year that the ride options start to increase. Many of the charities that El Tour benefit have training rides. This week, Tu Nidito has it’s first ride. It will leave from 3922 N. Mountain Ave at 6AM.
Have you heard about the 110 Acres Bike Park? There is a public open house at Yellow Brick Coffee, 3220 S. Dodge Blvd, August 18 at 9AM. Yellow Brick is not far from Aviation Bike Path and might be a good ride to coffee and learn about this incredible project.
Ladies – WTF (woman, trans, femme), Want to know how to fix your own bike or maybe just change a flat tire? Roadrunner Bicycles is offering bike stands, tools and Professional mechanic help from Deidra Bustos for FREE to anyone who identifies as a individual WTF (woman, trans, femme). Bring your bike or bike related questions to Roadrunner’s monthly Bike Mechanic skills night and get schooled on everything bike. This is a monthly event and the next one is August 26 from 5-7PM.
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.
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd 1st Saturday 7:30AM As far as you can get Until you turn around https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/
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.
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.
Tour of the White Mountains Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ October 13, 2018 https://epicrides.com/events/tour-of-the-white-mountains/event-guide/
Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder Oracle, AZ October 27, 2018 https://www.americanbunnyhop.com/bike-course.html
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.
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
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.
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This weekend is the Tour De Mesa. I hope everyone who is up there has a great ride and keeps the rubber side down. Sunday Cyclovia will be the perfect recovery ride. Unfortunately, I can’t make it to Mesa, but will be out shooting photos at Cyclovia.
It’s that time of the year. Most of the morning rides start earlier. It seems like each week one of them is changing, so check to make sure the time before you head out.
Arizona Cyclist is closing their Campbell location in two weeks. Steve said to come on down and check out some great deals. He would rather sell it than move it.
Perhaps you have dreamed of owning your own bike shop. ProBikes, now Lemmon Bikes, on Tanque Verde would love an offer on everything. 35K and you can have everything from the espresso machine to all the tools, displays and inventory. Ask for Jerry.
Last year I was appointed to the Pima County Parks and Rec Commission. I’ve spent the first 6 months trying to figure out what is the purpose of this advisory position and to see how it can be used to advance my agenda( It’s Bikes and getting people outdoors if you were unaware). This past week I was able to use the position to set up meetings with county Supervisor Christy and Administrator Huckleberry for a group looking at bringing 300-400 cyclist to Tucson next year. Pima county clearly understands the value cycling brings to the community and they are very interested in bringing people to the Old Pueblo to ride. If you have any concerns or ideas about our parks, let me know. I’m listening.
RM 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.
May CDO Round Two TraIL Work CDO 10 miles in two days May 13-14 https://www.facebook.com/events/1816912081882385/
April CDO Work Weekend Trails don’t maintain themselves! Help keep the CDO in prime condition for the summer. April 22nd-23rd https://www.facebook.com/events/371229856569743/
The Highly Falkner South Mountain Time Trial Phoenix, AZ Saturday, May 7 http://www.teamvitesse.com/#!highly-falkner-south-mountain-tt
10th Annual Bike the Bluff- Arizona Elite Road Race Championship Show Low, AZ June 17 http://www.bikethebluff.com/
Gallup NM in the Zuni Mountains June 24 June 25 http://ziarides.com/event-register/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest
Angel Fire Resort to Taos Youth and Family Center July 22 http://ziarides.com/event-register/south-boundary-bigride/
Have I mentioned I like Bikes? Not just to ride, but as public art installations as well. One of my favorite Tucson Artists, Joe Pagac, has a vision for a whimsical bike mural on the corner of Speedway and Stone on Epic Rides Galactic Headquarters. It represents so much that is great about the Tucson art and cycling community and will be a constant reminder of how important cycling is in the region. Like so many great projects, it does require funding so Joe Started a Kickstarter campaign and has already raised $15,500 of the $18,000 he needs. With Kickstarter, if he does not reach the goal, the project does not happen and there are only a few days left in the campaign. If you are so inclined, please kick in a few bucks. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1092548129/huge-cycling-bike-mural-for-tucson-arizona
Full Moon Gravel Grind with Sabino Cycles Starbucks on the SW corner of Houghton and Broadway March 11
176 Mile Group Ride to Mt Lemmon Gilbert to Mt. Lemmon March 18 https://www.facebook.com/events/161995624312637/
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Happy New Year. If your resolution was to ride more miles in 2017 this list of rides will help keep you on track.
If you know anyone who would like to receive the list, please feel free to send them my way. Damion@DamionAlexander.com
I’ve been really busy working on the distracted driving summit at the State Capital in Phoenix on the 25th. We need to have a GIGANTIC turn out so the state can see how important safety is. There will be a ride from Tempe to the Capital that morning. Please share the event and do what you can to make it!
Ride to Remember and Renew In front of Banner – University Medical Center on Campbell 1/14/20179:00AM 30 Miles. This is an official ride that is a part of Beyond Tucson. This ride is to commemorate the events of January 8, 2011 and kick off your year with a bold new commitment to strengthen your body, mind and soul. https://www.facebook.com/events/758543234298361/
10AM-3PM Demo Day. Your speed. CAUTION: Demoing bikes leads to purchasing more bikes. I completely support the practice myself. https://www.facebook.com/events/798564153614742/
9AM 17 miles a lap. If you drive that far, you should do at least 2. There will be lots of people riding at all speeds as it is 24 hour season. https://www.facebook.com/events/2482292501909646/
TORCA January Trailwork Event. AZT Bellota Sponsored by Ordinary Bikes Le Buzz Caffe Saturday, January 21, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/events/343805832622827/
Valley of the Sun Stage Race Phoenix, AZ February 17 – February 19 https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2017-288
This is the most important ride list of the year. Why? Because more people in Tucson train for El Tour De Tucson and after ride day, put the bike down for months and even years. With the holidays, parties, family, and all the stress that we shoulder this time of the year, it’s easy to hang up the bike.
So I’m challenging you to commit now to making cycling a year long commitment. If you are the type of person who needs to have an event to trail for, the list has races, multiple day tours and charitable rides. Perhaps start commuting to work once a week.
There is no joy that I have experienced in all I do for the cycling community than when someone comes up and says that I motivated them to get on the bike and they have lost weight, or are in control of their diabetes, and even that their intimate relationships are on the rise.
Addicts Group Ride at the 24-Hours In The Old Pueblo Race Course At the Arch near willow springs 11.26.16
East Valley Unsantctioned Crit! Pizza Night! 2055 S Stearman Dr, Chandler, AZ Thursday, December 1 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Bike Ride Arizona with LaVerne: Red Mt. 100 Red Mt. 100 Venue, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 December 4
Valley of the Sun Stage Race Phoenix,AZ February 10-12 0r 17-19, 2017 *** Date Not Official www.Wmrc.org
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New Belgium Clips – Beer and Film tour is popping up at the Loft Cinema! Preceding the Clips will be food and small bites from some of your Tucson favorite vendors (all included in the ticket price). Proceeds benefit LOOK! Save a Life.
LOOK! Save a Life will debut their new PSA and campaign to build awareness across the region of the dangers of distracted driving. Please join us!!
6:30AM 55 miles ?, but I would expect 18 plus 3 hours. https://www.facebook.com/events/1773403162877343/
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This weekend is the 30th 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.
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.
Foothills and to the end of Tanque Verde Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop. Saturday
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB) and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA have a calendar of rides. Check them out at
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/
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
The Tucson Bicycle Classic can use some Volunteers. Interested, call me at 977-5664 and ‘ll put you in touch with the right peeps.
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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 ——————————————————————————————————————–
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/
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/
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/
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
Prickly Pear on the Maricopa Trail Inaugural race to show off the Maricopa Trail Saturday 1.23.16 Cave Creek
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!!!
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
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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?
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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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
6:30AM Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt. https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/
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
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/
Tucson Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time 4.17.15 Tucson