What we’re about
Based in Tucson, GABA is the oldest and largest bike club in Southern Arizona with over 1300 members! We host, support, and lead Day Rides, legendary centuries, multi-day rides, and rides for families.
GABA is more than just riding a bike. We are also active in the community supporting cycling advocacy, bike safety education, and bike repair. To learn more about GABA check out our webpage. Come join us for some adventures on two (or three) wheels!
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Our recurring signature GABA events include the following. Click on the link to go to the GABA web page for further details on the ride of your interest.
Centuries
Overnight Rides:
All Day Rides will include information about Pace, Terrain, and Distance. They may be coded as follows:
Pace
A 20+ mph
B+ 18-20 mph
B 16-18 mph
C+ 14-16 mph
C 12-14 mph
D 8-12
Terrain
1 Flat
2 Minor Hills
3 Moderate Hills
4 Long Climbs or Very Steep
GABA Ride Types:
Social – No Drop: we ride together two abreast where conditions permit. We often have a sweep rider and no one gets dropped
Re Group: We ride in smaller groups at our own pace and regroup at specified points in the route
Training Ride: The route is posted and all riders need to be self sufficient
Upcoming events
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Wayne's West Side origin Ritz Ride B/3/51.1
Ballfields Camino Del Cerro, 3495 W. Camino Del Cerro, Tucson, AZ, USRoute Link
Route: Start at Ball fields at Camino del Cerro and Silverbell. Follow Santa Cruz River Path to Twin peaks. Regroup at Speedway market at Tangerine and Dove Mountain. Continue on Dove Mountain to Ritz Carlton. Continue from Ritz Carlton to Dove Mountain West Park. Return using Dove Mountain Boulevard, Twin Peaks and Santa Cruz River Bike path.
Regroup 15 Miles Speedway Market after ride at your own pace climb
Bathroom and water 20 Miles Ritz Carlton
Regroup 29 Miles if necessary at Firehouse top of climb out of Ritz
Regroup 40 Miles at beginning of Santa Cruz River Path after ride at your own pace on decentPlease arrive 15 minutes early to sign in:
Wheels rolling at: 6:30 AM
If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call or text Wayne at 661-345-6616 and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
If you want to know where you are going, load the RideWithGPS route into your bicycle computer, your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet. Otherwise, follow the ride leader.
If you haven't ridden with me before, I will not have your contact information. If so, please send your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to olson234@gmail.com or text to 661-345-6616. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
This ride will be classified as a B (16-18 mph) ride. There will be some ride-at-your-own-pace sections and regroup areas designated by your ride leader. Except in these ride-at-your-own-pace sections, riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader. If you are in front of the ride leader and make a wrong turn, you are on your own ride unless you can find us again (I know.... it is harsh, but it has to be said).
If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
What to Bring:
-Food & fluids for 3 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
-Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.2 attendees
Eastside 003 C/2/30
Viv’s Café, 8987 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 361, NW corner of Tanque Verde and Catalina Hwy, Viv’s Café, located at 8987 E Tanque Verde Rd Suite 361,, Tucson, az, USRide Description: Find the course map here.
This starts out meandering through some Northeast neighborhoods. Then it becomes a bit more straight forward before ending a, mostly, downhill ride the finish. Hopefully the washes will be clear by then
Meet up in the Bear Canyon Shopping Mall by Viv's Cafe. Please download and review the route prior to the ride. We can gather at Viv's afterwards for brunch.
This is a C paced ride meaning the final average should be between 12-14 MPH, though the pace during the ride may exceed that occasionally. Riders should stay within sight of the main group.
Wheels rolling at the start time listed above. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to sign the ride waiver. I use an online form for sign in so please have your smartphone ready. If you don't have a smart phone you can use my to sign in.
You must be current with your GABA membership. Click here to become a member.
What to Bring:
• Food & fluids for 2 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.
• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
• CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:
• You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
• You will represent GABA well.
• While riding, you will respect others. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you can ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost or forgetting his helmet.15 attendees
Bob Ross' NW08 SatRide (B-/3/37) StPhilips UofA TrailsEnd Rillito Ren
4300 N Campbell Ave #24, Tucson, AZ, USROUTE 36.6 miles/1400 feet ascent. DO NOT expect a 16-17 MPH average speed at the end of the ride; too many stops/traffic signals in the first ~10 miles of the route, and too much time on The Loop. Once we get out to open road, expect a TYPICAL CRUISING SPEED (ON FLAT GROUND, WITH NO WIND) of ~20-22mph.
Weather Forecast (7 days out).
7:30am 57 Degrees, Sunny, Winds 3ENE Gusts to 4 mph
10:30am 68 Degrees, Sunny, Winds 2W Gusts to 9 mph.If you want to go on a slightly shorter and slightly slower ride, sign up for the C+ ride (14-16 MPH average) ride HERE which will be starting/ending at the same place and time.
Route: We will share the roads with traffic for ~60% of route which will have shoulders/bike lanes. There is almost no traffic on the 2 mile climb and 2 mile descent on the Trail's End spur. Approximately 40% will be on the loop.
Begin: St. Philips Plaza South parking lot
End: Feel free to join us at Ren's Coffeehouse after the ride.Water/Bathroom Breaks:
9 miles - 1161 W Silverlake Rd (short stop)
21.0 miles - Feliz Paseos Park (long stop)
30 miles - Rillito Park at Camino De La Tierra (if needed)Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call Bob at 917-566-8364 and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
Load the route into your bicycle computer, it will help if you get separated from the group or if your leader doesn't load it correctly.
If you haven't ridden with me before, I will not have your contact information. If so, please send your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Bob' admin person (Cliff at cliff55@gmail.com). The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
There is a good chance that this B- ride will end with an average speed of between 16-17 mph. If you are not comfortable or not capable of this expected pace average, please do not participate in this ride. Note that this is a full drop ride. If you can't keep up, you will be dropped. If you have the breath for it, this will be a social ride with lots of conversations. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep (if there is a sweep). There will be ride-at-your-own-pace sections and regroup areas designated by your ride leader. If you can't keep up, you can drop back to the C+ group until the routes diverge at Paseo Feliz Park. If you drop after that, you are on your own and we will see you back at St. Philips plaza at the end.
If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
WARNING
Bikes owned by GABA members have been stolen several times in this area. Keep your bike with you are secure it inside your car. If you mount it on a bike rack, don't use a cable that can be cut. These "professional" thieves have good cutting and grinding equipment and it only takes a few minutes for them to steal your bike off a bike rack while you are inside getting a cup of coffee. Make sure you lock the rack to your car. Consider hiding an AirTag or Tile tracker.7 attendees
John and Karen's NW08 (C+/2/35) St Philips, UofA, Paseo Feliz, Rillito to Ren
4300 N Campbell Ave #24, Tucson, AZ, USROUTE 34.6 miles/1005 feet ascent, ~15 mph average.
Weather Forecast (5 days out).
7:30am 57 Degrees, Sunny, Winds 3ENE Gusts to 4 mph
10:30am 68 Degrees, Sunny, Winds 2W Gusts to 9 mph.If you want to go faster and on a longer ride, sign up for the B- ride (16-17 mph) HERE that starts at the same location and time.
Route: We will share the roads with traffic for ~60% of route which will have shoulders or bike lanes. Approximately 40% will be on the loop.
Begin: St. Philips Plaza South parking lot
End: Feel free to join us at Ren's Coffeehouse after the ride.
Water/Bathroom Breaks:
9 miles - 1161 W Silverlake Rd (short stop)
17 miles - Feliz Paseos Park (long stop)
28 miles - Rillito Park at Camino De La Tierra (but only if needed)Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call John at 920-737-3902 and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
Load the route into your bicycle computer, it will help if you get separated from the group or your leader doesn't load it correctly.
If you haven't ridden with me before, I will not have your contact information. If so, please send your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to cliffhaston55@gmail.com. If you are bringing a +1, send their information as well. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
There is a good chance that the C+ ride will end with an average speed of 15 mph. If you are not comfortable or not capable of this expected pace average over the entire route, please do not participate in this ride, it is not fair to the other riders. At the same time, do not push the ride leader to go over the upper threshold. These are social rides, lots of conversations, and regroupings as we will not drop anyone. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep. There will be ride-at-your-own-pace sections and regroup areas designated by your ride leader.
If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
WARNING
Bikes owned by GABA members have been stolen several times in this area. Keep your bike with you OR secure it inside your car. If you mount it on a bike rack, use a chain to secure it, not a cable that can be cut. These "professional" thieves have good cutting and grinding equipment and it only takes a few minutes for them to steal your bike off a bike rack while you are inside getting a cup of coffee. Make sure you lock the rack to your car. Consider hiding an AirTag or Tile tracker.
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