Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA)

Ride Leader today is Mark Sterling
marksterling233@gmail.com 520 549 8047
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Start time is 06:15 Starting to warm up outside.
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40167320

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St Philips to Oro Valley 34 Mile
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.Starting at St Philips ride west and cross over at La Cholla and ride to the Santa Cruz bike path. Then ride to the CDO bike path. Ride up to Christina Taylor Park.
Break time Water and rest rooms. 11 miles.
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After break keep riding up CDO to the 16.4 mile point into ride and get off path and ride into the neighborhood. Ride on Greenock to Valle Del Oro Road, Desert Sky,Egleston Dr.
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At this point play follow the leader, a few turns and easy to get turned around and or lost. First time I did this I used GPS and it got me thought OK.
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Break at James Kriegh Park Water and restrooms and a few picnic tables. 18 miles into ride.
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After break find your way to Shadow Mountain Dr and ride south to Hardy, ride back to the west to the round-a-bout.
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Ride south on Northern to McGee, then ride east to Sendero De Juana (way past Oracle), turn right, ride to Christitie then ride to Ina, turn back to the east then ride to Swan.
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Go down swan to the bike path. Once on the Rillito Bike path we will take a 5 minute potty break then ride back to St Philips.
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40167320
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This is a C paced no drop ride.

Always bring spare tube and a way to pump it up.
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It's hot so do not hesitate to call out for extra water stops.
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I will be needing someone to sweep.
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To participate in this GABA group ride you MUST:

1. Be willing to ride at a social pace (end of ride avg pace expected to be 12-14 MPH).
2. Be willing to serve as the ride sweep for a portion of the ride.
3. Use the phrase "walker/bike up" when overtaking someone.
4. Use the phrase "walker/bike left" when approaching someone coming at us. This should be used when on narrow parts of multiuse paths.
5. Stay right of the center line on multiuse paths and right of the white line while on the road except to pass.
6. Give at least 3 feet when passing someone walking or riding in the same direction.
   IMPORTANT: If you have not ridden with Mark (or Bob and Wayne) within the last 12 months, please send your contact information (Name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Mark at marksterling233@gmail.com
   The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
7. If you get this far and want to read some more, here are some interesting Arizona Bicycle Laws . If you are wondering about how you should act on the loop, read these Complete List of Loop Guidelines.

The ride is fairly flat and is well suited for those who would like a longer ride, but not necessarily looking to do a complete Loop ride. It will also suit those looking for some base miles. It is recommended you download the route which you can find here.

Details:

Starting from Michael Perry Park we’ll ride north on The Loop crossing to Sabino Canyon. We’ll then continue to Dodge Blvd where we’ll cross over to the Prince Road extension and Prince Road.

Turning left onto the Treat Blvd Bikeway we will continue to our first break at La Madera Park. Then it’s down the Bikeway to the Aviation Highway Bikeway. Turning left we will continue down to Ritchey Blvd.

When we reach Richey Blvd, we’ll turn left (watch out for traffic at this intersection) and get on the bike path to cross the bridge over Aviation Highway. Continuing on this path we will eventually reach the James C Thomas Park bike path.

Taking a right turn there we’ll ride until we cross the bridge over the diversion channel. Immediately after crossing the bridge there is a quick u-turn which takes us back under the bridge and into the diversion channel.

While in the diversion channel we will pass under Ajo Way and I 10. shortly after we exit the channel, we will make a left turn on a bridge which will take us over the channel and into the Kino Sports Park South and back onto The Loop.

Once back on The Loop we will ride Roy Schoonover Trailhead for our second break. After the break we will ride to Rita Road, turn left and follow Rita to Nestor Drive. At Nestor we take a right turn, followed by a left on Elderberry and left onto Nexxus, stopping at the light before crossing Rita.
Immediately after crossing Rita we’ll turn right onto the Harrison Greenway Path and follow it back to Michael Perry Park via Stellarole and The Loop.

There will be a brief orientation at the time listed above followed by the ride. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign the ride waiver.

You must be current with your GABA membership. Click here to become a member or renew your membership.

What to Bring:

• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• 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.

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.

FYI - you need to sign up for this ride on Gatherist.org
If you haven’t yet, create a free profile and join the GABA group!
Pace: End of ride average 14-15 mph
Elevation: 1528 ft
Distance: 38.6 miles
Route Map Link
Description: We will start at Udall Park near the dog park area. We will head east on Tanque Verde and through Woodland and on to 49ers. Then we'll use Wentworth to cut over to the other side of Cape Horn to do a loop on Cebadilla and back to Wentworth to Speedway. Right onto Speedway and then a left onto Freemen and up to SNPE. We'll do a lap in the park, a quick out and back to the picnic area is an option for those not interested in the whole loop. Then we'll head north and west on Old Spanish Trail, taking Kenyon to the bike path and back to Udall. Regroups along the way, but it’s always great when you know the route. Be sure to download and be familiar with the route!
There will be a brief orientation at start time listed above with wheels rolling afterward. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to sign the ride waiver.
Looking forward to the ride!
You must be current with your GABA membership. Click here to become a member.
What to Bring:
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• 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.
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.
GABA Rating System:
Pace Ratings:
A 20+
B+ 18 - 20
B 16 - 18
C+ 14 - 16
C 12 - 14
D 12 or lower
Hill Ratings:
1 Flat
2 Minor Hills
3 Moderate Hills
4 Long Climbs or Very Steep

The following route and trail names are based on descriptions from TrailForks. Click Here to see the route

From the trailhead we’ll head North on Zippin’ before turning east on Encantado. The first five miles are a sustained climb averaging 1.2% on the Encantado, Redtail, Mole Mound, Badge and Badger Chase trails. Along the way we will cross Pistol Hill Road and Old Spanish Trail. The climb ends just before we reach the Arizona trail. We will have a sustained break when we reach the Arizona Trail.

After the break we head down the Arizona Trail to the Coyote Canyon trail which we’ll follow until we cross back over Pistol Hill. At this point we encounter some fairly easy downhill single track where we’ll have a short regroup.

When we reach Old Spanish trail at the end of the downhill we will regroup on the north side of Old Spanish Trail. We’ll be on the side of the road at this point so please stay on the shoulder and watch for oncoming cars.

Afterwards we will ride up Coyote Canyon until it crosses Mole Mound and becomes Buckhorn and ride the trail until we get to Old Mesquite Trail. This climb is just over 1 mile and average 2.7%. We will have a regroup when we reach the Old Mesquite Trail.

After the regroup we’ll ride west on Old Mesquite Trail for our second downhill single track covering Old Mesquite Trail, Hasta la Vista and Tight & Twisty. We’ll regroup at the end of Tight & Twisty before following Zippin’ back to the trailhead.

Wheels rolling at the start time shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign the ride waiver.

You must be current with your GABA membership. Click here to become a member.

What to Bring:
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• 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.

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.