About us
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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November 12th GABA Mtg KATY TRAIL – The Perfect Bike Touring Experience
Location not specified yetWhether you are a seasoned bike tourist or you want to try touring for the first time, the Katy Trail will overwhelm your expectations.
The Katy Trail – the longest developed bicycle rail-trail route in the US – is perfect for your first, or 100th, bicycle tour. There are distances to suit every ability and wish. There are no steep uphills to wear you out. And it passes through numerous little towns that are full of history, charm, nice people, good hotels, and great food for when you want to call it a day - and also the most delicious ice cream you will ever taste.
Every town, no matter what size, has enough interesting stories to tell and places to live those stories. Or if you prefer, you can take advantage of some great side trips to explore around the state of Missouri, almost all within riding distance of the Katy Trail
Come and join your fellow GABA members to hear Barbara McCale, Joanne Gullyes, and Jorge Garza share different perspectives on how best to enjoy riding the Katy Trail.
The meeting starts at 7:00 pm on November 12, 2026. But doors will open at 6:30 so you can come early and socialize with other GABA members (and feel free to bring guests).
LOCATION: The presentation will be in the Murphey Gallery at the St Philips in the Hills Church, located at the NE corner of Campbell and River. Note that this NOT St Phillips Plaza where you park for the Loop trail. Rather it’s on the north side of River Road. There are entrances off both Campbell and River.
PARKING: Drive into the parking lot and try to park under or near the parking area that is covered with solar panels. From there, look to the west for GABA signs that will direct you to the building with the meeting room. A map showing the location of the parking lot and the meeting room is available at https://tinyurl.com/StPhillipsMap
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GABA’s Rio Nuevo Bike Swap
El Con Mall, 3601 E Broadway Blvd Ste B5, Tucson, AZ, USBuy a spot!
The Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA) and Rio Nuevo in Tucson, Arizona, will be holding their Bike Swap on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the NEW LOCATION, in the EXTREME NORTH EAST PARKING LOTat the EL CON MALL, 3601 E Broadway, Tucson from 7:00 AM to noon.
Our Spring Bike Swap is the southwest's largest bike swap meet and is a terrific way to upgrade your bike equipment or to sell your excess equipment, so you have room for some new high tech or lighter weighing equipment. Many agree the event is also a great way to keep in touch with your cycling community friends.
Please pass this along to any interested parties.
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Past events
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