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- Ed’s (C/2/35) StPhilipsUofALosPaseosRillitoRen4300 N Campbell Ave #24, Tucson, AZ
ROUTE 34.6 miles/1005 feet ascent, ~14 mph average.
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 Ed at (915) 238-3188 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.
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 erschultz@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 the C ride will end with an average speed of ~14 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
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.
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.
This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.Not open - Bruce's Ride - St. Phillip's to El Rio Park -- C/1/32St. Philip's Plaza, Tucson, AZ
This ride wasn't held last week because of storm debris... so, we'll try again... and because it's hot... we'll start at 6:30 - Wheels Rolling...
We will ride from St. Phillip's Plaza to the El Rio Park. Coffee afterward at Cafe Luce.
Ride size limited to 25 - no plus one's - each rider must sign up for the ride - and I need to have your contact info beforehand.
Map Link: St. Phillips El Rio Park https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14894161
Parking: Southern parking lot, in back of Homewood Suites
We'll meet at 6:15 and get our wheels rolling by 6:30.
On the return, we can have a coffee at Cafe Luce.
Remember to bring lots of water and hydrate before you leave the house. Depending on the wind, we should have an end of ride average of about 12-13 mph.
Ride Coordinator: Bruce Tucker
If you sign up for the ride and are running a just couple of minutes late call me on my cell at 520.661.6210 and we will wait. If you are looking for a high paced training ride, this is not it.
If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ Rider Information Requested ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛
1) If you have not sent me your contact information since January 2021, please send me: Your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911).
2) I will fill in the ride waiver prior to the ride you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
THE RIDE -
• Pace: 12-14 for 33 miles
• Terrain: Flat - It's the Loop
• Elevation Gain: 407ft
• Traffic: zip, none, nada,
• Ride Type: Social - No Drop - Regroup as needed
• Route: The Loop - St. Phillips to El Rio ParkWhat 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.
• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
• CPSC approved helmets must be always 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.
• This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost. :-)
- Wayne's Tuesday Social Ride, Viv's (C/1/30)Viv’s Café, 8987 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 361, NW corner of Tanque Verde and Catalina Hwy, Tucson, AZ
Ride with GPS map is located at Wayne's Eastside 16 (WES 16).
Distance 30 Miles, Elevation gain 900 Ft.
Please arrive at 5:45 to sign in and ride briefing, Wheels rolling 6AM.
Ride Leader today is Wayne Cullop.If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
Start/End: Viv's Parking lot
Water/Bathrooms:
8 miles at Agua Caliente and 20 Miles at the 49ers ClubYou are welcome to join us for food after the ride. This week we will go to Viv's after the ride.
Please review the route before the ride Start and load the route into your bicycle computer or your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet.
To participate in this GABA group ride you MUST:- Be willing to ride at a social pace (end of ride social pace 12-14 MPH).
- Be willing to serve as the ride sweep for a portion of the ride.
- Use the phrase "walker/bike up" when overtaking someone.
- Use the phrase "walker/bike left" when approaching someone coming at us. This should be used when on narrow parts of multiuse paths.
- Stay right of the center line on multiuse paths and right of the white line while on the road except to pass.
- Give at least 3 feet when passing someone walking or riding in the same direction.
IMPORTANT: If you have not ridden with Bob within the last 12 months, please send your contact information (Name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Wayne at wayne.cullop@gmail.com
The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
The end-of-ride average speed is expected to be between 12 and 14 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.
This is a social ride, 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.
If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call (DO NOT TEXT) the ride leader: - Wayne's phone number is 520 977 3018. We will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
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.
• 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 on the Loop, you will respect others on the Loop. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing.
• This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.
If you have comments about this ride or would like to make suggestions for future Tuesday / Thursday Social Rides routes, please email Bob and Wayne at
rmwillman@yahoo.com
wayne.cullop@gmail.com
If you get this far and want to read some more, here are some interesting Arizona/Pima County/Tucson Bicycle Laws . If you are wondering about how you should act on the loop, read these Complete List of Loop Guidelines.
- Wednesday Summer Loop -St. Phillips B/1/54St Phillips Plaza, Tucson, AZ
Ride Description:
This full Loop ride will be clockwise with brief stop at Decibel Coffee House at the 35-mile point. We will be treated to views of four different mountain ranges as well as the Tucson skyline along the way.PLEASE check this listing before the event as the starting time may be adjusted for the weather.
This ride will start near Ren Coffee House in St. Phillips Plaza.
As a GABA Training ride, stops will be about every ten miles for a few minutes. If you are farther off the pace than that allows, you may navigate to the coffee shop or finish. This ride is about gaining some fitness, and of course spending time with new and old friends.
Notes:
Start Time: Arrive by 5:45 AM for sign-in, meeting others, and overview. Wheels rolling by 6:00 AM.
Final rolling average- 17+ mph. Rolling speeds may be higher.
Terrain: Relatively flat bike paths, and climbs on open roads.
Total Elevation Gain: 960 ft.
Traffic: Special attention is required along Ajo and Benson Highway
Ride Type: Training
Parking: Ample parking on the south side of St. Phillips Plaza.
Group size: 12 ridersRide Coordinator: Dave McElwaine (781) 367-8643. If you are running late, give me a call.
Ride With GPS Route
Please be responsible for your own navigation.Participation rules:
Your GABA membership should be current. If not, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org. Bring food & fluids for 4 hours. Front and back flashing lights are encouraged on The Loop. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. No ear buds. This ride is unsupported. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.Ride Codes:
• A 20+ mph
• B+ 18-20 mph
• B 16-18 mphTerrain Codes:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills
• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep