Tom's St Philips Ride (C/2/28) (Bob/Wayne OOT!)

This week's ride starts at 6:30 am. Bob and Wayne are out of town. I'm looking for a sweep - volunteers welcome! -Tom

Ride with GPS map is located at Wayne's Westside 07 (WWS 07)
Distance 28.2 Miles, Elevation gain 813 Ft.
Please arrive at 6:15 to sign in & for briefing, Wheels rolling 6:30 AM.
--Regular Bob & Wayne pace with periodic regroups--

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
Start/End: St. Philips Plaza (park at SE end of lot near trail)
Water/Bathrooms:
12 miles at Feliz Paseos Park and 21 Miles at Camino de la Tierra Park

We'll go S on Mountain, turn R on Helen before U of A , go W on University, then on St Marys, N on Cmo De Oeste, E on Sweetwater, N on Silverbell, N & E on trails fm Lopez (Columbus) Park.

You are welcome to join us for food after the ride. This week we will go to Ren Coffeehouse after the ride (they now have the original Ren and a Ren bakery side by side, at southwest end of parking lot).

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:

1. Be willing to ride at a social pace (end of ride social pace 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 Bob/Wayne (or Tom) within the last 12 months, please send your contact information (Name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Tom at tomclark62704@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:
7. Tom's phone number is 217 726 5560. 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 Tom at tomclark62704@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.