El Tour Training Ride B-C+/2/38
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Welcome to El Tour de Tucson (ETT) Training rides. Today’s route may spread us out more, so if you’re a fast strong rider make sure you know the route! If you are worried you may fall behind, make sure you know the route! Downloading it to your device always helps!
This week we’ll explore Houghton and the fun of crossing the freeway. We do need to get some climbing in so we’ll go up Freeman first. We will have a quick regroup at the Ramada of SNPE, then continue on Old Spanish Trail and turn right at Valencia. Then it’s Valencia to Houghton (probably a regroup on Houghton just before Mary Ann Cleveland intersection) and Houghton to Dawn Rd and on to a water stop at the Pilot Station on Rita Rd just after crossing the freeway again. Then it’s back to the Loop and to the start at Black Rock Coffee Bar at Broadway and Prudence.
Looking forward to some good rides and good company!
I will not be the only leader posting training rides, so keep checking in to see what new rides are out there!
What to Bring:
• Food & fluids for 4 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.
Ride Leader Policy:
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• 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 a training ride with regroups.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, & group requests.
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
El Tour Training Ride B-C+/2/38