El Tour Training Ride (via San Xavier) B-C+/3/51

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Welcome to El Tour de Tucson (ETT) Training rides. Be sure you know the route! Downloading it to your device always helps! This is a training ride and we may not stay together all the time. There will be regroup points discussed at the start of the ride.

This week we’ll start Roy Schoonover Park which is at Kolb and The Loop. We will jump on the Julian Wash heading west and then exit onto Wilmot Rd. Heading south to Sahuarita Rd. We’ll take Sahuarita Rd/Helmet Peak Rd all the way up to Mission Rd. We will then ride north on Mission until we turn right on San Xavier Rd and visit the Mission, refuel and regroup and finish the ride back to Roy Schoonover Park. Other regroups will be discussed at the start of the ride, and there may be adjustments to the route so check back before the ride.
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