John and Karen's NW08 (C+/2/35) St Philips, UofA, Paseo Feliz, Rillito to Ren

ROUTE 34.6 miles/1005 feet ascent, ~15 mph average.

Weather Forecast (5 days out).
7:30am 57 Degrees, Sunny, Winds 3ENE Gusts to 4 mph
10:30am 68 Degrees, Sunny, Winds 2W Gusts to 9 mph.

If you want to go faster and on a longer ride, sign up for the B- ride (16-17 mph) HERE that starts at the same location and time.

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 John at 920-737-3902 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 or your leader doesn't load it correctly.

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 cliffhaston55@gmail.com. If you are bringing a +1, send their information as well. 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 15 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

WARNING

Bikes owned by GABA members have been stolen several times in this area. Keep your bike with you OR secure it inside your car. If you mount it on a bike rack, use a chain to secure it, not a cable that can be cut. These "professional" thieves have good cutting and grinding equipment and it only takes a few minutes for them to steal your bike off a bike rack while you are inside getting a cup of coffee. Make sure you lock the rack to your car. Consider hiding an AirTag or Tile tracker.