Cliff's NW08 (C+/2/35) St Philips, UofA, Paseo Feliz, Rillito to Ren
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ROUTE 34.6 miles/1005 feet ascent, slower uphill, faster downhill, but 14-15 mph average by the end of the ride. Start 2026 with a great ride. Note: We are staying off the CDO today due to the Cocoa 5K and 10K run.
Weather Forecast (9 days out).
10AM 61 Degrees, Partially Cloudy, Winds 4WSW Gusts to 8 mph
1PM 64 Degrees, Partially Cloudy, Winds 3SW Gusts to 8 mph.
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 Cliff at 520-551-1155 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 14-15 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
Note: C&L (Cliff and Liane) rides have been on Saturdays for the last three years but we have not announced rides on days of major events like Owl's head, Mount Lemmon Hill Climb, Tumacacori, El Tour de Tucson and other various Saturday events. In 2026, we are going to move our rides to Thursdays to provide a more consistent weekly routine. I encourage others to lead rides during 2026 on Saturdays in the NW. Just let me know if you need any information to get started. Today is our first Thursday ride of 2026!!!
One last note... In the past, bicycles have been stolen in the parking lot where we are parking, so keep your bike locked up or keep it with you when you go to RENs.