Patagonia Easy Gravel (Beginner/2/31)

Pace: Easy pace of 8-10mph, climbing will be slower and downhills faster
Elevation: About 1909 ft of climbing
Start Location: Near the Public Bathrooms on the south end of town, see the start location of the route.
Wheels rolling by 8:30, if you’re running late call Ginger at 520-780-1660.
Route Map Link

Sign the Day Ride Waiver ahead of time: Day Ride Waiver
OR sign when you get to the event.

Trying something new for GABA, I’m simul-posting this ride on [[Gatherist.org](http://gatherist.org/)](https://gatherist.org/groups) Which is a site very similar to MeetUp but mainly Tucson oriented and absolutely free for members with no adds! Feel free to sign-up as a gatherist member!

Description: This is a fairly easy gravel ride on nice dirt roads. It’s a favorite ride in the area, and one of the courses of the Spirit World Gravel race. A scenic ride up through some wooded areas into the San Raphael grasslands. We will have some regroups and a snack break along the way.
There will be a brief orientation at start time listed above with wheels rolling afterward. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand
Looking forward to the ride!
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What to Bring:
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• Food & fluids for 3 hours - Hydration Pack recommended or 2-3 24oz waterbottles.
• 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.
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 riding, you will respect others. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you can ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost or forgetting his helmet.
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