- C&L#8 (C/2/35) StPhilipsUofALosPaseosRillitoRen4300 N Campbell Ave #24, Tucson, AZ
ROUTE 34.6 miles/1005 feet ascent, ~14 mph average.
If you want to ride a little faster and longer, sign up with Ed's ride that will start 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. We are trying out some new roads to stay off of Sweetwater. 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 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
What to Bring:
Food & fluids for 3 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.
No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.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.
This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost. - Ed's#8 SatRide C+/3/37 StPhilipsUofATrailsEndRillitoRen4300 N Campbell Ave #24, Tucson, AZ
ROUTE 36.6 miles/1400 feet ascent and will be close to 16 mph average.
If you want to go on a slightly shorter and slightly slower ride, sign up with the C&L C ride which will be starting/ending at the same place and time.Route: We will share the roads with traffic for ~60% of route which will have shoulders/bike lanes. There is almost no traffic on the 4 mile climb on the Trail's End spur. 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)
21.0 miles - Feliz Paseos Park (long stop)
30 miles - Rillito Park at Camino De La Tierra (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 Ed at 915-238-3188 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 if 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 Ed at erschultz@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 this C+ ride will end with an average speed of around 16 mph. If you are not comfortable or not capable of this expected pace average, please do not participate in this ride. Note that this is a full drop ride. If you can't keep up, you will be dropped. If you have the breath for it, this will be a social ride with lots of conversations. 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 can't keep up, you can drop back to the slower C&L group until the routes diverge at Paseo Feliz Park. If you drop after that, you are own and we will see you back at St. Philips plaza at the end.
If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
What to Bring:
Food & fluids for 3 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.
No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.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.
This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost. - OFF THE GRID: Casino del Sol B/3/46Christopher Columbus Park, Tucson, AZ
Ride Description:
This ride will take us to the lush lands of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe near the Casino of the Sun. We will make a stop to see the wonderful murals along Ignacio M. Baumea Blvd. The only catch is that to get there we must conquer the 9-mile climb from Silverbell over Gates Pass!Following bike paths north from Irvington, we will make brief stop for coffee and socializing at Decibel Coffee Works in the Mercado.
The road over Gates Pass is not easy and there is very little "bike lane". We share the road with car traffic.
As a GABA Training ride, re-groupings may be as much as ten miles apart and only for a few minutes. If you are farther off the pace than that, please navigate to Decibel Coffee Works or to the finish Christopher Columbus Park.
Notes:
Start Time: 7:45 AM sign-in. Wheels rolling 8:00 AM.
Ride Type: Training
Final Average: 17 mph, rolling speeds can be higher.
Terrain: Significant climbing over Gates Pass.
Total Elevation Gain: 1467 ft.
Traffic: We will be riding on streets and bike paths. Very little shoulder on Gates Pass.
Support: This ride is unsupported.
Meeting Spot: Christopher Columbus Park on Silverbell. See map.
Group size: This ride will be limited to twelve riders.Casino del Sol Route
Please be responsible for your own navigation.Participation rules: Your GABA membership must be current. If you are not a member, please consider joining at https://www.bikegaba.org/ . Helmets are mandatory. Rear flashing lights are recommended. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.
Ride Code:
• A 20+ mph
• B+ 18-20 mph
• B 16-18 mph
• C+ 14-16 mph
• C 12-14 mph
Terrain Code:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills
• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep - Bruce's Craycroft to Christina Taylor Green C/1/31North Craycroft Road & East River Road, Catalina Foothills, AZ
** NOTE: - WHEELS ROLLING AT 8:00
******** Coffee and Snacks at Whole Foods after the ride **********
This will be a social ride of 31 miles at a C pace (which means end of ride average of 13 mph) all on the Path. We'll regroup as needed and no one will be left behind.
Map Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26489399
Ride Description
• Start Time 8:00 wheels rolling
• Pace: 13 mph End of Ride Average for 31 miles
• Terrain: Flat
• Elevation Gain: 407'
• Traffic: Just multi-users of the Path
• Ride Type: Social - Regroup as needed
• Route: The Rillito, Santa Cruz, and CDO Paths to Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park.
If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ Rider Information Requested ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛
- If you have not sent me your contact information since January 2021, please send me: Your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) and covid vaccination status at btucker4sos@cox.net.
- I will fill in the ride waiver prior to the ride you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
- If you sign up for the ride and then cannot come, please edit your RSVP opening a spot for someone who is on the waiting list.
Bring:
• Food & fluids for 3 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate.
• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
• Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement; not a request.
• Obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and should therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
• Please represent GABA well.
GABA Ride Types:
• Social – No Drop: we ride together two abreast where
conditions permit. We often have a sweep rider and no one gets dropped
• Re-Group: We ride in smaller groups at our own pace and
regroup at specified points in the route
• Training Ride: The route is posted and all riders need to be self sufficient
Please select GABA rides where you are confident that you can ride the posted distance and pace.
GABA Ride Codes:
Pace
• A 20+ mph
• B+ 18-20 mph
• B 16-18 mph
• C+ 14-16 mph
• C 12-14 mph
• D 8-12
Terrain
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills
• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep
- Oro Valley Cruising C+, B-/2/39Cancelled
This is a lovely route in and around Oro Valley that I plan to do weekly (same route each time). Mainly roads with bike lanes and numerous long gentle climbs. C+ to B- pace, end of ride average 15-17 mph, which means about 16-22 mph on flat roads.
Please load the route as we will have specific re group points. You should be comfortable navigating route in case you need to between re groups. Keep my phone number and call me if I am ahead if something happens! I will choose to lead from front, middle or back depending on the group.
Also, if interested please pack a drink and lunch in a cooler and bring a chair, we can hang out afterwards at the park for social time.
NOTES:
Arrive by 7:15 am for sign in so wheels are rolling by 7:30
Start location: Riverfront Park, Oro Valley
directionsWe will stop at a park at mile 18 at hokoman park for break/bathrooms. It is behind the elementary school. Bring adequate snacks.
Pace: 15-17 mph FINAL average. (Faster pace on flat roads) Note that majority of climbing is in the first 18 miles of this route.
Have route/ be comfortable with self navigation between re group points.**REGROUPS:
Mile 9.5: Traffic light after Moore loop; Moore and Rancho Vistoso
Mile 18: Hokoman Park
Mile 26: At entrance of neighborhood off Moore road (there is an entry gate so we will walk bikes at opening on right side of this gate)Terrain: Mainly low traffic roads, but we will be on a few busier roads that have bike lanes. Please review route.
Total elevation: 1449 feet
Ride type: Fitness pace/self navigation between re groups. Please try to be sure you are capable of the mileage/pace/elevation to be fair to other riders. If you aren't sure, please do not sign up for this ride or contact me to discuss concerns. If you are a faster rider, be willing to wait at re groups.
Remember: Bike in good working condition, lights, helmet, tools and supplies to change a flat.
Parking: Plenty of parking at Riverfront park, includes bathrooms
Ride coordinator: Teri Gilbert, 520-433-2261ROUTE: (Tom made some tweaks/improvements to route navigation so if you previously save route, re load route to see improved cues)
ROUTEMISC:
Bring adequate fluids/food for 3 hours (minimum 2 - 24 oz water bottles)
You must be a GABA member, sign up at HERE
CPSC approved helmets must always be worn
No ear buds
You will obey traffic laws..bike like you would drive a car.
Represent GABA well! - Cliff's Social Ride E44 (C/2/29)Mona's Danish Bakery, Tucson, AZ
Ride with GPS map is located at: Eastside 44
Distance 29 Miles, Elevation gain 1250 Ft
Ride Leader today is Cliff HastonIf you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
Start/End: Mona's Danish Bakery 4777 E Sunrise Dr. Northeast corner of Swan and Sunrise.
Water/Bathrooms
8 miles Udall Park
19.2 Miles SafewayYou are welcome to join us for food after the ride. This week we will go to Bisbee Breakfast Club or Mona's Danish Bakery after the ride.
Please review the route before the ride Start and load the route into your bicycle computer or your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet.
Please review the route before the ride Start and load the route into your bicycle computer or your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet.
To participate in this GABA group ride you MUST:- Be willing to ride at a social pace (end of ride social pace 13-15 MPH).
- Be willing to serve as the ride sweep for a portion of the ride.
- Use the phrase "walker/bike up" when overtaking someone.
- Use the phrase "walker/bike left" when approaching someone coming at us. This should be used when on narrow parts of multiuse paths.
- Stay right of the center line on multiuse paths and right of the white line while on the road except to pass.
- Give at least 3 feet when passing someone walking or riding in the same direction.
IMPORTANT: If you have not ridden with Cliff within the last 12 months, please send your contact information (Name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Cliff at cliffhaston55@gmail.com
The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
The end-of-ride average speed is expected to be between 13 and 15 MPH. ** If you are not comfortable or not capable with this expected pace average over the entire route, please do not participate in this ride, it is not fair to the other riders***. This is a social ride, 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.
If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call (DO NOT TEXT) the ride leader: Cliff's phone number is 520 551 1155. We will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
What to Bring:
• Food & fluids for 3 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.
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
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 on the Loop, you will respect others on the Loop. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing
• This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.
If you have comments about this ride or would like to make suggestions for future Tuesday / Thursday Social Rides routes, please email Bob and Wayne at
rmwillman@yahoo.com
wayne.cullop@gmail.com
- Bob's Social Ride E43 (C/2/32)Mona's Danish Bakery, Tucson, AZ
Ride with GPS map is located at: Eastside 43
Distance 33 Miles, Elevation gain 1150 Ft
Ride Leader today is Bob WillmanIf you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link
Start/End: Mona's Danish Bakery 4777 E Sunrise Dr. Northeast corner of Swan and Sunrise.
Water/Bathrooms
8 miles Udall Park
28.2 Miles Rillito River ParkYou are welcome to join us for food after the ride. This week we will go to Bisbee Breakfast Club or Mona's Danish Bakery after the ride.
Please review the route before the ride Start and load the route into your bicycle computer or your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet.
To participate in this GABA group ride you MUST:- Be willing to ride at a social pace (end of ride social pace 12-14 MPH).
- Be willing to serve as the ride sweep for a portion of the ride.
- Use the phrase "walker/bike up" when overtaking someone.
- Use the phrase "walker/bike left" when approaching someone coming at us. This should be used when on narrow parts of multiuse paths.
- Stay right of the center line on multiuse paths and right of the white line while on the road except to pass.
- Give at least 3 feet when passing someone walking or riding in the same direction.
IMPORTANT: If you have not ridden with Bob within the last 12 months, please send your contact information (Name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Bob at rmwillman@yahoo.com
The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
The end-of-ride average speed is expected to be between 12 and 14 MPH, preferably closer to 12 than 14.
If you are not comfortable or not capable with this expected pace average over the entire route, please do not participate in this ride, it is not fair to the other riders.
This is a social ride, 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.
If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call (DO NOT TEXT) the ride leader: Bob's phone number is 520 247 2235. We will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
What to Bring:
• Food & fluids for 3 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.
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
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 on the Loop, you will respect others on the Loop. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing.
• This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.
If you have comments about this ride or would like to make suggestions for future Tuesday / Thursday Social Rides routes, please email Bob and Wayne at
rmwillman@yahoo.com
wayne.cullop@gmail.com
- Mt. Lemmon Hill ClimbMcDonald Park, Tucson, AZ
Register Here
You can't sign up on Meetup use the above link to register!!According to John Summerson, "The Complete Guide to Climbing By Bike", Mt Lemmon is 33rd on the list of 100 toughest road bike climbs in the US, with a rating of either "hors category" or "category 1" on the scale used to rank the climbs in European stage racing.
Yes, Mt Lemmon is right up there with the famous passes in the European tours: hardly anywhere else in the US can you climb so high for so many miles in succession. That's why, every winter, Tucson sees packs of riders in matching jerseys, many of them speaking languages other than English, booking up the mountain.
But because the road is so long, it's also very forgiving: the grade averages only 4.5% for 6600 feet of elevation gain over the 56-mile round trip, and the almost continuous 21-mile descent at the end is exciting without ever being terrifying.
If you haven't ridden the Lemmon in a while (or ever), GABA can help make it easy. You can minimize the weight in your pockets because we provide four SAG stops, about six miles apart, with fluids, munchies, and healthy carbs. In honor of the pie shop that once operated in Summerhaven near the summit, the uppermost SAG will serve a variety of pies. You can also opt to buy yourself lunch at the restaurants in Summerhaven or Ski Valley at the top. In case something goes wrong, GABA provides vehicular sweep support to help with mechanical problems or provide a lift.If you're not interested in "easy", GABA can help with that, too. Round up a posse of your riding buddies, see how fast you can fly to the top, and enjoy a social stop to eat pie and swap lies before you charge back down.
- Dove Mountain Odyssey: C+,B-/2/40Christina Taylor Green Park, Tucson, AZ
Ride Description:
This social ride is not to be missed. The loop includes a visit to scenic Dove Mountain and the climb up to the Ritz Carlton Resort. We will pass by some of the most mature saguaro groves in the world, lush green golf courses, and have spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains.
We will travel southwest on the CDO, then north along the Santa Cruz and take a right onto Twin Peaks Rd. After the long climb to the Ritz Carlton we will descend to Tangerine Rd. and return to Christina Taylor Green Park via the CDO. We will make a stop at Savaya Coffee at about the 35-mile point.
Notes:
Meet: Christina Taylor Green Park on Shannon just south of Magee.
Start Time: Arrive by 8:15 AM for sign-in. Wheels rolling by 8:30 AM.
Pace: Final average 17 for B riders. 15-16 final average for C+ riders.
Terrain: Relatively flat bike paths, one long climb of about 800 ft.
Total Elevation Gain: 1530 ft.
Traffic: Excellent bike paths and bike lanes. Special attention is required as we cross I-10.
Ride Type: Social/Re-group.
Parking: Parking at Christina Taylor Green Park. Additional parking is across the street at Pima Community College.Dove Mt. Route YOU are responsible for navigation.
Participation Rules: Helmets are mandatory, no earphones. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well. Your GABA membership should be current. If not, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org. This ride is unsupported.
Ride Coordinator: Dave McElwaine (781) 367-8643.
Ride Codes:
• B 16-18 mph
• C+ 14-16 mph
• C 12-14 mphTerrain Codes:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills