Starr Pass & The Loop from the Mercado

Ride Start Location: Meet in Mercado San Agustin parking spaces south-east of the Mercado. On Sundays marked parking spaces are free and time limits do NOT apply.

Time: Arrive at 8:45am, Ride Start: 9:00am, Temp: 40 degrees
Distance: 31.93 miles
Total Ascent: 1,083 ft

Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3385635572805106212

Regroup Location, Water, Bathrooms, etc.: Circle K on SE corner of Ina and Silverbell

Directions: South on Avenida del Convento, R on Cushing St, L on Grande Av, R on Starr Pass Blvd, Loop around the Starr Pass Resort, turn L back onto Starr Pass Blvd, L on Players Club Dr, L on Anklam Rd, L on​ W. Speedway Blvd, R at N. Camino de Oeste, stay R at W. Sweetwater Dr., L at N. Silverbell Rd, R on Ina Rd, R onto the Loop and return to Congress and the Mercado.

General Guidelines for Groups:
Before starting the ride, we will divide into groups depending on cycling speed, skill, and distance goals.

Average Speeds for A, B, and C riders:
A riders = 17+ miles per hour
B riders = 15-16 mph
C riders = 12-14 mph

Reminders:
Please review the route map before the ride to become familiar with the directions. This is a safety concern for everyone but is especially important for the “A” riders. “A-riders” are not a “no drop” group. We will try to have sweeps for the B and C riders. If you’re a C rider or have questions, please let us know via email: [tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com](mailto:tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com)

Riding on the Loop: please be respectful of others when riding on the loop and slow down as necessary to safely pass.

Please RSVP for the rides on Meet-up. Other riders like to know who is going and we will post updates on the ride via Meet-up page as needed.
Meet up link: https://www.meetup.com/tr4tc_az/
Be Prepared: Bring water, snacks, equipment to fix a flat, and a cell phone. Make sure you have someone’s phone number in case you need help.

If you are not doing the ride as posted, please let the group know in advance. If you decide to make changes during the route (for example, are getting tired and need to take a shortcut back), please let someone know either verbally or leave a message on the ride leader's phone.

WE NEED SWEEPS! Our B and C rider groups need sweeps! A sweep is a rider that stays slightly behind their group for the entire ride to make sure nobody is dropped. People get dropped due to mechanical problems or not keeping up the pace. People also “fall off” the group at intersections or where there is a lot of traffic, such as on the loop. An ideal sweep is someone who knows the route and can assist with basic needs, like dealing with flat tires. PLEASE help out the team by volunteering to sweep. We don’t want to leave anybody behind!
Check out this guide for sweeping for a bicycle group:
https://www.wikihow.life/Ride-Sweep-for-a-Bicycle-Group

LINKS:
Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com/tr4tc_az/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridersforthecuretucson
Email: [tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com](mailto:tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com)