
Wat we doen
Based in Tucson, GABA is the oldest and largest bike club in Southern Arizona with over 1300 members! We host, support, and lead Day Rides, legendary centuries, multi-day rides, and rides for families.
GABA is more than just riding a bike. We are also active in the community supporting cycling advocacy, bike safety education, and bike repair. To learn more about GABA check out our webpage. Come join us for some adventures on two (or three) wheels!
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Our recurring signature GABA events include the following. Click on the link to go to the GABA web page for further details on the ride of your interest.
Centuries
Overnight Rides:
All Day Rides will include information about Pace, Terrain, and Distance. They may be coded as follows:
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
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
Aankomende evenementen (4+)
Alles weergeven- Teri's Dove to the Moore loop C+/2/36Tangerine Sky Park , Marana, AZ
UPDATED ROUTE ROUTE
Updated route to include water stop. Please re load route if you were on ride last week. NOTE Bathroom is closed at start, we will stop a few miles in at Ritz)Let's do that again! Start at Tangerine Sky Park so we can climb early!
We will climb Dove to Ritz and then to the park, rest and recover there at mile 9. Then continue on route and go through the Tunnel and then turn around at guard gate; continue on Moore Road and do a loop to rest stop and hydration stop off Woodburne (25 miles in) then we will do Moore loop before heading back, adding a few more miles than last week, but temps look a bit better for Thursday so should be fine with more of a downhill miles through neighborhoods and on Tangerine at end of ride.
Average pace 14-16 mph with ride at your own pace sections/re groups:
Start/End: 5:30 AM Tangerine Sky Park (nice tables with shade so bring cooler with cold drink and snack for post ride socializing)
Water/Bathrooms/Rest stop:
Bathroom stop at Ritz (Bathroom is NOT open at the park til 6 pm, so we will do quick bathroom stop here)
Mile 9 at Park at end of Dove Mountain Blvd
Mile 25 off Woodburne Dr.Route: Mainly roads with bike lanes.
Safety/Legal Refresher: On roads that we share cars and trucks, make yourself visible with lights/bright clothing, ride as a group, and whenever possible stay in the bike lane. Call out road hazards and announce stopping. Communicate at all times!
Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.
Load the route into your bicycle computer, your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet. Review route prior to ride. Otherwise, follow the ride leader
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 theresagilbert90@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.
This C+ ride will average between 14 and 16 MPH. This is a no drop ride, however two groups may form if I designate a faster ride leader for the higher end of the average (may average near 17 if it forms). If you do not know the route, stay with me or wait for me if you get dropped on route)
If you are not comfortable or not capable of this expected pace average for the route you chose, please do not participate in it, it is not fair to the other riders.
Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep if designated. There will be ride-at-your-own-pace sections and regroup areas designated by the ride leader, such as the climb up Twin Peaks.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.
• 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. - Sabino Canyon Social Ride C/2-3/33Morris K Udall Park, Tucson, AZ
Route Map Link
Out early and back early! We’ll meet at the parking lot of Mo Udall park near the dog park and Pickle Ball courts before 6:00am so we can be rolling by 6:00am. (Yes I will be riding to the start so will be setting the alarm early) We’ll roll north on Sabino Canyon Rd to the entrance of Sabino Canyon and regroup. Ride the Canyon at your pace. We’ll then regroup and head down Sunrise and turn right on Kolb and instead of flying down the hill we’ll use some neighborhoods to make our way to Skyline and on to Campbell to the path and then back to Mo Udall. Please study and know the route. You could also download it to your devise. This is a social ride with an estimated end of ride average 14 - 15mph.
What to Bring:
• Food & fluids for 2-3 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 (one earbud to hear route cues is OK).
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.
• 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.
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 - Cliff's NWNo5 - St. Philips to OV Loop (C+/2/35)St. Philip's Plaza, Tucson, AZ
ROUTE Link (35 miles, 900 feet ascent) (~14-15 MPH Average)
If you would like to go faster and longer, sign up for Bob's B ride which starts at the same location and time.
Route: More than half this route is on the multipurpose paths. The rest of the route is on roads that have bike lanes and/or low traffic. There will be a ride-at-your-own pace section while climbing Via Entrada/1st Ave with a regroup on the corner of 1st and Ina. Other ride-at-your-own pace and regroup areas may be designated by your ride leaders. Other than these ride-at-your-on pace/regroup sections you are expected to stay between the ride leader and the sweep.
Feel free to join us at Ren's Coffeehouse at the end of the ride.
Water/Restrooms
There are no public bathrooms at the start. Be prepared.
Mile 10 - James Kriegh Park
Mile 22 - Wade Mclean Neighborhood ParkPlease arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call or text 520-551-1155 (Cliff) and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.
Load the route into your bicycle computer, your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet. Otherwise, don't lose track of the ride leader.
If you haven't ridden with us before, we 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. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it. We work hard to prevent any issues from happening on these rides, but sometimes accidents happen. Your signature on the sign-in sheet protects members from an insurance perspective.
If you are not comfortable or not capable of the expected pace average of ~14-15 MPH average, 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.
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.