Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA)

One Hour Forty-five on Mt Lemmon Hill Climb Training D/3/18+

11 apr 2026 7:30 MST

McDonald Park, 4000 N Harrison Rd, Tucson, AZ, US

Ride Description:

The ride will start at McDonald Park where the Mt Lemmon Hill climb will begin instead of Le Buzz. This is to help riders learn both the approach to Mt Lemmon and the ride on Mt Lemmon. It will also shave about one mile off of the normal approach to Mt Lemmon so as to allow riders to get a bit further up the mountain.

Though this is a training ride for the Mt Lemmon Hill Climb it is open to riders of all levels, however, you must be a GABA member to ride. See the link below to join GABA.

Details:
We’ll meet at McDonald Park and, as a group, ride up North Houghton Road to East Snyder Road. Taking a right at Snyder, we’ll continue to the Catalina Highway where we’ll turn left.

Once on the Catalina Highway we’ll continue up to Mile Post 0. At Mile Post 0 everyone will check the time and ride at their own pace for one hour and forty-five minutes.

Turn around after one hour, forty-five minutes and head to the regroup point which is the pullout across on your left from Mile Post 0 when you pass it going up. Once we have regrouped you are welcome to ride back to McDonald Park at your own pace.

The route map for this ride ends at Molino Basin, but you don’t have to end there if you have more time. Continue to ride for the full time. Most riders should be able to make Molino Basin and some may make Mile Post 8 or 9 (Thimble Peak, Seven Cataracts) . Find the route here.

Wheels rolling at the start time listed above. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to sign the ride waiver.

You must be current with your GABA membership. Click here to become a member or to renew.

What to Bring:

• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• Food & fluids for 2 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.

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 her helmet, possibly her phone.

Mt. Lemmon Hill ClimbTraining Ride C C+/4/40 Miles

11 apr 2026 7:30 MST

Le Buzz, 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, US

RIDE DETAILS:
This will be a training ride for those that want to average 7- 9mph on Mt. Lemmon. It will be an 1Hr 45Min up the highway. We will ride to the base then ride for 1:45 @ your own pace. After regrouping at the bottom we will then ride a little extra back to Le Buzz.
Map Link

What to Bring:
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• Food & fluids for 2 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.
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 her helmet, possibly her phone.

Cowboys & Vineyards C+,B-/3/45

11 apr 2026 8:00 MST

The Steak Out Restaurant & Saloon, 3235 AZ-82, Sonoita, AZ, US

Ride Description:
This may be our most scenic ride. It takes us through Elgin wine country east of Sonoita, past cattle ranches, and to the lush Canelo Valley where we will stop at a "retirement farm" for horses. We will enjoy spectacular views of the grasslands as well as the Mustang Mountains where many western movies were filmed. This ride is suitable for C+ and B- riders as there will be a few regrouping spots. Lunch available after the ride at Corner Scoops.

Start Time: Arrive by 7:45 AM for sign-in and route rap. Wheels rolling by 8:00 AM. sharp.

Notes:
Ride Type: Training/Re-group.
Pace: Final rolling average 15-17 mph.
Terrain: There are plenty of hills with gradual climbs of up to 5 miles and shorter steeper hills typically of a mile or less.
Route Total Elevation Gain: 2039 ft.
Traffic: Country roads but with some vehicles moving at up to 50 mph.

Rules: Your GABA membership must be current. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well. Helmets are mandatory. No headphones. Front and rear lights are recommended. This ride is unsupported.

Route (Ride with GPS) . We ask everyone to be responsible for their own navigation.

Ride Coordinator: Dave McElwaine @ (781) 367-8643. If you are running late, give me a call.

Additional Notes:
Bring food & fluids for 3-4 hours. There is no water available on the route. Sonoita averages about ten degrees cooler than Tucson so dress accordingly.

Ride Codes:
• B 16-18 mph
• C+ 14-16 mph
• C 12-14 mph

Terrain Codes:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills

Bruce's St. Phillips to the Mercado -- C/1/33

11 apr 2026 8:00 MST

St Phillips Plaza, Catalina Foothills, AZ, US

** It looks like it will be a great day, so we'll start our ride at 8:00 **

Hi Everyone,
St. Phillip's Plaza to the Mercado Annex via The Loop

Ride size limited to 20 - no plus one's - each rider must sign up for the ride - and I need to have your contact info beforehand.

STARTING TIME - We'll meet by 7:45 and get our wheels rolling at 8:00.

We'll start behind the Homewood Suites Hotel and get on the Loop, then work our way down to the Mercado Annex (the shipping containers) for coffee and a snack.

Map Link: St. Phillips to Mercado Route 33mi https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14467243

On the return, if you have time, we can have another coffee at Cafe Luce (in the Trader Joe's Plaza) or at Ren in St. Phillip's Plaza.

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link

⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ Rider Information Requested ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛

1. 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.
2. I will fill in the ride waiver prior to the ride you will just need to verify the information and sign it.

Ride Description:

• Pace: 12-14 for 33 miles - with an end of ride average of around 12.5mph
• Terrain: Flat - It's the Loop
• Elevation Gain: 407ft
• Traffic: zip, none, nada,
• Ride Type: Social - Regroup as needed
• Route: The Loop - St. Phillips to the Mercado Annex (shipping container stores)

Map Link: St. Phillips to Mercado Route 33mi https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14467243

Parking: Southern parking lot, in back of Homewood Suites

Remember to bring lots of water and hydrate before you leave the house. This is an Easy Peasy Ride and no one will be dropped intentionally. That said, we should have an end of ride average of about 12.5 to 13 mph. Because the number of riders is limited to 20, please remove yourself from the Going list if you change your mind.

Ride Coordinator: Bruce Tucker @ (520) 661-6210

If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call me on my cell at 520.661.6210 and we will wait. If you are looking for a high paced training ride, this is not it.

Bring:
• Food & fluids for 2-3 hours - 2-3 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
• Bring a tube/GABA 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 intentionally 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.

When you are looking for a different pace or distance, contact any GABA Ride leader to request a ride. We LOVE requests!

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