Tucson Riders 4 the Cure Sunday Ride - 6/22/2025

Le Buzz Café Tanque Verde to SNPE
East side ride, 6/22/2025
Start: Le Buzz (9121 E. Tanque Verde)
Meet: In the parking lot
Arrive: 6:00am, Ride Start: 6:15am
Start Temp: 74 degrees
Distance: 30.23 Mi (or 38.23 Mi with SNPE Loop Option)
Elevation gain: 910 ft
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/369020732

Directions: Cross Catalina Highway west thru strip mall to R on N. Bear Canyon Rd, R on E. Snyder Rd, L on E. Catalina Hwy, R on N. Mt. Lemmon Short Road (turns into N. Soldier Trail), R on E. Tanque Verde Rd, L on N. Tanque Verde Loop Rd, L on E. Speedway Blvd, R on S. Freeman Rd, L on E. Old Spanish Trail, L into Saguaro National Park East.
Option: add a ride around the loop for an extra 8 miles.
Exit SNPE - R on E. Old Spanish Trail, R on S. Harrison Rd, L on E. Broadway Blvd, R onto Chuck Huckelberry Loop, R on N. Sabino Canyon Rd, R. on E. Tanque Verde Rd, R on E. Woodland Rd, cross Tanque Verde back to the Le Buzz Café parking lot.

Regroup, Water, Restrooms: Saguaro National Park East

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)