TR4TC Sunday Ride 7-6-25

AJ’s to Oro Valley – Catalina State Park Loop
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Meet: 5:45 AM Wheels Up: 6:00 AM
Start Location: AJ’s @ 2805 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718:
Distance: 37**,** Elevation Gain: 1301 ft
Regroup: La Canada and Tangerine (at Post Office)
Rest stop for ice, water and restrooms: Speedway gas station at Rancho Vistoso and Oracle.
Directions: From AJ’s, make a right onto Ina Rd, turn R (North) on La Canada, turn L on Pebble Creek, L on Hidden Springs, turn R on Vistoso Highlands, turn L (North) on Sun City Blvd, turn R on Del Webb Blvd, turn L on Rancho Vistoso. Follow Rancho Vistoso until just before Oracle Rd, turn R into the Speedway gas station.
REGROUP
Make a U turn at Oracle and Rancho Vistoso and head back to Innovation. Make a Left on Innovation, heading South. Innovation turns into Marketplace Dr, head across Oracle at the light towards Catalina State Park. Bicyclists are allowed into the park without a pass. Turn around at trail head/parking area. At Oracle, get onto bike path until you reach First Ave, ride behind Frys, Target, etc. Turn R on Oracle. Turn R on El Conquistador Way. Turn L on Valle Del Oro. Turn R on E. Desert Sky. Turn L on Eggleston. Turn R on Linda Vista. Turn L on Calle Buena Vista (turns into Northern). Turn R on West Chapala, turn L on Paseo Del Norte, Turn L on Ina heading back to AJ’s
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: Email: [tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com](mailto:tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com) 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/](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meetup.com%2Ftr4tc_az%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce6bc934d8b6b4915482608ddb8cf382a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638869922312886791%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LaLltDKDwwHND0KDfC3yfiQh0AnE%2F%2B4sHyYXNd6ITqI%3D&reserved=0)
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.
[https://www.wikihow.life/Ride-Sweep-for-a-Bicycle-Group](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wikihow.life%2FRide-Sweep-for-a-Bicycle-Group&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce6bc934d8b6b4915482608ddb8cf382a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638869922312909938%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=03ActdW7KIlSs2hGv2xuUAMuh1VceJYk4gRw1MoeG88%3D&reserved=0)
LINKS:
Meet Up: [https://www.meetup.com/tr4tc_az/](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meetup.com%2Ftr4tc_az%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce6bc934d8b6b4915482608ddb8cf382a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638869922312929911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s10FHUY6yjFN7DkcIMEHPzbDXvhogYdbwFo0yfBL19I%3D&reserved=0)
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