Tucson Riders 4 The Cure Sunday Ride 7-13-25


Details
Starbucks at La Cholla to Dove Mountain and the Ritz
Meet: 5:45 AM Depart 6:00AM
Distance 36.26 miles
Elevation Gain: 1818 ft
[https://www.strava.com/routes/3124126121603606746](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strava.com%2Froutes%2F3124126121603606746&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ca8f325fb6ee1412c372e08ddbdad7d49%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638875275016300513%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7np3L3f0tLLZlwB4y%2FPcJ%2F4cGa7rmc%2Bqj5RrBwaAmKY%3D&reserved=0)
Start Location: Starbucks on Orange Grove and La Cholla
NOTE: The Starbucks parking lot can be full and chaotic. Suggest that on weekends park in front of the medical office buildings adjacent to Starbucks.
Directions: North on La Cholla, L on Tangerine, R on Dove Mountain, all the way to end of Dove Mountain (turn around at park), L to Ritz and back down to Dove Mountain, L on Moore, R Camino del Oeste, L on Tangerine, R on La Cholla back to Starbucks on Orange Grove.
Regroup, water and bathroom stop: Speedway gas station on Tangerine and Twin Peaks.
Longer Route featuring the Tunnel
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40 miles
Elevation gain: 1935 ft
When heading East on Moore, go past Camino Del Oeste, turn L on Thornydale, go through tunnel, ride up to gatehouse at Saguaro Ranch, turn around and take Thornydale to Tangerie. L on Tangerine and follow the route back to Starbucks.
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%7Ca8f325fb6ee1412c372e08ddbdad7d49%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638875275016351324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RiwKJhSu1MJPUPmMZH5NGeKClnHvCEzjpk8LdzvMtYY%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%7Ca8f325fb6ee1412c372e08ddbdad7d49%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638875275016366394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bwQ0OnCu8%2Bja3Zvrrd1gkqdgOvp%2FRYA7mbnLHoxlzzE%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%7Ca8f325fb6ee1412c372e08ddbdad7d49%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638875275016380759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gjjiGB6pY2IIDcSYT3ToohHEQNKkbp0zRco43Ghl338%3D&reserved=0)
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ridersforthecuretucson](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fridersforthecuretucson&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ca8f325fb6ee1412c372e08ddbdad7d49%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638875275016396577%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gZFb06MlcMGCx6z6fK8hay9UYkRzPsk1G9HCGR0kPm4%3D&reserved=0)

Tucson Riders 4 The Cure Sunday Ride 7-13-25