TR4TC Sunday Ride - Saguaro National Park East from Le Buzz II (Swan& Ft Lowell)

Meet: 5:45 AM Depart: 6:00AM
Distance: 30.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 867 feet

Start Location: The Le Buzz at Swan & Fort Lowell

Directions: North on Swan Rd, R on Paseo de los Rios, use the trailhead parking lot to get on the loop, head E on the loop, exit at the Kolb Rd bridge, go North on Sabino Canyon Rd, R on Tanque Verde Rd, (it's not on the route map, but let's turn R on Woodland Rd, then R back onto Tanque Verde Rd), turn R on Tanque Verde Loop Rd, turn L on Speedway Blvd, turn R on Freeman Rd, turn L on Old Spanish Trail, turn L into Saguaro National Park, where we will regroup and refuel at the ramada, after the break, turn R on Old Spanish Trail, turn L on Kenyon Dr, turn R onto the Loop path, turn L onto Glenn Street, turn R onto Swan Rd and return to Le Buzz for coffee and pastries, if its not already too hot to sit on the patio!

Regroup, water and bathroom stop: Ramada at SNPE

Note: anyone who is so inclined, can add 8 miles to the route by riding around the SNPE loop road.

Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3380347241809059570

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

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 moderate speed, 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.

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.

LINKS:
Email: [tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com](mailto:tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com)
Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com/tr4tc_az/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridersforthecuretucson