TR4TC Sunday Ride - The Donut Ride

TR4TC Sunday Ride 8/10/2025
The Donut Ride

We Haven't done the Donut Ride for a while, it's fairly short and the last 16 miles are (mostly) downhill, so it seemed like a good way to end a hot week.

Meet: 5:45 AM Depart 6:00 AM
Distance 35.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1130 feet

Start Location: Dunkin Donuts on River Rd just west of La Cholla. Please park in one of the lots west of the building so we are not taking up their customers' front door parking.

Directions: From the Dunkin Donuts parking lot, get onto the Loop path and head east, get on the La Cholla bridge, cross over to the Loop path on the south bank of the Rillito River and head west, stay on the Rillito River Loop path, turn R on the Santa Cruz River Loop path, exit the Loop and turn R at Twin Peaks Road, Stop for regrouping and refueling at the Speedway Gas Station just north of Tangerine Rd, after our break turn R on Dove Mountain Blvd, turn R on Moore Rd, turn R on Camino de Oeste, turn L on Tangerine Rd, turn R on First Av, turn R on Lambert Lane, turn R to stay on Lambert Lane, turn L on La Canada Dr, turn R just before the Rillito River Bridge and proceed west on the Loop path, turn R at the Dunkin Donuts parking lot, turn L at the Dunkin Donuts front door, proceed to the counter, order donuts and coffee, turn L and proceed to the patio, enjoy your donuts and coffee with good friends!

Regroup, water and bathroom stop: Speedway Gas Station at Twin Peaks Rd (Dove Mountain Blvd) & Tangerine Rd.

Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3242992425458070970

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: General Guidelines for Groups: https://www.wikihow.life/Ride-Sweep-for-a-Bicycle-Group

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

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