TR4TC Sunday Ride 8-17-25

Ren Café at St. Phillips up Christie to NW side
[https://www.strava.com/routes/3069070188548427050](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strava.com%2Froutes%2F3069070188548427050&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7e102fb584734d210ef508ddd92f15a6%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638905518438236398%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D88AUMhdamdPaXU1Mr9HC%2BYDB3AwUymAGoiGnsDnX0E%3D&reserved=0)
Meet: 5:45 AM Ride: 6:00 AM
Start location: St. Phillips Plaza, Ren Café
Meet behind Homewood Suites near Loop entrance
Distance: 33.7 miles, Elevation Gain: 1754 ft
Directions: Turn R onto the loop path, R on the path on the east side of Rillito Park, R on the path to exit at River Rd., L at the light at Via Entrada and follow it up and out to 1st Ave. R on 1st Ave past Ina where it turns into Christie Rd. Continue to climb up Christie to Magee Rd, L at the round-about and ride down Magee past Oracle, R on Northern, L on Calle Concordia, R on La Canada. Continue past Moore Rd to R on Desert Fairway Dr, L on Hidden Springs, R on W. Vistoso Highlands, R on Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Follow that south past Tangerine Rd. where it turns into 1st Ave. Follow 1st Ave. just past the bike loop and R into the lot behind the Fry’s at Oracle. Continue behind the mall area out to Pusch View Lane and across thru another area parking lot out to R on Oracle Rd, R on El Conquistador Rd, L on Valle Del Oro Rd, R on Desert Sky Rd., L on Egleston, R on E. Linda Vista Blvd., L on Calle Buena Vista, L on E. Magee Rd. Climb back up Magee to R on Christie/1st Ave, L back onto Via Entrada and continue back the way you came to the loop and St. Phillips/Ren Coffeehouse parking lot.
Regroup, Water, etc: Hohokum Park on Desert Fairways Dr.
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%7C7e102fb584734d210ef508ddd92f15a6%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638905518438263146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8B6Ilm4gX1c9Ptb%2FJ3td9Z25g1pGvH6LUjXMbH8G6tk%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%7C7e102fb584734d210ef508ddd92f15a6%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638905518438278904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JtpJO4Mm0S%2BspLzQI2G0%2Bo7Irpffh89TW44I3Vd5v6w%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%7C7e102fb584734d210ef508ddd92f15a6%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638905518438293031%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OMoWjFXN7ldh9cbFcLdIjor6vO3XRvwMPQoVSg7eKvE%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%7C7e102fb584734d210ef508ddd92f15a6%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638905518438307034%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v4AGnidjpYfjUNnq0K5%2Bxmq61Ak9%2BOkiK92tDEwPPf8%3D&reserved=0)