Tucson Riders 4 The Cure Sunday Ride 8-31-25

Mona's to Saguaro National Park
This week, we will be starting the ride in front of Mona's Danish Bakery and we will be riding out to Saguaro National Park East . The loop around the National Park is NOT included on this ride, but if you want to, feel free to add the hills and miles.
Start Location: Mona's Danish Bakery at 4777 E. Sunrise Drive
Meet: 6:00 AM Wheels UP: 6:15 AM
Ride Distance: 33.6 Miles, Total Ascent: 1316 feet
Route Map: [https://www.strava.com/routes/3346665324315640416](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strava.com%2Froutes%2F3346665324315640416&data=05%7C02%7C%7C302e684097e340d9235f08dde4eb24b9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638918420767905653%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=W0qSeZN1UDof%2B2XDeWOy%2Fm4birTgkOQC03%2FsOGDnJFw%3D&reserved=0)
Regroup Locations, Water, Bathrooms, etc.: Saguaro National Park Ramada
Directions: Exit Mona's parking lot and turn L (south) on Swan Rd, Turn R onto the Loop path on the south side of the Rillito River bridge and proceed east on the Loop, exit the Loop onto Broadway and head east, Turn R onto Old Spanish Trail, Turn L into Saguaro National Park and stop at the ramada for a rest & regroup. Leave SNPE and turn R onto Old Spanish Trail, Turn R on Freeman Rd, Turn L on Speedway, Turn R onto the Loop on the east side of the Pantano River bridge (heads-up, it's a little tricky), proceed north on the Loop, Exit the Loop at the next bridge and head north on Sabino Canyon Rd, Go straight where Sabino Canyon Rd splits-off and the road becomes Kolb Rd, Turn L at Sunrise Dr, take Sunrise back to Mona's.
The Tucson Riders 4 The Cure Team Store is Officially Open!!!
From now, until September 15, you can order your 2025 team kit items directly from Primalwear. This year, we are offering two styles of jersey (Prisma is a looser-fitting "Sport" fit, and Omni is a tighter-fitting "Race" fit, Wind Jackets ("Sport" fit), Wind Vests ("Sport" fit), and Bib Shorts (Race fit). All of these items are available in both Men's and Women's cuts.
These are quality high-end cycling kits made by Primal, the same company that manufactures and supplies the El Tour de Tucson jerseys and clothing. Primal will, through their "Primal Gives Back" program, donate a percentage of all sales to our charity, the Arizona Foundation for Cancer. Additionally. this year, they will be making a further contribution if more than 21 of any of these items are sold, so the more you buy, the bigger their donation will be!
To order your kit, use the following link:
[https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-12372](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvia.primalcustom.com%2Fcollections%2Fts-12372&data=05%7C02%7C%7C302e684097e340d9235f08dde4eb24b9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638918420767945150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QOVCDyi%2FNQpnf1ZA6Q%2FoPVR%2BLEpRPHAekUZCCvlX40U%3D&reserved=0)

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%7C302e684097e340d9235f08dde4eb24b9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638918420767966990%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wFAmMAzeagTREGbQZEXxeX8v5tS5AgrYkDfGOSw2Y1s%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%7C302e684097e340d9235f08dde4eb24b9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638918420767983850%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kbMr%2BFJ0F11ZoJnP45IERR7ZBrkNuxB1XAvbXYJuBfY%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%7C302e684097e340d9235f08dde4eb24b9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638918420768003749%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lV%2BgHcsbkFZL7pHVlUyiDbpyeDNal14HxOKQMineD2g%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%7C302e684097e340d9235f08dde4eb24b9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638918420768019107%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DBR%2Fr8X%2FSZ%2FdNGCtfoZq%2FXm2TNe95erPf7bgwMYGvLM%3D&reserved=0)