Tucson Riders 4 the Cure Sunday Ride - 9/7/2025, Pistol Hill

Starbucks 22nd and Harrison to Pistol Hill
Tucson Riders 4 the Cure Ride – Sunday 9/7/2025

Location: Meet at Starbucks at 9451 E. 22nd St
Arrive - 6:15am, Ride Start - 6:30am
Start Temp: 74 degrees
Distance: 38.23 mi
Ascent: 1376 ft
Route Map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/364058800

Regroup: Rocking K Market on E. Old Spanish Trail
Water/restrooms: Available at Saguaro National Park East (Old Spanish Trail just past Freeman Rd turn).

Directions: L on N. Harrison Rd, R on E. Speedway Blvd, R on N. Freeman Rd, L on E. Old Spanish Trail (OST), (at OST and Valencia intersect) and climb up to R on S. Camino Loma Alta, L on E. Colossal Cave Rd, turns into S. Pistol Hill Rd. L on OST downhill and stay left onto E. Valencia, R on S. Houghton Rd, L on Irvington, R onto Harrison Greenway Loop, jog R at E. Sellarole St. to jump over to S. Harrison Rd, L at E. 22nd St back to Starbucks.

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