TR4C - Le Buzz Café, Tanque Verde to Redington Pass, SNPE

Le Buzz Café, Tanque Verde to Redington Pass, SNPE
East side ride, 9/21/2025

Howard has kindly agreed to host this ride for me

Start: Le Buzz (9121 E. Tanque Verde)
Meet: In the parking lot
Arrive: 6:15am, Ride Start: 6:30am
Start Temp: 74, Sunrise at 6:12am
Distance: 36.87 Mi
Elevation gain: 1381 ft

Route Map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/403711982

Directions: R on E. Catalina Highway, R on N. Mt Lemmon Short Rd, turns R onto N Soldier Trail, L on E. Tanque Verde Rd, turns into E. Redington Rd, follow uphill to end of pavement and regroup. As can be seen in the route map the end of the climb is rather steep and there is no bike lane, but the views are worth the climb and traffic should be very light early Sunday morning. Ride back down E. Redington Rd/E. Tanque Verde Rd, L on N. Tanque Verde Loop Rd, L on E. Speedway Blvd, R on Freeman Rd, L on E. Old Spanish Trail, L into Saguaro National Park East (SNPE).

Option: add a ride around the loop for an extra 8 miles.

Exit SNPE - R on E. Old Spanish Trail, R on S. Harrison Rd, R on E. Speedway Blvd, L on N. Houghton Rd, L on E. Catalina Highway, L into the Le Buzz Café parking lot.

Regroup, Water, Restrooms: Saguaro National Park East

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)