TR4TC Sunday Ride - 10/5/2025, Beyond Bread to Saddlebrook

El Tour De Tucson is only seven weeks away!! If you haven't started your fundraising or made a donation for our charity, the Arizona Foundation for Cancer, you should get started soon. We will be having our El Tour Kickoff breakfast (potluck) next week, on October 12 after our ride, look for more details with next week's post!

Start Location: Beyond Bread, located at Oracle & Ina Road (SE Corner)
Arrive Time: 6:30am, Ride Start: 6:45am (temp 64 degrees)
Distance: 39.62 Mi
Total Ascent: 1629 ft
Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3407795660323411248
Regroup, water, bathroom: Minit Market at 63715 E Saddlebrooke Blvd

Directions: From the Beyond Bread parking lot, head North on Oracle Rd, R on Eagle Crest Ranch Blvd, R on Saddlebrooke Blvd, Stop and regroup/rest/refuel at the Minit Market in Saddlebrook, R back onto Saddlebrooke Blvd, R on Ridgeview Blvd, Loop around on Ridgeview, turn R back onto Saddlebrooke Blvd, L on Eagle Crest Ranch Blvd, L on Oracle Rd, R on Innovation Market Dr, get on the Loop path and proceed southwest along the Canada Del Oro River path, go under the La Canada Bridge and turn R onto La Canada Dr, L on Ina Rd and return to the Beyond Bread parking lot.

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)