Sunday Ride 11-9-25

El Tour De Tucson is now only Two weeks away!! If you haven't started your fundraising or made a donation to our charity, the Arizona Foundation for Cancer, you should get started soon. Anyone can go to [www.azforcancer.org](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azforcancer.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce88fcdda779b4d389d4008de1bfa4e95%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638978959047188638%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LCTfSqsN3I2UZgROfWOkQPdn5MV8TblyfPiNNCNSlrs%3D&reserved=0) to make an online donation (be sure to write "Tucson Riders 4 The Cure" in the comment box).
MEET: 7:00 AM RIDE: 7:15 AM
AJ’s to Twin Peaks, down La Canada
AJ’s turn right onto Sunrise, turns into Ina. Turn right on Christie and continue to Magee. Head West to Silverbell and turn right to Twin Peaks. Twin Peaks to Tangerine. (Regroup and break at the Speedway Gas Station.) Head East on Tangerine to La Canada. Take a right to Ina turn left to go back to AJ's.
Distance: 38.9 miles
1648 ft
[https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/62443330](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.garmin.com%2Fmodern%2Fcourse%2F62443330&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce88fcdda779b4d389d4008de1bfa4e95%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638978959047232137%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nSpStEeylds583rtzH9qCkYjuOIR4Yi1Lj3VAJBFVsE%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%7Ce88fcdda779b4d389d4008de1bfa4e95%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638978959047256792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u6iFfW6FosejBKilXuBn4AwwAGsqMezhM7C9Ltx38XM%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%7Ce88fcdda779b4d389d4008de1bfa4e95%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638978959047277813%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QSx03RHNoYI0x7JGP9M7V%2F7axiuOJgW5znFOqC33AwI%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%7Ce88fcdda779b4d389d4008de1bfa4e95%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638978959047298334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B%2Bw2NihQ2MmacIkLSuklZaYd3CGmQSw%2FcJU63pgPHrQ%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%7Ce88fcdda779b4d389d4008de1bfa4e95%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638978959047315263%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u%2FzvschrHrwgDTIyP4rzAayAHQosaihcTlVEx8mBv%2BY%3D&reserved=0)