TR4C Ride - Sunday 12/7/2025
Details
MERCADO SAN AGUSTIN, 130 S. Avenida del Convento
El Mercado - NW to Twin Peaks, Back on Loop
Ride Start Location: Meet in Mercado San Agustin parking spaces south-east of the Mercado. On Sundays marked parking spaces are free and time limits do NOT apply. Suggest NOT parking in the dirt lots.
Time: Arrive at 8:15am, Ride Start: 8:30am, Temp: 46 degrees
Distance: 36.41 miles
Total Ascent: 647 ft
Route Map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/304860230
Regroup Location, Water, Bathrooms, etc.: Circle K on SE corner of Ina and Silverbell
Directions: North and L on Congress St., R onto N. Silverbell Rd, L at W. Anklam Rd past Tumamoc Hill, L at the light and continue on W. Anklam Rd., L at W. Speedway Blvd, R at N. Camino de Oeste, stay R at W. Sweetwater Dr., L at N. Silverbell Rd, R at W. Twin Peaks Rd, R onto the Loop and return to Congress and the Mercado.
For a shorter, loop only option, 32 Mi: R on Congress, L on N Bonita Ave, R then L onto the west side of the Santa Cruz loop path headed N to Twin Peaks, out & back
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)