TR4C Ride - Sunday 1/4/26 - New Years Resolution Ride 2026
Details
Come on, you know you did it! You made a resolution to ride more in 2026. So, let's start the year off right with a moderately hilly ride starting and ending at Mona's Danish Bakery (hope you didn't make any resolutions about eating fewer carbs!!)
Ride Start Location: Mona's Danish Bakery - 4777 E. Sunrise Drive
Time: Arrive at 8:45 AM, Ride Start at 9:00 AM, start temp 50 degrees
Ride Distance: 35.5 Miles
Total Ascent: 1642 ft
Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3441423694550132202
Regroup Location, Water, Bathrooms, etc.: Trailhead parking area on the loop just west of the Swan Road bridge
Directions: From Mona's parking lot, turn L onto Sunrise Dr (Sunrise turns into Skyline Dr at Campbell Av), turn R onto Christy Drive, turn L onto Magee Rd, turn L onto Shannon Rd, get onto the Canada Del Oro Loop path at the Christina Taylor Green Memorial and head west, turn L onto the Santa Cruz River Loop path, turn L onto the Rillito River Loop path, use the La Cholla Rd bridge to change from the south bank path to the north bank path, exit the Rillito River path at Craycroft Rd, turn L onto Craycroft Rd. turn R onto Center Village Dr, turn R onto Territory Dr, turn L (2nd exit from the roundabout) onto Kolb Rd (Kolb turns into Craycroft Rd at the top of the climb), turn R onto Sunrise Dr, turn R into the Mona's Parking lot and join us for Kringle and coffee!
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.
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)