TR4TC Sunday Ride - Le Buzz Eastside Loop
Details
Le Buzz Eastside Loop (modified to avoid construction on Houghton Rd)
Start Location: Le Buzz Caffe Bistro (East) 9121 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Time: arrive 7:45 am, wheels up at 8am (note: Daylight Savings Time starts on 3/8, so don't forget to leave your clocks on the same time that they were already set at.)
Distance: 34.58 miles
Elevation Gain: 1225 Feet
Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3464355728963760464
Directions: Turn R (north) onto Catalina Hwy, turn R on Mt. Lemmon Short Rd - Mt Lemmon Short Rd curves and turns into Soldier Trail - continue south, turn R on Tanque Verde Rd, turn L on Tanque Verde Loop Rd, turn L on Speedway Blvd, turn R on Freeman Rd, turn L on Old Spanish Trail, turn L into Saguaro National Park - where we will pause for refueling, water and regrouping, exit SNP and turn L (south) on Old Spanish Trail, turn R Valencia Rd, turn R onto the Loop path at the Harrisson Rd Greenway, at Sellarole St - leave the loop path and continue north on Harrisson Rd, turn R on 22nd St, turn L on Houghton Rd, turn L on Tanque Verde Rd, turn into the Le Buzz parking lot and join us for coffee, pastries, and cycling stories.
Regroup, water and bathroom stop: Saguaro National Park at the visitor center ramada
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)