Mother's Day Ride from Le Buzz Cafe to SNPE

Le Buzz Caffe (Swan location) to Saguaro National Park East (SNPE)
Buy Mom a pastry and a specialty coffee!!

Date: Sunday May 10th, 2026
Arrival Time: 6:45 am, Leave at 7:00am
Start location: Le Buzz Caffe. Located in: Plaza Palomino 2930 N Swan Rd
Meet in parking lot in front of Le Buzz entrance

Shorter option: without riding through SNPE~ 30 miles
Longer option: include a ride around SNPE = 38 miles, elevation 1228 ft.
Link to map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/63704614

Ride Directions: R on Swan, get on River Path and head East to Sabino Road. Exit onto Sabino Rd and go North to Tanque Verde Rd. Turn R onto Tanque Verde Loop Road. Turn L on Speedway, turn R on Freeman Rd. Turn L on Old Spanish Trail, turn L into SNPE entrance.
Regroup at SNPE. Water and restrooms available. Passes and ID needed for people wanting to do the loop in the park. One cyclist with a pass can allow 4 others to enter.
Exit SNPE and turn R onto Old Spanish Trail. Turn L on Kenyon, turn R onto River Path. Exit Sabino Canyon Rd, cross over the bridge and turn R back onto River Path (heading West). Exit on Swan back to Le Buzz Caffe.
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 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/
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)