Sunday Ride - join us for an East side ride starting at Starbucks
Details
Starbucks 22nd and Harrison to Pistol Hill
Location: Meet at Starbucks at 9451 E. 22nd St.
Arrive - 6:15am, Ride Start - 6:30am
Distance: 38.23 mi
Ascent: 1376 ft
Route Map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/364058800
Note: we will be riding the route in reverse of the directions on the Garmin map. Start South on Harrison, L on Irivington, R on Houghton, etc.
Directions: Starbucks 22nd and Harrison to Pistol Hill
Location: Meet at Starbucks at 9451 E. 22nd St.
Arrive - 6:15am, Ride Start - 6:30am
Distance: 38.23 mi
Ascent: 1376 ft
Route Map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/364058800
Note: the map does not show the exact start point – please meet in the parking lot near Starbucks. This is a large shared parking lot near Fry's and Jersey Mike's.
Water/restrooms: Available at Saguaro National Park East (Old Spanish Trail and Freeman).
Directions: Out of parking lot, turn R on Harrison, heading South, bear R on Sellarole to get on loop that runs parallel to Harrison. Turn L on Irvington, R on Houghton (heading South), L on Valencia, turn R on Old Spanish Trail . Turn R on Pistol Hill, R on Camino Loma Alta, L Old Spanish Trail.
Break at Rocking K Market (food, water and bathrooms available). Opens 8am on Sundays
R on Old Spanish Trail (at Valencia), continue North on Freeman Rd. L on Speedway, L on Harrison back to Starbucks.
To shorten the route (29 miles): just past the SNPE entrance, turn L onto Old Spanish Trail back to Starbucks.
Regroup: Rocking K Market on E. Old Spanish Trail
SNPE has water and restrooms available as well.
Park East (Old Spanish Trail and Freeman).
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)