This week's TR4TC Sunday Ride for 8/9/27: The DONUT RIDE!!

Join us this coming Sunday - It's finally cooling off a little this week (thank you Monsoon). So, what better way to celebrate than with a loop ride around the northwest side of Tucson beginning and ending at Dunkin Donuts!

Distance: The route is 33.2 miles with 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.

Time: We will meet at 6:00 am, butts-in-saddles at 6:15 am.

Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3519861713740108018

Route Description: Go west on the Loop path, crossing over to the south bank at the new Sunset Road connector bridge and continuing west, turn north on the Santa Cruz River Loop path, exit the loop at Twin Peaks Rd and head east, continue on Dove Mountain Bvd after you cross Tangerine Rd, turn east on Moore Rd. turn south on Camino de Oeste, turn east on Tangerine Rd. turn south on 1st Av, turn onto the Loop path at the Canada del Oro and proceed west, exit the Loop at La Cholla Bvd and head south back to the Rillito River and turn into the Dunkin Donuts...mmm...donut.

Rest, regroup, snacks, water & restrooms: at the Speedway Gas Station, Tangerine Rd & Dove Mountain Bvd.

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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)](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