This Week's TR4TC Sunday Ride for 8/23/26: Riding to the "Ritz"

Join us this coming Sunday - This week we will be riding out to where fashion sits: We're Ridin' to the Ritz (the Ritz Carlton, Dove Mountain, that is). We will be starting our ride from the Starbucks on Ina Rd just west of Oracle Rd, please park in the Park-and-Ride lot to the west of the Starbucks.

Distance: The route is 34.2 miles with 1,650 ft. of elevation gain.

Time: We will meet at 6:00 am, wheels-on-the-road at 6:15 am.

Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3245541954199643998

Route Description: Go west on Ina Rd, turn R on La Cholla Blvd, turn L on Tangerine Rd, turn R on Dove Mountain Blvd, take the first exit at the roundabout onto Secret Springs Drive and turn around at the Ritz Carlton. On the way back, take the second exit at the roundabout onto Dove Mountain Blvd, turn L at Moore Rd, turn R at Camino de Oeste, turn L at Tangerine Rd, turn R at La Canada Dr, turn L on Ina and continue on Ina back to Starbucks.

Anyone wanting to extend the ride a little can continue to the end of Dove Mountain Blvd and turn around at the park before proceeding back to the Ritz.

Rest, regroup, snacks, water & restrooms: Speedway gas station at Tangerine Rd & Dove Mountain Blvd.
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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