Sunday Ride to the Ritz

Starbucks La Cholla & Orange Grove to the Ritz
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Meet: 6:15 AM
Roll out: 6:30 AM
Start: Starbucks at Orange Grove & La Cholla
6363 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ

Parking Note: The Starbucks parking lot can get crowded and chaotic on weekends. Consider parking in front of the adjacent medical office buildings instead.

Main Route — Dove Mountain & The Ritz
Distance: 36.26 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,818 ft
Route Map:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3124126121603606746

Directions:
Head north on La Cholla.
Turn left (west) on Tangerine.
Turn right on Dove Mountain and continue to the end.
Turn around at the park.
Continue to the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.
Turn around and head back down Dove Mountain.
Turn left on Moore Road.
Turn right on Camino del Oeste.
Turn left on Tangerine.
Turn right on La Cholla and return to Starbucks at Orange Grove.

Regroup / Water / Bathroom Stop:
In front of the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.

Longer Option — Add the Tunnel
For those who want a longer ride, add the tunnel section.
Distance: Approximately 40 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,935 ft

Route Map:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3124131256225808602

Tunnel Route Directions:
When heading east on Moore Road, continue past Camino del Oeste.
Turn left on Thornydale.
Go through the tunnel and continue up to the gatehouse at Saguaro Ranch.
Turn around at the gatehouse.
Take Thornydale back to Tangerine.
Turn left on Tangerine.
Turn right on La Cholla.
Continue south on La Cholla back to Starbucks.

Two options, same start:
36.26 miles to the Ritz, or approximately 40 miles with the tunnel extension.