Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA)

ROUTE 34.6 miles/1005 feet ascent, ~14 mph average.
If you want to ride a little faster and longer, sign up with Ed's ride that will start at the same location and time.

Route: We will share the roads with traffic for ~60% of route which will have shoulders or bike lanes. We are trying out some new roads to stay off of Sweetwater. Approximately 40% will be on the loop.

Begin: St. Philips Plaza South parking lot

End: Feel free to join us at Ren's Coffeehouse after the ride.

Water/Bathroom Breaks:
9 miles - 1161 W Silverlake Rd (short stop)
17 miles - Feliz Paseos Park (long stop)
28 miles - Rillito Park at Camino De La Tierra (but only if needed)

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call Cliff at 520-551-1155 and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.

Load the route into your bicycle computer, it will help if you get separated from the group or your leader doesn't load it correctly.

If you haven't ridden with me before, I will not have your contact information. If so, please send your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to cliffhaston55@gmail.com. If you are bringing a +1, send their information as well. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.

There is a good chance that the C ride will end with an average speed of 14 mph. If you are not comfortable or not capable of this expected pace average over the entire route, please do not participate in this ride, it is not fair to the other riders. At the same time, do not push the ride leader to go over the upper threshold. These are social rides, lots of conversations, and regroupings as we will not drop anyone. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep. There will be ride-at-your-own-pace sections and regroup areas designated by your ride leader.

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link

What to Bring:
Food & fluids for 3 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.
Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.
No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.

If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:
You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
You will represent GABA well.
This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.

ROUTE 36.6 miles/1400 feet ascent and will be close to 16 mph average.
If you want to go on a slightly shorter and slightly slower ride, sign up with the C&L C ride which will be starting/ending at the same place and time.

Route: We will share the roads with traffic for ~60% of route which will have shoulders/bike lanes. There is almost no traffic on the 4 mile climb on the Trail's End spur. Approximately 40% will be on the loop.

Begin: St. Philips Plaza South parking lot
End: Feel free to join us at Ren's Coffeehouse after the ride.

Water/Bathroom Breaks:
9 miles - 1161 W Silverlake Rd (short stop)
21.0 miles - Feliz Paseos Park (long stop)
30 miles - Rillito Park at Camino De La Tierra (if needed)

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call Ed at 915-238-3188 and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.

Load the route into your bicycle computer, it will help if you get separated from the group or if your leader doesn't load it correctly.

If you haven't ridden with me before, I will not have your contact information. If so, please send your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to Ed at erschultz@gmail.com. If you are bringing a +1, send their information as well. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride, you will just need to verify the information and sign it.

There is a good chance that this C+ ride will end with an average speed of around 16 mph. If you are not comfortable or not capable of this expected pace average, please do not participate in this ride. Note that this is a full drop ride. If you can't keep up, you will be dropped. If you have the breath for it, this will be a social ride with lots of conversations. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep. There will be ride-at-your-own-pace sections and regroup areas designated by your ride leader. If you can't keep up, you can drop back to the slower C&L group until the routes diverge at Paseo Feliz Park. If you drop after that, you are own and we will see you back at St. Philips plaza at the end.

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link

What to Bring:
Food & fluids for 3 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.
Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.
Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.
CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.
No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.

If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:
You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.
You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.
You will represent GABA well.
This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.
If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.
Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.

Ride Description:
This ride will take us to the lush lands of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe near the Casino of the Sun. We will make a stop to see the wonderful murals along Ignacio M. Baumea Blvd. The only catch is that to get there we must conquer the 9-mile climb from Silverbell over Gates Pass!

Following bike paths north from Irvington, we will make brief stop for coffee and socializing at Decibel Coffee Works in the Mercado.

The road over Gates Pass is not easy and there is very little "bike lane". We share the road with car traffic.

As a GABA Training ride, re-groupings may be as much as ten miles apart and only for a few minutes. If you are farther off the pace than that, please navigate to Decibel Coffee Works or to the finish Christopher Columbus Park.

Notes:
Start Time: 7:45 AM sign-in. Wheels rolling 8:00 AM.
Ride Type: Training
Final Average: 17 mph, rolling speeds can be higher.
Terrain: Significant climbing over Gates Pass.
Total Elevation Gain: 1467 ft.
Traffic: We will be riding on streets and bike paths. Very little shoulder on Gates Pass.
Support: This ride is unsupported.
Meeting Spot: Christopher Columbus Park on Silverbell. See map.
Group size: This ride will be limited to twelve riders.

Casino del Sol Route
Please be responsible for your own navigation.

Participation rules: Your GABA membership must be current. If you are not a member, please consider joining at https://www.bikegaba.org/ . Helmets are mandatory. Rear flashing lights are recommended. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.

Ride Code:
• A 20+ mph
• B+ 18-20 mph
• B 16-18 mph
• C+ 14-16 mph
• C 12-14 mph
Terrain Code:
• 1 Flat
• 2 Minor Hills
• 3 Moderate Hills
• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep

** NOTE: - WHEELS ROLLING AT 8:00

******** Coffee and Snacks at Whole Foods after the ride **********

This will be a social ride of 31 miles at a C pace (which means end of ride average of 13 mph) all on the Path. We'll regroup as needed and no one will be left behind.

Map Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26489399

Ride Description

• Start Time 8:00 wheels rolling

• Pace: 13 mph End of Ride Average for 31 miles

• Terrain: Flat

• Elevation Gain: 407'

• Traffic: Just multi-users of the Path

• Ride Type: Social - Regroup as needed

• Route: The Rillito, Santa Cruz, and CDO Paths to Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park.

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link

⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ Rider Information Requested ⬛ ⬛ ⬛ ⬛

1. If you have not sent me your contact information since January 2021, please send me: Your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) and covid vaccination status at btucker4sos@cox.net.
2. I will fill in the ride waiver prior to the ride you will just need to verify the information and sign it.
3. If you sign up for the ride and then cannot come, please edit your RSVP opening a spot for someone who is on the waiting list.

Bring:

• Food & fluids for 3 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.

• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate.

• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.

• Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.

• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement; not a request.

• Obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.

• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and should therefore conduct yourself appropriately.

• Please represent GABA well.

GABA Ride Types:

• Social – No Drop: we ride together two abreast where

conditions permit. We often have a sweep rider and no one gets dropped

• Re-Group: We ride in smaller groups at our own pace and

regroup at specified points in the route

• Training Ride: The route is posted and all riders need to be self sufficient

Please select GABA rides where you are confident that you can ride the posted distance and pace.

GABA Ride Codes:

Pace

• A 20+ mph

• B+ 18-20 mph

• B 16-18 mph

• C+ 14-16 mph

• C 12-14 mph

• D 8-12

Terrain

• 1 Flat

• 2 Minor Hills

• 3 Moderate Hills

• 4 Long Climbs or Very Steep