What we’re about
We are a Tucson based cycling group encouraging riders of all skill levels to join us. We are a no drop group with rides every Sunday. Our team rides in several events throughout Southern Arizona including the Wilcox Flyer, the Nogales Classic and El Tour De Tucson and together we raise money to support people with breast cancer. This year the beneficiary of our fundraising is the Arizona Oncology Foundation.
If you want to join us, RSVP for the ride and show up at one of the Sunday rides as posted.
General Guidelines for TR4TC Group Rides:
Before starting every ride, we will divide into groups depending on cycling speed, skill, and distance goals.
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.
Ride Speeds:
A, B, and C Riders’ Average Speed: A riders = 17+ miles per hour; B riders = 15-16 mph; C riders = 12-14 mph
Our minimum average speed is 12 mph. If you are new to riding or aren’t sure where you fit, GABA (Greater Arizona Bicycling Association) is a wonderful resource. They have a good variety of rides available for newer or slower riders.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Tucson Riders 4 The Cure 15th Anniversary Ride and Retro Club Jersey ChallengeStarbucks at Oracle & 1st Av., TUCSON, AZ
In 2010, Robin and Marty Giles, along with Garry Segerman, created the Tucson Riders 4 The Cure Cycling Club in order to give back to the breast cancer care community after their very personal experiences with this awful disease. For many years, the club raised funds for the Susan G Komen Foundation, but when the Komen organization pulled out of Arizona in 2017, the club, wishing for their contributions to stay in Tucson, switched their fundraising efforts to other, local breast cancer charities, finally settling on the Arizona Foundation for Cancer, our current charity. All money raised from sponsorships, individual donations, and all profits from the sale of our club kits go directly to AZFFC where they are used to help those who cannot afford breast cancer care and treatment. Since 2010, the club has raised over $450,000 for breast cancer charities ($18,000 just last year).
To celebrate fifteen years of using our bikes as tools to fight breast cancer, we want to encourage everyone to wear one of their oldest Tucson Riders 4 The Cure jerseys to this Sunday's ride! Everyone who wears a jersey that is older than our current kit will receive a pair of TR4TC purple socks, and the oldest jerseys will win the coveted TR4TC Pink socks!
Mark your calendars: Next week, on May 4, we will be starting and ending our ride at the Arizona Foundation for Cancer's headquarters (2625 N. Craycroft Road). There will be a brunch provided after the ride and we will be touring the AZFFC's facilities. Don't miss it!
For this week's ride, we will be starting in Oro Valley and looping through Saddlebrooke and Rancho Vistoso.
Start Location: Starbucks at 1st Avenue and Oracle Road (10615 N. Oracle Rd) - park in the shopping center parking lot west of Starbucks as their lot gets a little crazy on Sunday mornings.
Time: Arrive at 7:15 AM, Ride Start at 7:30 AM (forecasted temperature is 52 degrees at ride time, and 79 degrees for a high)
Ride Distance: 33.1 Miles, Total Ascent: 1488 feet
Route Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3309304773368634900
Regroup Locations, Water, Bathrooms, etc.: Minit Market in Saddlebrooke (63715 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd)Directions: Exit the Starbucks parking lot R onto 1st Av, L on Oracle Rd, R on Eagle Crest Ranch Blvd, R on Saddlebrooke Blvd, Ride over the hill and stop at the Minit Market for a rest and regrouping. Exit the Minit Market R onto Saddlebrooke Blvd, R on Ridgeview Blvd, Loop around on Ridgeview Blvd and Turn R back onto Saddlebrook Blvd, Turn L on Eagle Crest Ranch Blvd, L on Oracle Rd, Turn R onto Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Follow Rancho Vistoso Blvd until it turns into 1st Av, Stay on 1st Av back to Starbucks.
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
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
