Cactus Cycling Club upcoming events

Parker Canyon Lake, Level B, 37 or 57 mi, 3850 ft (Sat, May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Parker Canyon Lake Event Ride... Ride with GPS map

Today we visit Parker Canyon Lake via Sonoita. This is a beautiful remote lake just 5 miles from the Mexican border. It was created from a dam built by the Forest Service after an agreement was reached with Amado rancher George Parker who donated the land.

Optional shorter distance of 37 miles from 83 and Elgin Canelo Road. Start at 8:45.

Socialize after at Pronghorn Pizza.

Leader: Mark Mench, mark.mench@outlook.com, 650.804.8469

Ride Notes:

The forecast is temps about 55-65 with winds 5-8 SE.
Please let me know if you are starting at the Elgin turnoff.
You will cross a border check point just before Sonoita. If you are not a US citizen, bring your passport just in case.
Please park in the north side the parking lot in front of the Steak Out restaurant or off the shoulder at 83 and Elgin Canelo Road.
There is a restroom in the Chevron in the parking lot. You may want to purchase something if you use it.
There are no services along the route but there will be a Marina store at the lake. They will fill bottles upon request, or you can buy some. Restrooms are just above the store (not in the store).
There is no shoulder for most of the route, but traffic should be minimal.

Air Museum, Level B, 40 mi, 1000 ft (Sun, May 31, 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Outer Space Ride... Ride with GPS Map

This ride takes in the nicest parts of the Loop as well as the Air and Space Museum.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher - (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Dove Mountain, Level B, 37 mi, 1750 ft (Wed, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Dove Mountain Ride... Ride with GPS map

Note the earlier start time.

In the event of exteme heat, summer rides may be shortened.

Ride to and through the scenic roads in Dove Mountain.

The ride will head out south along La Canada, then Magee to Cortaro to Silverbell, then Coachline, Twin Peaks (across the I-10 overpass and Tangerine Rd). Next it's up and over the hill on Dove Mt. with a stop for water and restrooms at the park at the very end of Dove Mt. road. Return up and over Dove Mtn, then west along Moore Road and south on La Canada Rd back to the start.

A riders are welcome to ride out ahead of the B group.

Socialize after at Brueggers.

Ride leaders: Paul Larson (404 909 1283), Roberta Toussaint (wdtoussaint@gmail.com)

Sabino Canyon, Level B, 30 mi, 2300 ft (Sun, June 07, 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Hohokam Ride... Ride with GPS map, Map under Flood conditions

In honor of the Hohokam Indians who lived in Sabino Canyon between 300and 1400 AD, this ride takes in the 8 mile out and back climb to the end of Sabino Canyon. Socialize after at Bashas' Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

e-bikes are not permitted in Sabino Canyon.
There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Twin Peaks, Level B, 39 mi, Moderate (Wed, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Twin Peaks Loop... Ride with GPS map

In the event of extreme heat, summer rides may be shortened.

Tangerine west to Twin Peaks, then the loop bikepath (crossing over at La Canada) with a stop at mile 24 at Rillito River Park. Then up Via Entrada and then Christie to the top and then down the Magee hill, and then back to Brueggers' via Northern, OV country club, and the bike path to Naranja.

Socialize after at Brueggers'

Ride Leaders: Paul Larson - (cell or text) 404.909.1283, Roberta Toussaint (wdtoussaint@gmail.com)

Note: A riders are welcome to ride out ahead of the group.

East Saguaro Park via Bear Canyon, Level B, 34 mi, 1400 ft*** (Fri, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leader: TBD

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Corona de Tucson, Level B, 50 mi, 1250 ft (Sun, June 14, 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Tin Cup Ride... Ride with GPS map

This ride visits the site of the filming of the movie Tin Cup in Corona de Tucson. Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride leader: Sherree Brasher, 520.447.0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

49er Country Club, Level B, 38 mi, 1400 ft (Sun, June 21, 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Jack Nicklaus Ride... Ride with GPS map

This ride targets the 49er Country Club, the only club where Jack Nicklaus played competitively in Tucson (in 1963 and 1964) and also includes the McCartney Ranch, Reddington Pass, and a rest stop at the desert oasis in Aqua Caliente Park. Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Saddlebrooke and Rancho Vistoso, Level B, 37 mi, Moderate (Wed, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Saddlebrooke "alternate" Ride... Ride with GPS map

Ride leader: Doug and Roberta Toussaint and Paul Larson

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This ride will go out to Saddlebrooke via our alternate route. We'll take Naranja west to La Cholla, then go into Rancho Vistoso and Sun City via Moore/La Canada/Hidden Springs Roads back to Oracle Rd. We'll proceed N to the usual stop in Catalina for water/restrooms (~15 miles in). Then we'll skip the usual long hill into Saddlebrooke by taking Eaglecrest Rd to Edwin Rd instead.

Once in Saddlebrooke, we ride on smooth roads and then take an alternate route back - Lago del Oro Parkway to the hill at Schroeder Rd (it's past the Golder Ranch Rd intersection), continuing onto Gwynn's Run to Wilds Rd. Then west to the light at Oracle Rd. From there, it's back to Brueggers the usual way south via Oracle/Innovation/Tangerine. Socialize after at Brueggers.

Ride Leaders: Paul Larson (404.909.1283) Roberta Toussaint (wdtoussaint@gmail.com)

Notes:

There are no designated A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.

East Saguaro Park via Soldier Trail, Level B, 36 mi, 1550 ft*** (Fri, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leader: TBD

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Colossal Cave, Level B, 37 mi, 1550 ft (Sun, June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Pain Cave Ride... Ride with GPS map

Determine your own level of suffering, if any, with this ride that takes in the Colossal Cave summit and an "adventure section". Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Air Museum, Level B, 40 mi, 1000 ft (Sun, July 05, 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Outer Space Ride... Ride with GPS Map

This ride takes in the nicest parts of the Loop as well as the Air and Space Museum.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher - (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

East Saguaro Park via Los Reyes, Level B, 32 mi, 1500 ft*** (Fri, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leader: Mark Mench, 650.804.8469, mark.mench@outlook.com

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Sabino Canyon, Level B, 30 mi, 2300 ft (Sun, July 12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Hohokam Ride... Ride with GPS map, Map under Flood conditions

In honor of the Hohokam Indians who lived in Sabino Canyon between 300and 1400 AD, this ride takes in the 8 mile out and back climb to the end of Sabino Canyon. Socialize after at Bashas' Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

e-bikes are not permitted in Sabino Canyon.
There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Corona de Tucson, Level B, 50 mi, 1250 ft (Sun, July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Tin Cup Ride... Ride with GPS map

This ride visits the site of the filming of the movie Tin Cup in Corona de Tucson. Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride leader: Sherree Brasher, 520.447.0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Mt Lemmon, Level B, 28 mi, 2950 ft*** (Fri, July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The iconic Mt. Lemmon Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes us up the lower reaches of Mount Lemmon. We will ride up about 1.5 hours.

Ride Leader: TBD

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

49er Country Club, Level B, 38 mi, 1400 ft (Sun, July 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Jack Nicklaus Ride... Ride with GPS map

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Colossal Cave, Level B, 37 mi, 1550 ft (Sun, August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Pain Cave Ride... Ride with GPS map

Determine your own level of suffering, if any, with this ride that takes in the Colossal Cave summit and an "adventure section". Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

East Saguaro Park via Bear Canyon, Level B, 34 mi, 1400 ft*** (Fri, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leader: TBD

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Air Museum, Level B, 40 mi, 1000 ft (Sun, August 09, 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Outer Space Ride... Ride with GPS Map

This ride takes in the nicest parts of the Loop as well as the Air and Space Museum.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher - (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

East Saguaro Park via Soldier Trail, Level B, 36 mi, 1550 ft*** (Fri, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leader: TBD

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.