Cactus Cycling Club upcoming events

East Saguaro Park via Soldier Trail, Level B, 34 mi, 1557 ft (Fri, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park, widely considered one of the most stunning and unique road cycling experiences in the American Southwest.

Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leaders: Greg Kiger 520.501.7707

Pete Yoest 617.959.1568

Craig Harding 402.212.0070

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.

Canceled - Willow Springs Gravel Grind (Sat, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Willow Springs Gravel Grind Ride with GPS map

Alright everyone, it is time to get dirty. Join me for the Willow Springs Gravel Grind. I love this ride because there is very little traffic and it presents the opportunity to spend a lovely day in the dessert. The road surface is good; traffic on the road is light; and we may very well see more cows than cars. While there are no steep extended climbs on the route, there are a couple of short pitches that get up into the 10% range.

Gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes and mountain bikes are the best choices for doing this ride while road bikes would not be a good choice for this ride. Some of the sandy sections would present a serious challenge. I recommend a minimum tire width of 40mm.

The ride starts at the intersection of Hwy 77 and Willow Springs Road (just south of the Biosphere turnoff). The parking is on State Trust Land so a Trust Land Recreational Permit is highly recommended (https://land.az.gov/applications-permits#RecreationalTable) for parking.

The ride itself is a 28 mile out and back course. The road surface is normally pretty good depending upon how recently it has been graded. If grading has been awhile, the surface can have washboard in places and sand in some of the washes.

Ride Leader: Tom Gosnell (405) 269-8334

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.

Tour de Tucson Training from Starbucks, Level B, 62.6 mi, 2048 ft (Sun, November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Training for the Tour de Tucson: Ride with GPS

Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

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.
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.

St Philips to the Foothills, Level B, 33 mi, 2190 ft (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Cactus East Side Foothills Ride... Ride with GPS map

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57801189

We will head out for a flat start along the Loop for 5-6 miles, then it's up-and-down for the remainder of the day through quiet neighborhoods and good roads.

We will re-group several times during the ride. These are marked on the map:

- Basha’s (East Territory and Kolb)

-near the top of Kolb

- after the left off of Swan onto Catalina Avenue ( faster riders can climb all of Swan while they wait).

- at the top of Montezum Drive

- after the left hand turn from Campbell Avenue onto East Ina Road ( faster riders can climb to the traffic circle above and then come back to this point)

- At the top of Christie and Magee

- after the left turn onto Orange Grove

We get off the Loop at Craycroft to go N for a bit, then R on East Center Village drive to go N on North Paseo Aquimuri, then R on North Paseo Sonoyta and R again to East Territory Drive. Follow Territory to the North taking a left at Apache hills trail. We loop around the top then dropping down on N post trail with a first left that has us climb N Fort Yumi trail, descending on Grey Mountain Trail back to East Territory. There is a re-group/bathrom break at Basha’s before we head up Kolb which becomes Craycroft, then over the top but be sure to go R before the bottom at East Shadow Ridge Drive. Connect at East Jochums Drive, East Camino Bosque to North Camino Arenosa to East Camino La Brinca. Right (West) on Swan, then S on East Don Jose Dr through the neighborhood down to Skyline. Then Campbell to Table Mountain back to Campbell, then L on the "rural" East Ina back to Skyline. Left on North Indian Wells to North Mountain Shadows back to "main" Ina. Stay on Ina/Skyline to Christie. Go R on Christie to the top - but via a L at the first roundabout at Sendero de Juana & then a R heading uphill onto Magee. From the top, go down the hill on Christie/First to the light at Orange Grove, then RIGHT to Camino Miraval and downhill the usual route via Camino Cresta and Via Entrada, crossing River Rd at the light to connect to the Loop. Lastly, left on the Loop but exit off the Loop at Campbell at REN.

Socialize after at REN Coffeehouse.

Ride Leader: Thomas Ward (970) 426-8918

West Side Hills, Level B, 39 mi, 2100 ft (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The West Side Hills Ride... Ride with GPS Map

Ride Description: The west side hills ride will take the bike path south and head out to Sunset Rd. We will take Sunset to the top, then go over and ride Camino del Cerro to the top. Lots of rolling hills, with regroups at the top of each road to enjoy the nice views. There is the option of doing some of the hills and turning around as the front group comes down.

Bagels and coffee afterwards.

Ride leaders: Paul Larson (404) 909-1283 cell/text, Doug and Roberta Toussaint (520) 954-1982 cell/text.

East Saguaro Park (Cebadilla), Level B, 28 or 44 mi, 2100 ft (Fri, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

This iconic Tucson ride takes us to East Saguaro National Park via the Cebadilla neighborhood and Reddington Pass.

Short Option (28 mi): Skip Saguaro National Park by returning through 49er Country Club to Tanque Verde and back to the start. This option is unsupported.

Ride Leaders: Greg Kiger (520) 501-7707

Craig Harding (402) 212-0070

Pete Yoest (617) 959-1568

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 via Rancho Vistoso, Level B, 37 mi, 1400 ft (Sat, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Ride leader: Doug and Roberta Toussaint and Paul Larson

B & C ride / This is the registration for the B Ride.

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.

B Ride Leaders: Sherree Brasher 520-447-0096

B Co-ride leader ________________________________________________

Notes:

This is a B & C ride. This is the registration for the B ride.

Saddlebrooke via Rancho Vistoso, Level C, 37 mi, 1400 ft (Sat, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

Ride leader: Doug and Roberta Toussaint and Paul Larson

B & C ride / This is the registration for the C Ride.

Socialize after at Brueggers.

C Ride Leaders: Betsy Hafkin (917) 566-8317

C Co-ride leader: Kayo Der Sarkissian (917) 650-4050

Notes:

This is a B & C ride. This is the registration for the C ride.

Tour de Tucson Training from Starbucks, Level B, 62.6 mi, 2048 ft (Sun, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Training for the Tour de Tucson: Ride with GPS

Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

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.
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.

St Philips to the Foothills, Level B, 33 mi, 2190 ft (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Cactus East Side Foothills Ride... Ride with GPS map

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57801189

We will head out for a flat start along the Loop for 5-6 miles, then it's up-and-down for the remainder of the day through quiet neighborhoods and good roads.

We will re-group several times during the ride. These are marked on the map:

- Basha’s (East Territory and Kolb)

-near the top of Kolb

- after the left off of Swan onto Catalina Avenue ( faster riders can climb all of Swan while they wait).

- at the top of Montezum Drive

- after the left hand turn from Campbell Avenue onto East Ina Road ( faster riders can climb to the traffic circle above and then come back to this point)

- At the top of Christie and Magee

- after the left turn onto Orange Grove

Socialize after at REN Coffeehouse.

Ride Leader: Bruce Mathews (780)7206976 and Nancy Fraser (780)7207944

Dove Mountain, Level B, 37 mi, 1750 ft (Wed, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Dove Mountain Ride... Ride with GPS map

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: (Cell/text): Paul Larson (404 909 1283, Doug and Roberta Toussaint ( 520 954 1982 cell/text)

East Saguaro Park via Bear Canyon, Level B, 34 mi, 1414 ft (Fri, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park, widely considered one of the most stunning and unique road cycling experiences in the American Southwest.

Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leaders: Greg Kiger 520.501.7707

Pete Yoest 617.959.1568

Craig Harding 402.212.0070

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.
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.

A Walk in the Park ( Tucson Mountain Park ) and Potluck Lunch (Sun, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

A Walk in the Park: GPS Map

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Inviting Cactus members, their friends and family to join us for a change of pace, a hike versus a bike followed by a potluck lunch.

The route is 3 miles long with 376 feet of elevation gain

For those of you who will have just completed El Tour this will be a good recovery walk, and everyone’s chance to explore a sampling of what Tucson Mountain park has to offer.

Time: 10:30 if you want to hike

12:15 if you want to just join for lunch

Hosted by: Bruce and Nancy

Address: 3113 S Three D Court, Tucson, AZ

Phone (780) 720- 7944

Catalina Park and Foothills, Level B, 38 mi, 1400 ft (Wed, November 25, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Catalina Foothills Ride... Ride with GPS map

We will head out Tangerine to Catalina State Park, then wander through Oro Valley Country Club, and then make our way to the Magee climb. Stop and re-group at the top and then down Christie to Ina, then head E to Miraval. Downhill Miraval to Via Entrada. Water and restrooms at the Loop bikepath by the Rillito racetrack, then return via bikepath and La Cholla, then right on Naranja back to the start.

Socialize after at Brueggers.

Ride Leaders: (cell/text): Paul Larson (404.909.1283).

A riders are welcome to ride out ahead.

Thanksgiving East Hills, Level B 43 mi, 2182 ft (Thu, November 26, 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The East Hills Ride... Ride with GPS map Short Route

This ride in takes in some challenging hills on the far east side. A shorter route will be available with less climbing.

Socialize after at Starbucks

Ride Leaders: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Co-Ride Leader: ______________________________

East Saguaro Park via Soldier Trail, Level B, 34 mi, 1557 ft (Fri, November 27, 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 15:00:00 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 Leaders: Greg Kiger (520) 501-7707

Pete Yoest (617) 959-1568

Craig Harding: (402) 212-0070

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.

San Manuel, Level B, 46 miles, 2800 ft (Sat, November 28, 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

San Manuel Event Ride... Ride with GPS map.

Starting in Oracle, this ride takes us to San Manuel, once the site of the largest copper mine in North America. San Manuel was built in the 1950s by the Del E. Webb Construction Company to house workers for the San Manuel copper mine, mill, and smelter.

Lunch after at Oracle Park. Bring your lunch and a blanket and head to the park to enjoy the afternoon with friends.

Ride Leaders:

Bruce Mathews +1 (780) 720-6976,

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.

Sabino Canyon, Level B, 30 mi, 2300 ft (Sun, November 29, 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 15:00:00 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.

St Philips to the Foothills, Level B, 33 mi, 2190 ft (Tue, December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Cactus East Side Foothills Ride... Ride with GPS

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57801189

We will head out for a flat start along the Loop for 5-6 miles, then it's up-and-down for the remainder of the day through quiet neighborhoods and good roads.

We will re-group several times during the ride. These are marked on the map:

- Basha’s (East Territory and Kolb)

-near the top of Kolb

- after the left off of Swan onto Catalina Avenue ( faster riders can climb all of Swan while they wait).

- at the top of Montezum Drive

- after the left hand turn from Campbell Avenue onto East Ina Road ( faster riders can climb to the traffic circle above and then come back to this point)

- At the top of Christie and Magee

- after the left turn onto Orange Grove

Socialize after at REN Coffeehouse.

Ride Leader: Bruce Mathews (780)7206976 and Nancy Fraser (780)7207944

Saddlebrooke via Tangerine, Level B, 36 mi, 1800 ft (Wed, December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Saddlebrook Loop Ride... Ride with GPS map

Ride leaders: Paul Larson, ( 404 909 1283 cell/text), Doug and Roberta Toussaint (520 954 1982 cell/text)

The ride will go out to Saddlebrooke via Tangerine, Innovation, Rancho Vistoso, Oracle and Eagle Crest Ranch Roads. Then up the hills on Saddlebrooke and Catalina Hills Rds, then wander through the back part of Saddlebrooke on nice smooth roads. A stop at the store, then return. We will return via Clubhouse Dr and Edwin Rd. to Columbus and Twin Lakes Rd.

Special Event - East Side Women's Ride, Level C, 38 mi, 1300 ft (Sat, December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

East Side Women's Ride... Ride with GPS map

This SPECIAL EVENT - WOMEN'S EAST SIDE TUCSON ride takes in Woodland Road, heads up Bear Canyon and over to Agua Caliente Park, then up Fort Lowell Road to the Agua Caliente trailhead. We then enjoy a loop through the 49er Country Club and up Freeman to East Saguaro National Park for another break at the pavilion before heading back on Old Spanish Trail to Kenyon and the Loop.

Ride Leaders: Betsy Hafkin (917) 566-8317

Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

This is a C ride.

HAPPY HOUR at - TBD (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Happy Hour ... Map

Info -- TBD

Start celebrating the holiday!

Host: Besty Hafkin (917) 566-8317

Come socialize with your fellow cyclists and enjoy some good food and conversation.

Corona de Tucson, Level B, 50 mi, 1250 ft (Sat, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 17:00:00 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 leaders: Pete Hunter (785) 383-3322

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.

Madera Canyon, Level B, 44 mi, 2950 ft (Sat, December 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Madera Canyon Event Ride... Ride with GPS Map

Today, we ride to a birder's paradise, Madera Canyon, with a short steep climb at the end.

Lunch after at Pub1922.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Co-Ride Leader: ______________________________

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.
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.
We are meeting in the parking lot south of Pub 1922. Lunch there afterwards if interested
There are restrooms in Frys on the right side in the front of the store. It's not walkable so you will need to drive or ride your bike over.

Marsh Station Christmas Poker Run and Social, Level B & C, 26/39 mi, 2013 feet (Fri, December 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Marsh Station Event Ride...Ride with GPS map.

This ride on Marsh Road takes in the historic Cienega Creek bridge, two train bridges, the Agua Verde Castle and a new stretch of pavement on old Sonoita Road. It is delightful rolling out and back on a traffic-free roads with newer pavement.

Tailgate social event after the ride.

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

Notes:

All ride levels welcome. This is an out and back .
Poker run with prizes.
Please bring your own drinks (hot or cold) for after the ride. Also, any items you would like to bring for the potluck festivities after the ride.

Catalina Park and Foothills, Level B, 38 mi, 1415 ft (Sat, January 02, 2027)

Sat, 02 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Catalina Foothills Ride... Ride with GPS map

*** This is the registration for the B riders. ***

Head out Tangerine to Catalina State Park, then wander through Oro Valley Country Club, and then make our way to the Magee climb. Stop and re-group at the top and then down Christie to Ina to Miraval to Via Entrada. Water and restrooms at the Loop bikepath by Rillito racetrack, then return via bikepath and La Cholla, then right on Naranja back to the start.

Socialize after at Brueggers

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Co-Ride Leader: ___________________________

Notes:

This will be a B & C ride. There will be a separate registration for the C riders with designated C ride leaders.
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.

GPS: brueggers_park_cc_magee.gpx

Catalina Park and Foothills, Level C, 38 mi, 1415 ft (Sat, January 02, 2027)

Sat, 02 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Catalina Foothills Ride... Ride with GPS map

*** This is the registration for the C riders. ***

Socialize after at Brueggers

Ride Leader: Betsy Hafkin (917) 566-8317

Co-Ride Leader: Lisa Bowen (916) 260-7957

Notes:

This will be a B & C ride. There will be a separate registration for the B riders with designated B & C ride leaders.
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.