Cactus Cycling Club - Schedule

Catalina Park and Foothills, Level B, 38 mi, Rolling

When
Wed, June 11, 2025
6:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Bruegger's Bagels, 11165 N La Cañada Dr Suite 161
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47

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The Catalina Foothills Ride... Ride with GPS map

In cases of extreme heat, summer rides will be shortened to finish before the worst of it.

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 Leaders: Doug and Roberta Toussaint (wdtoussaint@gmail.com)

GPS: brueggers_park_cc_magee.gpx

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Sabino Canyon, Level B, 30 mi, Rolling

When
Sun, June 15, 2025
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
Bashas 6900 E Sunrise
Spaces left
49

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The Hohokam Ride... Ride with GPS map

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.

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Saddlebrooke 2, Level B, 37 mi, Rolling

When
Wed, June 18, 2025
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Bruegger's Bagels, 11165 N La Cañada Dr Suite 161
Spaces left
49

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

<abbr data-wawebkitcopyendpointer="1"> </abbr>Ride leader:  Doug and Roberta Toussaint and Paul Larson

In cases of extreme heat, summer rides will be shortened to finish before the worst of it.

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 (~13 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 Golder Ranch/Bowman/Wilds back to Oracle Rd. From there, it's back to Brueggers the usual way south via Oracle/Innovation/Tangerine. Socialize after at Brueggers.

Ride Leader: Paul Larson

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.

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East Saguaro Park (ST), Level B, 34 mi, Rolling***

When
Fri, June 20, 2025
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
La Herradura Mexican Grill 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
Spaces left
50

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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.

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Mt Lemmon, Level B/C, 28 mi, Mountainous

When
Sun, June 22, 2025
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
La Herradura Mexican Grill 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
Spaces left
49

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

Note: 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.

Note: There is no designed C ride leader. C riders may need to ride as a self-managed group.

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Dove Mountain, Level B, 37 mi, Rolling

When
Wed, June 25, 2025
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Bruegger's Bagels, 11165 N La Cañada Dr Suite 161
Spaces left
47

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The Dove Mountain Ride... Ride with GPS map

In cases of extreme heat, summer rides will be shortened to finish before the worst of it.

Ride to and through the scenic roads in Dove Mountain. 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 newly paved Moore Road and then south on La Canada Rd back to the start.

Socialize after at Brueggers.

Ride leaders: Doug and Roberta Toussaint (wdtoussaint@gmail.com)

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Corona de Tucson, Level B, 47 mi, Flat

When
Sun, June 29, 2025
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
Starbucks 9451 E 22nd St
Spaces left
49

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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.

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East Saguaro Park (LR), Level B, 32 mi, Rolling***

When
Fri, July 04, 2025
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
La Herradura Mexican Grill 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
Spaces left
50

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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.

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49er Country Club, Level B, 34 mi, Rolling

When
Sun, July 06, 2025
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
Starbucks 9451 E 22nd St
Spaces left
49

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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.

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Air Museum, Level B, 42 mi, Rolling

When
Sun, July 13, 2025
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
Starbucks 9451 E 22nd
Spaces left
49

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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.

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Kitt Peak, Level B, 24 mi, Mountainous***

When
Fri, July 18, 2025
6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Parking lot at junction of routes 386 and 86
Spaces left
50

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The Kitt Peak Event Ride... Ride with GPS map

Today we tackle the ascent of Kitt Peak, a 12-mile climb. Kitt Peak is rated as the third hardest climb in Arizona and 130th in the US. Meet at the 386 turnoff in the dirt parking lot.

Socialize with a tailgate party after the ride.

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.
Water and restrooms will be available at the summit. The gift shop is open with snacks and drinks.
Bring special drinks or treats to share in a "tailgate party" after the descent.
The nearest food is 15 miles East at the Three Points intersection at the junction of 286.
Add 30 miles by starting your ride at Three Points and meeting the group at the official start.
The 12-mile climb averages 5.7%. 34% of the climb is between 0 and 5%, 60% is between 5 and 10%, and the steepest section is 8.7% (see below).

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Colossal Cave, Level B 37 mi, Rolling

When
Sun, July 20, 2025
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location
Starbucks 9451 E 22nd
Spaces left
49

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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.
We will be meeting the Tucson Riders4Cure (TR4TC) at Starbucks at 6:00 a.m. for a joint club event. Even though we just did this ride last week, TR4TC has it on their schedule and this always a fun ride to do.

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