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Upcoming Rides/Events

  • Dove Mountain (B,C)

    • Wed, February 01, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Bruegger's Bagels, SW corner of La Canada and Naranja Roads
    • 40
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    Level: Two Rides C and B 

    Terrain:  Your choice - some long hills or few hills

    Distance:  ~25 miles  or 37 miles

    Ride leaders: Doug Toussaint (B) and Roberta Toussaint (C)

    Ride Description:  Two rides today, hopefully something for everyone

    B group will ride  Dove Mt. route in our usual (clockwise) direction.   Head out along Cortaro to Silverbell, then Coachline, Twin Peaks and Dove Mt. roads to the park at the end of the road.  Regroup, water and restrooms at the park.   Return along Moore, Thornydale, Tangerine and La Canada Rds.

    C Social ride:  A shortened version of Dove Mt. going out/coming back from Dove Mountain mostly on bike paths.

    Bagels and coffee for both rides afterwards.

    A signed Ride Waiver must be on file for each rider. Waivers are signed annually at a first test ride or upon joining the club. If your signed Ride Waiver is not current, or if you have not yet signed a Ride Waiver, a copy of the Ride Waiver can be downloaded here.  Please send it to admin@cactuscycling.org before the ride.  


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  • Lemmon 10:00... Mount Lemmon, B/C, Mtn (2928 ft) 28 miles

    • Fri, February 03, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Taco Giro 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
    • 45
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    Ride with GPS map.

    This iconic Tucson ride takes us up the lower reaches of Mount Lemmon.

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

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  • Colossal 10:00... Pain Cave Ride (Colossal Cave), B, Hilly (1537 ft), 37 mi

    • Sun, February 05, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Starbucks 9451 E. 22nd St.
    • 44
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    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".  

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

    Socialize afterwards at Starbucks. 

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  • West Side Hills (B) or Marana social ride (C)

    • Wed, February 08, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Bruegger's Bagels, SW corner of La Canada and Naranja Roads
    • 49
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    Level: Two Rides :  B/B+ or  C/C+

    Terrain:  Your choice:  many hills or not too many hills

    Distance:  ~25 or 38 miles

    Ride leaders:  Mark Mench (B) and Brian Schon (C)

    Ride Description:  Two rides today, hopefully something for everyone

    The west side hills B ride will take the bike path 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 little hills, with regroups at the top of each road to enjoy the nice views.

     C Social ride: Start out along CDO bike parh with B group. Proceed north on Santa Cruz bike path to lake at end then back to Brueggers.


    Bagels and coffee for both rides afterwards.

    A signed Ride Waiver must be on file for each rider. Waivers are signed annually at the first test ride or upon joining the club. If your signed Ride Waiver is not current, or if you have not yet signed a Ride Waiver, a copy of the Ride Waiver can be downloaded here.  Please send it to admin@cactuscycling.org before the ride.



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  • Saguaro 10:00... East Saguaro Park, C, Hilly (956 ft), 26 mi

    • Fri, February 10, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Taco Giro 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
    • 50
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    Ride with GPS map.


    This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park.  

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

    Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.


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  • Saguaro 10:00... East Saguaro Park, B, Hilly (1556 ft), 33 mi

    • Fri, February 10, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Taco Giro 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
    • 48
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    Ride with GPS map.


    This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. 

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

    Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

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  • Marsh 10:00... Marsh Station, B/C, Hilly (1408 ft), 30 mi

    • Sat, February 11, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Parking Lot - Benson Highway and South View Vail Road (old Saloon)
    • 49
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    Ride with GPS map.


    This ride takes in the history three bridges at Cienega Creek along Marsh road, a delightful out and back on a traffic-free road.


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


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  • 49er CC 9:30... Jack Nicklaus Ride (49er CC), B, Flat (979 ft), 31 mi

    • Sun, February 12, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Starbucks 9451 E 22nd St
    • 47
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    Ride with GPS map.


    This relaxed ride targets the 49er Country Club, the only club where Jack Nicklaus played competitively in Tucson (in 1963 and 1964) and also includes the quintessential Woodland road and a rest stop at the desert oasis in Aqua Caliente Park. 

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

    Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.



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  • Twin Peaks social ride (C) or Marana version 2(B).

    • Wed, February 15, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Bruegger's Bagels, SW corner of La Canada and Naranja Roads
    • 48
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    Level: Two Routes --  C or B

    Ride Leaders: Roberta Toussaint  (C) and Doug Toussaint (B)

    Terrain: A few hills (C), or some moderate hills (B)

    ~20 mi (C) or ~40 mi (B)

    C Social ride:  West on Naranja, north on La Cholla , west on Tangerine,north on Thorndale through tunnel, west on Moore to Dove Mtn then south on Dove Mountain/Twin Peaks to west side Loop and on bike path all the way back to La Cholla and north to Naranja and back to Brueggers.

     The B paced ride will do Marana version 2.  Start out by going down Tangerine Rd. Take Mandarina and Adonis Rd. etc. to Marana Rd., then return via Sanders Rd., Avra Valley Rd., bikepath to Coachline, Silverbell, Cortaro, Thornydale, Pecos, Shannon, Naranja

    GPS: marana_version2.gpx

    Bagels and coffee for both rides afterwards.

    A signed Ride Waiver must be on file for each rider. Waivers are signed annually at a first test ride or upon joining the club. If your signed Ride Waiver is not current, or if you have not yet signed a Ride Waiver, a PDF fill-able copy of the Ride Waiver can be downloaded from the site menu under references/liability waiver.  Please send it to admin@cactuscycling.org before the ride.  


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  • Saguaro 10:00... East Saguaro Park, C, Hilly (956 ft), 26 mi

    • Fri, February 17, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Taco Giro 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
    • 50
    Register

    Ride with GPS map.


    This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park.  

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

    Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

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  • Saguaro 10:00... East Saguaro Park, B, Hilly (1556 ft), 33 mi

    • Fri, February 17, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Taco Giro 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
    • 50
    Register

    Ride with GPS map.


    This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. 

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

    Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

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  • Pre-meeting warmup ride, B or C

    • Sat, February 18, 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Brandi Fenton Park, Ants on the Roof Ramada
    • 45
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    Terrain: Medium hills (B) and Flat (C)

    Distance:  ~28 or ~20

    Ride leaders:  Doug Toussaint (B) and Roberta Toussaint (C)

    Ride Description:

    The B ride will do a loop through the foothills, returning along the Rillito bike path. The C version will head east along the Rillito bike path for about an hour, and then return.  The idea is that both rides will take two hours, and get us back just in time for food.

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  • Annual Party and Meeting

    • Sat, February 18, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 River Rd (Ants on the Roof Ramada)
    • 28
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    Join us for our Annual Party and Meeting that will include a paid luncheon from El Molinito as well as a raffle for door prizes.  A short Annual Meeting will be held after the party to elect new Board members for 2023.

    You are welcome to bring a guest(s) for a cost of $10 per person.  You can add a guest(s) during registration and pre-pay.

    Registration closes end-of-day 14-Feb to allow meal planning.

    There will be pre-party rides that you can register for separately.  Please note: Registering for a pre-party ride does not register you for the paid luncheon.  You must register for the party separately and check in at the event.
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  • Vail 10:00... Ed and Walter Ride (Vail Loop), B, Flat (1100 ft), 33 mi

    • Sun, February 19, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Starbucks 9451 E 22nd
    • 50
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    Ride with GPS Map.

    In honor of Ed and Walter Vail, two early cattle ranchers whom Vail is named after, this ride will visit Vail via Old Spanish Trail and less-trafficked portions of the Loop. 

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

    Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.






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  • Saddlebrooke wandering (B) or Saddlebrooke Lite (C)

    • Wed, February 22, 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Bruegger's Bagels, SW corner of La Canada and Naranja Roads
    • 48
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    Terrain: Medium hills (social) or Medium Hills and one short steep one

    Distance:  ~28 or ~37 miles 

    Ride leaders:  Doug Toussaint (B) and Roberta Toussaint (C)

    Ride Description:

    The B ride will go out to Saddlebrooke via Tangerine, Innovation, Rancho  Vistoso, Oracle and Eagle Crest Ranch Roads.   Then up the hill on Catalina Hills Rd, 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., enjoying the new pavement on Columbus and Twin Lakes.

    The C version will be a slightly kinder and gentler version of Saddlebrooke Wandering. We go to Saddlebrooke following the same route as the B group, but once in Saddlebrook we will skip the steep hill on Catalina Hills Rd and proceed directly to the store. After a short regroup, we will return via Twin Lakes Rd. etc.

    GPS:  saddlebrook_wander_w_twin_lakes.gpx


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  • Saguaro 10:00... East Saguaro Park, C, Hilly (956 ft), 26 mi

    • Fri, February 24, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Taco Giro 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
    • 50
    Register

    Ride with GPS map.


    This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park.  

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

    Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

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  • Saguaro 10:00... East Saguaro Park, B, Hilly (1556 ft), 33 mi

    • Fri, February 24, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Taco Giro 9165 E Tanque Verde Rd
    • 50
    Register

    Ride with GPS map.


    This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. 

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

    Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

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  • Arivaca, 10:00, B/C, Hilly (2042 ft), 46 miles

    • Sun, February 26, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Amado Market 28760 S Nogales Hwy, Amado, AZ 85645
    • 40
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    Ride with GPS map

    This ride takes to the delightful small town of Arivaca with panoramic mountain views and some of Arizona's best birding and wildlife.  

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

    Lunch afterwards at Longhorn Grill and Saloon.
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  • Patagonia, 10:00, B/C, Hilly (3498 ft), 55 miles

    • Sun, March 26, 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Sonoita Rest Stop (just west of 82/83 intersection)
    • 47
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    Ride with GPS map

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    This ride takes in Lake Patagonia, a hidden treasure with abundant wildlife.  We will also visit the Nogales airport. 

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

    Lunch afterwards at Copper Brothel Brewery
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  • Sasabe, 8:30, B, Hilly (2293 ft), 89 miles

    • Sun, April 30, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Three Points General Store, 16225 W Ajo Hwy
    • 47
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    Ride with GPS map

    This ride takes us to the small border town of Sasabe. 

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

    Lunch afterwards at Three Points General Store
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  • Mt. Graham 9:30, B/C, Mtn (6293 ft.), 20/43 miles

    • Sun, May 28, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Mount Graham Grocery and Deli, 1000 AZ-366, Safford, AZ
    • 50
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    Ride with GPS Map

    Today, we ride the most difficult climb in Arizona, 21st most difficult in the US, and 239th most difficult in the World. 


    Two options:

    1. Meet at Mount Graham Grocery and Deli at 8:30 AM for 21.5-mile climb.
    2. Meet at Arcadia Campground (11 miles up) at 10:15 AM to join first group for 10.5-mile climb

    PJAMM Link

    Lunch afterwards at La Unica 142 N Haskell Ave, Willcox


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