San Xavier, Level B, 37 or 54 mi, Rolling

Starting in Sahuarita, this ride takes us to the beautiful San Xavier Mission along some country roads. San Xavier Mission is a National Historic Landmark and was founded as a Catholic mission by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692. Construction of the current church began in 1783 and was completed in 1797. The oldest intact European structure in Arizona, the church's interior is filled with marvelous original statuary and mural paintings.

37-mile option: take Sahuarita road to Mission to intersect main route.

Socialize after at Pub 1922.

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

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 are meeting in the parking lot across from 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.
• About the first 12 miles of the route has a shoulder; after that no shoulder the rest of the route.  Please ride single file as much as possible and try to stay in subgroups for safety.
• There are restrooms in the Coyote Cafe at the Mission along with drinks and snacks,'
• The outbound route is about 35 miles; the return is about 20 with the last 8 miles downhill.