ROUTE Link (33.5 miles, 1,237 feet ascent, 14-16 MPH average).

Weather Forecast (as of Monday):

6:30am: Sunny, 70F winds 5mph ESE.

9:30am: Sunny, 83F winds 6mph SSW.

A new route that starts from Desert Drifter coffee shop. Plan on bringing sufficient water for the ride - it will be warm

Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and get ready.

Start/End Location: Parking Lot NW of Desert Drifter, 10335 N La Cañada Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Route: Approximately one third of the route is on the CDO multi-use path. The remaining two thirds of the route are on roads with good sized bicycle lanes, with the exception of Catalina State Park which has low traffic.

Water/Bathrooms

0.0 miles - Desert Drifter Coffee shop

8.6 miles: Catalina State Park (short stop)

20.4 miles: Hohokam Park (long stop)

After the ride, feel free to join us at the Desert Drifter

If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call 915-238-3188 (Ed's cell) and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.

Load the route into your bicycle computer, your smart phone or print a copy of the cue sheet.

If you are not a member of our cycling club, please join: Sign Up Link

What to Bring:

• Food & fluids for 3 hours - 2 24oz Bottles or Hydration Pack.

• Bring a tube/patch kit and a way to inflate your tires.

• Be sure your bike is in good mechanical condition.

• CPSC approved helmets must always be worn while riding.

• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request. Exception is one earbud in to receive navigation cues but only if you can hear traffic and other riders around you.

If you are riding, I ask that you agree that:

• You will obey traffic laws. Drive your bike as you would your car.

• You are a representative of the greater cycling community and will therefore conduct yourself appropriately.

• You will represent GABA well.

• This is not a "training" or "intensive" ride - this is a social, no drop, base building ride.

• If any of these standards are unclear, you will ask for clarification.

• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost.