Pace: End of ride average 14 mph, climbing will be slower and downhills faster
Elevation: About 1400 ft of climbinG
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Description: I know this is a day after all the national Pretty/Good rides but better late than never. We will start from Black Rock Coffee at Broadway and Prudence, meet at 9:15am with wheels rolling by 9:30. A warm-up climbing to the Ramada at Sahuaro National Park East. After a quick water break we’ll do a loop in the park, so bring your National Park Pass if you have it (we can get 4 riders in on one pass) We’ll regroup at the Ramada again then head south on Old Spanish Trail, turn onto Valencia. Then stay on Valencia to the Loop path and take the Loop back to Broadway and Black Rock. Be sure to download and be familiar with the route!
There will be a brief orientation at start time listed above with wheels rolling afterward. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to sign the ride waiver.
Looking forward to the ride!
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What to Bring:
• No ear buds! This is a safety requirement, not a request.
• Food & fluids for 2 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.
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.
• While riding, you will respect others. You will take care when passing pedestrians and other cyclists: ring your bell or call out "Passing" or "Good morning!" before passing.
• If any of these standards are unclear, you can ask for clarification.
• Route subject to change based upon, weather, road conditions, group requests, and or the ride leader getting lost or forgetting his helmet.
GABA Rating System:
Pace Ratings:
A 20+
B+ 18 - 20
B 16 - 18
C+ 14 - 16
C 12 - 14
D 12 or lower
Hill Ratings:
1 Flat
2 Minor Hills
3 Moderate Hills
4 Long Climbs or Very Steep
