Ride Schedule
Updated 6/30/2009
July
August
September
October
November
AN APPROVED HELMET IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDES LISTED BELOW
EVERY SATURDAY, Saturday Cycling
Breakfast road rides in the Tempe area starting at 6:30 AM in July and August. 25-40 mi. Kiwanis Park, SE of Mill Ave and Baseline Rd. Contact Sue Fassett, 602-758-0722.
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EVERY SATURDAY, Sun Lakes Bicycle Club
Meet at 6:00 AM at the big flagpole at Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse on Robson Blvd. just south of Riggs Road in Sun Lakes for 30-50 mile breakfast rides. If further information is needed call Bob at 480-895-2601.
Sun Lakes Bicycle Club
EVERY SUNDAY, The Desert Breeze Spin-Cycle
Join this Sunday ride option from Desert Breeze Park located between McClintock and Rural, Chandler Blvd. and Ray along Desert Breeze Parkway (north parking lot). Ride options of 30+ or 40+ miles and pace options from intermediate to advanced. Breakfast near the end of the ride. We spin out at 6:30 AM in July and August. Come join us! Contact Glen Fletcher if additional information is needed.
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EVERY SUNDAY, Kokopedalli No-Drop Ride
New to cycling? Out of shape and looking for a ride to start back? 1st & 3rd Sundays from Chaparral Park, Scottsdale at 6:30 AM in July and August. 2nd Sunday from Kiwanis Park, Tempe at 6:30 AM in July and August. 4th Sunday from various locations (see individual ride listings below) at 6:30 AM in July and August. For more details contact Kathy Mills, 480-235-5052. Or join the Kokopedalli Group at Yahoo.com.
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EVERY WEDNESDAY, Watukee Wheelers
Start times and locations may vary, but are generally 7:00 am with all start locations in Ahwatukee. 25 to 30 mile road rides, average pace 12 to 15mph, no drop. Ride leader: Roseann Wagner. For more information contact WatukeeWheelers.
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EVERY THURSDAY Night, BRAG-AZ No-Drop Dinner Ride
'Bents and uprights are both welcome to our no-drop dinner rides Thursday nights (except Christmas & New Years) in Scottsdale. Meet at 6:30 PM at Bike Emporium, 8433 E McDonald Dr, SE corner of Granite Reef, next to Bashas. Helmets and lights are required. Routes 10-20 miles, average pace 11mph. For more details, contact Tom Adams, 480-947-0802 or join the BRAG-AZ Group at Yahoo.com.
Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club
EVERY Monday, Wednesday & Saturday - West Valley
Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday bike rides are held through out the West Valley. For information as to meeting place, time, etc call Gene Marchi 623-546-8112.
West Valley
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July 2 (Thur) BRAG-AZ No-Drop Dinner Ride
'Bents and uprights are both welcome to our no-drop dinner rides Thursday nights in Scottsdale. Meet at 6:30 PM at Bike Emporium, 8433 E McDonald Dr, SE corner of Granite Reef, next to Bashas. Helmets and lights are required. Routes 10-20 miles, average pace 11mph. For more details, contact Tom Adams, 480-947-0802 or join the BRAG-AZ Group at Yahoo.com.
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July 4 (Sat) Saturday Cycling: Mummy Mountain
Start at 6:30 AM from Kiwanis Park. Don your red/white/blue and join us for on a ride to Mummy Mountain. Route options 27 miles with moderate climbing or 40 miles with a couple of additional climbs. Breakfast at Einstein's, northwest corner Guadalupe and McClintock. Contact: Sue Fassett.
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July 4 (Sat) Tour de France Stage 1 Viewing
Join PMBC for our first Tour de France get-together at Big Daddy's (SW corner of 40th St & Chandler Blvd in Ahwatukee) on Saturday, July 4, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. This will be day one of the biggest bicycle race in the world, and features a 15.5Km individual time trial over portions of the Grand Prix racing course in Monaco. In short, it should be very exciting. See Notices for more information.
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July 5 (Sun) Spin Cycle
Meet at 6:30 AM at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler (located on Desert Breeze Blvd. southeast of Ray & Rural Rds). Ride options of 30+ or 40+ miles and pace options from intermediate to advanced. Breakfast near the end of the ride. Contact: Glen Fletcher.
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July 5 (Sun) Holiday Ride: Maricopa and Hidden Valley Feedlot and Melon Field Tour
Meet at 6:30 AM at Pacana Park in Maricopa. Since not everybody has a day off for the 4th this weekend, we're moving our holiday romp to Sunday morning this year. And we're going to ask you to drive about 30 minutes to the southwest of Kiwanis Park to find your start point. Please join us for the first in a series of rides hosted by PMBC in the City of Maricopa, the "Maricopa and Hidden Valley Feedlot and Melon Field Tour". With a name like that, how could it be anything but fun? Address of the park is 19000 N. Porter Road in Maricopa. Route is 48 miles, no climbing, very low traffic. No ride fee. There are potential pit stops along the way, but also a chance they will be closed for the weekend, so come prepared to be self-supported with fluids and snackies for the length of the ride. For more details, contact our host and ride leader Jack McLain. (We initially had Jack's email address incorrect. If you tried to contact Jack and his email bounced, click his name for the correct address.) View Google Map to Pacana Park start location.
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July 5 (Sun) Kokopedalli No-Drop Ride: Chaparral Park
New to cycling? Out of shape and looking for a ride to start back? Start at 6:30 AM at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale. Ride Leader: Jane Larson and Tom Adams. For more details contact Kathy Mills, 480-235-5052. Or join the Kokopedalli Group at Yahoo.com.
Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club
July 9 (Thur) BRAG-AZ No-Drop Dinner Ride
'Bents and uprights are both welcome to our no-drop dinner rides Thursday nights in Scottsdale. Meet at 6:30 PM at Bike Emporium, 8433 E McDonald Dr, SE corner of Granite Reef, next to Bashas. Helmets and lights are required. Routes 10-20 miles, average pace 11mph. For more details, contact Tom Adams, 480-947-0802 or join the BRAG-AZ Group at Yahoo.com.
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July 11 (Sat) Saturday Cycling: Tour de Lehi
Start at 6:30 AM from Kiwanis Park. A roll thru the quiet streets of the Tour de Lehi. Route options 27 miles or 35 miles, no climbing. Breakfast at Einstein's, northwest corner Guadalupe & McClintock. Contact: Sue Fassett.
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July 11-12 (Sat-Sun) White Mountain Tour
The White Mountain Tour is a two-day fully supported tour and includes sag support, plenty of good snacks and luggage delivery to your hotel or campsite. The tour takes place in the cool White Mountains of eastern Arizona and will take you through Pinetop/Lakeside, Show Low, Vernon, and Springerville/Eager on the first day. On the second day the tour takes you from Springerville/Eager up to near the Sunrise Ski Resort. From there it's a nice downhill ride back to the start. Tour details are still being worked out so watch Major Events for further information.
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July 12 (Sun) Spin Cycle
Meet at 6:30 AM at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler (located on Desert Breeze Blvd. southeast of Ray & Rural Rds). Ride options of 30+ or 40+ miles and pace options from intermediate to advanced. Breakfast near the end of the ride. Contact: Glen Fletcher.
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July 12 (Sun) Kokopedalli No-Drop Ride: Kiwanis Park
New to cycling? Out of shape and looking for a ride to start back? Start at 6:30 AM at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. Ride Leader: Mary Ellen Coe. For more details contact Kathy Mills, 480-235-5052. Or join the Kokopedalli Group at Yahoo.com.
Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club
July 16 (Thur) BRAG-AZ No-Drop Dinner Ride
'Bents and uprights are both welcome to our no-drop dinner rides Thursday nights in Scottsdale. Meet at 6:30 PM at Bike Emporium, 8433 E McDonald Dr, SE corner of Granite Reef, next to Bashas. Helmets and lights are required. Routes 10-20 miles, average pace 11mph. For more details, contact Tom Adams, 480-947-0802 or join the BRAG-AZ Group at Yahoo.com.
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July 18 (Sat) Saturday Cycling: St. Francis Loop
Start at 6:30 AM from Kiwanis Park. The St. Francis Loop takes us on a figure eight up through town, with routes options of 26 miles or 36 miles, moderate climbing on both. Breakfast at Einstein's, northwest corner Guadalupe & McClintock. Contact: Sue Fassett.
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July 19 (Sun) Spin Cycle
Meet at 6:30 AM at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler (located on Desert Breeze Blvd. southeast of Ray & Rural Rds). Ride options of 30+ or 40+ miles and pace options from intermediate to advanced. Breakfast near the end of the ride. Contact: Glen Fletcher.
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July 19 (Sun) Kokopedalli No-Drop Ride: Chaparral Park
New to cycling? Out of shape and looking for a ride to start back? Start at 6:30 AM at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale. Ride Leader: Jane Larson and Tom Adams. For more details contact Kathy Mills, 480-235-5052. Or join the Kokopedalli Group at Yahoo.com.
Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club
July 23 (Thur) BRAG-AZ No-Drop Dinner Ride
'Bents and uprights are both welcome to our no-drop dinner rides Thursday nights in Scottsdale. Meet at 6:30 PM at Bike Emporium, 8433 E McDonald Dr, SE corner of Granite Reef, next to Bashas. Helmets and lights are required. Routes 10-20 miles, average pace 11mph. For more details, contact Tom Adams, 480-947-0802 or join the BRAG-AZ Group at Yahoo.com.
Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club
July 25 (Sat) Saturday Cycling
Start at 6:30 AM from Kiwanis Park. Breakfast road rides in the Tempe area. Contact: Sue Fassett.
Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club
July 25 (Sat) Taylor House Century
This ride benefitting the Taylor House and Cancer Center offers a 45, 65 or 95-mile loop through the cool pines and red rock desert of Northern Arizona taking you from Flagstaff out to Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monument. For ride and registration information visit Absolute Bikes.
Absolute Bikes
July 26 (Sun) Spin Cycle
Meet at 6:30 AM at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler (located on Desert Breeze Blvd. southeast of Ray & Rural Rds). Ride options of 30+ or 40+ miles and pace options from intermediate to advanced. Breakfast near the end of the ride. Contact: Glen Fletcher.
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July 26 (Sun) Kokopedalli No-Drop Ride: Riverview Park
New to cycling? Out of shape and looking for a ride to start back? Start at 6:30 AM at Riverview Park in Mesa, on 8th Street, West of Dobson, south of the Loop 202 freeway. Ride Leader: Kathy Mills. For more details contact Kathy Mills, 480-235-5052. Or join the Kokopedalli Group at Yahoo.com.
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July 26 (Sun) Silent Sunday at South Mountain Park
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Silent Sunday, which will close the park's main Central Avenue-access roads to motor vehicles from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park roads will be reserved for the entire day for all non-motorized recreational activities! Come on out and enjoy a car free bicycle ride in the park. For more information call 602-534-6324.
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
July 30 (Thur) BRAG-AZ No-Drop Dinner Ride
'Bents and uprights are both welcome to our no-drop dinner rides Thursday nights in Scottsdale. Meet at 6:30 PM at Bike Emporium, 8433 E McDonald Dr, SE corner of Granite Reef, next to Bashas. Helmets and lights are required. Routes 10-20 miles, average pace 11mph. For more details, contact Tom Adams, 480-947-0802 or join the BRAG-AZ Group at Yahoo.com.
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August 22 (Sat) Absolute Bikes Old Fashioned Mountain Bike Race
Proceeds from the race to benefit the St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance of Flagstaff. Race in the cool forests of Flagstaff on a course consisting of singletrack and dirt roads. Race categories for beginners to experts, men, women, teens, and kids. For ride and registration information visit Absolute Bikes.
Absolute Bikes
August 23 (Sun) Kokopedalli No-Drop Ride: Ahwatukee
New to cycling? Out of shape and looking for a ride to start back? Start at 6:30 AM in Ahwatukee – 48th Street and Chandler, NE corner, by Coffeebuzz. Ride Leader: Kathy Mills. For more details contact Kathy Mills, 480-235-5052. Or join the Kokopedalli Group at Yahoo.com.
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August 23 (Sun) Silent Sunday at South Mountain Park
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Silent Sunday, which will close the park's main Central Avenue-access roads to motor vehicles from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park roads will be reserved for the entire day for all non-motorized recreational activities! Come on out and enjoy a car free bicycle ride in the park. For more information call 602-534-6324.
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
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September 5-7 (Sat-Mon) Blue Loop Tour
A challenging 3-day tour through the scenic mountains of eastern Arizona and western New Mexico over the long Labor Day weeked. For information visit GABA Tucson.
GABA Tucson
September 26-October 3 GABA Tour: Ride for the Old Pueblo Tour
A great fall bike tour. The full 530 mile route begins in Page and ends in Tucson, Arizona. It features 6 days of riding with a day off in Show Low. Total elevation gain exceeds 27,000 feet. For complete information visit GABA Tucson.
GABA Tucson
September 27 (Sun) Silent Sunday at South Mountain Park
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Silent Sunday, which will close the park's main Central Avenue-access roads to motor vehicles from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park roads will be reserved for the entire day for all non-motorized recreational activities! Come on out and enjoy a car free bicycle ride in the park. For more information call 602-534-6324.
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
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October 17 (Sat) 22nd Cochise County Cycling Classic
Cyclists may choose to ride 45, 92, 157 miles or take the 252-mile challenge, all routed through beautiful southeastern Arizona. For complete information visit PBAA.
Perimiter Bicycling Association of America
October 25 (Sun) Silent Sunday at South Mountain Park
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Silent Sunday, which will close the park's main Central Avenue-access roads to motor vehicles from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park roads will be reserved for the entire day for all non-motorized recreational activities! Come on out and enjoy a car free bicycle ride in the park. For more information call 602-534-6324.
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
September 25 (Sun) Tumacacori Century
A Century in southern Arizona taking riders from Sahuarita to the Tumacacori Mission. For information visit GABA Tucson.
GABA Tucson
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November 21 (Sat) 27th El Tour de Tucson
Billed as America's largest perimeter cycling event, El Tour de Tucson draws thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities not only from around Arizona, but from around the world. Participants may choose to cycle 109, 80, 67 or 35 miles, plus a 4-mile & 1/4- mile Kids & Family Fun Ride, open to kids, parents and friends. Main routes take participants around scenic areas of Tucson, with beautiful vistas of its local mountain ranges. For complete information visit PBAA.
Perimiter Bicycling Association of America
November 22 (Sun) Silent Sunday at South Mountain Park
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring Silent Sunday, which will close the park's main Central Avenue-access roads to motor vehicles from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park roads will be reserved for the entire day for all non-motorized recreational activities! Come on out and enjoy a car free bicycle ride in the park. For more information call 602-534-6324.
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
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