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Tumacacori Santa Cruz Valley

November 02 2024
Sahuarita Arizona USA
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Distances: 25, 60, 100 miles
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills

THE most popular GABA bicycle ride in Southern Arizona! Three options are available for riders from novice to very experienced cyclists.

What makes this such a GREAT ride?

• It's November in Tucson...perfect weather for a bicycle ride.

• With El Tour De Tucson a couple weeks away, it proves to be an excellent training ride.
• The route is a mixture of flat, rolling hills, and challenging climbs, all the while being very picturesque!

The initial start for this ride was at Kennedy Park and over many years it has moved to Sahuarita H/S and then Sahuarita Town Center. There have been many route changes during the last 40 years. Some years the routes went East on Sahuarita Rd to Houghton and back or down to Calabasas Picnic grounds which is near Pena Blanca Lake, up to the Keystone Peak or to Whipple Visitor Center in the Santa Rita Mountains. In 1984 we had 105 riders, 483 riders in 1987, 450 in 1992, and by 2006 had 647 riders. We offered 25-, 60- and 100-mile options.

 
Start Located At: Sahuarita High School 350 W. Sahuarita Rd Sahuarita, AZ 85629
 
 
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• The route is well marked (just follow the GABA signs).
• SAG (food stops) are delicious and plentiful, served by cheerful & helpful volunteers!
• Sweep support is available along the route for tired cyclists and weary bikes.
• Bike Mechanic on hand for minor repairs and adjustments.
• Eegee's lunch provided to all cyclists at the conclusion of the ride

Ride maps and marked routes. Many helpful, friendly volunteers covering everything from SAG, Lunch & Sweep support to minor bike adjustments or flat tire assistance. Terrific sag stops with ice water, fruit, PB & J, various snacks and cookies; some of the greatest volunteers on any ride in Southern Arizona; PLUS Eegee's subs and icy slushes, after the ride, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Follow the GABA signs for lunch at the Sahuarita High School.

 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
SAG Wagon
Roving Mechanical Support
 
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Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
 
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