Ed's NW#4 (C+/2/36) OV Sun City Dove Mt Brueggers

ROUTE Link (35.6 miles, 1655 feet ascent, 15-16 MPH Avg)
If you want to go at a little slower and a shorter distance, sign up for Cliff's NW04 ride HERE which starts at the same time and place.

Route: 100% of roads will either have bike lanes or will be low traffic roads with good pavement and shoulders. Riding side by side in these low traffic areas can be fun, but only ride side by side when it is safe to do so. There is one traffic circle, several stop signs, and several traffic signals.

Start: Park in front of building at 11143 N La Cañada Dr.
End: Bruegger's Bagels (11165 N La Cañada Dr, Oro Valley)
Water/Bathrooms
3.2 Miles - Hohokam Park (short stop)
19.5 miles - Ritz (longer stop)
26.4 miles - Tangerine Sky (stop only if needed)

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. If you sign up for the ride and are running a couple of minutes late call 915-238-3188 (Ed) and we will wait up to five minutes before leaving.

Feel free to join us at Bruegger's Bagels after the ride (11165 N La Cañada Dr, Oro Valley).

Safety/Legal Tidbit for the day. Arizona Revised Statute 28-812. Applicability of traffic laws to BICYCLE riders... says.... "A person riding a BICYCLE on a roadway or on a shoulder adjoining a roadway is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle...". So... If you think you can make the light but it is yellow or red, just stop. We will wait for you on the other side. Remember: SAFETY FIRST. If you have time on your hands and want a bicycle law refresher, check out A.R.S 28-811 through A.R.S 28-819 .

Load the route you have chosen into your bicycle computer, cell phone, or print a copy of the cue sheet. Otherwise, follow the ride leader and hope for the best.

If you haven't ridden with me before, I will not have your contact information. If so, please send your name, phone number, emergency contact, emergency contact phone number (NOT 911) to my executive assistant [email protected]. If you are bringing a +1, send their information as well. The ride waiver will be filled out prior to the ride and ready for your signature.

Due to the more than usual amount of elevation on these rides AND the fact that many people are ending training for the tour, the end-of-ride average speed for this ride is expected to be 15-16 mph. We are slowing down a little this week to not impact training taper for the Tour. If you are not comfortable or not capable of this expected pace average, please do not participate in this ride, it is not fair to the other riders. This is a social ride, lots of conversations, and regroupings as we will not drop anyone. Riders are expected to ride at the pace of the ride leader and between the ride leader and the sweep. There will be several ride-at-your-own-pace sections and regroup areas designated by your ride leader.

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

What to Bring:

• Food & fluids for 4 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.

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.
• 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.