Memorial Ride for Safety XIV; Mar 24, 2012

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The 2012 theme is Riding (Safely) With Friends.

Join the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists (CAzB) and many east valley cyclist, clubs and shops; and enjoy a supported ride through some of the East Valley foothills.

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Sedona Metric Centuries: Oct 15 and 16

Sedona Metric Centuries: Oct 15 & 16, 2011 TWO DAYS – FOUR ROUTES. All rides will stage from the Big Park Community School... visit www.sedonacentury.com for full info and registration.

Tour de Paradise: Oct 15

Tour de Paradise is a fundraising bicycle ride to benefit homebound seniors, family caregivers, and grandparents raising grandchildren in greater Phoenix. All proceeds benefit Duet - a non-profit 501C(3) organization helping older adults with things such as getting groceries and rides to the doctor, to health promotion activities and support groups. Duet's services are provided free-of-charge. Your donation is 100% tax deductible.... details and registration.

2012 Ride of Silence: Wed May 16

Hundreds of events are scheduled worldwide on May 16, 2012 in the annual Ride of Silence. (always the third Wednesday in May).
Details of other Arizona rides as they are announced (check back often) can be found at rideofsilence.org .
Currently rides are scheduled around Arizona in Green Valley, Kingman, Mesa-Gilbert, and Tucson.

This is how we roll in Arizona: Mining Country Challenge 2011

here's a video from the PMBC Mining Country Challenge 2011. Warnings: Steep grades and adult language related to same!

Bike and Hike: Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Dead Horse Ranch State Park offers Saturday Mountain Bike Rides / Sunday Hikes

Ranger Randy Victory. Mountain
bike rides will include talks
on Maintenance, Bicycle Physics,
Turning/Braking, Climbing,
Descending, and Riding in Groups.

Beginning Saturday, March 26th and going on until Sunday, May 8th, Park Rangers at Dead Horse Ranch State Park (directions) in Cottonwood will offer guided mountain bike rides on Saturdays and ranger-led hikes on Sundays. The hikes & rides are free, however the regular entrance fees to the park will apply. Annual Passes will also be honored.
"Mountain Bike Basics" will take place every Saturday afternoon at 2:00, and go until 4:00, "or when everyone gets tired", according to Park Ranger Randy Victory. "These will be beginner trail rides on the dirt, with a little instruction on the pavement." Victory, a certified cycling instructor, will offer everything from basic riding techniques to trail etiquette.

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Tour de Safford coming up Oct 30, Named Official Training Ride for El Tour de Tucson

Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc. has recently agreed to naming the first "Tour de Safford" as an official training ride for the 28th El Tour de Tucson.Tour de Safford, presented by the Gila Valley Health Raisers with proceeds benefitting Mt Graham Regional Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010, three weeks prior to the 28th El Tour which is scheduled for Saturday, November 20th.

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El Tour de Tucson: Nov 20

Richard J. DeBernardis, President and CEO of Perimeter Bicycling, announced that University Medical Center 28th El Tour de Tucson presented by Diamond Ventures is dedicated to the legendary John Howard – three-time Olympian, 18-time national masters cycling champion and founder of John Howard Performance Sports...
El Tour is expected to engage some 9,000 cyclists, 2,700 volunteers and 30,000 spectators and to bring in approximately $50 - $70 million to the Tucson area during the course of the year including $18 - $30 million on ride weekend alone.
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Memorial Ride for Safety XIII, Oct 23 2010

The 2010 theme is Riding (Safely) With Friends. Join The CAzB, Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club and other friends for this great ride. The routes are 100K, 35 miles and a new intermediate route (“tbd”) through Carefree and scenic vista’s North in the Tonto National Forest, Pinnacle Peak and up to Sears Kay Ruins. The Start/Finish is near AJ’s market at Pima and Pinnacle Peak Rd. Your entry fee will include a ride map, 2-3 rest stops, and a Bar-B-Que meal at the finish.

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Tour de Payson Revived

CAzBike Pres. Bob Beane (kneeling...or maybe ducking
because he know the hills the riders will soon confront)
with a mini-peloton of some of PMBC's best riders
who have just refueled at SAG #1 on the outward
leg of Doll Baby Ranch Road.

CAzBike president, and Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club member Bob Beane recently organized a revival of the PMBC's Tour de Payson ride, which took place on Saturday, May 8. This event had not been conducted since 2005. This year, the Payson community (Mayor Kenny Evans, Parks & Recreation champion Mary McMullen and local bike/multi-sport shop owner Mick Wolf) stepped up big time to support the event.
73 brave cyclists participated in this scenic but lung-busting adventure. Based on the positive feedback, 100+ riders are expected next year.

LAB 2010 National Rally in Albuquerque, June 3-6

The League of American Bicyclists has named the Albuquerque Century on June 5, 2010, the site of its 2010 National Rally. There will be five distance options, including 10, 25, 50, 65 and 100 miles.

For registration or more information, visit: http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/Rally10/index.php

Memorial Ride for Safety XII, Oct 24

The 2009 theme is Safety and Share the Road. Join The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists and Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club for this great ride. The routes are 100 K and 35 miles through Carefree and scenic vistas of Tonto National Forest and Pinnacle Peak.
The ride will be held October 24, 2009.

FULL INFO and mail-in Pre-REGISTRATION HERE
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Ride of Honor: Nov 7

The “Ride of Honor” in Mesa is a free, family-friendly educational event including a non-competitive 11-mile ride as a visual memorial to injured and killed cyclists. More info at the Not One More Foundation.

Tour de Tempe: Oct 25

And the day after the Memorial Ride: the Tour de Tempe -- a free, non-competitive, community ride and event... more info here

Tour de Tempe community bike ride Oct 26

The 13th annual Tour de Tempe community bike ride will be Oct. 26. The ride starts and ends at Tempe’s Kiwanis Park (Parking lot off All-America Way just north of Guadalupe Road). Registration starts at 7am, and the ride begins at 8:30am.
Tour de Tempe, Tempe’s free leisurely community bike ride, is a fun, non-competitive ride that weaves through diverse neighborhoods, downtown Tempe, public art projects and other Tempe sites. MORE INFO.

Memorial Ride for Safety XI, Oct 25

The 2007 theme is Safety and Share the Road. Join The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists and Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club for this great ride. The routes are 100 K and 35 miles through Carefree and scenic vistas of Tonto National Forest and Pinnacle Peak.
The ride will be held October 25, 2008. MORE INFO HERE