Cactus Cycling Club upcoming events

Saddlebrooke via Tangerine, Level B, 36 mi, 1800 ft (Wed, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Saddlebrook Loop Ride... Ride with GPS map

Ride leaders: Doug and Roberta Toussaint (520 954 1982)

The ride will go out to Saddlebrooke via Tangerine, Innovation, Rancho Vistoso, Oracle and Eagle Crest Ranch Roads. Then up the hills on Saddlebrooke and Catalina Hills Rds, then wander through the back part of Saddlebrooke on nice smooth roads. A stop at the store, then return. We will return via Clubhouse Dr and Edwin Rd. to Columbus and Twin Lakes Rd.

East Saguaro Park via Bear Canyon, Level B, 34 mi, 1414 ft (Fri, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leaders: Greg Kiger (520) 501-7707

Pete Yoest (617) 959-1568

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Corona de Tucson, Level B, 50 mi, 1250 ft (Sat, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Tin Cup Ride... Ride with GPS map

Come celebrate birthday miles with Pete Hunter today. (Actual birthday is October 11, but celebrating with us on this day.)

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This ride visits the site of the filming of the movie Tin Cup in Corona de Tucson. Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride leaders: Pete Hunter (785) 383-3322

Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Air Museum, Level B, 40 mi, 1000 ft (Sun, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Outer Space Ride... Ride with GPS Map

This ride takes in the nicest parts of the Loop as well as the Air and Space Museum.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher - (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

West Side Hills, Level B, 39 mi, 2100 ft (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The West Side Hills Ride... Ride with GPS Map

Ride Description: The west side hills ride will take the bike path south and head out to Sunset Rd. We will take Sunset to the top, then go over and ride Camino del Cerro to the top. Lots of rolling hills, with regroups at the top of each road to enjoy the nice views. There is the option of doing some of the hills and turning around as the front group comes down.

Bagels and coffee afterwards.

Ride leaders: Paul Larson (404) 909-1283 cell/text, Doug and Roberta Toussaint (520) 954-1982 cell/text.

East Saguaro Park via Soldier Trail, Level B, 34 mi, 1557 ft (Fri, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leaders: Greg Kiger (520) 501-7707

Pete Yoest (617) 959-1568

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Madera Canyon, Level B, 44 mi, 2950 ft (Sat, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Madera Canyon Event Ride... Ride with GPS Map

Today, we ride to a birder's paradise, Madera Canyon, with a short steep climb at the end.

Lunch after at Pub1922.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher 520-447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.
We are meeting in the parking lot south of Pub 1922. Lunch there afterwards if interested
There are restrooms in Frys on the right side in the front of the store. It's not walkable so you will need to drive or ride your bike over.

Sabino Canyon, Level B, 30 mi, 2300 ft (Sun, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Hohokam Ride... Ride with GPS map, Map under Flood conditions

In honor of the Hohokam Indians who lived in Sabino Canyon between 300and 1400 AD, this ride takes in the 8 mile out and back climb to the end of Sabino Canyon. Socialize after at Bashas' Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

e-bikes are not permitted in Sabino Canyon.
There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Dove Mountain, Level B, 37 mi, 1750 ft (Wed, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Dove Mountain Ride... Ride with GPS map

Ride to and through the scenic roads in Dove Mountain.

The ride will head out south along La Canada, then Magee to Cortaro to Silverbell, then Coachline, Twin Peaks (across the I-10 overpass and Tangerine Rd). Next it's up and over the hill on Dove Mt. with a stop for water and restrooms at the park at the very end of Dove Mt. road. Return up and over Dove Mtn, then west along Moore Road and south on La Canada Rd back to the start.

A riders are welcome to ride out ahead of the B group.

Socialize after at Brueggers.

Ride leaders: (Cell/text): Paul Larson (404 909 1283), Doug and Roberta Toussaint (520 954 1982)

East Saguaro Park via Los Reyes, Level B, 32 mi, 1510 ft (Fri, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leaders: Greg Kiger (520) 501-7707

Pete Yoest (617) 959-1568

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

49er Country Club, Level B, 38 mi, 1400 ft (Sat, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Jack Nicklaus Ride... Ride with GPS map

This ride targets the 49er Country Club, the only club where Jack Nicklaus played competitively in Tucson (in 1963 and 1964) and also includes the McCartney Ranch, Reddington Pass, and a rest stop at the desert oasis in Aqua Caliente Park. Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride Leader: Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Colossal Cave, Level B, 37 mi, 1550 ft (Sun, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Pain Cave Ride... Ride with GPS map

Determine your own level of suffering, if any, with this ride that takes in the Colossal Cave summit and an "adventure section". Socialize afterwards at Starbucks.

Ride Leaders: Rob Gerin (973) 518-1357

Sherree Brasher (520) 447-0096

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Twin Peaks and Foothills, Level B, 39 mi, 1450 ft (Wed, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Twin Peaks Loop... Ride with GPS map

This route goes N to Tangerine, then west to Twin Peaks, then the loop bikepath (crossing over at La Canada) with a stop at mile 24 at Rillito River Park. Then up Via Entrada and then Christie to the top and then down the Magee hill, and then back to Brueggers' via Northern, OV country club, and the bike path to Naranja.

Socialize after at Brueggers'

Ride Leaders: Paul Larson - (cell or text) 404.909.1283, Doug and Roberta Toussaint (wdtoussaint@gmail.com)

Note: A riders are welcome to ride out ahead of the group.

East Saguaro Park via Bear Canyon, Level B, 34 mi, 1414 ft (Fri, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The iconic Saguaro Park Ride... Ride with GPS map

This iconic Tucson ride takes in the loop through East Saguaro National Park. Socialize afterwards at LeBuzz.

Ride Leaders: Greg Kiger (520) 501-7707

Pete Yoest (617) 959-1568

Notes:

There are no designed A or C ride leaders. A or C riders are welcome to join and ride independently as well as participate in the social event afterwards. Alternate route suggestions can be made.
If the ride leader is denoted as TBD at the time of the ride, there is no ride leader available. In this case, riders should discuss the route and safety considerations before starting the ride and read these good safety practices in advance.

Marsh Station, Level B, 39 mi, 2013 ft (Sat, October 31, 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Marsh Station Event Ride...Ride with GPS map.

This ride on Marsh Road takes in the historic Cienega Creek bridge, two train bridges, the Agua Verde Castle and a new stretch of pavement on old Sonoita Road. It is delightful rolling out and back on a traffic-free roads with newer pavement.

Ride Leaders: Rob Gerin (973) 518-1357

Sherree Brasher - (520) 447-0096

Notes:

Please park in the dirt parking lot to the west of the restaurant. Do not park in front of the restaurant.