Mt Lemmon, year-round riding, pro winter training base. The desert version of Boulder.
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Tucson is where North American pros come to escape winter. Mt Lemmon is one of the longest paved climbs in the US (~25 miles, 6,000 ft). Saguaro National Park loops, the Loop bike path (130+ miles of paved trail), and gravel access into Coronado National Forest. Summer is brutal; everyone rides at 5 AM or in the high country.
The Shootout (Saturday morning, Tucson) is the legendary pro-attended group ride. El Tour de Tucson is the marquee fall event.
The climbs, trails, and rides that define riding here, the ones locals ride and recommend first.
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The oldest and largest bike club in Southern Arizona with roughly 1,300+ members, GABA runs a busy calendar of day rides, centuries, and multi-day tours rated by difficulty. Its 'Social - No Drop' rides ride two abreast where conditions allow with a sweep so nobody gets left behind, making it the easiest on-ramp for newcomers in Tucson.
A popular year-round membership club covering Tucson's classic road routes: The Loop, the Saguaro National Park loops, and Mount Lemmon. Rides are rated by level and the club emphasizes safety, scenic routes, and local advocacy. Membership runs about $15/month or $30/year.
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