Sunday, October 24th, 2004
Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the most popular bicycle ride in Southern Arizona! Three options are available for riders from novice to very experienced cyclists: 25, 64 and 100 miles….and it’s great training for El Tour!
All cyclists ride south through the scenic Santa Cruz River Valley, past Green Valley and Tubac to the Tumacacori Mission.
The 100 milers will continue south of the Mission past the Rio Rico foothills in some of the prettiest scenery in the Santa Cruz valley. Look forward to fantastic views! The route will take cyclists on Ruby Road towards Pena Blanca Lake. The turn-around point will be at Calabasas Picnic Grounds, with a sag stop to provide food and energy for the return trip. No steep hills, only some gentle climbs here & there.
CHECK IN:
All options must check in at Sahuarita High School. Exit 75 off I-19, approximately 15 miles south of Ajo Exit. Pick up maps and rider instructions here.
NO MASS START:
Start riding after you have checked in and picked up your map and ride instructions. ANSI approved helmets are required for all riders. All traffic rules must be obeyed.
STARTING POINTS & TIMES:
After checking in at Sahuarita High School, drive SOUTH to Arivaca Junction (start and finish point for this option); Exit 48 off I-19, approximately 17 miles south of the school. Start riding around 9:30 AM. Ride south past Tubac to the Tumacacori Mission & return on a flat course. Don’t forget to stop for lunch at the Sahuarita High School after the ride!
Option 2: 64 MILES. 7:30 AM
Starts and ends at Sahuarita High School (Exit 75 off I-19, approximately 15 miles south of Ajo Exit). Ride south along pecan groves past Green Valley, Arivaca Junction and Tubac to the Tumacacori Mission and return. Flat course. Great lunch for all afterwards at Sahuarita High School.
Option 3: 100 MILES. 6:30 AM – NO MAJOR CLIMBS!
Starts and ends at Sahuarita High School (Exit 75 off I-19, approximately 15 miles south of Ajo Exit). Register at 6:30 AM. Ride south to Tumacacori Mission, continue past Peck Canyon and Rio Rico to Ruby Road. Turn west towards Pena Blanca Lake to Calabasas Picnic Grounds and return. Great lunch for all afterwards at Sahuarita High School!
RIDE ORGANIZER:
Bob & Judy Bolt, bojubolt@aol.com or (520) 512-0442.
Volunteers are appreciated and much needed. Interest? Please call Bob or Judy.
Tumacacori Century Ride Fee:
GABA Members $15
Non-Members $20
Day of Event Registration:
GABA Members $25
Non-Members $30
Fee covers 3 terrific sag stops with ice water, fruit, PB & J, various snacks and cookies; sag support along the route for tired cyclists and weary bikes; maps and rider instructions PLUS lunch back at Sahuarita High School after the ride, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!
There were over 400 riders in 2003, and nearly 30% of those registered the day of the ride! That makes it doubly tough to properly plan to provide YOU with the best sags, facilities and LUNCH at the end!
Note: These forms are in Adobe Acrobat Format (PDF). You must have Adobe installed in order to download them, click HERE if you need to install Adobe first.
If you cancel 1 week (7days) or less prior to a ride, you do not receive a refund.
If you cancel between 2 weeks (14 days) and 1 week (7days) prior to a ride, you get on half of your money back.
If you cancel more than 2 weeks (14 days) prior to a ride, you get a full refund.
Sorry but we cannot make exceptions. However, you may locate a substitute rider and submit his/her completed Registration Form and Waiver with a letter of explanation, in order to avoid the cancellation charge.