Join us to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the most popular bicycle ride in
Southern Arizona! Three options available for riders - from novice to very
experienced cyclists: 25, 64 & 100 miles!
What makes this such a GREAT ride?
- Beautiful time of year for a bicycle ride.
- Excellent training for El Tour de Tucson, which is one month later.
- Basically flat route with only a few slight hills. Record your best time for
riding a century!
- Well marked route with “Dan Henrys” on the pavement.
- Maps are provided for all the options.
- Best SAG stops with delicious and plentiful food and cheerful people to serve
it!
- Sag support available along the route for tired cyclists and weary bikes.
- Fantastic lunch served to all riders at Sahuarita High School after the ride.
COURSE:
All cyclists ride south through the scenic Santa Cruz River Valley, past Green
Valley and Tubac to the historical Tumacacori Mission. Here, the 24-milers and
the 64-milers turn back. 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! There will be a sag stop at their
turn-around point 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, at Exit 75 off I-19, approx.
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. CPSC approved helmets are required for all riders. All traffic
rules must be obeyed.
STARTING POINTS & REGISTRATION TIMES:
Option 1: 100 MILES. REGISTER AT 6:30 AM – NO MAJOR CLIMBS!
Starts and ends at Sahuarita High School (Exit 75 off I-19, approx. 15 miles
south of Ajo Exit). Ride south to Tumacacori Mission, continue south through
scenic terrain to turn-around point. Circle back to Sahuarita High School for a
great lunch!
Option 2: 64 MILES. REGISTER AT 7:30 AM
Starts and ends at Sahuarita High School (Exit 75 off I-19, approx. 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: 24 MILES. REGISTER AT 8:30 AM
After checking in at Sahuarita High School, drive SOUTH to Arivaca Junction
(start and finish point for this option); Exit 48 off I-19, approx. 17 miles
south of the school. Start riding around 9 AM. Ride south past Tubac to the
Tumacacori Mission & return on a flat course. Don’t forget to stop for lunch at
Sahuarita High School after the ride!
RIDE ORGANIZER:
Bob & Judy Bolt, bojubolt@aol.com or (520) 512-0442.
Volunteers appreciated and much needed. Interested? Call Bob or Judy ASAP!
Fee covers 3 terrific sag stops with ice water, fruit, PB & J, various snacks
and cookies; sag support along the route; 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 2004, 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!
Tumacacori Century Ride Fee
Pre-Registration:
GABA/ABC Members: $15. Non-Members: $20.
Day-of-Event Registration:
GABA/ABC Members $25. Non-Members $30.
Fee covers 3 great sag stops with ice water, fruit, PB&J, various snacks &
cookies; sag support along the route; maps & rider instructions; and a fabulous
lunch back at Sahuarita High School after the ride from 10:30 AM to 3 PM.