GABA's Annual Toys for Kids Toy Ride

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

More than twenty years ago a small group of GABA riders left Udall Park with toys strapped to their backs and bikes to ride downtown to the Tucson Police Department. When they got there, they put the toys in a toy collection box. Thus, began a holiday tradition of giving toys to be distributed to children in need. This year, as for the past few years, the toys will be given to the Salvation Army.

On Saturday, December 12th, more than five organized rides will converge at the Rillito Racetrack. Rides will start from various points around Tucson and be timed to arrive between 10:30 and 11:00 am. More detailed information about ride start locations and times will be presented in the December edition of "Paceline."

Most riders will decorate their bikes (and themselves) for this fun and worthwhile event. It is amazing to see all the holiday outfits and toys strapped to bikes or in backpacks. And once we gather, we'll enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies.

• Bring a new, unwrapped toy (suitable for any age - please remember older kids and teens too)
• Decorate your bike and yourself with holiday spirit - lights, ribbons, costumes, and creativity welcome!
• Choose a starting ride that fits your schedule and distance. All rides are social and welcoming   Rides on Gatherist.org 
• Can't ride? Drop off toys at participating bike shops and locations around Tucson (list TBA)
• Donate to our Toy Fund:  2026 Toy Ride Gift Fund 
• Everyone is welcome - GABA members and non-members alike. Invite friends and family!

Day Rides

We are moving our ride postings to gatherist.org. Use the link below to create a free account, join our group, go to settings and turn on announcements to get emails when rides are posted. After December rides will no longer be posted on MeetUp

We have social rides, training rides, special events and Bike Repair Opportunities!

Enjoy a GABA group discount of 20% and improve the safety of our group rides with Road ID

Join GABA Supported Rides

GABA Wants You...for the Supported Rides Group! Join the Supported Rides Group and help GABA make the magic of the Supported Rides program happen!

Have fun and make new friends while helping your club be the best it can be and learning from one of the best-supported rides teams in the country. No experience necessary!

Supported Rides is responsible for coordinating and organizing the Century and Overnight Rides for GABA. These rides and events are the pinnacle for this organization. Having someone new with new energy and ideas for Supported Rides would be great for GABA and the Tucson community.  This position is open to more than one individual.

The Supported Rides Coordinator is a Board member position. The Supported Rides Coordinator is responsible for the direction of Supported Rides and will contribute to the success of GABA.  If you’re interested in becoming a Supported Rides Coordinator, please contact John at supportedrides@bikegaba.org or Matt Harmon at president@bikegaba.org.

GABA has a monthly newsletter, Paceline, available to both active GABA members and nonmembers. If you would like to receive this wonderful update on GABA happenings, please click this button. Paceline

GABA members only Strava Club

We have learned that GABA members would like a member’s only Strava Club. Rather than close the existing GABA official Strava club off from public participation (because it allows GABA to promote its existence in the community), the board has created a second, closed Strava club that will be available to GABA members only.

To join the new Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA) (Members Only) Strava club, log in to Strava and go to: 

https://www.strava.com/clubs/gaba-membersonly

and click on the button labeled “Request to join”.

If your GABA membership is up to date, an administrator will approve your request to join.