TR4TC REN TO THE RITZ

TR4TC REN TO THE RITZ DATE: 11/8/26 TIME: Meet at 6:45, wheels down 7:00 LOCATION: St. Phillip’s Plaza south side by Homewood Suites Hotel MILES: 44 ELEV: 1800 ft https://www.strava.com/routes/3550193237473269600 If you are not doing the ride as posted\*\*, please let the group know in advance. If you decide to make changes during the route (for example, are getting tired and need to take a shortcut back), please let someone know either verbally or leave a message on the ride leader's phone.\*\ WE NEED SWEEPS! Our B and C rider groups need sweeps! A sweep is a rider that stays slightly behind their group for the entire ride to make sure nobody is dropped. People get dropped due to mechanical problems or not keeping up the pace. People also “fall off” the group at intersections or where there is a lot of traffic, such as on the loop. An ideal sweep is someone who knows the route and can assist with basic needs, like dealing with flat tires. PLEASE help out the team by volunteering to sweep. We don’t want to leave anybody behind! Check out this guide for sweeping for a bicycle group: Email: [[tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com](mailto:tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com)]([mailto:tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com](http://mailto:tucsonriders4cure@gmail.com)) General Guidelines for Groups: Before starting the ride, we will divide into groups depending on cycling speed, skill, and distance goals. Average Speeds for A, B, and C riders A riders = 17+ miles per hour B riders = 15-16 mph C riders = 12-14 mph Reminders: Please review the route map before the ride to become familiar with the directions. This is a safety concern for everyone but is especially important for the “A” riders. “A-riders” are not a “no drop” group. We will try to have sweeps for the B and C riders. If you’re a C rider or have questions, please let us know via email:*…