8-ish Days of Christmas 2024
Joni Dean • November 12, 2024
8-ish Days of Christmas
SDMB is thrilled to host the 8-ish days of Christmas Ride Series!
This 2024 holiday tradition offers a mix of single-track and paved rides around the Tucson area, perfect for getting outside, connecting with like-minded cyclists, and spreading holiday cheer. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just looking to enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. Come one, come all, and let's ride, relax, and be merry!If you want to host an event please Email:
Joni.Dean3@Gmail.com
- Dec 14: GABA Toy Ride with Damion Alexander Team
- Dec 18: BBR Cirrus Visual Sweetwater @4pm.
- Dec 21: TORCA & OP MTB (2 ride options with shuttles) Bugs, Prison Camp & La Milagrosa trail @ 9am
- Dec 22: Tucson Bicycle Services & Lemmon Heads 50 Year@9am
- Dec 23: Ajo Bikes to Barrio Brewing
- Dec 24: Catalina Brewing Company Family Loop ride 10am start at CBC
- Dec 25: 🎄
Endurance Project and
Shredsters de Tucson
deliver packages to unhoused @9am Z-Mansion - Dec 26: Guru Kids post-Christmas Ride Sweetwater @8am
- & Dec 26: OP MTB Torolita Loop at 4pm
- Dec 27: Sonoran Endurance Sports Academy Ugly Sweater- Pistol Hill @10am
- Dec 28: Dirt Divas Ride from Big Wash @ 9am
- Dec 29:
OMR 8-ish days Bug Spring ride,
sponsored by Sabino Cycles, meet at Gordon Hirabayashi @ 10am - Dec 30: OP MTB Saddlebook Ranch @4pm
- Dec 31: Sonoran Endurance Sports Academy Ironwood Loop Trail @ 9am
- Jan 1:
MTB Addicts -
New Year's Day hangover ride 🎉
11:45am to 1:45pm @ Fantasy Island Valencia Side - Jan 4: SAMBA Vail Vortex trails/AZT (details to follow)
- Jan 5: POKER RIDE!!!!!!!!! ♠️♥️♣️♦️
Many thanks to our community collaborators!!
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