Training Rides
Main Shootout: The fastest Saturday ride in Tucson, probably Arizona. The Shootout is hosted by Fair Wheel Bikes and starts on University of Arizona’s west side at University Avenue and Euclid Avenue on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The ride takes you south on Mission Road to Green Valley where it swings around, up Helmet Peak Road and back to Tucson. It’s fast, it’s fun and it’s difficult and about 65 miles.
Riders often tack on extra distance by climbing up Madera Canyon or hitting Gates Pass.
The Old Man Shootout: The difference between the Shootout and The Old Man Shootout is the Old Man version leaves 15 minutes earlier and is slower. That said, it’s still a quick ride!
Bicyle Ranch Ride: Current start time 8:00 AM, Saturdays, from the Bicycle Ranch shop, Tucson location, on the corner of Ina and Oracle. This ride is often faster than the Old Man Shootout, but slower than the Shootout. The ride is about 55 miles.
Main Shootout Start Times for 2017
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January 1 – January 31
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7:30 AM
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March 1 – March 28 |
7:00 AM
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March 29 – April 18 |
6:30 AM
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April 19 – Sept. 13 |
6:00 AM
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Sept 14 – October 25 |
6:30 AM
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October 26 – November 20 |
7:00 AM
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November 21 – December 31
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7:30 AM
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