Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
TUCSON, UDALL PARK TO SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK, YEAR-ROUND BIKE RIDE
2008
Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
TUCSON, UDALL PARK TO SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK, YEAR-ROUND BIKE RIDE
2008
DATES: January 1 to December 31, 2008
AVA EVENT NUMBER: 2008/Y459. One event. Note: you may receive IVV event credit twice each year for this bike ride. You can obtain event credit the first six months and again the last six months of the year. You may receive IVV distance credit every time you do the bike ride.
DIRECTIONS:
From I-10 at Grant Road exit East, continue East on Grant Road, approx. 8.5 miles. At Tanque Verde Road (Target & McDonalds on right) turn left (North) and look for the Comfort Suites on the left (North) at 3/4 mile.
From I-10 at Kolb Road exit North, continue North on Kolb Road approx. 11 miles, to Tanque Verde Road (Circle K on right). Turn right (North) on Tanque Verde Road. The Comfort Suites will be on the left (North), approx. 3/4 mile.
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See map below.
PROCEDURE: At the Hotel Registration desk identify yourself as a walker. Ask for the registration box, take out the notebook and follow the instructions. START/FINISH LOCATION: The bike ride begins at Udall Park which is on the opposite side of Tanque Verde Road about a block and a half east of Comfort Suites. You may drive to the Park or begin riding from the Hotel if you wish, but be careful crossing the heavy traffic.
START/FINISH TIMES: 
You may participate in this bike ride any day of the year between sunup and sundown. During the hot summer months - when it is over 100 degrees! - it is advisable to do the bike ride in the early morning, and to carry 1 to 2 quarts of water and wear sunglasses and a bicycle helmet with a sun visor. There is no shade along the route until you reach the bicyclists' ramada at the turn-around point.
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BIKE ROUTE DESCRIPTION: The 31 km. route, rated 1 (1 is the easiest and 5 is the most difficult), is along paved bike lanes. It has a few gentle
hills. From Udall Park it heads east to scenic Saguaro National Park. Water and
restrooms are available at the start and checkpoint. The optional additional distance of 13 km. (for a
total of 44 km.) is within the Park on a scenic loop road; the Park charges a $3.00 entrance fee per
bike to ride on the loop road. This portion is rated 2+ due to one long significant hill. There are also optional distances of 46, 85, or 100 km. available.
AWARD: This year there is no special award ("A" award) for this event. A nice selection of awards from previous events ("B" awards) will be available. Some are illustrated on these Tucson year-round events pages.
IVV Credit only is $3.00.
You may walk for free if credit or award is not desired, but you must register and complete a start card.
You may do this bike ride one additional time the same day at no additional charge.
NATIONAL HERITAGE AWARD: The route goes through Saguaro National Park and qualifies for AVA's National Heritage Award.
BIKE RENTALS: Bicycles may be rented from Sabino Cycles, 7131 E. Tanque Verde; 520-885-3666. Call for availability and prices. This bike shop is in the business complex just across Tanque Verde from the Registration Point.
A FUN OPTION...
For an "eventful" and fun-filled day, try doing the 31 Km. Year-Round Bike Ride and the 10 Km. Saguaro National Park Year-Round Walk together. The turn-around point for the bike ride is at the National Park Visitor Center which is the startpoint for the 10 km. walk. So, you can bike ride from the Comfort Suites to Saguaro National Park, park your bike and do the 10 km. walk, and then ride your bike back to the start/finish point.
DISCLAIMER: The sponsor or the American Volkssport Association are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort has been made by the sponsors to make this a safe and enjoyable event.
ELIGIBILITY: These events are open to everyone. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
WEATHER: Check here for weather conditions in Tucson.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Last updated: January 4, 2007
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