McCain Loop / Gates Pass
Tucson, AZ | Advanced | Uploaded by: Tyler Ford
Tucson, AZ | Advanced | Uploaded by: Tyler Ford
Rating: 5.0/5 (1 cast)
Rating: 5.0/5 (1 cast)
This ride has a little of everything: flats, rollers, and a short killer climb. This ride is also know as the Tuesday group ride. Call Fair Wheel Bikes for a start time. Potential Hazards: Ajo Hwy has a big shoulder but be careful because cars are traveling at high speeds.
Park at University and Park which is the west side of the University of Arizona.
From Park and University head west on University. Turn left on Granada Ave heading south. Turn right on St Mary's Rd. From St Mary's Rd. turn left on Grande Ave heading south. Grande Ave turns into Mission. 6.2 miles turn right on Ajo Hwy heading west. Turn right on Kinney Rd. Stay on Kinney Rd until you get to McCain Loop Rd and turn left heading southwest. Turn right on Kinney Rd heading east. Turn left on Gates Pass Rd heading east. Turn right on Anklam Rd. Anklam Rd turns into St Mary's Rd. From St Mary's Rd just follow the same route to get back to Park and University.
At University and Park at the start and end of the ride there is a Starbucks plus several restaurante options.
10 miles into the ride there is a Circle a the corner of Ajo Hwy and Kinney Rd.
Fair Wheel Bikes at 520-884-9018
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