UPDATE: 8(ISH) DAYS OF XMAS 2021 RIDE SERIES

With rain forecast for the next several days, be sure to check with the host of the subsequent rides to see if they will be held. Contact information for each host is below.

The 8(ish) Days of Xmas ride series is back!  The 8(ish) Days was started in 2007 when some Tucson locals decided they wanted to ride every day between Christmas and New Year’s, and it’s grown into a showcase of the amazing trails and riding community in Southern Arizona.  It’s a chance for folks to get out with the organizations and clubs that make Tucson a great place to live and ride.  So come on out, try some new trails, make some new friends, and celebrate the holidays by bike!  All are welcome for all the rides, but make sure to check out the events for info about trail difficulties.

Tuesday 12/28: Our MTB Rides Tuesday Night Lights

Event Host:  https://www.facebook.com/events/294374232574121/

The Ride:  Camino Loma Alta to Pistol Hill and back on the Arizona Trail

Difficulty: Intermediate

Meet Location/Time: Camino Loma Alta TH @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, 12/29: Old Pueblo MTB

Event Host: https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279 

The Ride: Honeybee trails with a Badlands option (bring lights!).

Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate (depending on route).

Meet Location/Time: Big Wash TH @ 2:30 PM

Thursday, 12/30: Portal/Explorer Trail Build Day

Event Host: sdmb.org or https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org

The Ride: Build fresh trail at Tucson Mountain Park.

Difficulty: You decide!

Meet Location/Time: NW Corner of Kennedy Park @ 9:00 AM.  Bring water, snacks, rain coast, and work gloves.

Thursday, 12/30: 50-Year Trail

Event Host: Catalina Brewing Company, Brian Vance @ 520-275-2875

The Ride: 50-Year trail to the Chutes, maybe Upper 50 and Baby Jesus if there is interest.

Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced

Meet Location/Time: Golder Ranch Road parking lot @ 9:30 AM

Friday, 12/31: Guy Fawkes and the Cycling Anarchists “Champagne Ride” (Champagne for Everybody!)

Event: Cancelled because of forecasted rain

The Ride: Tortolita Preserve Loop

Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate

Meet Location/Time: Tortolita Preserve TH @ 5:00 PM

Saturday, 1/1: MTB Addicts Hangover Ride

Event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/559650358462043/   

The Ride: A leisurely booze-fueled loop at Fantasy Island

Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate

Meet Location/Time: Fantasy Island Valencia TH @ 11:30 AM

Sunday, 1/2: SDMB Poker Ride & Trail Run

Event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/428959222136299/

The Ride: Non-competitive poker ride/run in the Tucson Mountains.  Multiple distances.  Get cards, win prizes!

Difficulty: Intermediate

Meet Location/Time: NW corner of Kennedy Park (Ramada #40) @ 9:00 AM