Guests will arrive in Tucson, and our staff will do Tucson Airport (TUS) and hotel pickups. After you register, we will email a list of suggested hotels for guests planning to arrive early. Please email us your arrival/departure plans, including flight numbers.

Flying into Phoenix (PHX) is also an option. If you decide to fly into Phoenix, renting a car or booking a shuttle with Groome Transportation to the Speedway location in Tucson is best. We will email you more travel details after receiving your reservation. Alternatively, renting a car in Tucson is another option. 

Everyone will have time to settle into the house and enjoy our first chef-prepared meal.

After lunch, our mechanics will work on building guest bikes or fitting people to their rentals. We will depart for an afternoon shakeout spin once all the bikes are ready, and all the guests have arrived.

Today’s Ride: Arrival Spin

20-25 miles & 1,000′ – 1,500′

Surfaces: Gravel & Pavement

The Almost to Mexico ride requires a one-plus hour shuttle to Patagonia, Arizona. The ride is fantastic, delivering extensive views of the San Rafael Valley and dramatic views of the Sky Islands down to Mexico. All ride options start/finish in Patagonia, Arizona, and the staff will serve a picnic lunch before we shuttle back to Tucson. 

Today’s Ride: Patagonia

 30-50 miles & 2,000′ – 3,500′

Surfaces: Gravel & Pavement

The ride includes gravel roads, gravel single-track, and pavement. We point it South from The Cycling House and get our tires dirty on the way to Saguaro East National Park, where we can stop for a quick bathroom break. After a few more miles of pavement, we get up close and personal with the mighty Saguaro Cactus on the Arizona Trail. The views are spectacular, and the single-track riding might be new for some guests, but it’s all part of the adventure! Sections of the single track are smoother than road sections, and it is an excellent opportunity to work on your handling skills. After the Arizona Trail, we head back towards Saguaro East National Park. Riders can choose to do the 8-mile paved route or 3 miles of pavement and 3 miles of singletrack. After the park, it’s all downhill back to our house.

Today’s Ride: Saguaro East National Park

30-60 miles & 2,500′ – 3,500′

Surfaces: Gravel, Singletrack & Pavement

Get ready to experience Mount Lemmon, the crown jewel of Tucson riding and one of the best climbs in North America. Many professional cyclists have made Tucson their winter home for the access to this iconic climb, which switchbacks its way up the Catalina mountain range, topping out at 8,000+ feet.

The ride starts with a 4-10-mile warm-up from The Cycling House en route to mile 0 of the 21-mile climb. Mile markers and elevation signs mark your progress, while the fantastic views help take your mind off the uphill challenge. You’ll ascend nearly 5,500 feet, climbing at a 5-8% grade over the 21 miles, finishing in the small ski town of Summerhaven.

The reward for your efforts is a fun descent on the impeccable pavement with sweeping turns. Mount Lemmon is a challenge for everyone, but it’s a very achievable goal with proper pacing, good fueling, and determination. We will finish by riding back to TCH.

Today’s ride: Mount Lemmon

35-57 miles with 4,000′ – 7,100′ 

Surfaces: Pavement

Shuttles will run to the Tucson airport all morning, with the last shuttle leaving at 11 a.m. Please email us your departure times.

For those who don’t depart Tucson early, you are welcome to go on an optional self-guided ride on a nearby route.

Today’s Plan: Departure Day

Checkout by 11 a.m.