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.

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.

Arrival Spin

20-25 miles & 1,000′ – 1,500′

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.

Mount Lemmon

35-57 miles with 4,000′ – 7,100′ 

After a leisurely breakfast, coffee, and an optional core and stretching session, we’ll head out on one of the greatest road cycling routes in the United States – Saguaro East National Park. This ride is a Tucson classic, with spectacular views, fun twisty turns, and a solid climb in the middle. The highlight is Saguaro East National Park, which boasts one of the world’s largest populations of Saguaro cacti and a one-way, 8-mile traffic loop. 

Saguaro East National Park

30-55+ miles & 1,500′ – 3,000′

With more than 100 miles of dedicated, car-free paths, The Loop is Tucson’s premier multi-use paved trail system and a favorite for cyclists looking to spin easy or tack on extra miles. We typically ride The Loop after two big climbing days or as a warm-up before Mount Lemmon.

Flat and scenic, The Loop is the perfect recovery ride in Tucson if your legs need a break. But if you’re craving more, today is all about options—extend the ride, add climbing, or keep it relaxed.

We’ll wrap up the day at La Chaiteria, our staff’s favorite Mexican restaurant, with a group lunch before shuttling back to The Cycling House. Prefer to ride home? Our staff loves to add miles and pedal home post-lunch.

Gates Pass

32-42+ miles & 500′-1,500′

Parker Canyon is a staff favorite.  Today, we escape the Sonoran Desert and head to the grasslands of Southern Arizona.  Did you know this part of Arizona grows grapes? That’s right, it’s Arizona wine country, and the views won’t disappoint. We love wine, but beer seems to quench the thirst better after a good day in the saddle.  We will start and finish the ride at Copper Hop Brewery.

We’ll have a picnic lunch at the end of the ride before shuttling home.

Parker Canyon Lake

32-50 miles & 3,000′ – 4,000′ 

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.