Posts By: Ben Duncan

Hey! Hope everyone had a great new year!!

Here’s what’s on the lineup for the last weekend of the winter break:

Thursday: Kitt Peak – Road ride

Meet 8:00am – Leave 8:30am – Back by 2:00pm-3:00pm – Start at the clubhouse, ride to three points, ride to top of Kitt Peak, back to three points, get in vans and drive back. 90 miles. Everyone who does the shootouts. if you don’t do the shootouts and want to go big, comment on the blog for permission. 

Meet 9:30am – Leave 10:00am – Back by 2:00pm-3:00pm – Drive to three points, ride up Kitt Peak and back, get in vans and drive back. 50 miles. Everyone else. 

Friday: Patagonia – MTB or Gravel Bikes

Everyone meet 7:00am – Leave 7:30am – Back 1:00pm-3:00pm

2 groups: 50/80 miles options, 50 mile option going back earlier in separate vans. Decide which option you wanna do

Saturday: Shootout/B ride 

Shootout no extra because this is a big week. Go hard on the shootout.

Old Man Shootout: Kaileen, Izzie, Nathaniel, Caleb, Elliot, Eve, Axel, Reece, Kaiden Kiracofe, Caden James, Estevan, Thomas, Thorsten, Zeke.Meet 7:00am, leave 7:15am, back 12:00pm-1:00pm

Those of you who haven’t done this before, don’t worry: I will be out there with you all. we’ll have a nice meeting beforehand and talk about what you’re gonna do. I’m excited for this.

Big Boy Shootout: Sam, Max, Izaac, Oliver, Ben, Ethan, Jesus, Quinn. Meet 7:15am, leave 7:30am, back 11:00am-12:00pm

B-Ride: Everyone else. You’re doing the shootout ride to the top of the sprint hill. Then, turn around and come back down Mission. If you have time, do a few A-Mtns. Meet 7:00am, leave 7:30am, back by 11:00am-12:00pm

Sunday: Mt Hopkins MTB or Gravel bikes

Meet 7:00am – Leave 7:30am – Back by 2:00pm-3:00pm – Start at the clubhouse, ride to top of Mt Hopkins, ride back down to frontage road, get in vans and drive back. 80 miles. Everyone who does the shootouts. if you don’t do the shootouts and want to go big, comment on the blog for permission. 

Meet 8:30am – Leave 9:00am – Back by 2:00pm-3:00pm – Drive to Green Valley, ride up Mt Hopkins and back, get in vans and drive back. 45 miles. Everyone else.

It’s gonna be a huge four days, and I’m hoping everyone can make all the rides, as this little 4 day block will make a huge difference in your fitness. Not only that, but these are some of Max and I’s all-time FAVORITE rides. Super beautiful, really fun, etc. SHOW UP!

Well, it’s raining pretty good at my house. I’m gonna cancel our rides for the morning.

If you’re old enough to do the shootout and your parents are comfortable with you not being supervised, feel free to try and brave the weather. I am not interested in getting cold and wet.

I am going to do a ride later today. Meeting 9:30am, leaving 10:00am. Hard Endurance ride. Come if you can. 

Hey all. There is no practice tomorrow, on Friday, December 26.

Next up is Saturday. There are 3 rides:

Old Man Shootout: Kaileen, Izzie, Nathaniel, Caleb, Elliot, Eve, Axel, Reece, Kaiden Kiracofe, Caden James, Estevan, Thomas, Thorsten, Zeke. We’re all going to stop at the sprint hill and regroup WITH THE BIG BOY. Do not go beyond the sprint hill. Meet 7:00am, leave 7:15am, back 12:00pm-1:00pm

Big Boy Shootout: Sam, Max, Izaac, Oliver, Ben, Ethan, Jesus, Quinn. We’re all going to stop at the sprint hill and regroup with the OLD MAN. Do not go beyond the sprint hill. Meet 7:15am, leave 7:30am, back 12:00pm-1:00pm

B-Ride: Everyone else. You’re doing the shootout ride to the top of the sprint hill. Then, turn around and come back down Mission. If you have time, do a few A-Mtns. Meet 7:30am, leave 8:00am, back by 12:00pm

Sundays ride: Patagonia – Gravel/MTB

Meet at clubhouse at 6:45am, leave by 7:00am (driving). Back by 1 pm for shorter riders (40miles) and 2-3pm for longer riders (80miles). 80 miles isn’t an easy ride, so only those are super fit should do this.

 If you have bike problems with you MTB, Road, or Gravel bike, YOU NEED TO COMMENT NOW. I will absolutely not fix them in the morning. Tell me now on the blog.

Hey all! Thanks for a first great long weekend of riding. Was great to see the turnout we had this week. Shootout to Thomas for a stellar ride yesterday, I love seeing you all so stoked on riding that you just keep pushing. It was rad to see. SO! A quick announcement: Thursdays MTB ride is… Read more »

Hey all, Practice is cancelled on Friday, due to weather. Enjoy the day off with your family. Ben

Hey all, As Max and I leave for ~2 weeks post-NICA season, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all. I don’t tell you all enough, but I am extremely proud of you: proud to be your coach, proud to watch you succeed and grow in you MTB skills and speed, proud to… Read more »

Hey all. Steve Bohn, a longtime supporter and volunteer for El Grupo is looking for help running the Tucson Bicycle Classic (which he founded). Please respond if you have any interest! Dear El Grupo parents, supporters, families and friends: I am reaching out concerning the 34th annual 2020 Tucson Bicycle Classic Stage, March 13-15 The… Read more »

A message from our Executive Director: Hey parents, We need your help to make El Grupo a success. Please sign up to volunteer either at the event or on the ride course on Sunday – help us make the event a success. We will feed you with lunch. Fall Fondo raises money to support us… Read more »

Hey all. We aren’t going to ride today, we have a presentation. PLEASE still show up, it’ll be a great presentation. Ben

Hey all, Mad thanks to everyone for the help this week at the clubhouse cleanup! We got a whole lot done and the place looks pretty rad. Also thanks to the parents and riders who went to the 20Twenty ride on Saturday. They were extremely excited and had only great things to say about you… Read more »