Team Access Training Rides

Date:
June 7, 2025 - November 22, 2025
Location:
Eduardo Aguirre Adaptive Cycling Center at Sam Lena Recreation Area
3400 S Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
Details:

Calling all Tucson-area adaptive cyclists: Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS) is back with Team Access training rides—your official road to El Tour de Tucson 2025! This fantastic opportunity gives local riders tailored support, access to adaptive bikes, and a chance to build confidence on race day.

When: Trainings rides are subject to change. Check the calendar for an update offering of ride days and times: https://www.soazadaptivesports.org/events

Who: Adaptive cyclists—recumbent trikes, hand-cycles, tandems, youth, adults, all skill levels are welcome

Gear: SAAS provides a diverse collection of cycles. First-time visitors should register ahead to secure the right bike and fit.

What You’ll Get

  • Structured group training rides
  • Access to free adaptive cycling gear
  • Camaraderie and motivation from racers and volunteers
  • Jersey fitting and race-day support as part of Team Access, a partnership between SAAS, Omeo, and El Tour de Tucson
  • Limited slots—registration is first-come, first-served upon approval

Why Join?

Named for Eduardo Aguirre, the beloved adaptive cyclist who inspired countless riders, the Cycling Center sits on a quiet stretch of the Chuck Huckleberry Loop—225 miles of paved paths linking Tucson’s top greenways. Whether you’re eyeing El Tour or just want to build strength while enjoying Tucson’s scenic routes, these rides provide a supportive, all-abilities environment.

Ready to Roll?

  1. Register for Team Access and the cycling center (priority given to preregistered participants)
  2. Show up with your helmet and readiness to ride
  3. Ride together, train together—we’ll get you set for race day!

More Info & Support

SAAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a wide range of adaptive sports—from wheelchair basketball and tennis to softball, golf, and archery. Their mission: Adapt, Achieve, Believe—and for Tucson’s adaptive cyclists, those three words are a perfect mantra.

Come ride, belong, and be part of Team Access. Let’s pedal toward El Tour together—and make every mile matter.

For registration and info: info@soazadaptivesports.org | (520) 370-0588

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