Beginner Overnighter with Campfire Cycling to Colossal Cave State Park in Tuscon, Arizona

***If you would like to join this ride but, it is cost prohibitive to do so or if you need to borrow gear to make it happen, please let Campfire Cycling know.

The group will be leaving Campfire Cycling at around 9:30AM for a +/- 30 mile ride down the loop (Paved bike path) most of the way to Colossal Cave State Park The group will be staying at a group campground with room for 20 tents.

Alternate Start /Stop:
If you would like to join but would prefer to do a shorter version of the ride (18 miles instead of 32), the organizers suggest meeting the group at mile 14 of our route at Fantasy Island’s north parking area (See Point-of-Interest on the route map). If you would like to meet the group there, please let Campfire Cycling know, and they will plan on meeting you there around 11:30.

On Campfire Cycling Community Events/Rides, all participants follow the Campfire Code of Conduct. The group strives to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. The organizers don’t assume anyone’s abilities based on outwards appearance. Participants take responsibility for their actions and words. Participants respect the land, it’s original stewards and leave no trace.

If this is your first bikepacking trip, Campfire Cycling is here to help. If you would like advise on gear need or want any other advice, Campfire Cycling strongly recommends that you stop by with your bike or pack up your bike for the trip and bring it by the shop, so the crew can check out your setup and make recommendations as needed. Feel free to set up an appointment or just stop on by.

While this is a beginner oriented bikepacking trip, everyone is welcome. Newbies will appreciate having experienced campers along for the ride.  It’s a great opportunity to do a shake down run with new gear or a new to you set up as well as sharing experience, knowledge and setups.

This will be a no drop ride. The group will ride at a party pace with many stops and chances for regrouping as well as resupply. Campfire Cycling will also always have a mechanic at the back of the ride so no one is left behind in case trouble arises. There is also food available near the camp.

Please be prepared with all of your own camping gear, food and water. This will be semi remote camping without many supplies nearby. The campground has vault toilets and running water. There are businesses and a grocery store on the route, with markets nearby the entrance/exit of the campground.

Protect the Land we Ride on. For this trip, we will have beautiful scenic views of the Santa Rita Mountains, who’s unique environment is under threat to some heavy mining. Rosemont Canadian Company want to extract and export copper while dumping tons of waste into a mile wide hole that will seep lots of toxins into our groundwater. The Tohono O’odham Tribe as well as many conservation groups have been fighting this mine and for years. We recommend visiting: The Sky Islands Alliance, The Calabasas Alliance, Save the Scenic Santa Ritas. Donate, show up to events and get involved!

About Campfire Cycling: The Bikepacking Outfitter in downtown Tucson – 15 E. Toole
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