   The Shootout is one of the best group bike rides in the country according to Bicycling Magazine. Ralph Philips, the owner of Fair Wheel Bikes, co-founded the ride in 1974 with fellow University of Arizona student Bob Cook, an Olympic team member.

 If you're looking for extra miles and some real climbing, watch for the turnoff to Madera Canyon on Duval Mine Road. If you want to take in the same route at a slower pace, catch the "scootout" (leaves 5 minutes after) or the "old man shootout" (leaves 10 minutes after)  from the same starting location 15 minutes before the fast ride.

2025 Ride Start Times
March 1 -- 7:00 AM
April 5 -- 6:30 AM
April 19 -- 6:00 AM
September 6 -- 6:30 AM
October 14 -- 7:00 AM
November 8 -- 7:30 AM

2026 Ride Start Times
March 7 -- 7:00 AM
April 4 -- 6:30 AM
April 18 -- 6:00 AM
September 5 -- 6:30 AM
October 13 -- 7:00 AM
November 14 -- 7:30 AM

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