Meet and depart in the large parking lot at Oracle Junction. Take State Highway 77 east to the town of Oracle. Right on American Ave. the first entrance into Oracle, Right on Calle Valencia and regroup, Left on El Paseo that turns into Calle Futura, Left on Linda Vista, Right on Robles Rd., Left on Grant St., Right on Estill Dr. that turns into Paseo Encino, Right on Cody Loop Rd., Left on Hobe Rd. Loop, Left back onto Cody Loop Rd., regroup before Right on Mt. Lemmon Rd., Left on Webb Rd., Right on Redington Rd. to Salt & Pepper Convenience Store. Water stop at the store 23 miles. Start back on Redington Rd., Left on Webb Rd., Right on Mt. Lemmon Rd. and regroup, Left on American Ave. to the Circle K at the west end of Oracle, water stop. Continue west on American Ave. to Highway 77 and go left downhill to Oracle Junction. Total mileage 46 miles: The route has several uphill and downhill segments. The vertical gain is 2500 feet. You will travel parts of Oracle that few visitors see. You will also ride on the recently paved back road from Oracle to San Manuel. The mountain scenery is very enjoyable. It is a fun and challenging ride. Be one of the few Tucsonans to ride the back road from Oracle to San Manuel.