Pima County is developing The Loop around metro Tucson with links to Marana, Oro Valley, and South Tucson. Pima County residents and visitors on foot, bikes, skates, and horses can enjoy the more than 100 miles of shared-use paths that have already been completed. If it doesn't have a motor, it's good to go on The Loop. 
Tucson Loop Bike Path Map
You can ride your bike starting as far east as Craycroft all the way east to I-10 and then south along the Santa Cruz River.
You can get from one end of town east to west or west to east with no traffic or lights. For the most part both sides of the river has a bike path so it does not matter what side of the river you are on.
The river path system is a great way to get to the various rides within Tucson without having to deal with traffic and lights. It is the safest way on a bike to travel across town.
Along the route there are plenty of bathroom and water stops.
So as you look at the various bike rides in Tucson on this site, think about using the river path to get you to where you want to go.
For detailed maps of The Loop click below
The Loop: Map 1
The Loop: Map 2
Video Gallery
The Loop: Yesterday and Today
The Loop: 100 Miles and Growing
The Loop - Family Bike Day
The Loop: Julian Wash & Slideshow
