Father of 14-year-old killed in crash opens bike park in son’s memory
When the Kory Laos Memorial BMX Park officially opens on Saturday morning, it will provide Scott Laos and his family a small sense of closure. More than four years ago,…
Weekly Tuesday night ride marred by shoving incident
This week’s Tuesday Night Bike Ride was marred by an incident between a pedestrian and cyclists that ended with a cyclist being pushed to the ground and the police being…
Local bike shop closes its doors
Velo Specialties owner Paul Domingue has closed his shop after six months in business. Domingue said via email that the poor economy did him in. “It was a decision that…
County working overtime in preperation for Saturday event
Pima County is working feverishly to complete several projects along the river path system before their Launch the Loop event on Saturday. Check out the projects the county is hurrying…
Event: How to bike with kids
Want to tow your kids around on a bike, or know someone who does? Want to check out various alternatives to haul your children around? If so, join our biking…
Students begin assessing economic impact of Tucson bicycling
I wrote a while back about government officials teaming with the UA’s Eller Sports Management class to attempt to quantify the economic impact of cycling in Tucson. One of the…
Serious medical issues sideline local bike shop owner
Steve Vihel, owner of There and Back Bikes near Speedway and Campbell, has been hospitalized for more than month due to serious medical issues. The shop remains open, but is…
RTA stops move by Pima County to keep project money
A proposal by Pima County to further develop a section of the urban loop with money intended for a memorial trailhead is not going to happen. After much controversy and…
Tucson’s percentage of bike commuters leaps in 2010
If you’ve been thinking you are seeing more bike riders on the road, data released by the United States Census Bureau suggests you’re right. The American Community Survey — a…
Data: More cyclists on Tucson roads than ever before
Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Tucson has seen its largest one-year increase in ridership and more cyclists than ever before are on the roads. According…
Bicycle art show not a ‘hifalutin art shmooze thing’
If you love bikes and love art, be sure to circle Nov. 12 on your calendar and plan to attend the VelociPrint Show. Borealis Arts owner Nathan Saxton is organizing…
Local officials and advocates energized by Action 2020 Workshop
A federal-funding workshop hosted in Tucson brought local, state and national bicycling and walking advocates together on Friday. The Action 2020 Workshop, which is a collaboration between the League of…