Bike stolen? Check Sun Tran lost and found
Are you one of the many people who have sent in their stolen bike reports to Tucson Velo, Craigslist or StolenBicycleResigstry.com? If so, you might want to give a call…
City plans 3rd/University upgrade and streetcar bypass route
The City of Tucson is hosting an open house at Himmel Park Library tonight from 6-7:30 to talk about proposed improvements to the 3rd Street and University Boulevard bike route…
‘Complex intersection’ gets innovative infrastructure
Cyclists riding through the new Starr Pass Boulevard and Mission Road intersection will encounter several new road treatments for bikes, some of which haven’t been utilized in Tucson before. Construction…
Stickers that tell you who is really king of the mountain
Editor’s note: This post was written by Tucson Velo’s newest contributor, Mary Reynolds. Reynolds is a mountain and road cyclist who also writes about endurance sports for Examiner.com. You can…
Bikes, tools and cash stolen from Craycroft Cycles Sunday night
Just one day after celebrating their one-year anniversary Craycroft Cycles was burglarized. Thirteen bikes were stolen, as well as the majority of the shop’s tools, the cash box and a…
Craycroft Cycles more than a bike shop to kids it serves
Dozens of young BMX riders and their families turned out to celebrate the one-year anniversary of BMX-centric bike shop Craycroft Cycles on Saturday. But for many of the kids who…
Study aims to find out how much money bicycling brings to region
Could bicycling bring $500 million to the region? One bicycling advocate in Tucson thinks it might be close and he is helping organize a study to find out. Members of…
TPD targeting motorists on nearly complete bike boulevard
The Tucson Police Department is targeting motorists along the nearly complete Fourth Avenue/Fontana bike boulevard. Sergeant Jerry Skeenes said officers have been spending time at Grant Road and Fontana Avenue…
Local sports drink company going out of business
The owners of XOOD, an all natural sports drink created by two Tucson cardiologists, announced yesterday that they are closing their business. Salvatore Joseph Tirrito and Lou Lancero have decided…
Organizers gear up for 2nd session of ‘amazing’ bike camp
Organizers of the BICAS and El Grupo Youth Summer Bike Camp say they are thrilled with the the first session of the program and are making tweaks to ensure the…
Rillito and Santa Cruz paths connected, unofficially
It has been a long time coming, but the Santa Cruz and Rillito Path are connected, although Pima County officials have not officially opened it up to cyclists and pedestrians.…
Saguaro National Park reopens; Coronado may reopen tomorrow
As of today, Saguaro National Park and all of the trails have been reopened and the temporary fire restrictions have been lifted. The Coronado National Forest remains closed, but an…