Three reasons why Tucson isn’t Portland
An eight-page League of American Bicyclists document outlining the reasons Tucson region was not designated at a platinum level bike friendly city found its way to my inbox this week.…
Bike box info signs going up along streetcar route
The City of Tucson is installing signs instructing both motorists and bicyclists about how they should interact with bicycle boxes along the streetcar route. Ann Chanecka, the city’s bicycle and…
Quiz Round 2: Who and what are these photos of?
Identify the locations of the photos below and see how you compare with your friends. [mlw_quizmaster quiz=2]
Hundreds of miles of trail; thousands more planned
There are more than 400 miles of trail in Pima County for mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians to enjoy, but according to Pima County officials, it is only the beginning.…
UA Cycling Club wins national award
The University of Arizona Cycling Club was recognized by USA Cycling as the Collegiate Club of the Year for 2014. “It’s a big accomplishment to be recognized by USA Cycling…
Velodrome supporters requesting online feedback
During the Pima County Bond Committee meeting earlier this month, the members asked Velodrome supporters to come back with specific information about how the center would operate, who would run…
Escort santa and his bike-powered sleigh in Parade of Lights
There are a lot of can’t miss events on the Tucson bicycling calendar each year. The annual Parade of Lights is one of them and it is happening Saturday, Dec. 20.…
Updated: Velodrome topic at Friday bond meeting
Update: The Pima County Bond Committee passed a motion delaying a decision on including a velodrome in the 2015 bond. UA Cycling Club president Joey Iuliano was at the meeting…
Tucson region now boasts 1,000 miles of bicycle infrastructure
Cyclists around the region have thousands of options when they throw their leg over a bike. Literally. An analysis by the Pima Association of Governments shows the region, which includes Marana,…
2014 El Tour de Tucson by the numbers and map
More than 5,000 people crossed the finish line before the 5 p.m. cutoff on Saturday. Check out the maps below to see where they came from, plus some other interesting…
Gabrielle Giffords bikes her first El Tour de Tucson
Gabrielle Giffords completed the 11-mile version of El Tour de Tucson with her husband Mark Kelly, but she already has her sights on next year’s ride. “It was great for her…
Tucson gets first Xtracycle beer/coffee bike
Cyclists riding in El Tour de Tucson on Saturday may spot a bike that looks out of place, but can provide them with a jolt of caffeine. Curtis Zimmerman owns the…