Photo: New bike corral installed outside Food Co-op
After being in the works for several years, the new bike corral outside the Food Co-Op on Fourth Avenue was installed last week. The corral is the first to be…
New westside shop will cater to commuters and bike tourers
Editor’s note: Duncan Benning, the shop’s owner, and his family have been friends of ours for several years. Transit Cycles is the latest entry into the Tucson bike shop scene,…
Facebook post about tacks prompts Sheriff’s investigation
A Facebook post that made the rounds earlier this month has prompted an investigation by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The post, which was published on Dec. 6, insinuated the…
Parking to be removed along Fifth Street
Editor’s note: This post is a follow-up to last month’s post about the dangerous conditions on Fifth Avenue. Bicyclist riding on Fifth Avenue between Congress and Broadway should have more…
New city survey aims to identify biking and walking priorities
The City of Tucson launched a new survey aimed at determining the public’s priorities when it comes to biking and walking. The survey focuses on the city’s planned network of…
BICAS art auction a big success
BICAS had another successful Art Auction on Saturday night. BICAS’ Kylie Walzak said the non-profit organization matched and possibly exceeded last year’s record breaking $21,000 earned. This year’s feature piece…
Unique fat bike stolen from Bookman’s Sports Exchange
A unique fat bike was stolen from Bookmans Sports Exchange Saturday. A company representative said the bike, an eight speed Fat Sand Terrain Destroyer with a camouflage paint scheme. The $1,200…
Locals team with Allstate for bike and pedestrian safety campaign
Allstate Insurance company, the City of Tucson and Living Streets Alliance have teamed up to create a bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign, which will launch Tuesday. Tucson’s bike and pedestrian…
Arizona Bicycle Experts finds success in new digs
It’s been six months since Arizona Bicycle Experts packed up the store and moved to a new location on the northeast corner of Treat Avenue and Speedway Boulevard. ABE’s owner…
Weather prevents thousands from completing El Tour de Tucson
Editor’s note: El Tour de Tucson was marred by the death of participant who was struck by a car. Read more about the crash here. About 4,000 of the roughly…
El Tour de Tucson director’s statement about death of cyclist
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America’s President Richard DeBernardis released the following statement about the death of El Tour de Tucson cyclist, John Henderson. Henderson was struck by a motorist on…
El Tour de Tucson cyclist killed in crash
A 59-year-old El tour de Tucson cyclist has died after being hit by a motorist on the route. The Arizona Daily Star reports that the Tucson cyclist, John Henderson, was…