Grand Junction Off-Road just the beginning for Sadow and Epic Rides
For a moment before the start of the Grand Junction Off-Road Clunker Crit, Epic Rides president Todd Sadow, wondered if the five years worth of work leading to the event…
‘Little black box’ for cyclists has Tucson roots
A project recently launched on Kickstarter and billed as the “little black box” for cyclists has its roots in Tucson. Cedric Bosch, a University of Arizona Engineering graduate and Phoenix…
Reminder: Report your road hazards
Between visiting family and climbing at Rocks and Ropes, I have had lots of occasions to ride on South Toole Avenue southeast of the new parking garage. For a year…
Photo: Newest bike corral installed and being used
A new bike corral was installed on the south side of University Boulevard late last week. The corral is located slightly west of Park Avenue. The rack replaces a handicap…
Loading zone along streetcar moving to avoid squeezing cyclists
A loading zone along the streetcar route will be moved in the coming weeks, giving cyclists riding south on Park Avenue a little more room. Streetcar construction manager Joe Chase…
Check out city’s streetcar safety PSAs
The City of Tucson recently filmed several public service announcements about safely interacting with the streetcar. There is an overview video, which combines shorter videos for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists.…
University of Arizona contraflow lane in action
Check out the University of Arizona’s contraflow bike lane in action. You can read more about it in our previous post here. What do you think? Have you ridden it…
63-year-old woman struck and killed this weekend; 12th of year
A 63-year-old woman has become the 12th pedestrian killed in Tucson this year. According to a Tucson Police Department press release, Georgia Rodriguez was struck and killed near the intersection of…
Bicycle Ranch Tucson set to open in September
Cyclists on Tucson’s northwest side will soon have another option when it comes to bike shops. Tucsonan Steve Morganstern is bringing Scottsdale’s Bicycle Ranch to Oro Valley. Bicycle Ranch Tucson…
Tu Nidito Ride for a Child looking for El Tour cyclists
Who are you riding for? That is the question Tu Nidito Ride for a Child organizers are asking cyclists who plan to participate in November’s El Tour de Tucson. Each year,…
Report: Out-of-state cyclists infuse $88 million into Arizona economy
Out-of-state cyclists pump $88 million in the the state economy when they come to train and participate in events according to a new report. The economic impact study published Tuesday…
Updated: Cyclist shot at on Mt Lemmon; shooter detained
Updated: According to a press release from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the man who allegedly fired his weapon on Mt. Lemmon was located, in part, because of a call deputies…