County creates new mountain bike skills guide
New mountain bikers who take the county’s free bicycle skills course will now receive a newly created mountain bike guide. The guide was written by Martha Lemen, who is a League…
Pima County adds green pavement to crosswalk on Loop
New green pavement popped up on Tucson’s south side last week. Pima County’s bicycle and pedestrian program manager Matt Zoll said the thermoplastic is part of a Loop path…
A nice reminder: UAPD not always out to get cyclists
A lot of times when the police are mentioned on this site it’s about some kind of enforcement against bicyclists or something negative in general. Last night on my way…
Drug dealing & defecation prompt bike rack removal at main library
Drug dealing, fights and defecation around the Main Library bike racks prompted the city to remove them. Peg Weber a Tucson Parks and Recreation administrator said the racks, which…
A Londoner’s perspective of cycling in Tucson
Editor’s note: This post was written by David Armet a native Tucsonan, who was interested in comparing bicycling in Tucson to his current city, London. I’m a Tucson native, born…
Pedestrian killed in crash; 10th of the year
A pedestrian was hit and killed on Saturday night marking the 10th pedestrian killed in Tucson this year. The 47-year-old man was crossing Grant at North Avenida El Capitan, which…
Photos: UA adds paved path north of Highland
A new path north of the Highland Avenue underpass allows cyclists to avoid the congested Mountain Avenue and Helen Street intersection. The University of Arizona planned to complete the path…
First ‘contraflow’ bike lane partially installed
Tucson’s first contraflow bike lane — a bicycle lane that allows cyclists to ride in the opposite direction of traffic on a one-way street — has been partially installed on…
Local cyclist making shirts for cyclists and non-cyclists alike
Cyclists looking for something lighter, cooler, sustainable, custom and less flashy than traditional cycling jerseys may want to check out a Enclave Tucson. Local bicyclist and artist Kenneth Armstrong’s business…
Updated: Fourth Avenue sharrows violate national guidelines, streetcar plans
Editor’s note: I incorrectly wrote that City of Tucson crews installed the sharrows along Fourth Avenue. It was actually the contractor hired by the city to perform the streetcar construction…
County tries out cheaper alternative to green lane
Pima County is experimenting with a cost saving measure that they hope doesn’t sacrifice cyclists’ safety. Matt Zoll, Pima County’s bicycle and pedestrian program manager said the department tried a…
Photos: New sharrows place riders in door zone
New sharrows along Fourth Avenue appear to place cyclists in or dangerously close to the door zone. (Check the video at the end of the post to find out what…