Good turnout for first monthly family-friendly ride
About 20 people, including six kids, showed up for the Living Streets Alliance’s first family-friendly ride. It’s something the organizers plan on hosting on the last Saturday of every month.…
Sights and sounds: 2011 UA Criterium
Hundreds of cyclists raced in Saturday’s University of Arizona Criterium. Check out a video and photos from the race. Also be sure to read the recap of 14-year-old Lizzy Caputo’s…
Two intersections go green; dozens more on wishlist
Two intersections along Sunrise Drive in the Foothills received a special green pavement treatment to help cyclists and motorists cross paths more smoothly. Within the last week, green pavement markings…
Tucson’s Transportation Director set to pedal out of government
After almost 30 years working for the City of Tucson — 10 of those as the city’s Transportation Director — Jim Glock is set to retire by the end of…
Parking letter of the day: Dan’s first letter to public officials
I launched a contest yesterday asking people to send in copies of the letters they submitted to public officials about the proposed bicycle parking code changes. Get all the details…
New date, new sponsor, more money, same fast-paced race
The UA Criterium is this weekend, a month later than it has traditionally been held. According to UA Cycling team member Chloe Forsman the race was moved from January because…
Contest: Taking a stand on bike parking
I’ve written a lot about the bike parking code change that will allow developers to place their bicycle parking further away and require fewer numbers of racks. You can read…
Sights, sounds and team names from 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
The 2011 24 hours in the Old Pueblo is in the books. Check out the photos, video and — if you aren’t easily offended — the best, or worst, of…
More info on bike boulevard pavement fix (Updated)
Following up on Monday’s post about bike-only pavement, I asked bicycle and pedestrian program manager Tom Thivener about some of the concerns raised in the comments here. Thivener said he…
Coaching tip: Test yourself!
Editor’s note: Travis Woodruff is a Tucson-based cycling coach (USA Cycling certified Level I Elite Coach) and founder of Momentum Endurance, a coaching business. On Monday, Travis will begin providing…
Bike parking code dispute hits the mainstream media
Local television station KVOA ran a story about the bike parking code updates, which will have an overall negative effect on bicycle parking in Tucson. Check out the video below.…
Local cyclist and author offers book for free
Between 1980 and 1992, local cyclist, author, photographer and web developer, Martha Retallick, rode in all 50 states. Then she wrote a book about it. Now you can download a…