Living Streets seeks to rebrand Bike Fest
Living Streets Alliance, the advocacy group contracted to manage Bike Fest, is looking to rebrand the annual month-long bicycle celebration. Emily Yetman, the director of LSA said it feels like…
Link roundup: November 29
Post any interesting links in the comment section. State Tempe looks to create more pedestrian-friendly roads National Advocacy Advance Workshops = Millions for Bike/Ped Projects How States Are Adapting to…
Link roundup: November 28
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Tucson Race Draws Father, Son Cyclists For 85-Mile Segment El Tour has been a real plus for city over the years…
Cyclocross returns to Tucson this weekend
Cyclocross racing returns Tucson this weekend. For the second year in a row, the SMA Smackdown on Kino cyclocross race hits Quincie Douglas park. This year however instead of one day…
Check out BICAS art auction this weekend
Many Tucson bicyclists consider the BICAS Art Auction one of the premier events of the year. For the 17th time bicyclists and artists combine their skills for the annual fundraisers…
Link roundup: November 27
Post any interesting links you find in the comment section Local State Peoria sets Ready-To-Ride bicycle workshop National NBC’s Report on Road Rage Toward Cyclists — With 50% Fewer Clichés Give Your Bicycle A Galloping Horse Sound…
Andy Clarke: Advocates need racers on their side
When League of American Bicyclists President Andy Clarke was in town last week as the official El Tour de Tucson honoree, he took one crucial piece of information home with…
Link roundup: November 26
Post any interesting links in the comment section. National Sandy an Opportunity to Refocus New Jersey’s Transportation Priorities As Highway and Air Travel Slump, Intercity Train Trips Increase Happy Birthday,…
A local advocate’s two-mile challenge
Editor’s note: Bicycle Advocate, Kylie Walzak, sent me what she describes as “musings” about her pre Thanksgiving two-mile challenge. I thought it could be applicable on Black Friday. Maybe a…
Happy Thanksgiving to Tucson Velo readers
Hello all, I wanted to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for the community we have developed here and all the people who come back day-after-day…
Prop 409: What it means for bikes
Bicyclists could see some benefit from the city’s proposition 409 roadway resurfacing bond, which officially passed this week. The $100 million bond package will resurface tucson streets and bicycle lanes…
Link roundup: November 20
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local City’s plan will implement alternative cycling routes around streetcar El Tour has been a real plus for city over the years State $6000 bicycle stolen…