Boy, 8, victim of hit and run while bicycling
An 8-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a motorist while riding his bike near Shannon and Curtis Roads. According to the…
Spring Fling will close popular bike route for 9 days
After 15 years of being held off campus, Spring Fling is returning to the University of Arizona campus. The return however will cause headaches for bicyclists who use the Third…
Link roundup: April 3
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Redlands Bicycle Classic: Cycling champion Gord Fraser is recipient of Legends Award Allstate to give out free safety kits at Cyclovia…
Use your bicycle for transportation; win a bike
Want a new bike? Use your existing bike for transportation and you will be entered to win prizes from the Tucson Bike Fest’s Two-Mile-Challenge contest. During the month of April,…
Link roundup: April 2
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Children’s Bike Club Promises Health, Community Benefits April kicks off month long Bike Fest National El Paso invests $183k in protected…
City bike and pedestrian program to hire second planner
Despite it being April 1, it’s no joke. The City of Tucson bicycle and pedestrian program will be getting a second employee in the near future. The program’s manager Ann…
Link roundup: April 1
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Bike Fest Celebrates All Things Bicycle in S. AZ State The 10 most dangerous states for cyclists—and the coverage riders need…
Check out Goonies at bike in movie Thursday
Bike Fest starts tomorrow, but the month-long celebration of all things biking really geets started on Thursday with the first of several bike-in movies. Goonies is up first and will…
Link roundup: March 31
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Celebrate Bike Fest in month of April National ”Used bicycles contribute $2.4 billion to US market,” says new report Group repairs…
City officials: Streetcar safe for cyclists; not a motor vehicle
Editor’s note: A lawyer friend of Tucson Velo pointed out a section of A.R.S. 28-101 that excludes vehicles that run on tracks as motor vehicles. Here’s the snippet: 58. “Vehicle”…
Link roundup: March 28
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Riding The Tucson Bicycle Classic With Zia Velo National 3 lessons for Portland as Citi Bike struggles to break even Pedestrian…
Photos: The desert is a tough place to ride
The desert is a tough place to ride. There are cactuses: And poisonous venomous creatures And soon… the heat. Enjoy the weather while you can. Also. Potholes. Always the potholes.…