Prepare for chaos on the roads around the UA
It’s that time of year again. Students and their families are descending on the University of Arizona campus this week. In addition to the new distracted drivers on the streets, many of…
A how-to guide: Riding bicycles with kids
When Luci was born we never imagined we would tote her around on bicycles so much. In fact there is a video somewhere on the internet in which we suggest…
Riding with kids 2.0
One of the main justifications for buying the CETMA cargo bike last year was that my wife Irene and I planned on having a second child at some point. The…
Photo contest update: Deadline extension
Lots of new photos for the photo contest. Check them out and find out how to submit your own. Since I’ve been slacking on promoting this. I am going to…
A reminder of how vulnerable cyclists are
Pedaling home from my MBA class last Wednesday night, I was reminded just how vulnerable cyclists are on the road. It was about 10:30 p.m. and I was on Mountain…
An Open Letter to Jimmy John’s
Editor’s note: This post was written by Colby Henley one of Tucson Velo’s newest contributors. Henley is a daily bicycle commuter and advocate. Dear Jimmy John’s, In early April of…
Staying motivated to ride recreationally
If you’ve been following this site long, you’ll no doubt know that riding bikes for transportation is important to me. You may also know that I’m easily motivated to use…
In pursuit of Platinum – Tucson ain’t Portland
Editor’s note: This post was written by Colby Henley one of Tucson Velo’s newest contributors. Henley is a daily bicycle commuter and advocate. Don’t worry, this isn’t another “Oh, Portland…
How one Tucson Velo reader got his bike back
Several weeks ago I posted a stolen bike report for Greg Yares who organizes the GABA bike swap two times a year. His Richard Sachs road bike was stolen from…
Tanzanian riding around world raising money for education to give talk Thursday
A Tanzanian student who is riding around the world to raise money for educating Tanzanian students will be in town on Thursday giving a presentation about his trip. According to…
Former colleagues say Cole good fit for Tucson
People who have worked with Tucson’s new transportation director Daryl Cole say the city is in good hands even if you walk and bike. Two people who have worked with…
Photos: Post Monsoon Commute Obstacle Course
Editor’s note: Karilyn Roach wrote this post. She works as a Program Coordinator with Watershed Management Group, a Tucson non-profit and currently sits on the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee. She…