Summer sightseeing series: Inspiration from the “Mothership” – My brief trip to Portland
Editor’s note: Many of us try to escape the heat in Tucson by venturing to other locales with more favorable climes in the summer. When my family and I get…
Link roundup: June 29
Post any interesting links in the comment section. National UCI may scrap 6.8kg weight limit for race bikes How to Build A Bike Biking in heels: A do or a…
Local bike racer needs help after crash
Victor Riquelme, a local up and coming bike racer that we wrote about before, needs your help. Apparently, Riquelme crashed during a bike race and needs reconstructive surgery on his…
BMX park still viable; Questions about size and scope remain
A case of one government agency not communicating with another appears to have sparked concern that Barrio Trails was in jeopardy once again. The Army Corps of Engineers, originally thought…
Link roundup: June 29
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Bike Tucson | A photo essay National Seattle Bike Cop Touts Penis-Friendly Saddle in NYT Destination Reached: Bike Parking & Locking…
University repaving closes road until July 10
According to an email from the University of Arizona’s Parking and Transportation office, a portion of University Boulevard between Cherry and Campbell Avenues will be closed for repaving until July…
Trolley Pub: ‘It’s a party on wheels’
Tucson’s first pedaling party vehicle hit the streets Saturday with the official launch of the Trolley Pub. More than 100 people took their turn helping pedal the 14 passenger vehicle…
Link roundup: June 28
Post any interesting links in the comment section. State Calculating the Leap to Driving Less National A Release Valve for Cyclists’ Unrelenting Pressure In Cycling Race Across America, Sleep Is…
Movie premier benefiting El Grupo tomorrow
A screening of “3 Minute Gaps” a movie that followed some of the world’s best mountain bike racers will be shown at the Fox Theater on Tuesday night. The proceeds…
BMX bicycle park under threat again
Eight months after Pima County officials said they were committed to rebuilding Barrio Trails — an unauthorized BMX park slated to be demolished for a drainage project — the park…
Construction update: University closed between Campbell and Cherry
I received word this morning from Tucson Velo reader Patrick B. that a portion of the Third Street/University bikeway is closed. Patrick said he usually rides to campus along Third…
Link roundup: June 27
Post any interesting links in the comment section. State 12-year-old bicyclist from Arizona killed in southern Utah National Largest ever crowds for North Portland Sunday Parkways (Photos) Philadelphians ditch cars…