The dangers of riding against traffic and on sidewalks
I posted a photo of two Tucson Police officers riding on the sidewalk last week. Amazingly it generated more than 40 comments. Matt Zoll, Pima County’s bicycle and pedestrian program…
Link roundup: August 8
MOULTON BICYCLE COMPANY – MADE IN ENGLAND from WellPlastic Films on Vimeo. Post any interesting links in the comment section. National Litespeed Ingenuity Lands Curiosity On Mars A Safety Shawl…
City to announce new bike/ped coordinator soon
The City of Tucson should have a new bicycle and pedestrian program manager before the end of August. Andy McGovern, an administrator in Tucson’s traffic engineering department and the person…
Link roundup: August 7
Post any interesting links in the comment section. National Photos From Year Five of Summer Streets TA: Most City Pedestrians and Cyclists Killed by Drivers Who Broke the Law Counterpoint…
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…
Link roundup: August 6
Post any interesting links in the comment section. State ADOT grants promote biking, walking to school National The ethicist says “It’s okay to be a scofflaw” Women Who Ride: Fionnuala Quinn…
Dejay Birtch brings Single Speed USA belt to Tucson
Last weekend Tucsonan Dejay Birtch won the 2012 Single Speed USA Championship belt. We caught up with Birtch to find out how he pulled off the win considering he actually…
Link roundup: August 3
Post any interesting links in the comment section. National Amtrak California ridership continues to grow in 2012 Bradley Wiggins talks out his Accomplished Ass about the Dangerous ‘Sport’ of Cycling…
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…
Link roundup: August 2
Post any interesting links in the comment section. State Three Metro Phoenix Restaurants Offering Bicycle Delivery National He traded his car for a bike White House Transportation “Champions” Didn’t Get There By Car Women’s…
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…
Link roundup: August 1
Post any interesting links in the comment section. National Are Streets for Families to Travel Safely or for NYPD Squad Car Storage? New Word: Velocapitalist Thoughts on Sunriver, Oregon (home…