UA’s bike valet free for 3 weeks starting Tuesday
Editor’s note: I’ve had a few little updates that weren’t worthy of their own post and I’ve collected them in this notebook. The University of Arizona’s bike valet is scheduled…
New bike lanes in downtown area will be finished soon
Three roadway projects near downtown Tucson will be finished in the next few weeks and will all include bike lanes. Anklam should be completed this morning, according to Tom Thivener,…
This year’s El Tour dedicated to four-time Olympian
Four-time Olympian John Howard, 63, is being honored by El Tour de Tucson event organizers. In a news conference Thursday, Perimeter Bicycling Association of American’s president Richard DeBernardis announced the…
El Tour training program starts Wednesday
The Arizona Cancer Center starts its 11th year of Better Than Ever training program with an information expo on Wednesday. According to a press release, the program encourages people to…
TPD to speak at Tuesday Night Bike Ride
Tucson Police Department officers skipped last week’s Tuesday Night Bike Ride because of the rainy weather, but are planning to speak to the riders this evening. According to an email…
Link Roundup: Aug 31
Post any interesting links you find in the comment section. Plans for bicycle trail head go forward Tuesday night bike rides fostering a sense of community among local cyclists Bike…
UA scientists ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
Editor’s note: This story was submitted by Jeff Harrison. If you would like to submit a story, email me at tucsonvelo@gmail.com. Two University of Arizona scientists are among nearly five…
Link Roundup: August 30
Post any interesting links you find in the comment section. Pics from a Tucson ride Ontario Attorney General Runs Over Bicycle Messenger Daredevil bikes across line 260 feet high without…
Tucsonans and their bikes: Campus chic
Lauren Bouton rides her Clubman bicycle to the University of Arizona for her classes in the Political Science department. Bouton said she bought it from an older man on Craigslist,…
Link Roundup: August 28
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Hospital Leader to Know: Kevin Burns, CEO of University Medical Center Romance on Two Wheels Boy, 10, Damages Squad Car During Tantrum…
KGUN9 follows up with cyclists’ point of view
Editor’s note: KGUN9’s video would not embed in the page. You can watch it here. KGUN9 produced a follow up to yesterday’s story, which many said was biased against cyclists…
Pima County seeks $41 million federal grant
In an effort to speed up the completion of the Urban Loop, Pima County has applied for a $41 million grant. The grant is part of the second round of…