Perimeter needs more El Tour riders to meet goal
The staff at Perimeter Bicycling Association of America is entering the final stretch in preparation for El Tour de Tucson. Sally Valenzuela, a Perimeter Bicycling staff member, said they set…
Learn about new streetcar’s impact on bikes Wednesday
Cyclists will have the opportunity to learn more about Tucson’s modern streetcar plan as it pertains to biking in Tucson on Wednesday. Engineers and planners in charge of Tucson’s modern…
Ft. Lowell gets new pavement and wider shoulders
Add Ft. Lowell Road to the growing list of federally funded resurfacing projects in the Tucson region. The city recently finished repaving Ft. Lowell Road, from Country Club Road to…
Grant Road bike boulevard comments released, spark changes
Comments from the Oct. 7 open house about the Copper/Flower and Seneca bike boulevards prompted the city to change some of the plans for the routes. One comment in particular…
Tucsonans who turn bike parts into art
Several local artists are creating art by incorporating bicycles into their projects. Monique Laraway • Why: Laraway says when she sold her car in 2003, bikes became an important part…
El Grupo’s Headless Hunt: By the numbers, video and images
El Grupo’s 7th annual Alley Cat Bicycle Scavenger Hunt: 150: Participants 55: Teams 1 hour: Winning time 10: Prizes raffled 2: Women with skull face paint 1: Dog on a…
Police present during shootout; no citations issued
Two Tohono O’Odham police officers parked along the shootout route on Saturday to ensure cyclists were following the rules of the road. The officers said they weren’t allowed to speak…
Shootout riders could be ticketed Saturday
Cyclists riding the shootout Saturday morning may finish their ride with traffic citations in their jersey pockets. Tohono O’Odham police warned riders last week that they would begin citing cyclists…
Five local projects recommended for federal funding
Regional bicycle and pedestrian planners learned Wednesday that five local improvement projects were recommended for federal funding, including two multi-use path improvements and a bike boulevard. A state transportation committee…
Kelly’s campaign responds to questions about bikes
John Ellinwood, the director of communications for Jesse Kelly’s congressional campaign, responded to a few questions about his candidate’s opinions on bicycles. Ellinwood would not schedule an interview with Kelly…
New group forms to advocate for bike and pedestrian friendly streets
A new advocacy group in Tucson wants to make the city a more friendly place for cyclists and pedestrians. Emily Yetman, the leader of the group, said streets are one…
Congresswoman Giffords talks bikes
Please check azstarnet.com for updates on Rep. Giffords status. Editor’s note: I ran into Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at a local coffee shop where she was having breakfast with her husband…