Tucson Ride for Reading to deliver 5,500 books by bike
This week cyclists around Tucson will deliver more more than 5,500 book to low-income elementary students as part of the Ride for Reading organization. “They just fill your heart with…
Ride of Silence rolls Wednesday
The National Ride of Silence is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 and Southern Arizona Cyclists have two options for participating. The Ride of Silence started in Dallas Texas to honor…
Photos: 10th El Grupo Scavenger Hunt
More than 250 people participated in the 10th El Grupo Scavenger Hunt on Sunday afternoon. The event is El Grupo’s largest fundraisers. Check out photos from the ride.
Driver accused of hitting pro cyclists defends himself in online forum
It appears the driver accused of hitting and harassing cyclists on the Jamis-Hagens Berman cycling team has begun to defend himself in an online guitar forum. The post, which appears…
2011 El Tour de Tucson: How celebrity cyclists fared
Editor’s note: This is the first post of several about the 2011 El Tour de Tucson. In the coming days look for a stories about how the celebrity cyclists fared,…
By the numbers and photos: 2011 El Tour de Tucson
Editor’s note: This is the first post of several about the 2011 El Tour de Tucson. In the coming days look for stories about how the celebrity cyclists fared, a…
UPDATED: Photos: El Tour de Tucson 2011
Editor’s note: In the coming days look for a story about how the celebrity cyclists fared, a video, a post about the Cargo Bike El Tour de Tucson, an editorial,…
Sights, sounds and team names from 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
The 2011 24 hours in the Old Pueblo is in the books. Check out the photos, video and — if you aren’t easily offended — the best, or worst, of…
Bill submitted to allow cyclists to yield at stop signs
State representative Daniel Patterson has once again submitted a bill which would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs. HB 2130 states: C. The driver of a vehicle approaching…
Rider of the week: Rillito River rambler
Donald Barre bought his Specialized about nine years ago when he lived in New Hampshire. He says he moved to Tucson three years ago and says everything — especially the…
Photos: More than 100 cyclists participate in Toys for Tots ride
Between 130 and 150 cyclists participated in the GABA Toys for Tots bike ride Saturday morning. According to ride organizer Pam Cullop, the toy box in the photo above was…
My story: From 300 pounds to El Tour finisher
The El Tour de Tucson bike ride is a big milestone for me each year. I participated in my first El Tour de Tucson in 2008. The 36-mile ride was…