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…
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…
Riding with Luci: Thoughts on riding around Tucson with a child
There is an inverse relationship between the temperature and the number of trips and miles I’ve ridden with my daughter Lucilia. Mix in a mother who is getting slightly more…
Rider of the week: Studio art student
The only thing that made the cut from Sarah Zidonik’s old bike when she moved from Gainesville, Florida to Tucson, was the milk crate. Zidonik said she wanted to move…
New program aims to get middle schoolers on the road
Some local middle school students may soon get a dose of driver’s ed on two wheels. A new program, backed by an $850,000 transportation stimulus grant, will bring bicycles, helmets…
Link Roundup: September 29
Post any interesting links you find in the comment section. Greenways improve bicycle safety, traffic Seattle gets “bike box” to make street safer for cyclists Bike Friendly Baltimore Magnetic Bike…
Join the downtown BAC subcommittee for field ride
The downtown subcommittee of the Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee will lead a bike ride along Church Avenue on Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss a proposed road…
TPD addresses cyclists Tuesday night
The Tucson Police Department addressed cyclists before the Tuesday Night Bike Ride last night. Check out the video to see what the officers had to say and watch scenes from…
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…
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…
Police a no-show at Tuesday Night Bike Ride
The rain and potential police action may have kept some people away from the Tuesday Night Bike Ride — including the police. Although the police were invited and said they…