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Spring Cyclovia-Canceled

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Did you know it costs 10’s of thousands of dollars to put on one day of cyclovia? Want to see more Cyclovia’s? Consider donating to Living Street Alliance.

https://donorbox.org/living-streets-alliance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FA0EG7XAc7g

Cyclovia Tucson is an Open Streets event which temporarily re-purposes our public streets to be more inclusive of all people. Walk, bike, roll, scoot. During Cyclovia, the streets are yours!

If you think about it, streets occupy a lot of space. In fact, they usually make up the largest amount of public space that exists in urban areas. Cyclovia Tucson takes advantage of this by reimagining Tucson’s streets as places for people and maximizing them with engaging, all-ages activities that bring people together to socialize, support local business, explore the city, and move freely!

Cyclovia isn’t a race. There’s no start and no finish.

Think of Cyclovia as a really long block party;
a miles-long activation of street space to elevate and celebrate community.

While a lot of folks participate in Cyclovia by bike, you can absolutely walk or use people-powered mobility devices such as wheelchairs and handcycles to enjoy the route. Skating, blading, scootering, or simply pulling out a lawn chair to take it all in—participate in whatever way feels good for you, car-free and care-free.

Cyclovia Fall 2016

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Friends, friends and more friends. That is what I like the most about Cyclovia. I have discovered one huge problem with this event. 10-3 is not long enough. There were hundreds of friends that I could spend 5 hours with each catching up, and to have all the activities on top of that!!! I’d like to propose Cyclovia Week;-)

Cyclovia showcases how awesome car free roads can be and how much support this movement has. Thanks Living Streets Alliance for all the work you do to make Cyclovia happen.

It was very cool having one end of Cyclovia end at an area attraction like the Botanical gardens. I average 2-3 trips to the gardens per year, but heard many people who attended who had never been there. It is one of the magnificent facets of this event. Learning about your community.

All 420 of the images in one album(see below). You can even buy one if you desire.  Why buy when you can get most of these for free on facebook or snatch it from the Smugmug account?  All the money from this site goes into new camera equipment so I can continue to share images of the community.  If you like what I’m doing, please support the camera fund.  If you wan’t to just grab an image, I’m ok with that, but you officially owe me a real estate referral.

LINKS TO PHOTO ALBUMS AND VIDEO

Click here for ALL CYCLOVIA IMAGES IN ONE ALBUM. This includes many I did not share on facebook. 

Click here for the VIDEO from Cyclovia

Click Here for Cyclovia images Heading South

Botanical gardens at Cyclovia

 

Click Here for Cyclovia Images heading up Dodge

Click Here For Images Heading away from The Speedway start

The Start of Cyclovia… at Speedway

 What is a Cyclovia?

(Copied from the Cyclovia Tucson Website)

Cyc˙lo˙via (/ˌsiːklɵˈviː.ə/) n.
A Spanish word signifying the temporary closure of a network of streets to cars so that they become “open” to  people. During Cyclovia anyone can bike, walk, skate and participate in fun, free activities.

One of the first and largest cyclovias in the world is held in Bogotá, Colombia.  Every Sunday and holiday, every week of the year, the city closes down over 70 miles of roadways to cars to invite people to bike, walk, talk, exercise, picnic, sunbathe, etc. in the streets.  People from all backgrounds come together in this beautiful community-inspiring event.

Cyclovia in Tucson

Why have a Cyclovia in Tucson? Because Tucson has a lot of streets and it’s not everyday that you can be in them car-free and care-free.  Take your whole family out for this great opportunity to explore and experience Tucson’s roads without the presence of cars.

Cyclovia gives people from the greater Tucson region the chance to enjoy great weather, see neighbors, friends and people from throughout the area, and get a little exercise – all on city streets that will be closed to car traffic and open to walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters and all other forms of people-powered movement.

Motor vehicles are detoured from the route allowing everyone the freedom to enjoy “open streets” safely and comfortably.  Cyclovia isn’t a race, parade or competition.  Instead, it’s a chance to enjoy Tucson from a new perspective (outside of the car).  Walk your dog, roller skate, blow bubbles.  Have fun because during Cyclovia, the streets are yours.

The next Cyclovia Tucson is Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 10-3.

Cyclovia 2016 Photos

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For information on the next cyclovia and additional photos please check out   http://www.cycloviatucson.org/

PHOTO ALBUMS

Cyclovia Spring 2016 First Album- A little of everything

Heading West from Himmel Park

Cyclovia at Himmel Park Earth Day Celebration

What is a Cyclovia?(from the http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ website)

Cyc˙lo˙via (/ˌsiːklɵˈviː.ə/) n.
A Spanish word signifying the temporary closure of a network of streets to cars so that they become “open” to  people. During Cyclovia anyone can bike, walk, skate and participate in fun, free activities.

One of the first and largest cyclovias in the world is held in Bogotá, Colombia.  Every Sunday and holiday, every week of the year, the city closes down over 70 miles of roadways to cars to invite people to bike, walk, talk, exercise, picnic, sunbathe, etc. in the streets.  People from all backgrounds come together in this beautiful community-inspiring event.

Cyclovia in Tucson

Why have a Cyclovia in Tucson? Because Tucson has a lot of streets and it’s not everyday that you can be in them car-free and care-free.  Take your whole family out for this great opportunity to explore and experience Tucson’s roads without the presence of cars.

Cyclovia gives people from the greater Tucson region the chance to enjoy great weather, see neighbors, friends and people from throughout the area, and get a little exercise – all on city streets that will be closed to car traffic and open to walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters and all other forms of people-powered movement.

Motor vehicles are detoured from the route allowing everyone the freedom to enjoy “open streets” safely and comfortably.  Cyclovia isn’t a race, parade or competition.  Instead, it’s a chance to enjoy Tucson from a new perspective (outside of the car).  Walk your dog, roller skate, blow bubbles.  Have fun because during Cyclovia, the streets are yours!

Bike Ride list April 09 – April 15

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April is the Official Bike Month in Tucson.  It means the ride list needs the most attention.  It is also one of the busiest times for me as A REALTOR.

When it comes to the ride list or taking care of my clients, my clients are going to win every time.  I just wish I had more time in the week and was able to get the ride list out earlier and have every ride. I’ll focus on a few of the big rides this week and provide links to all the other ride list calendars below.

April 9th – The Tour De Cookie  is a fundraising event for the many local, national and international projects that the Marana Rotary Club undertakes each year; but it is also a time where members of the community at large can come together for that most scrumptious of American desserts: the cookie. The path is along a 31-mile loop of the Santa Cruz river bike path, various stations will be handing out cookies to joyful riders. This is not a race, but a casual ride with great freinds, family and uniquely delicious cookies.https://www.facebook.com/events/1700119726893708/

April 10th Sunday is Cyclovia.  Rain or shine, it is going to happen.  This is one of the best community events of the year and is on a brand new course from Barrio Trails to Himmel Park.  http://www.cycloviatucson.org/

April 15th Ride for Reading.  We have collected the books, set up a car free route on the Loop to the school, and will be delivering books on bikes.  After the ride we are heading to Ermanos on 4th for New Belgium beer and food specials.  In 2015 I went on over 250 rides and I can say the Ride For Reading was one of the top 5 rides.  This ride represents everything good about the bike.  It is doing a community service, it’s helping kids, it’s books, it’s friends, it’s food and drinks.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1494064017562139/

April 16th El Grupo presents its 13th Annual Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, brought to you by New Belgium Brewing, as a fundraiser to support its mission of empowering youth through bicycles on Saturday, April 16th, 2016!The super fun, challenging and yet also family-friendly event will begin check-in 8:30 – 9am and start at 9:30am for full distance event and 10am for family distance at El Grupo’s clubhouse near downtown. Enjoy coffee and treats from Beyond Bread while you get ready to ride! the http://www.elgrupocycling.org/scavenger-hunt/

April 17th Tour De Cure Showcasing the splendor of the Sonoran Desert in bloom, the Tucson Tour de Cure offers cyclists the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Southwest in spring. Riders of all abilities may choose their route—from a family-friendly 10K to a challenging 100K (Metric Century) route, all designed by experienced cyclists to offer safe and scenic rides in the natural landscape of the desert Southwest. http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TourAdmin?pg=entry&fr_id=11062

 

Links for Calendar of Rides

Official Bike Fest Tucson Calendar

 

http://www.bikefesttucson.com/events/2016-04/

 

For Road Ride

Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars.  Check them out for more rides.

Cactus Cycling

http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA-

http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/

 

For Mountain Bike Rides

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists(SDMB)  and Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA have a calendar of rides.  Check them out  at

http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/

http://www.sdmb.org/events/

 

REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES

What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact
U of A Cycling Monday Mosey Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Monday

6:30AM

 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles How fast can a mosey be? http://uacycling.com/
Ben’s Bike MTB Meet at shop Monday

6:00 PM

 1-2 hours Easy, fun, social Ben’s Bikes
Monday Night Mash 12.14Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway Monday

7:15pm

 15-25 miles Social regroups https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/
Hills, Hills Hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Tuesday

5:30AM

 20 miles

About an hour

 12-14

HILLS

 Damion Alexander

520-977-5664 text or call
Velo Vets VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital Tuesday 4:00PM Two rides.  One on VA campus. Other on The Loop easy, fun, social and service ride Giuliana Donnelly

Phone:520-465-5186

http://www.azvelovets.org/
Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride University/Euclid Tuesday

6:30AM

 2.5 hours

40 miles

 Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

6:30PM

 Few Hours Varies Fast brownus_clarence@yahoo.com
Tuesday Night Ride Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Tuesday

8:30PM

 12-18 miles Slow https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
UA Cycling  Wed.Worlds Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

6:30AM

 40-60 miles http://uacycling.com/
Mt. Lemmon University/Euclid Wed

7:00AM

 55-60 Miles www.Fairwheelbike.com
JKG DnA Easy Udall Parking Lot Wed

5:30AM

 Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon Casual

NoDrop

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
Christian Cycling Crit Training Series UA Tech Park- 1550 E 36th St 6:00PM

8:00PM

12-2-16  –

3.9.15

 3 races from beginner to advanced. https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3523
Heavy Pedal Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Wed

7:00PM

 Different route each week

Wednesday Shredzday

 Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 Wed

7:00PM

 10 miles Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685

Bike Polo

 UofA Mall Wed

8:00PM

 https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts

Up Oracle

Thursday Shootout

 University and Euclid Thurs

7:00AM

 Fast www.Fairwheelbike.com
Hills, hills, hills Bashas Kolb/Sunrise Thurs

5:30AM

 20 miles 12-14(but Hills) Damion Alexander

977-5664
Thursdays are for wheel People AJ’s

Sunrise/Campbell

 Thursday

8:00AM

 45 miles 18 plus timcarolan@mac.com

548-3624
U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Thurs

7:00AM

 1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles Easy Ride http://uacycling.com/
The JKG Flagship ride Le Buzz Thurs

5:30AM

 Le Buzz to Molina Basin Hammer fest JKG Strava on Facebook
Tasty Chipolte Night Ride Sierra Vista

Chipotle  6 or circle K at 6:30

 Thursday

6:00PM-  Chipotle 6:30 PM

Circle K on BST

 20-25 miles No drop Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685
U OF A Cycling  Friday Freewheelin Flagpole  – West Side of  Old Main Friday

7:30AM

 2 hours

30-40 miles

 Team Time Trial Practice http://uacycling.com/
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina Saturday 7:30AM 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles 17-20

MPH

 Free Breakfast after ride

Steve 520-219-4311
The

Old  Man Shootout

 University and

Euclid

 Saturday 6:15AM 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) Fast

20 MPH+

 www.fairwheelbikes.com
The Big Boy Shootout University and

Euclid

 Saturday 6:30AM AM 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) Faster www.fairwheelbikes.com
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Saturday 7:00AM 15-20 miles 12-15

No drop

 Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎
Performance Broadway Shop Ride 7204 e Broadway Saturday 7:00AM 10-15 miles beginner 12-15

No drop

 pbs054@performanceinc.com

520-296-4715
Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride Various Routes

Call Scott

 Saturday 8:00AM Scott 296-7819
Miles Ahead Shop Ride I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more.  If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here.  I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up.  Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride.  You and Miles Ahead will be missed.
Ben’s Bike Ride At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

 Saturday

8:00AM

 6-10 miles Easy www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453
Sabino Cycle Shop Ride Varies- email Steve  to be on the list Saturday 7:30AM No Drop steve@sabinocycles.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride Contact shop for details.  Different route weekly. Saturday 7:30AM www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Performance Speedway Shop Ride 3302 E. Speedway Blvd Sunday

???

 30-35 miles 12-15 Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎
Cycle Fit Solutions Sunday Ride Probike on Tanque Verde Sunday

8:30AM

 ???? 18 plus Tim Carolan

520-548-3624

timcarolan@mac.com
Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride 6448 N Oracle Sunday

7:30AM

 www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Ben’s Bikes At Ben’s bike

7431 Houghton

 Sunday 8AM 35-40 17-20 www.bensbikestucson.com

520-574-2453

 

RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER

These rides are not mine.  I am only sharing the data.  The Damion Alexander Team  cannot guarantee anybody’s safety.  There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should  pay attention and take reasonable precautions.  I always use a helmet.  I think that Helmets are required when riding.  If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud.  Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others.  Please also ride within your limitations. You are  not racing the Tour de France.  If you see someone  that is  not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention  Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.

Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws.  We are not lemmings.  Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow.  Use your head and enjoy your ride.

THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES.  EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM

 

WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM?  These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU.  See a ride that is missing.  Please let me know  Damion@DamionAlexadner.com.  Thanks

Road

*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html

Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php

Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA-  http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/

*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/   http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar

Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794

JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts

U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/

Velo Vets  Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186

Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/

Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/

Mountain Bike

Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/   www.facebook.com/events/

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists  https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org   http://www.sdmb.org

Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \

Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity

Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340   https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts

RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776

Shop Rides

Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com

(520) 327-3232‎ http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/

Performance Bicycles Broadway –  pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715

Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides  (520) 884-9018

Grasky Endurance Coaching  www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html

Broadway Bicycles

Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ (  520-219-4311

Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/  520-574-2453

Recumbent

Tucson Recumbent Cyclists  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts

This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together.  All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR.  If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships.  However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind.  Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call.  My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends.  The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community.  For example: this list.

THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM.  THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED.  TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.

Fall Cyclovia 2015

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All of the Cyclovia Tucson Fall Photos from The Damion Alexander Team in one place.

If you are unfamiliar with Cyclovia it is an Open Streets events.  Open street events are exactly what they sound like – they open streets to people by closing them to cars for one day, and allow people to explore different parts of their city by jogging, walking, bicycling, skating and just playing. They are non-competitive and there is no start or finish line. The event is as much about creating space for social integration as it is about providing participants with an opportunity to try try out active transportation in a safe, social atmosphere.

These photos are a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to take the photos and share them with you. All I ask in return for the photos is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if you do not have a reltationship with a real estate agent, or if you need a second opinion, please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the Tucson community. For example: these photo albums. THANKS!

 

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