If you are looking for photos from the 2025 El Tour De Zona, the link is below. Past years’ images are also available in the gallery. I’m working on a word press glitch and you might need to copy and paste the link;-( This year, my El Tour de Zona experience started a little differently—I missed the first day while waiting for my new camera, the Nikon Z6III, to arrive. It’s my first mirrorless setup, and I made the switch … Continue reading 2025 El Tour De Zona →

If you attended the PeopleForBikes Leadership Conference in Tucson, I’m delighted to share the ride images with you—free of charge—as a small token of gratitude for the incredible work you do in shaping the cycling world. My passion lies in getting people outside, staying active, and fostering a vibrant community. I am deeply appreciative of the companies and individuals who make this lifestyle possible, not just for me, but for so many others. To access the images, use the password … Continue reading PeopleForBikes Leadership Conference →

El Grupo Youth Cycling recently hosted its annual kit release party, an event that highlights not just their vibrant new cycling kits but also the strong bonds and shared values that define this Tucson-based organization. For those unfamiliar, a cycling kit refers to the snug-fitting, aerodynamic jerseys and shorts cyclists wear. El Grupo’s 2025 kit is a striking design featuring “El Grupo” boldly written in yellow across the front, with “Tucson, AZ” just below it. The jersey’s deep blue base, … Continue reading El Grupo Kit Release Party →

A little over a year ago, on Christmas Day 2023, I found myself immobilized on my kitchen floor, alone, in excruciating pain. If I so much as twitched, pain shot through my body. Even lying perfectly still was a throbbing kind of torture. That day, I made a promise: I was not going to let my body dictate my life anymore. Narcotics weren’t an option for me, so I had to figure out another way. I sought out a physical … Continue reading Riding Every Day—The Challenges, The Lessons, and The Joy →

The Run Around Tucson Relay showcased the best of community spirit, creativity, and teamwork, as participants raced along The Loop and through Oro Valley’s non-mechanized multi-use trails. Starting at Rillito Race Track on an unseasonably cold morning, the route passed directly past my office, which is conveniently located right on The Loop—a detail that stood out to me as I realized I’d forgotten my key. Without it, I missed the chance to duck in for coffee or cocoa, which, in … Continue reading RAT relay →

Today, I found myself on the patio at Beyond Bread, embarking on a project I’ve been planning for years: photographing every item on their menu. My lunch choice was the Avi Avo, a delicious combination of creamy avocado and balanced flavors. Normally, I’d seek out a quiet corner, but it was a chilly day, and there were only two tables basking in sunlight. For whatever reason—fate, alignment of the stars, or a little nudge from the universe—I chose a table … Continue reading The Avi Avo, a Chilly Day, and a Conversation on Human Nature →

On January 8, 2011, my life—and Tucson’s—changed forever. At the time, I was publishing several local newspapers, including the Marana Weekly News. My reporter Chuck Barth was supposed to be covering a “Congress on Your Corner” event with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at the Safeway at Ina and Oracle. Then came the call. There had been a shooting at the event. Chuck wasn’t answering his phone. I grabbed my keys, loaded my bike onto the car, and drove toward the scene. … Continue reading The Ride to Renew and Remember: Finding Solutions and Spreading Kindness →