Monthly Archives: April 2025

Oro Valley Style Newspaper articles

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Since 2022 I’ve written a monthly column for the Oro Valley Style Magazine. Most are about cycling events and my wanderings. a few about motivation and accountability. I hope at some point to create a page for each of these with the expanded articles. I’m alloted only 1000 or so words and frequently need to edit my article to fit the space. 2022 Below are the links to the newspaper. At sopme point I’ll add a few sentences to each and link to the ones where I do an expanded version

January Riding into the new year  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/iiki/#p=24

February Our Amazing Loop https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/ajvs/#p=17

March 24 hours in the old pueblo  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/ybsa/#p=18

April 50 year trail https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/omak/#p=24the

May loop around the catalinas  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/tlav/#p=27

June Mt lemmon hill climb https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/kdqu/#p=28

July Summer Riding Tips https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/hlpi/#p=30

August Get Otta Here https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/irsd/

September High school mt team https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/ergy/

October El tour https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/uoov/

November El tour part 2 https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/wrjw/#p=28

December The hardest race I’ve never run https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/gboa/#p=28

2023

January Trail Debt Owed, steve anderson https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/zrir/#p=27

February Going the distance long distance runners https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/lfgz/#p=26   

March Tucson bicycle classic https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/zejy/#p=26

April woman’s cycling meet up https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/epnd/#p=20

May top 10 cycling events in so az https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/hnry/#p=20

June Pura Vida  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/tucg/#p=21  

July The joys of riding solo https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/dffd/#p=20

August I felt hopeless overcoming DVERSITY https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/iued/#p=20

September Medals for all https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/tarr/#p=20

October from obsession to lifestyle https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/mnks/#p=21

 November Running through southern Arizona https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/vxfj/#p=20

December top 10 must do rides https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/ndiu/#p=20

2024

January revamp your routine for a healthier, happier you https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/nkgn/#p=22

Feb the motivation to… is usually the little things https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/twwj/#p=22

March the ultimate ride calendar https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/xaha/#p=24

April outdoor spaces https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/tizz/#p=23

May  navigating wet trails in outhern Arizona Preserving the legacy  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/ywol/#p=20 https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/ywol/#p=20

June  The ride of silence https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/pees/#p=21

July Adapting to a new normal working ina new post covid world  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/shzs/#p=21

August Biking in the san juans https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/faww/#p=19

September to shave or not to shave https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/puwq/#p=19

OCTOBER Trail access vs property rights https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/ptue/#p=32

November el tour  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/obox/#p=20

December spreading joy on two wheels, GABA toy ride https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/tmvb/#p=20

2025

Jan OV’s transportation Improvements https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/omdb/#p=18

February Accountability https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/eygq/#p=18

March Grinding Gears and Sprinting Legs  https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/rbww/#p=18

April Richard De Bernaris https://online.fliphtml5.com/acru/jxoh/#p=19

Sabino Canyon Sunset Run

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Chasing the Light: Sabino Canyon Sunset Run

See all photos at https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/RoadRunning/The-Sabino-Canyon-Sunset-Run-/Sabino-Canyon-Sunset-Run-2025

Some races are about time. Others are about terrain. But the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run—that’s a race about atmosphere. About golden-hour magic colliding with sweat and stride in one of Arizona’s most iconic landscapes.

Held in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, this unique event winds through the scenic beauty of Sabino Canyon, just as the day gives way to dusk. The towering cliffs catch the last rays of sunlight, casting long shadows over the winding road. Runners thread through the canyon in a glowing parade, their silhouettes outlined by the fire of an Arizona sunset.

This isn’t your typical race. There’s an intimacy here—a quiet reverence for the land, the light, and the effort it takes to conquer the climbs. The road is unforgiving at times, but so is the view: it dares you to keep going, just to see what’s around the next bend.

Photographing this event is always a dream. Every step, every breath, is backlit by nature’s most dramatic display. Faces lit in amber. Legs kicking up dust in the fading light. That moment when the sun finally slips behind the ridge, and the desert breathes in silence.

Whether you ran it, supported from the sidelines, or just love the quiet poetry of movement at golden hour—this gallery is for you. A tribute to perseverance, to beauty, and to the rare kind of race that lingers long after the finish line.

Tour De Scottsdale

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Pedals, Pavement, and Pure Desert Magic: Tour de Scottsdale 2025

Check out all the photos at https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/Large-Group-Rides-Not-races/Tour-De-Scottsdale

There’s something electric in the air when the sun rises over the McDowell Mountains and hundreds of cyclists clip in and roll out—hearts pounding, wheels humming, chasing the horizon. Tour de Scottsdale isn’t just a race. It’s a celebration of the ride, the road, and the stunning Arizona landscape that never fails to take your breath away.

This year’s event delivered everything we’ve come to love: perfect desert weather9as long as you were in the lead group and finished before it hit triple digits- makes me think there may be something to this thing they call climate change), smooth winding roads, and a passionate community of riders from all walks of life. From seasoned pros hammering out watts to weekend warriors grinding through every climb, the energy was undeniable.

The course itself is a journey—through saguaro-studded terrain, golf courses and manicured entries to communities, past sweeping desert vistas, and into the heart of Scottsdale’s cycling scene. Every twist and turn reveals something new: a sunlit ridge, a cheering spectator, the quiet camaraderie of a paceline pushing together toward the finish.

Behind the lens, I focused on the moments in between. The laughter before the start. The fierce determination on the climbs. The quiet focus before the descent. And of course, the post-race joy—sweaty, dusty, and beaming with pride.

These photos are more than just snapshots of a ride—they’re a reflection of the community, effort, and spirit that define the Tour de Scottsdale. Whether you rode, cheered, volunteered, or are just discovering the event, I hope this gallery transports you to the road, the rhythm, and the ride.

Here’s to the miles behind us, and the many more ahead.

Vail Scramble

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Running Wild in the Desert: The Vail Scramble Experience

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https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/Trail-Runs/Vail-Scramble/Vail-Scramble-2025

There’s something unforgettable about running through the quiet, rugged beauty of the Arizona desert—especially when it’s part of an event like the Vail Scramble. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, a half-marathon weekend warrior, or taking on the challenge of the 10K, the Vail Scramble is more than just a race. It’s a true test of endurance, grit, and connection with nature.

Held in the striking landscapes surrounding Vail, Arizona, the course follows the Arizona Trail and offers a blend of sweeping views, rocky trails, and moments of pure stillness interrupted only by the sound of shoes on dirt and wind through mesquite trees and the Sonoran desert. Each distance is uniquely demanding—rolling elevation, unpredictable terrain, and that dry desert heat all add up to a race that leaves a mark on both body and soul.

But it’s not just about the run. It’s about the early morning light breaking over the mountains. It’s about that shared nod between runners on a tough climb. It’s about finishing dusty, tired, and proud.

Through my lens, I tried to capture those moments—the breathless push up a ridge, the determination in a runner’s eyes, the glow of the sun on the horizon as it sets the desert on fire. These photos are a tribute to every runner who showed up, dug deep, and kept moving forward.

Whether you’re here to relive the run or to catch a glimpse of what makes the Vail Scramble so special, I hope these images take you back to that wild and beautiful course—and maybe even inspire your next adventure.