Of all the annual events in the biking community, this one is at the top of my list. Now only does it showcase some of our most talented artists creating bike related art, it also brings out the most vibrant characters. This was the first year at the Art Gallery. I still love the Depot for the charm and character, but from a practical point of view this location was great. There was plenty of parking, room for the food … Continue reading BICAS Art Auction
Be aware of your surroundings
I see a dangerous situation. It has led to many collisions and it is only going to get worse. It consumes a lot of my attention because I know these can be avoided, but it is going to need some people to change their behavior. The issue is walkers, runners, skaters and cyclist who are so immersed in their music that they are oblivious to their surroundings. I have had many close calls where I was only able to avoid … Continue reading Be aware of your surroundings
Community Ride list December 5-11
This past month I had the pleasure of demoing a Trek Stache 9. I posted a review on the experience at https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=653. Do you want to take a Trek Stache 9 or perhaps a Madone for a spin. Trek has two demo days this weekend, Saturday December 5th from 9AM – 1:00 PM at Fantasy Island in Tucson and At Brown Canyon Trailhead in Sierra Vista on Sunday the 6th from 11:00 – 3PM. They will have a great selection of … Continue reading Community Ride list December 5-11
Trek Stache 9 Review
For many years I have been coveting a fat bike. From my house at Kolb and Sunrise I can go out the back door and ride to my office at River and Campbell and only cross two residential roads. I will frequently ride down to the Tanque Verde Wash and have been known to ride a mile or two in the river bed, but it is slow going and requires a “solid” effort. I’ve had this idea that on a … Continue reading Trek Stache 9 Review
Community Ride List November 28- December 4
Happy Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you had a chance to over indulge in both miles in the saddle and the seasons trappings. I certainly have. I am so Thankful for the Cycling Community in Southern Arizona and each of you who give back. I’d like to name people, but the list is so long, it would exceed the length of this list. I know it was hard for me to pull the ride list together this week. El Tour follow … Continue reading Community Ride List November 28- December 4
El Tour De Tucson
At the end of this blog are links to over 100 images from El Tour. In the weekend before Thanksgiving, the best place to be is Tucson Arizona for El Tour De Tucson. I recommend staying through the Thanksgiving weekend as southern Arizona has so many “Must Do” Rides and it takes a full week just to see even a fraction of them. Tucson is surrounded on all sides by mountains and the valley floor is fairly flat. This gives … Continue reading El Tour De Tucson
Fall Cyclovia 2015
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 … Continue reading Fall Cyclovia 2015
Community Bike Ride List Oct 31-Nov 6
November 3rd is election day. There are huge benefits for the cycling community if all 7 bonds pass. As this list is all about bikes, I’d encourage you to vote for all 7. 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, … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List Oct 31-Nov 6
Community Bike Ride List October 23 -30
Thursday, October 29th is the last day to get your early ballots in the mail. There is so much in the Bond election that will benefit the cycling community from roads, the velodrome, Loop Improvement and expansion, trailheads, and protecting open space. I ask you to vote yes on all 7 propositions for the future of our community. As for the cost… It will only be $17.54 per year for the average home owner. This is a very good value … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List October 23 -30
Community Ride list for October 17-23, 2015
So many great rides, so little time. It is the time of the year that many of the shop rides start to change start times, so make sure to double check before you head out. On the plus side, this time of year they are later, so it may just mean you are early. There is a great ride for Habitat For Humanity.on Saturday the 17th. With four different routes, including a 10 mile recreational ride, 30 mile and 60 … Continue reading Community Ride list for October 17-23, 2015