We made progress on the Velodrome this week and The Damion Alexander Team has shared a half dozen or so photo Albums from the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo on Facebook. So far only about 20 percent of the images are published, more coming daily. I’m hoping to have a blog up soon about the velodrome, but for now if you want to help, please fill out the questionnaire on www.BondElection.org. This list is a major time commitment … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List February 21-28
Support Senate Bills for Cyclist Safety
Brendan Lyons, Executive Director of Look, Save a life Arizona has created a page on change.org to show your support for two bills that are currently with the State Senate. The page says “On behalf of the safety for all who utilize our public roadways, vulnerable users such as First Responders, victims of distracted driving and the families left behind to pick up the pieces, we respectfully encourage your consideration for S.B. 1102 (Texting While Driving, Prohibition) andS.B. 1302 (Vulnerable Users of Public … Continue reading Support Senate Bills for Cyclist Safety
Community Bike Ride List February 6-13
Last week The Damion Alexander Team shared thousands of photos from various rides and events around Tucson. To see the photos, Look at “The Damion Alexander Team” on facebook and please like it while you are there. Two bills are currently being reviewed in the AZ State Legislature. SB 1102 which would prohibit texting and driving and SB 1302 which modifies AZ Vulnerable Users Laws to include bicyclists and stiffer penalties. Please consider writing, emailing or calling your AZ Legislator … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List February 6-13
Community Bike Ride List Jan30 – Feb 6
If you missed last weeks Ride List, you can always subscribe to receive it via email. Just send an E-mail to Info@BikePilgrim.com or Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put ride list in the subject. 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, … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List Jan30 – Feb 6
Community Ride List January 17-23
Friday the 23rd there will be another meeting to support building a Velodrome in Tucson. Even if you have no intention of riding it, the cycling community could really use your support. The next time you need support for your sweet new section of single track, building that BMX park, or fixing a pot hole I’ll be asking the road, BMX and track community to support your cause. If we all work together we can make Tucson the Bike Capital … Continue reading Community Ride List January 17-23
Community Bike Ride List for January 9-16
Did you miss registering for 24 hours I the Old Pueblo? The CONSIDER YOURSELF CHALLENGED! AN INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY EVENT FOR CAF has a solo or tandem entry up for grabs. Check out more details below in the events section. Do you have an event you would like to share? Let me know. 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 … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List for January 9-16
Community Bike Ride List Jan 3-9, 2015
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!! Hopefully this list will help keep you motivated and in the saddle all year long. Personally, my goal is to do at least as much if not more for the cycling community in 2015 as I did in 2014. I have some fun plans for the ride list in 2015. It will be gradual as time permits and you can expect it to get better and better. Your comments are greatly appreciated. This list is a major … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List Jan 3-9, 2015
Arizona Bicycle Center- Tucson’s Velodrome project
On Friday, December12, there was a bond meeting to decide if the advisory board would support the construction of a Velodrome in Tucson as part of the next bond election. Having been my first meeting on the subject, here is a one line summary. The cycling community came out in force, but we seemed very unprepared to address the questions and concerns of the advisory council. If you want a detailed summary see the blog https://bikepilgrim.com/?p=405 Based on that meeting … Continue reading Arizona Bicycle Center- Tucson’s Velodrome project
Community Bike Ride List for The Holiday Season
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My gift for you is all the rides all in one place. If you would do me a favor in return (It’s actually for you), can you take 90 seconds and fill this from out. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dYZtqKFdnyz_ILEUxz3HBMTN_fcW7P_RlV8plJ5AzE/viewform. It is for putting a Velodrome on the next bond election. I appreciate that many of you will never use this, but it is good for the cycling community as a whole. The day will come when your single track, BMX track or … Continue reading Community Bike Ride List for The Holiday Season
Ride list for the weekend of December 20-21 2014
Life is getting in the way of life again. Due to work, visiting family, sickness, and a need to go on a bike ride, I only finished this weekends rides and will need to post the rest after the weekend. REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES What Where When Distance/Time Speed Contact Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina Saturday 8:00AM 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles 17-20 MPH Free Breakfast after ride Oro Valley Bikes Ride Oro … Continue reading Ride list for the weekend of December 20-21 2014