Beginning this week, Pima County will be undertaking a river park improvement project on the north bank of the Rillito River from La Cholla Boulevard to Campbell Avenue. This 4.5 mile section of river park is the oldest and most highly used section of The Loop. This improvement project will include widening and resurfacing of the existing asphalt path, geometric improvements to the path alignment, handrail modifications, path restriping, shoulder grading and vegetation maintenance/augmentation. During this two-month improvement project, path … Continue reading Loop improvements north of the Rillito from La Cholla to Campbell may cause temporary path closures
Houghton Road: Irvington to Valencia construction update 1.07.14
From M.J. Dillard City of Tucson Construction Project Manager. From the facebook page of the rolling reporter Kenneth Lenger. Paving:… We just wrapped up placing the base paving on the north end of the project, and hope to have the top layer (before the rubber) completed by the end of the month. The first week in February we hope to have that traffic adjusted so we can add the Florida T intersections. We are discussing the temporary striping we want … Continue reading Houghton Road: Irvington to Valencia construction update 1.07.14
Year end Stats… what really matters
My Friend Mark Flint made the following comments based on the facebook status posts about mileage, feet climbed, average speed, hours in the saddle and dragons slayed. My comments are below his quote. __________________________________________________________ “A perspective from one whose cycling days have been laid to rest by self-inflicted damage to my internal pump system… I see year-end posts by some who measure success by miles ridden and elevation gained on the bike. I was never much into tracking that data … Continue reading Year end Stats… what really matters
Specialized/Cafe Roubaix Tucson version
In case you missed it, in the past week Specialized Bicycle Co. received a huge backlash for sending a cease and desist letter to a small bike shop in Canada called Café Roubaix. Specialized has a bike called the Roubaix and were alleging that the bike shop was infringing on their copyrighted name. The social media backlash that supported Café Roubaix was incredible with their Facebook fan page ballooning to nearly 15,000 likes and Specialized bashing became a trending topic. … Continue reading Specialized/Cafe Roubaix Tucson version
Is this the guy who dropped all the tacks on the road?
This previous facebook status was posted by Nicholas Paul Meola. I do not know this man, but a friend saw it and shared it with me. It is nice to see the community is paying attention. I keep asking myself “is there a way to communicate with someone like this?” I read through most of his posts and looked at his photos trying to see if I could find some common ground with him. I really like to think I … Continue reading Is this the guy who dropped all the tacks on the road?
Biking Santa Christmas Tree Delivery.
Santa Clause was seen this weekend at Buckelew Farms at Swan And Sunrise Picking up a tree with an elf. After loading it onto a tow behind Sled he and the elf were observed riding East Towards Sabino Canyon. Drivers waved enthusiastically and honked horns as they passed the Biking Santa, many even pulling U turns to came back and snap a photo. When asked why he was in Tucson on a bike Mr. Claus responded “this is part of my physical training … Continue reading Biking Santa Christmas Tree Delivery.
The Loop to be paved on the East side of the Santa Cruz South of Camino Del Cerro
Bicyclists and pedestrians will be able to travel along the east side of the Santa Cruz River between Silverlake Road and Ina Road – more than 13 miles – and cross only two streets at-grade when Pima County completes a paving project on The Loop in January. Personally, I think this new stretch is one of the most exciting sections of the loop if you are into bird watching as it will go past the Sweetwater Wetlands. I have had many … Continue reading The Loop to be paved on the East side of the Santa Cruz South of Camino Del Cerro
Just in time for holiday shopping – batty about The Loop jerseys!
Pima County has created a new jersey to celebrate The Loop. Aren’t you just batty about The Loop? Then you’ll love these new Bat jerseys. Just in time for holiday gifts for friends and family. Just don’t forget to get one for yourself. Visit The Loop for more information. These jerseys are available in men’s and women’s styles; short sleeves ($50) or long sleeves ($55). Limited children’s sizes ($50) are available in short sleeves. You can pick up your jerseys … Continue reading Just in time for holiday shopping – batty about The Loop jerseys!
El Tour 2013 race summary as I saw (and felt) it.
.As you might know, I like to take pictures. However, this is one race where I left the camera in the bag for the entire race. I did manage to get a few shots of the 107 mile race as it passed on my way to the start. I have done the full distance 2 times, and had a tiny bit of remorse for not riding it this year. My ride was to include coaching El Grupo Youth Cycling in … Continue reading El Tour 2013 race summary as I saw (and felt) it.
Loop Construction from Silverlake to Ajo begins next week
Below is the full press release if you want details. In one sentence…. The Paseo de las Iglesias project will Add seven miles to The loop by connecting existing segments of the Santa Cruz River Park north of Silverlake and south of Ajo with the Julian Wash/Tucson Diversion Channel path and is expected to be completed in 15 months. Also of interest, the press release came from one of my clients who bought a house last year. I just think it … Continue reading Loop Construction from Silverlake to Ajo begins next week