2 seconds. If he was 2 seconds faster we would have moved up to the podium. 4 points separated 1-3 place in the final race with the winner taking 1918 points. In the year end overall total 2nd and 3rd place finished 1 point apart with 7675 v 7674 points. ONE POINT!!!! The final race for both El Grupo composite and Tucson High teams were brutal. It saw stitches, medics, flats and some of the worse finishes for some of our … Continue reading We could have been a contender
Yetman Trail Pint night Fundraiser and Trail works days
Do you like to ride your Mountain bike in the wash. If so, just go for a ride and ignore this(Oh, I’ll join you, sand is good). However, for the majority of you, there is a major trail improvement that is going to make the Starr Pass Area even better. If you have ever ridden over the west side of Starr Pass and come back through Yetman Wash you have likely had the thought “why the hell is there not … Continue reading Yetman Trail Pint night Fundraiser and Trail works days
Loop improvement… I.E. CLOSURE ALERT
This is a press release from The county about the closure of part of the loop with a little cut and pasting form http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=35827 about the alternative route. Segment of The Loop between El Camino del Cerro and Sunset to be closed for repairs starting Nov. 5 A segment of The Loop west of Interstate 10 and between El Camino del Cerro and Sunset Road will be closed starting Tuesday, Nov. 5, for repairs. The closed north-south segment is west of … Continue reading Loop improvement… I.E. CLOSURE ALERT
Stolen Bike Alert
My Coach Jason Tullous had his bike stolen from his CTS car in front of his home in the La Canada and River area. The bike is 54 H1 Trek Madone 7 series with Ultegra Di2 components. The color is a custom CTS paint scheme with colors blue, black, and white. It does have an older rear power tap wheel (Mavic rim 2.4SL powertap). It also has a Motorola MOTOACTV attached to the stem. It has a black seat bag … Continue reading Stolen Bike Alert
Is Lobbyist a dirty word?
These days it seems that anything that is politically related is negative. However, for over 200 years our country has endured. At the U of A I graduated with a degree in Political Science, but was only a few credits short of a double major in History as well. Out of this fine educational experience I saw that the history and frustration with our government started before the ratification of the constitution, has continued to this day, and will be … Continue reading Is Lobbyist a dirty word?
So many choices
I have been in Tucson for over 25 years. Many times over that time I had had a feeling like there is nothing to do and we do live in the sticks. However, since finding the bike, this has all changed. Now the challenge is, what will I need to give up this weekend because there are so many fun events on the agenda. This dilemma was on my mind today as I was looking forward to the weekend of … Continue reading So many choices
Product review of ProGold Bike Wash
I freely admit, I like to get muddy! Riding in the rain and mud does not phase me and I’ll wear the brown racing strip with pride on my back. However, I do not approve of a dirty bike afterwards. I don’t particularly like to take the time to scrub my iron horses, but have learned that if you pamper you bikes, they last longer and run smoother. I’ve used various cleaners over the years and tried a new one yesterday. … Continue reading Product review of ProGold Bike Wash
How Much Can One Person Do for the Community?
I’m on a mission to make Tucson a better community. After the crash of the real estate market in 2007 I struggled to find my purpose in the world. I was very hurt watching friends skirt responsibility and give homes back to the banks with strategic foreclosures. The Real Estate sales industry often gets a bad name that puts us on the list of such notable “professionals” as used cars salesmen and ambulance chasing lawyers. Unfortunately, I saw cut throat … Continue reading How Much Can One Person Do for the Community?
RITA ROAD (Cycling) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RITA ROAD (Cycling) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -RAILROAD TRACKS TO SCIENCE PARK DRIVE Crews from Southern Arizona Paving Co., under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), have begun improvements to Rita Road, from the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks to Science Park Drive. Work hours for the project will be 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Infrastructure improvements include reconstructing southbound Rita Road from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to just south of Science Park Drive, a … Continue reading RITA ROAD (Cycling) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
EPIC Tour of the White MTN recap
With everything that happened with Brendan Lyons this past week I never had a chance to write about the Tour Of The White Mountains. Better late than never? Tour of the White Mountains. Have you had that break through moment in a race that makes you look back on that event with fondness. The TWM was the first race where I pushed myself to a level that has in many ways defined me ever since. It was about a year … Continue reading EPIC Tour of the White MTN recap