I received a call today from Brendan Lyons. He was all choked up and asked me if I knew the news and had I seen TucsonVelo.com. He was fairly emotional and I have to admit that bad toughts came to my mind. Was someone else hit? Was there some bad news? I quickly pulled up he facebook page and saw it referred to an event that was created to benefit Lorena and Brendan(event info posted at the bottom of this … Continue reading Benefit at Old Chicago for Brendan Lyons and Lorena Evans
Making Lemonade out of Lemons
This is a more of a mini novel than a blog. It contains the interview with Brendan Lyons and Lorena Evans about a collision with a car on October 4, 2013 . Also, interviews with Senator Farley and Representative Orr about what bike laws we might be able to create in the next legislative session.. My break down on why this all came together. Having been there for the entire time and seeing the final news reports, it is incredible … Continue reading Making Lemonade out of Lemons
I’m not riding my bike
It’s Tuesday. I’ve gone nearly a week without going for a bike ride. Before that, I don’t think I’ve gone two consecutive days without riding is the past two years. At one point I rode every day for over a year. So how is it possible a guy who was riding every day can find himself off his bike? Am I hurt? No. Was I super busy at work? No. Did I opt to swim, hike, climb, ski? No. I … Continue reading I’m not riding my bike
Entry opens for 24 Hours AND the Dirty/Lush Bunny
Who would stay up until midnight for the chance to register for a limited opportunity to race solo in the 24 hours in the Old Pueblo? Apparently, it is a whole Lotta folk. Every year the Solo category fills up the first day. What makes someone want to push themselves to do this ride Solo? Personally having done it twice I think the answer is something between a lack of common sense and a desire to see how far you … Continue reading Entry opens for 24 Hours AND the Dirty/Lush Bunny
First High Scool Race is in the books
Arizona, you have made me proud. Across the nation NICA is spreading from state to state. So far Utah has the record for the most athletes in the inaugural race with over 200. Arizona is now number 2 on the list with 170 athletes. Just for a second, imagine how incredible that is. Imagine how great it will be. Tell you friends with high school aged kids there’s a new game in town and it is fast and fun. I … Continue reading First High Scool Race is in the books
True Grit, It is how you get up after the fall
I keep seeing it play over and over in my mind. We are practicing hole shots. I’m in 4th place, my gears are messed up so I had a bad start. We are flying into the first berm, the 6 foot one with the near vertical wall. The rider in the second spot, Ben, perhaps the best rider among us, the fastest hits the wall wrong and instead of whipping through the turn is launched off the top. His bike … Continue reading True Grit, It is how you get up after the fall
High School Mountain Bike Racing – NICA has arrived in Arizona
National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is kicking off the inaugural season this weekend with a race on September 29th at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on the Pemberton Trail System. The distance of the race will depend on what class the kids are in. Freshman will be completing one 8 mile loop, Soph 2 laps and Varsity 24 miles over three laps. The first race was supposed to be in Tucson. Why the change? I think it is best to say … Continue reading High School Mountain Bike Racing – NICA has arrived in Arizona
DRAFT minutes From September BAC meeting
This month I was in Colorado working(riding my bike) and missed the BAC meeting. The following are a condensed version of the DRAFT minutes. DRAFT Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 Himmel Park Library 1035 N. Treat Ave. Tucson, AZ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Prepared and Submitted by Kylie Walzak Call to Public – Don Melhado – US Cycling Association. Seeking BAC for Velodrome support to the PC Bond Committee. Mr. Melhado is deeply involved in racing, for the … Continue reading DRAFT minutes From September BAC meeting
What is the best way to handle the A “tack”er
I had an interesting discussion with a leader of a Tucson cycling team about doing an interview about the Tacks in the road. This team sent out a very nice e-mail with some recommendations of what to do in case you encounter tacks on the road. Matthew Schwartz with KVOA news contacted the author to do an interview and update on the tacks, but they declined because they did not want to bring additional attention to the issue. They feel … Continue reading What is the best way to handle the A “tack”er
The Business Builder Bike Ride (BBBR)
Sorry, you need Javascript on to email me.<span id=”mce_marker” data-mce-type=”bookmark”>&lThis ride is the brainchild of two of the most creative and professional businessmen in Tucson, Matt and Brandon Blair from Cirrus Visual. Some people just have it all together. From family, business, fitness, friends, community involvement and everything else they are a part of. I have seen many rides start and fail, but this ride just gets better and bigger each month. The BBBR is a monthly gathering and alternates … Continue reading The Business Builder Bike Ride (BBBR)