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, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
Damion
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
| What |
Where |
When |
Distance/Time |
Speed |
Contact |
|
| Cyclocross |
Fort Lowell Park |
Wednesday6:30AM |
Some pre work riding, jumping obstacles,beer, donuts, coffee, laps on the grass and dirt. |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/ |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Monday7:00AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles |
How fast can a mosey be? |
http://uacycling.com/
|
| Ben’s Bike MTB |
Meet at shop |
Monday6:00 PM |
1-2 hours |
Easy, fun, social |
Ben’s Bikes |
| Monday Night Mash |
Ordinary Bike Shop |
Monday7:15pm |
15-25 miles |
Social regroups |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
|
| Hills, Hills Hills |
Bashas Kolb/Sunrise |
Tuesday5:30AM |
20 milesAbout an hour |
12-14HILLS |
Damion Alexander520-977-5664 text or call |
| Velo Vets |
VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital |
Tuesday 4:45PM |
Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop |
easy, fun, social and service ride |
Giuliana DonnellyPhone:520-465-5186
http://www.azvelovets.org/ |
| Tuesday “Shootout” |
University/Euclid |
Tuesday7:00AM |
2.5 hours40 miles |
Fast |
www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| RBAR Energy MTB Ride& Rbar Samples |
Fantasy Island North Side |
Tuesday5:30PM |
|
Easy ride |
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts |
| Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Tuesday6:30PM |
Few Hours Varies |
Fast |
brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday Night Ride |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Tuesday8:30PM |
12-18 miles |
Slow |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
|
| UA Cycling Wed.Worlds |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Wed7:00AM |
40-60 miles |
|
http://uacycling.com/ |
| Mt. Lemmon |
University/Euclid |
Wed6:30AM |
55-60 Miles |
|
www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| JKG DnA Easy |
Udall Parking Lot |
Wed5:30AM |
Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon |
CasualNoDrop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| Heavy Pedal |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Wed7:00PM |
Different route each week |
|
|
| Wednesday Shredzday |
Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 |
Wed7:00PM |
10 miles |
|
Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 |
| Bike Polo |
UofA Mall |
Wed8:00PM |
|
|
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts |
|
| Up OracleThursday Shootout |
University and Euclid |
Thurs7:00AM |
|
Fast |
www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| Hills, hills, hills |
Bashas Kolb/Sunrise |
Thurs5:30AM |
20 miles |
12-14(but Hills) |
Damion Alexander977-5664 |
| Tim Carolan Ride |
AJ’sSunrise/Campbell |
Thursday7:00AM |
45 miles |
18 plus |
timcarolan@mac.com548-3624 |
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Thurs7:00AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles |
Easy Ride |
http://uacycling.com/ |
| Ordinary Bike Shop Ride |
Ordinary Bike Shop |
Thursday7AM |
10-20 Miles |
Conversational Pace |
Nate Woiwode nate@ordinarybikeshop.com |
| The JKG Flagship ride |
Le Buzz |
Thurs5:30AM |
Le Buzz to Molina Basin |
Hammer fest |
JKG Strava on Facebook |
| Tasty Chipolte Night Ride |
Sierra VistaChipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 |
Thursday6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM
Circle K on BST |
20-25 miles |
No drop |
Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 |
|
| U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Friday7:00AM |
2 hours30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice |
http://uacycling.com/ |
|
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group |
Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina |
Saturday 7:00AM |
48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles |
17-20MPH |
Free Breakfast after rideSteve 520-219-4311 |
| TheOld Man Shootout |
University andEuclid |
Saturday 6:45AM |
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) |
Fast20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout |
University andEuclid |
Saturday 7:00AM |
60 Miles(can be extended to 100) |
Faster |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride |
3302 E. Speedway Blvd |
Saturday 7:00AM |
15-20 miles |
12-15No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232 |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride |
7204 e Broadway |
Saturday 7:00AM |
10-15 miles beginner |
12-15No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715 |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride |
Various RoutesCall Scott |
Saturday 7:00AM |
|
|
Scott 296-7819 |
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride |
I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. |
| Ben’s Bike Ride |
At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton |
Saturday8:00AM |
6-10 miles |
Easy |
www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride |
Varies- email Steve to be on the list |
Saturday 6:30AM |
|
No Drop |
steve@sabinocycles.com |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride |
Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. |
Saturday 7:30AM |
|
|
www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html |
|
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride |
3302 E. Speedway Blvd |
Sunday6:30AM |
30-35 miles |
12-15 |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com(520) 327-3232 |
|
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride |
6448 N Oracle |
Sunday7:30AM |
|
|
www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html |
| Ben’s Bikes |
At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM |
35-40 |
17-20 |
www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What |
Location |
DateTime |
Time Distance |
Speed |
Contact- More Info |
| October Fantasy Island Costume Group Ride |
Fantasy Island |
Saturday, 10.31.156:00 PM |
celebrate this wonderful Pagan holiday in style on bikes and in costume. We will be doing a fun ride around Fantasy Island on Halloween night. This will be group ride pace. |
https://www.facebook.com/events/991996570819472/ |
| SAMBABrown Mt Ride |
Gates Pass pullout G5 – 2nd on right, after pass.6800 W. Gates Pass Road, |
Saturday, 10.31.158:00 AM |
parking lot to rattle snake trail to cougar trail to lower brown trail and up on brown mt trail back to the cars.this is a 12ish mile ride with some hard climbs and technical desents.will take 2-3 hrs. |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226359675/ |
| Honeybee/Ridgeline/Burro |
NE Corner of Rancho Vistoso Blvd and Sun City Blvd |
Sunday11.01.15
7AM |
26 miles (short option) or 31 miles (long option) of trail and some steep jeep road with lots of elevation gain (~2,500ft+). The long loop takes about 4 hours to complete without stops. Plan on 4-5 hours on the bike if doing the long option. Bring plenty of water as none is available. |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226397950/ |
| Monday Night @ Gabe Zimmerman |
Gabe Zimmerman TrailheadMarsh Station Rd |
Monday, 11.02.156:30PM |
Monday night ride @ Gabe Zimmerman Plan on 2 hours. |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/225844682/ |
| Wednesday Night Ride at 50 year trail |
50 Year Golder Ranch TH4798 E Golder Ranch Drive, |
Wednes, 11.04.15 6:15pm |
we are adding this fun trail to the Wednesday night rides; let’s meet at Golder Ranch TH at 6:00 PM, start riding at 6:15 PM, original plan will be to do The Chutes and back |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/226023205/ |
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
| What |
Location |
Date |
Contact |
Get out the VOTE. It’s a dog fight and if you want to see all the projects that benefit the cycling community, come out and help make the final push .
|
IBEW Hall, 750 S. Tucson Blvd |
Saturday 10.31.2015 9AM
|
kbagwell50@gmail.com |
Cyclovia Tucson
|
Midtown Route |
Sunday 11.01.2015 10am – 3pm
|
http://www.cycloviatucson.org/ |
Cyclovia Tucson After Party. Just because the streets have reopened to cars doesn’t mean the fun is over! Join Living Streets Alliance for an official after party bash under the O’Malley’s tent at O’malleys On Fourth from 3pm on. We’ll have live music with Michael P., games, giveaways, plenty of bike parking and food trucks.
|
O’malleys On Fourth247 N 4th Ave |
Sunday 11.01.2015
3pm
|
https://www.facebook.com/events/1490006577967443/ |
El Grupo Fall Fondo
|
Tucson’s best Fondo. A great time in the saddle supporting youth cycling. |
Sunday11.01.2015
8AM |
http://www.elgrupocycling.org/events/fall-fondo-fundraiser/ |
| PIMA COUNTY BOND ELECTION. If the bond passes it will have a huge impact on the cycling community. The projects that will benefit the cyclist include the Velodrome, 2 BMX parks, The Loop (and other non-mechanized trails), repaving roads, open space for MTB trails, and new trailheads. The cost for the average home owner will be less than $18.00 a year. Have questions. Please call me, Damion, at 520-977-5664. I’ve spent hundreds of hours working on this and have facts. If you have a concern, I’m here to answer them or direct you to the sources that are available to help you make an informed decision. |
SDMB Pint Night at Borderlands
|
Borderlands Brewing
119 E Toole Ave
|
Wednesday
11.4.15 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1517335565253434/ |
Trisport Customer Appreciation Night
|
TriSports Tucson
4495 S Coach Dr
|
Thursday 11.05.15
|
https://www.facebook.com/events/533162390167361/ |
TORCA Mountain Bike Pachanga featuring the 3rd Annual Poker Ride
|
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
|
Saturday
11.07.015
|
https://www.facebook.com/events/1478576809102305/ |
Silverbell Century
Two Weeks Before El Tour!
|
Options for 97, 66, and 30 miles Registration and Start 7 – 9 AM
|
Sunday
11.8.15
|
http://www.bikegaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=307669&module_id=137517 |
Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting
|
Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave, |
Wednesday11.11.15 |
Open to all. Call to the audience if you have something to say. |
The Sandbox Showdown
|
Perhaps the greatest collections of misfits, deviants, dissenters, oddballs, outsiders, and eccentric riders all in one sandy place, riding Fatbikes in a wash to be named. |
Saturday11.14.15 |
https://www.facebook.com/SandBox-ShowDown-291037674406274/timeline/ |
2015 Step Out: Tucson, AZ
Walk to stop Diabetes |
Rillito Downs | Event Details Sunday, November 15th 9:00 AM |
Sunday11.15.15 |
http://stepout.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutContent?fr_id=10680&pg=entry |
GABA Fall Bike Swap
Parts, Bikes, accessories, friends, the swap meet has it all. It also has a new day. Same as The Urban Assault. My recommendation, sign up for the UAR as it will have a stop near the Bike Swap. Stop, shop, enjoy, let the other guy win the UA, they beer will still be there when you finish at the bike swap. |
Sunday11.15.15 |
https://www.facebook.com/search/str/GABA/keywords_top |
Urban Assault Ride
Beer, Bikes and Big Wheels. It’s hard to have as much fun on a bike as this ride. It’s been away for a few years and it’s time for the Old Pueblo to welcome them back. |
Sunday11.15.15 |
http://urbanassaultride.com/ |
El Tour De Tucson
Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.
Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ |
Saturday11.21.15
|
http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
| Bicycle Advocacy Committee Public meeting Himmel Park Library 1035 N Treat Ave, |
Wednesday12.9.15 6:00pm |
Open meeting to the public all about bikes. |
| RIDE ON THE CAPITAL. January 19th 2016.For years we have been attempting to pass legislation in Arizona for the safety of all cyclist. The time has come for all riders to unite and pay our elected officials a visit. The vision is for all bikes: Road, Mountain Bikes, Commuters, recumbent, Trikes, Unicycles and anything else you can pedal or ride to attend.
Bike shops and cycle supportive businesses from around the state will participate and have prizes for those who ride the farthest to get to the capital, those who bring the largest groups, and just random prizes for participating.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1659759360905979/ |
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
| Name |
Description |
Date |
Location |
Contact Info |
| 7th Annual 100: A Ride for Jim Stenholm |
The 100 celebrates Jim Stenholm and the everyday heroes that do it all The 100 gives back to the children and families of fallen first responders through the 100 Club of Arizona. |
10.24.157:00AM |
Desert Horizon Park16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1519370165021041/ |
| Flat Tire Cross – at the Cranky Cross |
Cyclocross. Need I say more? |
Saturday10.24.15 |
Globe, AZ |
http://azcross.com/ |
| Nica Race 4 |
High School MTB league racing in Havasu |
Sunday 10.25.15 8am-3pm |
SARA Park Rodeo Grounds /Lake Havasu City |
SARA Park Rodeo Grounds // Lake Havasu City |
| Vanderkitten Woman’s Day Ride by Performance Bike |
25,38, an 50 miles. This ride is open to both men and women of all abilities |
10.25.156:30AM |
8402 West Thunderbird Lane Peoria, AZ |
Chris SamsChrisSams@performanceinc.com
919-913-3635 |
| Cycle Crit Showdown |
See below |
Sunday10.25.15 |
TUCSON |
http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3339 |
| Northern AZ CX p/b Absolute Bikes |
See above. |
Saturday10.31.15 |
Flagstaff |
http://azcross.com/ |
| Kentucky Camp (Arizona Endurance Series) |
29 and 46 mile options |
11.07.159:00Am |
AZ Trail. |
https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/kc/ |
| Nica race #5 |
High School MTB racing |
Sunday11.8.15
8am-3pm |
White Tank Mountain Regional Park |
https://www.facebook.com/events/831598270227841/ |
| Cave Creek Cactus Classic |
23 miles of beautiful mountain and Sonoran desert trails. |
Sunday11.14.15
|
6033 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ |
http://www.dfmba.org/ |
| Triple C |
Cyclocross |
November 14/15 |
Tucson |
http://azcross.com/ |
| El Tour De Tucson |
Ride 104, 75,55 40 Mile Events or 11 mile, 5 mile and ¼ mile Fun Rides.Want a free registration, a cycling jersey, training rides? Sign up for Tu Nidito’s Ride for a child (https://www.tunidito.org/sponsored-event/ride-for-a-child/ |
Sunday11.21.15
|
Tucson |
http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/ |
| Picketpost Punisher |
36,55,76 miles. This is serious off road mayhem |
Saturday11.21.15 |
PicketPost |
https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/8-picketpost-punisher/ |
| Horse Lovers p/b Bicycles of Phoenix- Cranky Cross |
It has beer handoffs. It has mud and jumping on and off bikes over obstacles |
Saturday11.28.15 |
Phoenix |
http://azcross.com/ |
| AZ endurance series |
31 miles ride around the McDowell range. 61 miles will utilize the new Gooseneck trail to add in the Brown’s Ranch area. |
Saturday12.05.15 7:30am |
Scottsdale, Arizona. |
https://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/mc6/ |
| Race around the Farm – Cranky Cross |
You guessed. It’s not a road race. It’s not a mtn bike race. It’s nobby tires with drop bars. Hopefully it will be muddy. |
Sat/Sunday12. 5-6.15 |
Gilbert |
http://azcross.com/ |
| Dawn to Dusk |
From sun-up until the big light in the sky goes out.15.5 mile laps. |
12.12.157:23AM |
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Pemberton Trail |
http://www.dcbadventures.com/ |
| AZ CROSS Series Finals /TREK CX State Championships |
C OSSSSSSSSSSY R
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December 19 |
Gilbert |
http://azcross.com |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike SDMB, Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists TORCA, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
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, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.
Happy Holidays. This coming week we have lots of rides in Winterhaven. I’m told the Tuesday Night Ride will have a Santa on Bike towing a Christmas Tree on a Bike Bob. Bring a Bike Ornament and decorate the tree.
Sorry this is out so late tonight. Today we had a meeting for with the County Bond Election Committee for the proposed Velodrome. The good news is that pushed the vote back until January to give the Cycling community a chance to answer some questions on location and funding. We will be back at the next bond meeting to try again.
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, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, some door knock and others cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the clients and friends you refer my team AND for the cycling community. For example: This list!
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
| What |
Where |
When |
Distance/Time |
Speed |
Contact |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Monday7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles |
|
www.UofAcylcling.com |
| Ben’s Bike MTB |
Meet at shop |
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours |
|
Ben’s Bikes |
| Starr Pass Intervals |
Congress atthe Loop |
Tuesday 6:15AM |
About an Hour |
|
Tommy Dean K7TPD@live.comRobert Houts |
| Hills, Hills Hills |
Bashas Kolb/Sunrise |
Tuesday5:30AM |
20 milesAbout an hour |
12-14HILLS |
Damion Alexander977-5664 |
| Tuesday “Shootout” |
University/Euclid |
Tuesday7:30AM |
2.5 hours40 miles |
Fast |
www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Tuesday6:30PM |
Few Hours Varies |
Fast |
brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday Night Ride |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Tuesday8:30PM |
12-18 miles |
Slow |
FacebookTuesday Night Bike Ride |
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| UA Cycling Wed.Worlds |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Wed7:30AM |
40-60 miles |
|
www.UofACycling.com |
| Mt. Lemmon |
University/Euclid |
Wed7:30AM |
55-60 Miles |
|
www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| JKG DnA Easy |
Udall Parking Lot |
Wed5:30AM |
Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon |
CasualNoDrop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| Cyclo-cross |
Ft. Lowell Park |
5:00PM |
A few hours |
As fast as we can go |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/671108262985165/?fref=ts |
| Heavy Pedal |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
7:00PM |
Different route each week |
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| Bike Polo |
UofA Mall |
8:00PM |
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https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts |
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| Tim Carolan Ride |
StarbucksRiver/Campbell |
Thurs8:00AM |
46 miles |
18-21 mph |
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| Up OracleThursday Shootout |
University and Euclid |
Thurs7:30AM |
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www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| Hills, hills, hills |
Bashas Kolb/Sunrise |
Thurs5:30AM |
20 miles |
12-14(but Hills) |
Damion Alexander977-5664 |
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Thurs7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles |
Easy Ride |
www.UofACycling.com |
| The JKG Flagship ride |
Le Buzz |
Thurs5:30AM |
Le Buzz to Molina Basin |
Hammer fest |
JKG Strava on Facebook |
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| U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin |
Flagpole – West Side of Old Main |
Friday7:30AM |
2 hours30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice |
www.UofACycling.com |
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| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group |
Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina |
Saturday 8:00AM |
48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles |
17-20MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride |
| Oro Valley Bikes Ride |
Oro Valley Bikes4749 E Sunrise |
Sat8:00AM |
50 miles |
17-18 MPH |
(520) 577-5511John McCarrell |
| TheOld Man Shootout |
University andEuclid |
Saturday 7:15AM |
60 Mile (can be extended to 100) |
Fast20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout |
University andEuclid |
Saturday 7:30 AM |
60 Miles(can be extended to 100) |
Faster |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride |
7204 e Broadway |
Saturday 8:00AM |
17 miles beginner |
10-14No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com520-296-4715 |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride |
Various RoutesCall Scott |
Saturday 7:00AM |
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Scott 296-7819 |
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride |
Miles Ahead Tanque Verde Sabino Canyon |
7:30 AM |
50 plus/minus miles |
Fast |
Geoff 751-0555 |
| Ben’s Bike Ride |
At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton |
8:00AM |
6-10 miles |
Easy |
www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride |
Varies- email Steve to be on the list |
Saturday 7:30 |
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No Drop |
steve@sabinocycles.com520- |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride |
Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. |
Saturday 7:30AM |
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www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html |
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride |
6448 N Oracle |
Sunday7:30AM |
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www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html |
| Ben’s Bikes |
At Ben’s bike7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM |
35-40 |
17-20 |
www.bensbikestucson.com520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
| What |
Location |
Date/Time |
Distance |
Speed |
Contact- More Info |
| Tucson Recumbent Cyclists |
The weather forecast for Saturday, 12/13/14, says 58 degrees will be the HIGH, and there’s 75% chance of rain. That = 100% chance of NO RIDE! Hopefully, the following week will be better. |
| Sabino Cycles Shop Ride |
Sabino/Tanque Verde |
12/13/147:30AM |
35-40 |
No Drop |
Steve Wetmore |
| Zona Cycling Northwest and Northeast |
Meet at El Con Mall in back of the Starbucks Coffee shop |
12/13/2014830AM |
40 miles |
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794?fref=ts |
| Cactus CyclingNorth West Sunday Circle Cycle |
Panera Oro Valley 10604 N. Oracle (at 1st, east side of Oracle) |
Sunday Dec14, 20149:00 AM |
39 miles |
18 plus |
http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1807996 |
| Bicycle Loop Ride |
Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde, |
Monday, December 15, 8:00 AM |
60 mile ride |
14-16 MPH |
http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/219078731/ |
| Ken’s Monday Ride |
Beyond Bread – corner Ina/Oracle |
Mon, Dec 15, 9:00 AM |
25-35 miles |
15-17 |
http://www.cactuscycling.org/event-1804612 Ken Vieira 520-668-5000 |
| Tuesday Ride. 40 mi. or 60 mi. that is the question |
East End of the Rillito Bike Path 3575 N Craycroft |
Tue Dec 169:00 AM |
rolling average of 12-14 |
40-60 mile choices |
http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/219190669/ |
| Pistol Hill Loop Ride |
Udall Park |
Wed Dec 178:00 AM |
14-16 MPH |
47 mile |
http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/219078859/ |
| Tuesday Night Ride Winterhaven Version |
West side of Old Main |
Tuesday Dec 17th 8:30PM |
15ish |
Slow Cruise |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/?fref=ts |
| Ride Through Winterhaven and See the Lights |
Southwest Corner of Fort Lowell and Campbell 1800 East Fort Lowell |
Wed Dec 17, 20145:30 PM |
Ride through Winterhaven |
Slow Cruise |
http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/219141364/ |
| Winterhaven by bike with Bicycle Tucson and SDMB |
Gather along the Rillito River Path at Campbell Avenue. |
Wed Dec 17 6:00PM |
A few miles |
Slow cruise |
https://www.facebook.com/events/413426112155587/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming |
| GABA Pistol Hill Loop Ride |
Udall Park |
Wed Dec 178:00 AM |
47 mile |
14-16 MPH |
http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/219078859/ |
| GABA Pima County Fairgrounds Loop Ride |
Morris K. Udall Park 7290 E. Tanque Verde |
Fri Dec 198:00 AM |
45 miles |
15-16 MPH |
http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/219098805/ |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- This is New category. ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
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| SAMBA Sweetwater Trail Work |
NE corner Silverbell and Sweetwater to coordinate carpools to the work site. |
Saturday, December 13, 20148:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
TRAILWORK-Not a ride |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/218969806/ |
| TORCA Dec Trailwork Millie. |
Meeting 8am Le Buzz.. |
Sat Dec 13 08:00 AM |
TRAILWORK- Not a ride |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1545081392370697/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming |
| SAMBA Azt antelope peak loop. |
24hrs course entrance willow spring rd/hwy 79, oracle, AZ |
Sun Dec 147:00 AM |
6 to 9 hrs. minimal stopping. Total ride length is 50 miles from Tiger Mine to AZ-77 |
This is an endurance ride and not intended for beginners. |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/219105529/ |
| Loma Alta Trailhead to Pistol Hill! |
Loma Alta Trailhead |
DEC 14Sunday ride! 12-14-14 |
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15 miles |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1532345160357251/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcomingDave Slagle |
| Hope Camp Broadway Bikes Ride |
Camino Loma Alta trail head |
Dec 14Sunday 8:00AM |
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https://www.facebook.com/events/1492676287660713/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcomingWill Ward |
| SAMBA Sweetwater Preserve- Beginner Friendly Ride. |
Sweetwater Preserve trail head4001 N Tortolita Rd, |
Sunday, December 14, 20149:00 AM |
Sweetwater is a rocky trail system, so not ideal for first time riders, but we’ll keep the pace slow for newer riders, maybe have two groups |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/219144542/ |
| Old Pueblo MTB: Starr Pass |
Starr Pass TrailheadTucson, Arizona |
Dec 14Sundayat 15:00–17:15 |
12 miles |
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https://www.facebook.com/events/745730528845895/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming |
| SAMBA Monday Night @ Fantasy Island |
Fantasy Island Parking LotIrvington / Harrison Rds |
Monday, December 15, 20146:30 PM |
Monday night ride @ Fantasy island.Plan on 2 hours. |
Alll levels welcome,you do need a good light |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/219056720/ |
| Tuesday night lights |
fantasy island Mountain bike park |
Teusday 16 Decemberat 19:00 |
10-15 miles! |
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https://www.facebook.com/events/1507915609474695/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming |
| SAMBA Wednesday Night Ride at Starr Pass |
Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead 1298 S. Clearwell Road |
Wed Dec 176:15 PM |
clockwise loop, Yetman re-reoute is finished and it is great! |
Lights are still needed! |
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association/events/219191003/ |
EVENTS
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
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Description |
Date |
Location |
Contact Info |
| Triple C CX |
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Sat/SunDec 13-14 |
4600 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ |
University of ArizonaJoseph Iulianojiuliano88@gmail.com |
| AZ Cross Series Finals |
It’s mud, it’s dirt, it’s grass, it’s pavement, it’s on the bike off the bike |
SaturdayDec 20 |
2155 E. Knox Rd. Crossroads Park Gilbert, AZ |
canisbleu@gmail.comJeff frost |
| TREK Arizona State CX Championship |
It’s more dirt, mud, grass, barriers . It’s all the fun of MTB with the racing like the road. |
SundayDec 21 |
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| 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo |
Burning man meets MTB race. Is this a race or a party? I say BOTH! |
Feb 13-152015 |
Willow Springs- An hour North of Tucson |
http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=5 |
| Tour De Cure- The Damion Alexander Team has a team for this event and is a major sponsor. E-mail me for a free registration code! |
50 and 100K ridesThis is the motivation you are looking for to keep riding after El Tour De Tucson! |
March 1, 2015 |
Tucson Harley Davidson7355 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd |
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=10185&pg=entry&utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=tucsontour&utm_campaign=TDC&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=tucsontourBBiondo@diabetes.org | (520) 795-3711 x7112 |
| Tucson Bicycle Classic |
3 day Stage Race |
March 13-152015 |
McCain Loop TTSauharita RoadPima CC West Crit |
http://tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
| Whiskey Off Road |
7 races. One fun weekend. Pro Crits, kids race, 25, 50, and pro 50 races. 40K Purse. |
April 24 – April 26, 2015. |
Prescott |
http://www.epicrides.com/index.php?contentCat=6 |
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, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
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 how 45 minutes is condensed into a 2 minute segment. I tried to omit nothing to give a more in depth perspective (perhaps too much).
My good friend Brendan Lyons was hit by a car while riding his bike last week with his girlfriend Lorena Evans. Lorena got off easy with a broken wrist (at least that’s all that I know she hurt). Brendan on the other hand ended up In the Hospital and is still there.
Brendan is a fire fighter with rural metro and the founder of Look!Save a life/ Arizona This is what Brendon says s the purpose of Look! “Look! Save a Life / Arizona is a campaign to promote cycling safety and awareness. Many cyclists are unaware of, or choose not to ride according to the laws which govern the use of public roads. Most drivers only expect to see other cars on the road, or even deny the right of cyclists to be on the road at all. (Or worse yet, feel cyclists should not be on the roads at all.) That creates a disconnection between what drivers expect and what cyclists do on the road. These problems culminate in at best, apathy towards cyclists, and at worst, deliberate, hostile, unsafe, and possibly fatal confrontations between drivers and cyclists. My hope is to “Realize that we can not change personalities, but to help in better changing the “attitudes” drivers and cyclists have for one another.”
I went to visit Brendan at UAMC Diamond’s Children in his hospital room. For some time I have helped him manage the facebook page for Look! Save a Life. I have known many cyclist who have spent time in ER and the hospital, but this is the first time I went down to see if I could help (I’ve never been a huge fan of hospitals, I was told as a kid the best way to stay healthy was to avoid hospitals and I have been living that lifestyle).
Even with the pain meds, I could see the grimace on his face every few sentences, but his mind was clear and we had a very long conversation. We talked about what he remembered from the crash, nothing. My favorite topic after a bike crash. How was his bike? Shattered in 13 plus pieces. Where it happened? Sunrise heading East before Kolb. One point was very clear. He wanted to find a way to make this into a positive experience. The question he wanted to know was how could he help save even one life or prevent one collision as a result of his current situation. The conversation went to how Look! Save a Life could get recognition and use his misfortune for the benefit of the community. We went over the downside to being public, but he was set on doing anything that could to save someone from the anguish he was going through.
Together we discussed what he wanted to see. Laws that really protect cyclist! A state wide no texting while driving law! A hands free law!!!!! Expanding the 3 foot to a 5 foot wide passing law and more teeth and penalties for cars who hit a cyclist.
After we had the idea the rest fell on me. Fortunately, I have great political connections on both sides of the isle in the state legislator and know the Representatives and Senators who believe in protecting the safety of cyclist. ( If anyone has 1ooK and want’s to support me for a year I’ll become a full time bike lobbyist for the state of Arizona) Both Senator Steve Farley and Representative Ethan Orr were willing to shuffle their schedules to meet with Brendan to talk about the laws we discussed.
With the assistance of Katie Riley from UAMC and Grant Cesarck from Rural metro we were able to coordinate the logistics of bringing news crews in the hospital and to get a press release out. THANK YOU Katie and Grant!
Everything went very well and KVOA and KGUN both sent crews out. KOLD was not able to make it, but we might do another interview in a few days. AZ Daily Star sent a reporter as well. Senator Farley, Representative Orr, Karen Mlawsky, CEO of UAMC, Andy Theodorou, MD, Chief Medical Officer of UAMC all attended the meeting.
Senator Farley, Representative Orr, Lorena Evans, Brendan Lyons, Karen Mlawsky, Andy Theodorou, MD.
Prior to the media being allowed in Brendan had an opportunity to talk to the others about what he wanted to accomplish. What hit me was that everyone in the room except Dr. Theodorou ride bikes on a regular basis. The conversation was really preaching to the choir and it seemed that not only was everyone in agreement but that it was more of a brainstorming session. Dr. Theodorou had many points to ad from his prospective in the hospital and seeing so many patients who were in collisions. One point everyone really agreed on, WEAR A HELMET! Brendan would be dead, no question, if he was not wearing his lid.
Even before the actual interview began it appeared that Brendan would grimace in pain while talking. I thought, What type of a person is willing to expose themselves to this when they are hurting so much? My answer is, a public servant of the highest caliber. He is the fire fighter through and through. A man who is willing to sacrifice himself for the good of the many. I cried a few times listening to his passionate speech.
The interview: Surrounded by Farley and Orr with Lorena next to him on the bed the news crews took turns interviewing Brendan. I TOOK THE BEST NOTES I COULD. I DID NOT EMBELISH AT ALL, BUT I’M NOT A GOOD SECRETARY AND EXACT WORDING MIGHT BE OFF.
KVOA: Can you walk us through what happened?
Brendan Lyons: On Friday, We were on a training ride for El Tour de Tucson in the bike lane, a very wide bike lane, Lorena was on the left of the lane and we were struck from behind. That is all I remember.
KVOA :A picture tells a thousand words, How are you doing with all of this?(she pointed at the bike)
BL: As you can see I suffered some serious injury and I’m very fortunate to be here to talk to you. Because I was wearing a helmet I’m here today.
KVOA: You mentioned you were a fire Fighter.
BL: It puts taking care of people on a whole. I need to take care of myself and my girlfriend now. Hopefully, by talking to you today, I can help save lives and I can help people.
KVOA: What do you want cyclist and drivers to take form this?
BL: If I was not wearing a helmet, hands down, I would be dead. My helmet was crushed in and I would be dead. Follow the rules of the road. Don’t oppose traffic. Ride in the bike lane. Ride with the flow of traffic. For drivers, Most important, keep your hands on the wheel and pay attention. Get off the phone, don’t text , two seconds with your hands off the wheel can kill someone.
KGUN: You said you advocate for riders safety with Look! Save a Life, did you ever think you would be in this position?
BL: I never believed this. I hoped that I could help share the mission of keeping people safe. This is a two way street. This is not an attack on drivers. I want drivers to pay attention. Give a little extra space. Even if it is a 3 foot law, give five feet. There is no reason not to give space. To have a big truck blow by you in a bike lane is hard to comprehend if you are not a cyclist.
KGUN: Why are you doing this?
BL:I’m doing this to potentially save lives. I’m a fire fighter. I care about people. I genuinely care about people. I don’t want to see anyone else hurt or killed. I’m doing this to save lives.
KVOA: Anything else you want to say?
When I see my bicycle I do not know why I am here. I should be dead. I keep thinking that over and over. We are both incredibly lucky to still be alive.
KGUN: Fellow riders are they offering support?
BL: Fellow riders, fellow fire fighters, people I don’t even know have been coming forward. Put a smile on your face and pay attention to the road.
KVOA: You have been working with some local leaders. Can you talk about this?
BL: People don’t understand why there are so many cyclist here. We have the weather, we have the infrastructure. There are hundreds of mile of roads in Tucson and Pima county with adequate bike lanes, but there needs to be more, there is a 55 mile loop being built, if we don’t have the laws that support this we are doing a disservice to not only cyclist, not only to cyclist but to Firefighters, Doctors, Police offices, Mothers, Fathers, sons and daughters, we are doing disservice to your family members. There is a law that if you hit a cyclist in a bike lane that it is a $500 fine, if you kill him it is a $1000 fine, but in part of Arizona you can be fined $2500 for feeding a wild animal. Where is the human element? It is really disheartening.
KVOA: And this is something you are going to work on changing?
BL: Absolutely. Perhaps Arizona can adopt the California law on no texting and hands free devices only? There is no reason not to be paying attention to the road
KVOA: So what are you going to do now? You obviously focus on recovery
BL: I’m going to focus on my recovery, and advocacy. Focusing on helping people and getting better. Focus on Tucson being better. We don’t need to follow other states. We can step up. We are a huge cycling Mecca. We can set the example for other states. Take care of your brother. Pay attention to drivers as well.
KVOA: Lorena, Do you want to say anything on your experience or hearing him say he should not be here?
LE: It’s hard, I remember everything and he does not. I saw him on the ground and honestly thought he was dead. I’m thankful we are both alive and here and able to heal to move forward from this.
KVOA: I’m getting the impression from listening to you that this is not going to stop you from getting on the bike?
BL: Still going to get on a bicycle! Still going to ride! Still going to be safe! Still going to look out for traffic! I’m a driver as well. I pay taxes. I helped pay for these bike lanes. It’s wonderful to have a means to be healthy and ride to work, It’s good on the economy. Absolutely, I’m still going to ride a bike.
KVOA: Anything else you want to ad?
BL: I’d also like to see any laws that are implemented to be added into the driver education test. Many people just don’t know the laws. It needs to start in the high school.
END BL Interview. Start Steve Farley Interview.
KVOA: Tell me what brought you here with us today?
SF: Traffic safety has been one of the top priorities in the legislator. Jan 2007 I was the first legislator in the country to introduce a bill to ban driving while texting for anyone, Here in Arizona we are now one of the last state in the county that has no law for texting while driving for anybody, but we also collect no data on our accident reports. I’m tireless on this because over the course of my seven years in the legislator I’ve had many families and people who were hurt, injured, killed, come to my office and tell me about inattentive driving. We have to stop this. We have to save lives.
KVOA: What does Brendan and Lorena’s story show us?
SF: There is a huge problem. If you talk to anyone in the ER here ,firefighters, first responders, they have seen countless examples of the carnage that happens when people indulge in distracted driving. There is nothing that says you can’t stop distracted drivers right now, and that is one thing I want to emphasis. Every time you are doing a story out here about these types of things, you are saving lives, But when you put a law in place against certain practices that are dangerous then you strengthen that little cop in our head that says “don’t do it.” You put in in the driver education curriculum, So that every kid and every person who learns to drive understands it is unacceptable to do and we need a law, we need everyone to look at the road ahead of you. We have to get that message to everyone we need a law, we need education and we need enforcement.
KVOA: And those will be the basis of laws as we see going into the next legislative session?
SF: I will never stop that effort. I have seen the type of pain you have seen here today. It is so preventable. It does not need to happen.
KGUN: Tucson is one of the best cycling community, isn’t it ironic our laws don’t reflect it?
SF: It is ironic. Too often you have seen peoples ideology, partisan stuff get injected into this, this is not a Republican or Democrat thing, this is a life saving thing, The distracted driver does not look at your political ideology when he runs you over.
End Steve Farley Interview
KVOA You mentioned you are a cyclist yourself. This must have hit close to home for you.
EO: You are incredibly vulnerable out there and what a lot of drivers don’t understand is a bump or tap that might scratch their paint may kill someone.
KVOA: So what are you hoping to accomplish here by getting Brendans story out there?
EO: We have been working in a bi-partisanship way with the South West Community on a series of bike safety protection laws. Had these laws been in place, now, we might not be here today.
KVOA: And what sort of laws are we talking about here?
EO: The laws we need to look at are expanding the 3 foot rule passing law to 5 foot rule, allow helmet cams to be used as evidence, looking at how cyclist start and stop at 4 way stop signs to make sure you don’t create wrecks among groups of cyclist (A very nice way of saying Idaho stop- way to sneak that one in there Ethan. Love the way you worded it.)
KVOA: Is that what you will be focusing on come the next session
OE: I will. But the other thing I want to do is meet with cyclist around the state to work on platinum recognition and international standards and to get other cyclist ideas to incorporate them into legislation.
KVOA: And you said this is a joint effort and it does not matter on the party. Are you in this together?
EO: It does not matter what party you are in. Doing the right thing, that knows no partisanship. And when it comes to saving a life, when it comes to protecting our community, and enhancing our quality of life, It’s just common sense.
KVOA: Have you had any close calls when you are on the bike?
EO: Certainly. I have had cars that will literally pass within a few inches of me and then go around a pot hole 10 feet in front of me., if a pot hole is more valuable than a human life, something is wrong.
KVOA: We talked about drivers. Do you feel there is some improvement that can be made on the cyclist side as well?
EO: I think it is about communication. If we are building all of these bike lanes. We need to connect all the bike lanes. We have the infrastructure. There has to be an understanding of what cyclist bring to the economy and what we bring to the quality of life.
KVOA: And when you said economy, we have el tour coming up, it’s a huge community here.
EO: When you think of it, all of our resorts, they need amenities that bring people here and cycling is big business. We need to understand what the cyclist bring to the economy.
End of Ethan Orr Interview.
Some of the video was not as clear as I would have likes. I tried to be as accurate as possible, but omitted some points that I could not make out or were overly redundant. It has been a long day, both pulling this off as well as selling real estate. I do appreciate any feedback, especially if you read everything and made it this far;-)
What is the BAC?
The Tucson/Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee?
The Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (TPCBAC) was established to serve in an advisory capacity to local governments on issues relating to bicycle recreation, transportation, and safety.
The TPCBAC is involved in promoting the development of a safe bicycling environment in the City of Tucson and Pima County.
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The following is a brief summary of the August, 2013 meeting.
Tucson Police Report: There were 13 incidents in the past month with one fatality. The fault was found to be that of the cyclist as the rider reportedly was looking down and hit a semi truck. Half of the incidents were cyclists colliding with cars and the bike left the scene. The report came from the automobile driver.
Pima County Sheriff Ryan Roher said some reports of tacks are still coming in, but not as many as before. The reward for info leading to the arrest and conviction of the at“tack”er is now at $2,869. There was a fatality on Mt. Lemmon in July and it was determined that it was result of the cyclist missing a turn.
Appointments- Beth Scott left and she was the rep to the downtown task force. Naomi is the new rep. Citizen transportation advisory committee, CTAC, appoints Colin as BAC representative.
Street Car update from Joe Chase, streetcar construction manager.
Status of Sharrows on 4th. Contractors installed incorrectly and when they removed the paint they destroyed the asphalt. It was an error by the contractor who did not put them where they were supposed to go and the cost of cutting out the existing patches and replacing them will fall on the contractor. There are large sections of 4th Ave. curb that are not red and no parking is allowed. Park wise will start ticketing in the next week. The city might put up some signs or stencil that was not part of the original plan because the large swaths of no parking might confuse people. There is also some fire zones as well. Those parking in the fire zone will be towed, those in the red will be ticketed. Matt Zoll asked about enforcing the 18 inches from the curb parking and Joe said he will look into it. Loading zones on Park are still being worked on.
The green Boxes are all in on University and 4th. Construction crews are still waiting on the final paving downtown. When that is complete a 30 day curing period will be needed. The time line looks solid for late October completion, possibly earlier.
The Bike detection system on the corner of University and Park will be activated this week. Some glitches are anticipated to get it fully dialed in. BAC members had concerns about the intersection. Since this corner has always been a 4 way stop, there is some fear that drivers will be gunning it to make the light and this may pose a threat to peds and bikes. The priority of the light was not known, but it is detection based.
The Cushing street bridge opening day is going to be early to mid September. There is concern with the connection with the loop and no one has a plan for what can be done. It definitely does not work with bikes using trailers. BAC members expressed a strong desire to see ADOT address this issue.
How will streetcar testing work? Most of the testing will be at night to have the as little impact on traffic as possible. First tests will not be on power, just towed. Each car needs a burn period to make sure it is operating correctly. The first car should arrive in Tucson on the 29th of August. All 8 cars will need to be tested prior to being put into service. The first public rides will be next year.
Granada is having a fix to make it better for bikes.
Broadway will be stenciled and have the green bike lane markings in late September or early October.
Putting a Bike box at Time Market is waiting on Tucson Fire.
PSA were filmed last week and will be coming to a media source near you in the near future.
Summary: Most construction will be finished in late October and Tucson will have a streetcar in 2014.
Two videos were presented on two different loops in Marana.
Both have some issues and the summary of those problems will be created and sent on to the Town of Marana. The sharp u-turn and ramp on the Loop North of Cortaro was the greatest concern. The following links are from the presentation.
www.screencast.com/t/5xARwbiXdp
www.screencast.com/t/LxuJmN3vZfC
Downtown links presentation with Kiley: A 50 million voter approved project connecting Aviation Freeway to I-10. The actual cost is not closer to 85 million and it might not be enough to finance the project. The new freeway will parallel the train tracks for the most part. Kiley called this project a “Zombie” road. The idea started at the time we had rotary phones and they just keep coming back over and over. The project was presented to make connectivity for all modes of transportation, but it appears it is not really addressing all bike/ped issues. On the positive side, Union Pacific railroad has agreed to be whistle free in the area. Also, some areas will be removed from the floodplain. The next meeting will be next Monday at Parkwise if you want to put in your 2 cents.
Projects that were on the bond survey that relate the most to the Bike community
Ann Chanecka, City Bike/Pedestrian Coordinator checked out Brownsville Texas night time Cyclovia and Huston’s Bike share program over the summer. How do we get great ideas, we see what is working other places. The city has had lots of requests for bike parking and still have many more to give away. Do you know a business that needs Bike parking?
Matt Zoll with Pima county Bike/Pedestrian: Matt had so much to report that I did not get it all.
The county has received $600,000 in federal and $40,000 in County funds for educations and safety outreach. The money will be spent on working with schools, bike ambassador, and safe route to schools. About 60 schools are working on bike to school programs and walk to school events. The schools are 70 percent city 15 percent county and the rest in other municipalities. Ingnacio will be is at 43 schools this year with the Safe Routes to School Program. Homer-Davis is getting lanes and traffic calming (Did you know Chuck Huckleberry went to school there). Happens chuck went there. 60-70 people per month are taking public classes offered and another 50-60 Lots of loop projects have been completed and it is about 2 years for completing of the loop if all falls in place with fed regulations. 3 bike lane projects worth noting are Alvernon and Aviation Highway, Camino de la Tierra north and the project on Mary Ann Cleveland is waiting on the gas utility. Bike ambassadors are out there teaching people how to do simple repairs on the loop at the new tool and pump stations. With all the new riders hitting the loop some people don’t know some basic bike skills like pumping a tire, so the ambassadors went to mechanic courses. Also, put there to possibly protect tools from theft. Jr. El Tour, boys and girls club, establishing program at the south side of town. 40% of kids in the area live in poverty and many in extreme poverty. Martha Lemon worked out a new MTB manual and it will be used for some beta testing in the classes being offered and other communities are asking for it as well. Snyder to Catalina highway on Houghton construction is complete. Harrison road bike lanes from Harrison to Sabino High is in planning and might go to construction next year.
PAG: A call for a citizen group to look at how to spend one million buckaroos for bike/ped funds. September 12th is the cycle traffic discussion. The Strategic highway safety plan on the state is currently being rewritten. September 12th is the cycle traffic discussion. The old plan did not address bike/ped, but the update may give an opportunity for us to be a part of the plan. ADOT has the final decision, perhaps not the most transparent, but perhaps we will be heard.
Facilities: Cat Tran on Copper and MTN had a collision with a bike. Cat Tran was parked at a sign that clearly says no cars, but is also a stop.
UA: New bike path on the west side of Highland garage from Helen to Mabel that gives cyclist a way of avoiding Mountain and Helen. UA BAC has 35 people on the committee. Several sub committees have been formed.
Living Street Alliance: The next Cyclovia has been set for April 6, 2014. Some plans are in the works for a ride to the pitch at FC Tucson. PAG car free days are coming and just for recording your ride you can win some fab prizes.
