Tucson Velo

Be on the lookout for for this bike. If you see it, email Joy. We just bought our daughter a bike two weeks ago for her to use at school (University of Arizona).  She was using a Kryptonite U-lock, but both the bike and lock are gone!  It is a gold/bronze color (butterscotch) Women’s Huffy [...]

Check out Mason Ibas’ photos from Sunday’s FlapJack Time Trial. Double clicking an image will take you to Ibas’ site to view and purchase a larger version. 2011 FlapJack Time Trial – 1-29-11 – Images by Mason Ibas

According to event officials, more than 500 cyclists attended the Tour de Cookie on Saturday, which benefits the Tucson Kids’ Try-athlon. Check out the video from the ride.

Editor’s note: Travis Woodruff is a Tucson-based cycling coach (USA Cycling certified Level I Elite Coach) and founder of Momentum Endurance, a coaching business. On Monday, Travis will begin providing bi-monthly training columns to help you take your cycling to the next level. If you would like more personalized service, contact Travis. Read more about [...]

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Riley Merline had been riding his Gary Fisher for 12 years before adding an Xtracycle Free Radical to it eight months ago. He says he got his Gary Fisher as his cold weather bike when he was in college in Michigan, but decided to turn it into a longtail because he was tired of trying [...]

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What: Tour de Cookie When: 9 a.m. Sunday Where: Starts and finishes at Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. Description: Riders will race/cruise between eight cookie stands around midtown Tucson and attempt to eat as many cookies as possible. Prizes are awarded to the cyclists who visit the most stands, eat the most [...]

Editor’s note: Travis Woodruff is a Tucson-based cycling coach (USA Cycling certified Level I Elite Coach) and founder of Momentum Endurance, a coaching business. On Monday, Travis will begin providing bi-monthly training columns to help you take your cycling to the next level. If you would like more personalized service, contact Travis. How, why and [...]

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Construction on the city’s first official bike boulevard is set to begin in less than two weeks. The city hired two contractors to complete the work on Fourth Avenue and Fontana Avenue from University Boulevard to Prince Road. (Check out the map at the end of the post) Construction starts on Feb. 7 and according [...]