League names Phoenix Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly City
League Announces Fall 2014 Bicycle Friendly Communities First time honoree: Phoenix is named Bicycle Friendly at the Bronze level. “Achieving Bronze level BFC is a great first step on Phoenix’s journey to Platinum level. We have a soon-to-be-approved bicycle master plan with 380 projects. I am excited for the future of bicycling in Phoenix.” — Joseph […]
Coalition supports the community
The Coalition is proud to announce two $1,000 grants to two organizations that promote safe bicycling to needy bicyclists and would-be bicyclists. The awards will be used to purchase helmets, lights, or any other supplies that need to be purchased in furtherance of their mission. We-Cycle exec directorRobert Chacon, right, at arecent bike safety event The […]
Meet Spencer Scharff
The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists is pleased to announce that Spencer Scharff of Phoenix has joined the Coalition’s Board of Directors. Spencer has been a cyclist since he was very young and is looking forward to contributing to the Coalition’s important mission. Spencer received his bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from the University […]
Cazbike 2014 Annual Meeting Wrap-up
The Coalition held its annual member’s meeting Saturday 10/18/2014. Thanks to all who came out to hear what we’ve all been up to. For a look forward to 2015 please see Striving for Significant Advocacy Milestones in 2015 Changes to Board and advisory positions are detailed below — the updated positions are listed at cazbike.org/contact (unapproved) […]
Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists Striving for Significant Advocacy Milestones in 2015
CAzBike pres.Bob Beane Bob is the Coalition’s President. The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists began in 1991 with a dream of developing an effective statewide bicycling advocacy organization/network in Arizona. When we consider that meant developing a functioning team across geography the size of New England, with 45% of New England’s population, this was no small […]
CAzBike Membership ANNUAL Meeting: Sat Oct 18, 2014
When: Oct 18, 2014 Lunch 12-1PM, meeting 1-4PM Where: Boulders on Broadway, Tempe (Boulders is bike-friendly with indoor bike parking). The Coalition will be springing for lunch and softdrinks (cash bar available)! All members are cordially invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public. For space planning purposes, please drop us […]
Meet Mark Aasmundstad
Mark Aasmundstad At AZ Time Trial Championships, 2013 Introducing Mark Aasmundstad, Flagstaff Representative. Bicycling is a good way of spending time outside every day and it makes me feel so alive. I like the rhythm, motion, intimacy and freedom of moving through landscapes on a bike. Bicycling is an excellent way to meet great […]
Triggering Traffic Signals
Triggering “demand” traffic signals by bicycles has been has been a problem for time immemorial… However it looks as though newer technology is creating the opportunity for more effective sensing. In general the best chance you have of triggering a demand signal is to pull up to the stop line in the center of the […]
Savvy Cyclist Safety Class offered in Flagstaff
Be a savvy cyclist for Bike-to-Work Week!The Savvy Cyclist class will help any bicyclist understand the basics of on-street cycling, learn how to ride safely and legally, and bike with confidence in any traffic situation. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 5:00 to 6:30 pmFlagstaff Medical CenterMcGee Auditorium1200 North Beaver Street .. Learn to ride safely and […]
