2012 Ride of Silence: Wed May 16
Hundreds of events are scheduled worldwide on May 16, 2012 in the annual Ride of Silence. (always the third Wednesday in May).Details of other Arizona rides as they are announced (check back often) can be found at rideofsilence.org .Currently rides are scheduled around Arizona in Green Valley, Kingman, Mesa-Gilbert, and Tucson.
This is how we roll in Arizona: Mining Country Challenge 2011
here’s a video from the PMBC Mining Country Challenge 2011. Warnings: Steep grades and adult language related to same!
CAzBike Membership Meeting: Monday May 16
*** watch our guest speaker LIVE via ustream.tv*** tune in via our facebook page *** (click on “ustream live” if necessary)*** facebook login is not required to view/listen.*** you can text chat in with questionsNext meeting: Monday May 16, 2011. 6:00PM. Location: Boulders on Broadway Bar and Grill (map) 530 W. Broadway in Tempe AZ 85282, 480.921.9431 In […]
New and renewed Arizona LAB Bicycle Friendly Communities
League Announces Spring 2011 Bicycle Friendly Communities This year, Sedona joined the list at Bronze level. Mesa renews at Bronze, and Cottonwood received honorable mention. Also, Wandertec, Inc. (Flagstaff) – new Bronze level business, and University of Arizona – new Silver level universityArizona communities currently enjoying BFC status are Gold — Tucson/East Pima Region Silver […]
Arizonas Red Rock Road
How Community and Bicycling Advocacy Achieved an Extreme Road Makeoverā¦ By Bob Beane, Randy Victory and Daniel Paduchowski Photos by Carla Riedel and Bob Beane This article originally appeared as the cover story of the Mar/Apr 2011 issue of American Bicyclist magazine [full issue; see cover, story starts on p.11]. A certain well-known television show […]
Advocacy Alert: $2.5B Funding Rescission Looms
Your state DOT may be getting ready to take away millions of dollars in bicycle and pedestrian funding. In the latest budget deal between the Republicans and Democrats, the two parties agreed to rescind (read: take back) $2.5 billion in unspent federal transportation funds. Your state DOT has the power to decide which funds they […]
Our littlest riders
Coalition of Arizona Bicyclist’s Kathy Mills offered a class in bike safety to over 50 pre-school students of theĀ Horizon Presbyterian Church, located in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix, Arizona. The early basics were stressed — stopping at stop signs, looking both ways, and helmet fit. Kathy is an LCI, a League Cycling Instructor, certified by […]
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ABC member killed on organized ride in Florida
Sad, tragic news from ABC:Bob King, a long-time member of ABC, was killed last Wednesday, March 30th, after being struck from behind by a fast-moving pick-up truck. Bob was on a week-long Bike Florida Spring Tour. The driver, a young man, was said to be distracted using his cell phone when his vehicle drifted into […]
Livable Communities Coalition day at AZ Transit Assn Conference
The Livable Communities Coalition, of which CAzBike is a participant, is teaming up with the AZ Transit Association (AzTA) and ADOT for participation in their April Conference. We can attend one day for a reduced rate of $100. More info on the program for April 12 and how to register.