Two Arizona Cities Ranked in top 10 for Cycling
…by Forbes Magazine. Tucson was ranked #5, and Mesa #10.The rankings were based on the 2010 Benchmarking Report from the Alliance for Bicycling & Walking.“The cities on our list are those, according to the report, with the greatest percentage of people who ride their bikes to work. If a city has a greater percentage of bicycling […]
Bikes Donated to AmeriSchools Academy
Words and photo by Sheila Foraker, CAzBike Southern Arizona Representative Stealing from kids is among the lowest form of crime. Stealing from kids who have nothing is even worse. Consider the plight of KarmaRacer, supporter of Arizona Bicycle Club (ABC) and AmeriSchools Academy. KarmaRacer is a bicycle re-cycler that serves youth, families and adults with […]
letter: 19th Avenue Bikeway-Pedestrian Bridge and Multi-use Path
Re: 19th Avenue Bikeway-Pedestrian Bridge and Multi-use Path
Bicycle Riders as Disciples of Progress
With smooth, paved roads and motor vehicles seemingly everywhere, it’s easy to forget that bicyclists advocated for road progress first. The League of American Wheelman (now called the League of Amerinca Bicyclists) was founded in 1880 and became the umbrella organization for the good roads movement. “The 1890s popular movement for Good Roads, pushed most […]
Glendale Ball Park Blvd Letter of Support
The following letter of support was sent to Felipe Andres Zubia, Chair, ADOT Transportation Enhancement Review Committee: Dear Mr. Zubia:The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists would like to register our support for the Ball Park Boulevard Connection Project in Glendale. This project will benefit bicyclists from all over the Valley as it will create a significant […]
Southern Arizona Report: April
Perimeter Bicycling was awarded the grant to administrate the Pima Regional Middle School Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. I will be the manager much like I do for our current Bike Ambassador program. This is a Safe Routes to Schools curriculum model, much like the elementary school program already in existence, but with middle school students […]
letter: to Pima County officials regarding Tucson Mountain Park enforcement concerns
Re:to Pima County Officials regarding Tucson Mountain Park enforcement concerns
Bio’s
Wayne Cullop has recently joined CAzBike as an Advisory Board member.has been very active cyclist in the Tucson area for 15 years. He has served on Tucson’s GABA Board for more the 10 years. He is currently leading GABA’s Advocacy Gruppo, and has served as Club President and Web Master. Wayne was selected to serve […]
Victory Earns NMBP certification
Verde Valley cylist, and CAzBike Northern Arizona Representative, Randy Victory has earned an Instructor’s Certificate from the National Mountain Bike Patrol organization. Randy is now qualified to train volunteers to perfom the duties of NMBP patrollers and/or ambassadors.
Volunteers needed for Bicycle Valet First Friday: April 2
Roosevelt Row and TBAG are teaming up to valet bicycles at First Friday !!While doing bike valet, I will talk with cyclists about the need for a strong bike advocacy group specific to Phoenix. CAzBike is for all of Arizona. Upon finding sufficient interest cyclists, we will begin the process of changing the face of […]
