Joseph Bailey can’t wait to start – and finish – in the El Tour on Saturday morning. He’s like a little boy waiting for a nice, big present. Instead, he’s a 70-year-old Navy veteran who will cherish every moment. In…
If you’ve been on the roads in Tucson or anywhere in Arizona, you’ve seen the Cemex trucks out and about. They’re the big red-and-blue striped truck with materials in its big drum. You can’t miss them when you come visit…
More than 7,000 cyclists will be at the start line of El Tour Saturday morning. That’s whether they are at the 102-mile, 63-mile, 32-mile ride and the Fun Ride. They will be greeted by the vocalists from Arts Express. This…
Diamond Ventures has long been associated with El Tour de Tucson. And it’s all good. Well, great, in fact. Back in the day they were the title sponsor of big Perimeter Bicycling Association events for a number of years. Well,…
For Ryan Witzig, being the third string for a bike ride isn’t all that bad. In fact, he’s honored to be the cyclist in something that will be helpful for someone in need. So, third is first in his eyes.…
Casino Del Sol is a cornerstone of tribal economic development, reaching beyond the Pascua Yaqui reservation to the surrounding community from the events its sponsors, to the vendors it works with, to the jobs it creates for both tribal and…
What a great weekend more than 500 children had getting brand-new, free bikes from Serve Our City and a host of sponsors that made it all possible. "Perhaps the only thing that beats the smile on the face of a…
Where would Tucson youth sports be without the Tucson Conquistadores? Heck, where would Tucson sports be without the hard-working group that’s been around more than 60 years? Not in the great place that it’s in these days. They have contributed…
For moms Danielle Villegas and Angel Stubblefield, Courtney’s Courage is a godsend. Most non-profits who help families usually are, but in the case of Villegas and Stubblefield it’s a lifesaver. Villegas is the mom of Yesenia, who is affected with…
Richard Street is making his debut in the annual El Tour de Tucson. He’s more than happy to be a part of it, given he’s not a cyclist or pretends to be one. But he’s getting out there to help…