Bicycle Touring

Oro Valley to Tucson 

It was short 30 mile ride from Oro Valley to my hotel near the Tucson airport today.  I had planned to spend the day in Oro Valley but when I saw the weather forecast and […]

Bicycle Touring

Cycling the bike paths

I spent the morning cycling on the bike paths from Oro Valley to Tucson and back. Because it was a Saturday morning, there were lots of cyclists and runners on the path.    This lady […]

Bicycle Touring

Tempe to Florence AZ

I had originally planned to ride to Picacho State Park, north of Tucson today but changed my plan when I saw the weather forecast.   They were calling for a high of 98 Fahrenheit or […]

Bicycle Touring

Rest Day in Tempe

I took a break today. In the morning I walked to Wallmart to pick up a few supplies and REI to buy fuel for my camp stove.  At REI I also purchased a pair of […]

Bicycle Touring

Harcuvar to Wickenburg AZ 

I got on the road just after 7 am hoping to find a breakfast spot 8 miles away in Wenden. Unfortunately the restaurant had gone out of business. I was glad I had eaten a granola […]

Bicycle Touring

Palo Verde CA to Quarzsite AZ

Breakfast of champions. Instant  oatmeal and coffee. I got on the road just after 8am this morning.  For the first 14 miles I travelled on flat terrain through farmland. The traffic was light and the […]