Author Archives: Greg Raven

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You've probably seen me around the area on my Lightning Phantom II.

2011 Tour de Apple Valley results

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Greg Raven

The results are now available for the 2011 Tour de Apple Valley.

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Date set for 2012 TdAV

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Greg Raven

This year’s Tour de Apple Valley is scheduled for October 20th at 8:00 AM. We’re trying to get more information and a copy of the flyer.

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AV further mutilates Outer Hwy 18

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Greg Raven

The Town of Apple Valley has further mutilated Outer Highway 18, this time at Kiowa. This mutilation seems to be in support of the Town’s support for the failed high-density housing project on the corner.

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Reward pool monies refunded

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Greg Raven

All PayPal donations for the reward pool have been returned to the donor. In the case of donations by check, the checks have been shredded.

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Trike Asylum features local group

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Greg Raven

Trike Asylum has run a nice piece on the Sun City Trikers, a group of local recumbent trike riders who live and ride in Apple Valley. See the article here.

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New Starbucks opens in Apple Valley

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Greg Raven

Given how few good jumping-off points there are for rides in the area, it seems appropriate to mention that a new Starbucks has opened in Apple Valley, at the corner of Highway 18 and Dale Evans Parkway.

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2012 Amgen Tour route announcement

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Greg Raven

AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, has today confirmed the 13 official host cities for the 2012 race, incorporating the two queen stages of the past two editions in one year, with finishes at Big Bear ski resort … Continue reading →

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The return of Tim and Steve

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Greg Raven

This morning, Tim “TJ” Moreno and Steve Sterns returned to Apple Valley Road to finish the ride they started on June 11th of this year, a ride cut short by a hit-and-run driver.

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Tour de Apple Valley registrations open for individual or tandem riders

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Greg Raven

Ride into fall by participating in the Fourth Annual Chuck Hanson Tour de Apple Valley October 22. Check in at Apple Valley Civic Center Park at 6 a.m. for the 7 a.m. ride.

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Thanks, animal control!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Greg Raven

From what I can tell, there some local rider who deserves our thanks, for it seems that someone pepper-sprayed one or more of those loose dogs on Johnson Road, getting them to rethink the wisdom of chasing cyclists. The last … Continue reading →

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