Author Archives: Greg Raven

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. View Larger Map

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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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BCAR follow-up

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Greg Raven

Carol at Victor Valley Cycles writes: “Thank you to everyone who participated today! Cheers to all the volunteers, riders, and supporters of this annual ride! We had 236 riders and raised $7,000.00!”

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Navajo Road update

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Greg Raven

Navajo Road is no longer dirt and gravel in the construction section south of Johnson Road, but the asphalt is neither smooth nor free of sand. It’s not particularly dangerous or different to ride, but let’s hope that they make … Continue reading →

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Navajo Road construction

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Greg Raven

The north end of Navajo Road, just south of Johnson Road, is torn up for construction.

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2011 Tour de Apple Valley web page is up

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Greg Raven

The Town of Apple Valley has put up a page with all the details on the 2011 Tour de Apple Valley, which will be held Saturday, October 22nd this year.

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August time trial results

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Greg Raven

Here are the results of this month’s time trial, courtesy Dave Nocera.

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