High Desert Cycling

Yucca Loma Bridge opening slated for May

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Greg Raven

APPLE VALLEY – With construction on a nearly mile-long stretch of Yucca Loma Road progressing, town officials have tentatively scheduled an opening date for the long-anticipated bridge to which the road leads.

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Bicyclist hit on Ranchero Road, suffers minor injuries

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Greg Raven

HESPERIA — A 33-year-old bicyclist was transported to a local hospital after a Friday morning collision on Ranchero Road.

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Spreading the joy: 13th annual bike giveaway provides for children in need

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Greg Raven

VICTORVILLE – Children squealed in delight while each rode their new bicycles around the High Desert Event Center parking lot as the Victorville Parks and Recreation Department held its 13th annual Doris Davies Memorial Bicycle Giveaway Wednesday.

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Mojave Riverwalk South completion pushed to February

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Greg Raven

APPLE VALLEY — The nearly 3-mile-long walking path atop the eastern bank of the Mojave River is approximately 60 percent complete, but the finish date has been pushed several weeks to accommodate an extension of the project to the town’s southern border.

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Bear Valley bike path update

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Greg Raven

A press release from the Town of Apple Valley reads:

We’re blazing trails! Another Class 1 bike path is under construction on Bear Valley [Road] in front of the Spring Valley Lake Equestrian Estates. You’ll soon be able to pedal your way to VVC and beyond!

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2016 VVBT (video)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Greg Raven

Hesperia, CA. On October 29th 2016 The high desert held their 2nd annual Victor Valley Bicycle Tour. This year the event remembers two local fallen bicyclists. Proceeds used to promote California’s 3 feet for safety act in the high desert. This video covers highlights of the 100 mile route. Other routes available were 62, 25 and 10 mile family ride.

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Mark your calendars: 2017 VVBT

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Greg Raven

Save the date: October 28, 2017.

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City hosts second Victor Valley Bicycle Tour

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Greg Raven

HESPERIA — Laces tied and sweatbands on, cyclists readied themselves at the starting line as they rode across the High Desert for the 2nd Annual Victor Valley Bicycle Tour in honor of two local bicycle enthusiasts who died this year.

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