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Bike lane safety
I was fortunate to have dinner with Tim Brummer over the weekend. Brummer is the brain behind Lightning Cycle Dynamics in Lompoc. He’s been designing, building, and racing record-setting bikes for decades, giving him more cycling experience than anyone else I can think of off the top of my head.
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Animal control in Apple Valley and beyond
The number of loose dogs on Quarry Road has been way down for several months, but apparently this is still dependent on the luck of the draw, rather than on any conscientiousness on the part of the resident of the house just west of Dale Evans Parkway. In fact, even when the owners are in the yard, they exercise little control over dogs that chase cyclists, and the dogs themselves don’t act as if they have training of any sort.
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Repaving complete on Dale Evans Parkway, Joshua Road
Repaving is complete on Dale Evans Parkway between Johnson Road and the I-15, as well as on Joshua Road between CA 18 and Standing Rock Road.
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Bicyclist killed in Apple Valley
A bicyclist was struck and killed Friday morning as he rode along a busy road in Apple Valley, according to San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials.
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Man airlifted for mountain bike injuries in Hesperia
HESPERIA — An unidentified male was airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center after he fell from his mountain bike Friday afternoon, San Bernardino County sheriff’s spokeswoman Cindy Bachman said.
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Photos from the 2012 Tour de Apple Valley
Here are some photos from the registration area and starting line of the 2012 Tour de Apple Valley.
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Photos from the Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
Here are some photos from the 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Ride (BCAR), which took place on Saturday, October 13th, at Victorville Cycles.
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Strong turnout for Ride in the Rocks
LUCERNE VALLEY — The Ride in the Rocks fundraiser Saturday raised more than $12,000 for local students, organizers said.
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Victor Valley Bicycle Club on Strava
With all the different “social media” options, it’s difficult to decide which to use, let alone which are worthy of your participation. Thanks to the members of the Victor Valley Bicycle Club, two of your choices are easy.
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Strava privacy settings
I may be the last Stava member to discover this, but Strava now has a great privacy feature that allows you to share your GPS ride data while protecting sensitive information.
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October rides
October is a busy month for cycling in the high desert.
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VVV’s endless summer slideshow (video)
Great photomontage of the Victor Valley Bicycle Club (AKA Victor Valley Velo).
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‘Riding Bikes with the Dutch’
Filmmaker Michael Bauch showed his 37-minute film, “Riding Bikes with the Dutch,” to the students at Yucca Loma School in Apple Valley tonight.
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Report: California top with cyber-crooks
The Internet Crime Complain Center receives more cyber scam complaints from California than any other state in the nation, according to a recently released report, and some of the most popular scams are making the rounds locally.
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Organized ‘C’ Ride on Saturday, May 12th
Sarah Matthews’ husband has set up a “C” ride tomorrow, Saturday May 12th, for anyone who is interested. The start / stop point will be in the parking lot of the Home Depot at Apple Valley Road and Bear Valley Road. The ride starts at 7:00 a.m.
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Local hit-and-run driver gets slap on the wrist
Michael Bruce Slusser, the person accused of driving the truck that hit local cyclists Tim Moreno and Steve Stearns, has received a slap on the wrist.
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Three arrested for bicycle thefts are linked to local cases
Beatriz E. Valenzuela, Staff Writer
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2012 Ride for Bike Lanes
Help us encourage our elected officials to provide bike lanes on all streets in the high desert. We’re meeting at the Lowe’s at Bear Valley and Amargosa (14333 Bear Valley Road, Victorville), and riding East to the US Bank Office in Jess Ranch Marketplace (19201 Bear Valley Road Suite E, Apple Valley).
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2012 Amgen Tour of California
The Amgen Tour of California starts Sunday, May 13, with a local stage on Friday, May 18.
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Crooks steal $33,000 in bikes, accessories
VICTORVILLE — Jason Conley awoke Sunday morning to find some one had broken into his garage, but when he looked inside he learned thieves bypassed his family’s cars and motorcycle but made off with more than $30,000 in bicycles and a wheel set.