AV further mutilates Outer Hwy 18

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.

Reward pool monies refunded

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.

Trike Asylum features local group

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.

New Starbucks opens in Apple Valley

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.

Photos from the 2011 Tour de Apple Valley

The return of Tim and Steve

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.

Tour de Apple Valley registrations open for individual or tandem riders

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.

Thanks, animal control!

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 three times I’ve been by, they didn’t so much as bark.

BCAR follow-up

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!”

Navajo Road update

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 it better by the completion of construction.

Navajo Road construction

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

2011 Tour de Apple Valley web page is up

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.

August time trial results

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

July time trial results

Here are the results of this month’s time trial. There was a slight breeze, but the temperature and humidity seemed just about perfect. The length of the course is approximately 7.24 miles.

Charity ride for breast cancer awareness

Trek Women is holding a local Breast Cancer Awareness Ride (BCAR) on Saturday, October 8, at 10:00 a.m.

Safer, more plentiful bicycle paths is an Inland goal

Supporters of cycling said the biggest factor cities can play in promoting biking is offering a safe route.

Coyote sighting

We’ve seen rattlesnakes, and wondered about mountain lions, but never considered that coyotes may be a threat, too.

Crit practice — group photo

Here’s the Wednesday crit practice crew just before take-off.

Kiowa closure

Kiowa Road south of Bear Valley Road is scheduled for closure due to roadwork on June 20th and 21st.

Hit-and-run driver arrested

The man authorities believe injured two bicyclists over the weekend then fled the scene was arrested late Wednesday night, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Apple Valley station officials said.