‘Unforgettable’: Apple Valley cyclist Megan Jastrab, 19, wins bronze medal in Olympics debut

If Apple Valley’s Megan Jastrab keeps a journal, a recent entry might read: Went to the Tokyo Summer Olympics, helped my cycling team capture a bronze medal, having a good time.

Woman killed after being struck by box truck in Hesperia

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A woman is dead after she was hit by a truck in Hesperia Tuesday afternoon.

Motorcyclist who identifies as bicyclist sets world cycling records

Hesperia’s Hi-Desert Bikes to close in August, sending owner into retirement earlier than expected

• George Puleikis and his family reflect on 30 years in business before they shutter the shop for good this summer

Green Tree extension project in Victorville will break ground on June 2nd

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Today, the City of Victorville announced that it will break ground on its Green Tree Extension on June 2.

Bicyclist seriously injured by hit-and-run driver in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 30-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured after he was hit by a hit-and-run driver in Victorville.

2021 Redlands Bicycle Classic canceled as organizers focus on 2022

The 2021 Redlands Bicycle Classic has been canceled, organizers announced this week, despite hopes earlier in the year for a possible fall event.

Driver accused of killing a Victorville man in hit-and-run crash arrested

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A driver accused of hitting a bicyclist and leaving him in the roadway to die has been arrested.

7th Street in Victorville closed due to fatal hit-and-run crash

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities in Victorville are looking for a hit-and-run driver that struck and killed a bicyclist early Monday morning.

Bicyclist killed on Mojave Drive in Victorville; Police seek driver

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene of the crash, officials said.

Town of Apple Valley completes Safe Routes to School projects

Apple Valley, CA — Feb. 22, 2021: When children resume in-person learning again at Mariana Academy, Sandia Academy , Apple Valley High School, and Rio Vista School of Applied Learning, they can walk or bike to school easier now that construction is complete on projects designed to improve access along commonly used routes to these schools.

Mojave Riverwalk video

The City of Victorville’s Twitter announcement of the opening of the Mojave Riverwalk.

Victor Valley Bicycle Tour draws hundreds to High Desert roadways

• The 5th annual event, which played out Saturday, included locals and professionals who rode to promote bicycle safety.

Mojave Riverwalk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Inaugural Bike Ride

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The City of Victorville will host an event to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Victorville Mojave Riverwalk on Nov. 2.

Caltrans pulls plug on High Desert Corridor freeway effort

The California Department of Transportation [Caltrans] rather quietly last month pulled the plug on the long-in-the-works plans for the 63-mile Desert Corridor Freeway that was to link California State Route 14 in Palmdale and State Route 18 in Apple Valley.

Caltrans settles environment lawsuit, cancels high desert freeway project

A recent court settlement spells the end for the planned High Desert Corridor Freeway. Bryn Lindblad, deputy director of Climate Resolve — one of the plaintiffs — calls the settlement “a victory for smart planning [and against] climate change.” Climate Resolve estimates that the freeway would have resulted in four million additional miles being driven every day. Those tailpipes would have contributed major greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating the planet’s climate emergency.

Mojave Riverwalk update

The next stage of the Mojave Riverwalk, a concrete bike trail along the Mojave River near the lower campus of Victor Valley College, is approaching completion. (See “City begins building Mojave Riverwalk.”)

Bicyclist injured in early morning crash with car in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A bicyclist was transported to a local hospital after crashing with a car Monday morning.

Construction of bike path to begin on Bear Valley Road

VICTORVILLE — Road work is expected over the next several months along a portion of Bear Valley Road as a Class 1 bike path is constructed.

Registration is now open for the 2019 Victor Valley Bicycle Tour

The 5th Victor Valley Bicycle Tour is scheduled for October 26, 2019, starting again at Civic Center Park in Apple Valley.