Apple Valley to vote on bike lanes upgrade

The Apple Valley Town Council will be voting at the September 22 council meeting to award a contract to All American Asphalt for the Townwide Class II Bikeway Upgrade — Project No. 2016-03.

Bicycle safety signs installed

APPLE VALLEY — Bicyclists on the road should be a lot safer after the Victor Valley Bicycle Tour donated hundreds bike safety signs to three High Desert municipalities and the county.

Support AB 1103 (Stop as Yield Bill)

We have an opportunity to pass Stop-As-Yield in California. Here is a letter I received from Walt Seifert at Sacramento TrailNet, and a sample letter to send to the chairman of the California Committee on Transportation in support of this measure.

Amgen Tour of California, Stage 7 start in Wrightwood

The start of Stage 7 of the 2017 Amgen Tour of California in Wrightwood seemed to be very poorly attended.

Median barrier project in Apple Valley set to begin next week

SAN BERNARDINO — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Sully-Miller Contracting began work on a raised curb median project on State Route 18 (SR-18) in Apple Valley. The construction area is approximately .75 miles, with the project limits from Navajo Road to Kiowa Road. The $1.1 million construction plan was identified as a necessary safety project.

Q&A about the Bear Valley Road bike path

After the opening of the Bear Valley Road bike path, I reached out to Richard Berger and Kathie Martin at the Town of Apple Valley for more information. This is what I received from Kathie Martin:

Second Annual Victorville Road Race

Majestic Cycling is putting on the Second Annual Victorville Time Trial, Road Race, and Criterium April 7th-9th 2017. There will be SoCal Cup Points for PRO 1/2 Cat 3 and Women Pro 1/2/3.

Bear Valley Bike Path complete

APPLE VALLEY — Two separated sections of a bike path on the northern side of Bear Valley Road were recently completed, forging a cyclable connection between Jess Ranch Marketplace and Victor Valley College.

Proposed state law would let bicyclists roll past stop signs

Cyclists in California would be allowed to pedal past stop signs without stopping under legislation proposed by two lawmakers who say it would make the roads safer.

Town of Apple Valley bike path plans

ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE OF RETENTION FOR THE BEAR VALLEY BIKE PATH — PROJECT NO. 2012-03

2017 Amgen Tour of California Route presented by Visit California

• Nation’s first men’s cycling race designated as a UCI Worldtour Event. Women’s and Men’s Premier Stage Races Will Bring the World’s Most Talented and Popular Cycling Stars Back to California. Former Champions Kristin Armstrong, Jens Voigt and Freddie Rodriguez Named Official Race Ambassadors

Town of Apple Valley bike path plans

January-March 2017 newsletter

For Riverwalk design, review ongoing

VICTORVILLE — Design plans for the $4.4 million Mojave Riverwalk project, which will mix bike paths and lanes and feature a trailhead ending near Victor Valley College, continue to be reviewed by the city, the school and San Bernardino County leading up to expected construction next fall.

Yucca Loma Bridge opening slated for May

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.

Bicyclist hit on Ranchero Road, suffers minor injuries

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

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

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.

Mojave Riverwalk South completion pushed to February

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.

Bear Valley bike path update

A press release from the Town of Apple Valley reads:

Mark your calendars: 2017 VVBT

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2016 Victor Valley Bicycle Tour (video)

Hesperia, CA. On October 29th 2016 The high desert held their 2nd annual Victor Valley Bicycle Tour (VVBT). 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.