Man sentenced for fatal hit-and-run

VICTORVILLE — A Victorville man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in prison for the hit-and-run crash that killed an Apple Valley bicyclist two years ago.

Michael Bruce Slusser, again

It seems that Michael Bruce Slusser is back in the news again.

Victor Valley composite mountain bike team motivated to ride

The tires sloshed through the wet sandy soil as a series of lycra-clad teens climbed their way up a steep trail between the Joshua trees and juniper bushes. At the top they were greeted with a view spanning the entire Summit Valley and San Bernardino National Forest. The way down was faster with a couple yells of joy. This ride, south of Hesperia, is a typical practice for the Victor Valley composite mountain biking team.

Bicycling’s 2014 Win-A-Bike contest

Bicycling magazine has a win-a-bike competition going. To enter, you have to parody the writing of Bill Strickland, one of its regular writers.

VV bike shop rolls into its 40th year

VICTORVILLE — After four decades of economic highs and lows, one High Desert business is not only standing, but thriving.

Victorville Cycles has moved

Apple Valley to break ground for Yucca Loma Bridge

January 10th, 2014, will see the start of the much-anticipated Yucca Loma Bridge, a project more than 40 years in the making. In December, the Town Council awarded a $37.3 million contract to Security Paving, Inc. for the construction of the Yucca Loma Bridge over the Mojave River and Yates Road improvements project. A ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday, January 10.

Marathoner gets fiancée’s stolen bike back

HESPERIA — With the attitude of an angry mama bear, Vanessa Kline was determined to get her bicycle back after it was stolen.

Roady rules to protect cyclists, teens

As the new year approaches, several new traffic safety laws — including two aimed at bicyclists and teenage drivers — could help make High Desert roadways safer for residents as they take effect in 2014, California Highway Patrol spokesman Matt Hunt said.

My Turn: Light is right

[…] Any time you ride in the dark, always remember that “light makes right.”

Improved bike lanes coming to Apple Valley

Keeping a focus on improving its roadways, the Town of Apple Valley has carved out a plan to upgrade and lengthen 34.45 miles of bicycle lanes that would include uniformed signage and clear markings for the Town’s system of Class 2 bicycle lanes.

Bicyclist found dead on Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley

LUCERNE VALLEY — A bicyclist was found dead on the side of the road Thursday morning after apparently being struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver.

Record number Ride in the Rocks

LUCERNE VALLEY — Some walked or ran, but most participants in Saturday’s 5th Annual Ride in the Rocks event soaked up the desert scenery on their mountain bikes.

Photos from the 2013 Tour de Apple Valley

Courtesy Jon Kroeker and family.

Photos from the 2013 Tour de Apple Valley

Courtesy Cindy McCarty of Cemex, which sponsored the SAG stop on Central Road.

Recumbent Cycle-Con

This isn’t really specific to high-desert cycling, but for anyone who has been wondering if a recumbent might be a good alternative choice of cycles, Recumbent Cycle-Con is returning to the Fairplex in Pomona from Friday, November 1st, through Sunday, November 3rd.

Public notice

To whom it may concern: As of this morning I have resigned from the board of the Hanson Cycling Foundation (HCF), and from this point on will have no official activities or duties regarding events staged by HCF, including but not limited to the upcoming Tour de Apple Valley this Saturday, October 19th.

2013 Breast Cancer Awareness Ride (photos)

Here are some photos from this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, ably hosted by Victorville Cycles.

Biking for breast cancer awareness

VICTORVILLE — Hundreds of bicyclists will take to Victor Valley roads together this Saturday in a ride for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bicycle Route 66

An exciting proposal to extend the United States Bicycle Route System (AKA USBRS, part of the National Corridor Plan) through our area.