Jan 30, 2026
Tempe, celebrated for its cycling culture, has earned a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists for several years in a row now. Ho…
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Announcements, route changes, event recaps, volunteer asks, and other updates from the group, newest first.
Sep 11, 2025
Big thanks for teaming up with us at Tempe Bicycle Action Group, leaders and advocates from across the country who are participating in the Week Without Driving, which will run fr…
Aug 26, 2025
The City of Tempe is updating its Transportation Plan, and this is our chance to shape the future of walking and biking in our city. Now we need your help.
Jul 4, 2025
With ADOT recently completing the approach path to the eastern ramp of the Alameda/I-10 Bicycle/Pedestrian bridge we thought it could be helpful to review the other improvements o…
Jan 11, 2025
On April 13, 2025, Tempe’s streets will transform into vibrant public spaces as we launch Open Streets Tempe. This new initiative, brought to you through a partnership between Tem…
Nov 13, 2024
The Tempe Bicycle Action Groups first ever Golden Spoke Award is a custom-made honor that represents the spirit of Bike Tempe and celebrates individuals who have made significant…
Oct 7, 2024
Join Tempe Bicycle Action Group in demanding safer streets by signing our online petition at biketempe.org/act to make Vision Zero a reality.
Sep 23, 2024
🚴♂️💥 Join the TBAG & 3 Feet Please squad as we pedal power against multiple sclerosis at the Bike MS Fundraiser! 🌟 An anonymous hero is dropping $500 for the first 100 rebels…
Aug 1, 2024
Thinking about going car-free in Scottsdale might seem like a daunting proposition, given the city’s sprawling layout and hot desert climate. However, with a growing emphasis on s…
Jul 27, 2024
I’m Jeff Caslake, on again off again board member of the Tempe Bicycle Action Group and recently I had an opportunity to visit London for a few weeks. Before leaving I reached out…
Jul 2, 2024
Living a car-free lifestyle with children can seem daunting, but for Sarah, it’s a way of life that she embraces with enthusiasm. In our latest Q&A, we sat down with Sarah, a dedi…
Jun 1, 2024
Thinking about going car-free in Phoenix might seem like a daunting proposition, given the city’s sprawling layout and hot desert climate. However, with a growing emphasis on sust…
May 19, 2024
Need for Protected Bike Lanes: Cyclists emphasized the urgent need for protected bike lanes on major roads like Rural Road, Apache Boulevard, and Southern Avenue to enhance safety.
May 1, 2024
The City of Tempe has begun work on the Smith Road improvements. The project area is Smith Road between Apache Boulevard and Rio Salado Parkway and will include bike lanes and sha…
Feb 13, 2024
Tempe, celebrated for its cycling culture, has earned a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists for several years in a row now. Ho…
Jan 20, 2024
Hey, pedal-pushers! TBAG and Culdesac, Tempe’s first car free community are partnering to bring you something special with the support of Waymo and the City of Tempe. Mark your ca…
Jan 4, 2024
Welcome to Tempe Bicycle Action Group’s FREE kid-focused bike safety classes – where learning and fun ride tandem! As a parent, you want your child to enjoy cycling’s freedom, but…
Jan 4, 2024
Did you know half of all bike-vehicle collisions can be avoided with better trained cyclists? Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just bike-curious, our free bicycle safety educa…
Dec 7, 2023
Oh my, this is a big one. We’re challenging ourselves to be even bolder in our advocacy efforts by hosting the first Tempe City Council Candidate forum this election cycle. While…
Sep 26, 2023
Tempe Bicycle Action Group (TBAG) believes in the power of cycling as a force for positive change. We are dedicated to making the streets of Tempe safer, friendlier, and more acce…
Aug 7, 2023
The Bike Racks for Businesses project is been busy lately with an upgrade for Changing Hands, new (used) parking at Phoenix Rising, and a fresh install at Brick Road Coffee.
Jul 1, 2023
Please let your voice be heard by taking 2 minutes to email [email protected] with your thoughts on the vision for Tempe’s future! We have a draft email below you can copy as is o…
May 4, 2023
At the May 4th (may the fourth be with you) regular city council meeting, the Tempe City Council approved a contract to begin the design and eventual construction of the newest BI…
Apr 28, 2023
The City of Tempe’s Transportation Dept. recently held public meetings for two bicycle infrastructureprojects moving toward anticipated construction start dates in the winter of 2…
Apr 25, 2023
We are hosting a LAB Smart Cycling class over the weekend of May 20th and 21st!Note: this class is a pre-requisite to the instructor certification offered by the League.
Mar 27, 2023
We are right around the corner from all of the amazing bike events happening this year. the Tempe Bicycle Action Group is directly involved with a few and our members are involved…
Mar 22, 2023
REPORT: Oh my gosh, what a nail biter. Public comments were about 50/50 for/against and only because of the three Tempe/Mesa people that biked to the meeting to give public commen…
Mar 15, 2023
The BBC reported last month that the Welsh government is pausing all future road and bridge projects. Now projects must pass strict criteria that they must not increase carbon emi…
Feb 19, 2023
Sorry we’re not on here as much as we could be but we did want to make you aware of our monthly board meeting at 7PM at Boulders on Broadway (2/19/23). Our agenda is pretty thick…
Feb 6, 2023
Sometimes we are presented with this question. Occasionally the initial response may be. . . thinking/reflection/’buffering’ but when we received an email about some specific area…
Nov 23, 2022
Recently we’ve been getting requests via our BR4B program. This round of installs was kicked off by an email from the Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (N.O.A.H.) in Sunnyslo…
Nov 9, 2022
While we’ve posted and commented about this on Facebook and Reddit we’ve neglected our blog readers, many apologies.
Nov 7, 2022
How did we miss getting a post up about our annual meeting, you know the one where we buy pizza for everyone and ask for board nominations. We sent a MailChimp and posted to Faceb…
Oct 22, 2022
On Monday the City of Tempe is holding two meetings to present it’s progress on the Grand Canal connector paths. This project has grown a bit from just along the banks of the cana…
Sep 6, 2022
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Aug 16, 2022
A while in the planning stages this bike/ped Salt River bridge at 3rd street gets a Federal grant. Our bestest friends Phoenix Spokes People and many of their ambassadors Joe Pere…
Aug 15, 2022
We were made aware that Deborah Salon ([email protected]) is starting a new project on pedestrian safety in Tempe and invites the commission to attend the kick off meeting next Tu…
Aug 15, 2022
We just learned that the City of Chandler is proposing to install/extend the Kyrene and Highline canal multi-use paths from Tempe’s southern border to Ray Road.
Mar 15, 2022
Woohoo! Nearly all of the work has been completed for this years Arizona Bicycling Summit. Including something I’m (perhaps overly) fond of, a screening of the advocacy film the B…
Feb 11, 2022
I work from home, but I most commonly drive a hybrid car to get across longer stretches of Tempe and walk or rent a scooter for shorter trips to nearby restaurants, Gammage, or AS…
Feb 9, 2022
I typically drive and use public transportation, specifically the Orbit, to commute around Tempe. I also use my bicycle to travel short distances.
Feb 9, 2022
While I do drive around Tempe, we also love to utilize Tempe’s many safe bike paths as much as possible, and often bike into downtown Tempe. While I get frustrated with traffic li…
Feb 9, 2022
Tempe City Council elections are quickly approaching and the candidates have shared their thoughts on a range of issues important in the cycling community. There are 3 open positi…
Feb 9, 2022
I have a 2015 Honda Fit which is my distance commuter. I also have a 50cc scooter and a beach cruiser, which i use around my 5 mile radius.
Feb 9, 2022
I utilize a variety of ways to get around Tempe, such as walking, light rail, bicycle and car, but I typically commute by car. Most of the time my commute is unremarkable, but the…
Feb 9, 2022
When I worked at the State Capitol, I took the Valley Metro Rail or the Valley Metro buses. The Valley Metro buses stop right in front of the Capitol. It was very convenient; I co…
Feb 9, 2022
I live in south Tempe- off of rural and Lakeshore, my son attends Kyrene del Norte on Redfin, and my office is on Baseline and Rural. 75% of the time I drive dropping him off at s…
Nov 12, 2021
In a short two days the local bicycle community will come together at Boulders on Broadway to nominate candidates and vote in the latest group of directors to the Tempe Bicycle Ac…
Oct 5, 2021
Come to the biggest cycling benefit event in the valley!
Jun 10, 2021
Especially the Central Avenue Bike Lane Survey at the bottom!
Jun 1, 2021
Starting on June 10th and extending until Fall 2022 the Dreamy Draw Bike Path will be closed during the construction of the City of Phoenix Drought Pipeline Project. More informat…
May 12, 2021
Virtual meeting alert. On Thursday May 20th the City of Phoenix will host a meeting about adding bike lanes to Central Avenue from Bethany Home Road north to the Arizona Canal. Th…
Apr 1, 2021
It’s April 1st and you know what that means? Why it’s Valley Bike Month! That time of year when we all (normally) get together and do fun bike stuff. While nearly all of the event…
Mar 4, 2021
Both the north and south bank paths along the Salt River are closed due to a natural gas line that ruptured and caught fire on Sunday morning February 28th. The closure extends fr…
Feb 26, 2021
16th Street, Jefferson Street to Roosevelt Street – Proposed Lane Changes
Feb 25, 2021
The City of Tempe has published the video recording from the second Country Club Way Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement Project on February 20th. You can find the recording link on…
Feb 1, 2021
The City of Tempe made us aware of some upcoming construction along the Rio Salado Pathway. Starting on February 1st contractors will be installing lights along the pathway west o…
Dec 30, 2020
You guys! Valley Metro is hosting a FREE community viewing and Q&A with the Director of MOTHERLOAD, a crowdsourced movie about how cargo bikes just might save the world. Watch the…
Nov 30, 2020
Over the Thanksgiving break we learned that the Union Pacific Railroad will be upgrading the bike/ped crossing from the existing bumpy asphalt that’s there today to a more standar…
Nov 15, 2020
Sunday evening November 15th from 5 to 7PM (or less) we will be chatting with nominees for director positions on the Tempe Bicycle Action Group board. The zoom link for the meetin…
Oct 23, 2020
On Saturday October 31st from 1-3 PM the Tempe Bicycle Action Group will be hosting a kids Halloween ride through the Clark/Mitchell Park neighborhoods. COVID bubble groups will b…
Oct 18, 2020
Remember when we could get together and vote in new board members? Well this year is going to be, um, a bit different, obviously, for reasons…On November 15th, 2020 the Tempe Bicy…
Aug 24, 2020
There’s something freeing about riding a bicycle as a child. The world feels like it’s yours; you think you can go anywhere with little more than two wheels and a handlebar. As we…
Aug 7, 2020
♥♥♥ While we will miss all of your smiling faces this year New Belgium Brewing has come up with a great alternative. So breakout your costumes and pump up those tires and join us…
Jul 21, 2020
It’s been a long time coming but the underpass near Tempe Marketplace is now open for Rio Salado path users! Bicyclists, runners, walkers, skateboarders, roller skaters, scooter r…
Feb 10, 2020
This year the City of Phoenix is renewing their Bike Friendly Community application with the League of American Bicyclists. As part of the review process the League is collecting…
Jan 25, 2020
Hey! The City of Tempe is holding a grand opening event for the Highline Canal Path on Saturday February 8th from 9 to 11am. We’re going to be riding down there to catch the Mayor…
Dec 25, 2019
For those of you not on Facebook <I envy you> here are some details about a couple of bike path detours that you might encounter. First up the 24th Street Grand Canal Bridge Repla…
Jun 8, 2019
On June 26th join us down at Boulders on Broadway to keep in the loop of whats going on in our state and city. This month’s topic will be the Vision Zero project… not sure what th…
Mar 4, 2019
Tempe’s Vision Zero draft plan is ready to be presented to the public. Please join us on either
Feb 14, 2018
Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently asked Tempe City Council candidates their thoughts on some important topics in the bike community.
Jul 15, 2017
In a previous post, I talked about the game changing $15 tax on new bicycles (over $500) that was just passed in Oregon. I argue that the persuasion factor of paying an excise tax…
Jul 8, 2017
“Take a deep breath and consider this: Oregon is now the only state in America with a bicycle excise tax.” -Jonathan Maus, editor of Bike Portland
Apr 29, 2017
Let. This. Sink. In. Your life is worth $450
Jul 24, 2016
Bike theft. When it happens, you often feel like you have no recourse. We at TBAG understand that frustration, and want to make sure you are prepared for this worst case scenario.…
Jul 24, 2016
The City of Phoenix has begun designing the first and second phase of the Grand Canalscape project, which creates a nearly 12-mile continuous trail system along the Grand Canal fr…
May 16, 2016
From collisions by bicycles with automobiles, there are approximately 700 Deaths per year in the United States. These deaths here are just a statistic; but to those 700 people, th…
May 8, 2016
We would like to send out a huge thank you to all of our volunteers! We look forward to working with you again next year.
Apr 7, 2016
Counters n’ Crunchers is the most incredible group that has ever existed. We count bikes and then we crunch those bikes! Er…wait that data, crunch the data, not the bikes.
Mar 23, 2016
What: The Tempe Bike Count is an annual event where volunteers gather bike data at key intersections around Tempe over multiple days. Volunteers work in two hour shifts, and recor…
Feb 26, 2016
Email the Tempe City Council ([email protected]) or call 480-350-8110 and tell them that you are support keeping bike lanes on McClintock Road.
Feb 21, 2016
Click here to view a sample bike count sheet Watch the Bike Count Training video Post navigation Previous: TBAG Bylaw ChangeNext: Bike McClintock
Jan 21, 2016
According to the bylaws adopted by the Tempe Bicycle Action Group Article VII Section 2 (https://www.biketempe.org/…/tbag_bylaws_amended-march04_2008…) any changes to said documen…
Nov 11, 2015
Upstairs at Boulders On Broadway. We elect new board members or re-elect old ones. This is the big event where we, your lovable and hard working bike advocates, tell you, the peop…
Nov 11, 2015
A recurring event where TBAG members will go overt the monthly board meeting agenda.
Nov 11, 2015
We Need New Logos and Icons
Aug 17, 2015
Volunteer sign up is now open for the 2015 Tour de Fat! The annual New Belgium Tour de Fat is on Saturday, October 3rd this year. As you know, the event is run by volunteers and a…
Jul 28, 2015
We’re pleased to present TBAG’s annual Holiday Lights Ride for your very own entertainment! Deck the bikes with boughs of holly, tinsel, bells, ribbons and lights. Wear your favor…
Jul 28, 2015
I say mate, ain’t it time for a night out on the town in our finest and what what? Come join TBAG once again for one of our most popular cruises, the tweed ride.
Jul 28, 2015
Just when you thought you were out of that cold and biter Phoenix valley area winter season – bam! – you’re hit with another wave of cool. We’re referring to the fourth annual Tem…
Jul 18, 2015
It’s coming! The largest bike party in Tempe is coming to Tempe Beach Park Saturday October 3rd. Request the day off work and start getting your costume ready.
Jul 18, 2015
Volunteers are what make this event such a success and we will need your help again this year. Start getting your teams/team name/costumes together for the 2015 Tempe Tour de Fat,…
Jul 1, 2015
Please join us for our next Advocacy Meeting at Boulders on Broadway on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 7pm PST.
Jul 1, 2015
Grow it out, stick it on, or doodle on your upper-lip ‘do, just don’t come to TBAG’s annual Mustache Ride without a sweet ‘stache. You can make it out of all natural fibers, pipe…
Jul 1, 2015
TBAG now offers affordable bike racks and installation to local businesses! The City of Tempe is rapidly expanding and improving its bike infrastructure, which means more bikes wi…
Jul 1, 2015
This is the ONLY reason to leave the house in the summer.
Jul 1, 2015
The following is a basic run down of an Advocacy meeting.
Jun 22, 2015
Cyclists are an integral and growing part of our community. Unfortunately, this fun and sustainable mode of transportation is dangerous in a city built for cars. We aim at raising…
Jun 22, 2015
Tempe Bicycle Action Group launched bike valet service on December 29th, 2008 for the METRO Light Rail Grand Opening. We followed up with several large Tempe Beach Park events inc…
Jun 22, 2015
This is the ONLY reason to leave the house this summer.
Jun 17, 2015
Advocacy Programs TBAG strives to keep the local cycling community up to date on bicycle planning and infrastructure development efforts as well as public meetings and other oppor…
May 23, 2015
City/Road: An excellent resource for riders looking for new rides or safe commuting routes. Check out the following resources and please contribute your favorites to help build th…
Apr 29, 2015
Coming soon (or open and this page is out of date): Online feedback for the Character Areas. This is a chance to request amenities like shade, water, and public art like what went…
Apr 17, 2015
In April 2014, the fourth annual city-wide bike count in Tempe was conducted as a way of understanding cycling habits and to identify routes and intersections that are problematic…
Mar 11, 2015
More info at https://www.biketempe.org/events/bike-count/
Dec 6, 2014
We’re pleased to present TBAG’s annual Holiday Lights Ride for your very own entertainment! Deck the bikes with boughs of holly, tinsel, bells, ribbons and lights. Wear your favor…
Oct 28, 2014
The City of Tempe is asking for public feedback on proposed re-designs for the 8th St/Creamery Row, going from Rural to McClintock in front of Four Peaks Brewing Co:
Sep 25, 2014
Tour de Fat’s coming up Oct. 4, so join your fellow greased up gearheads on an entire week of warm-up rides and shenannigans Monday – Friday Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, across Phoenix and…
Sep 24, 2014
New Belgium Brewing Company is TBAG’s biggest sponsor and one of our all-time favorite breweries. Not only do they make amazing beer, but they do so while continually striving to…
Sep 20, 2014
We are officially less than two weeks away from the biggest and best cycling event in the valley! That’s right, the annual Tour de Fat is right around the corner so we’ve compiled…
Sep 12, 2014
Dressed all in black, biking down your street the wrong way in the middle of the night, giving no sign of their existence save for the squeak of a rusty chain: the bike ninja is a…
Aug 26, 2014
Help us on our mission of bringing safe streets to everyone who wants to ride! Right now, the TBAG board members are doing most of the day to day chores, but we want to change tha…
May 25, 2014
Let your opinions shape your community for years to come – voice your opinions in the City of Tempe Transportation Master Plan. This is an opportunity for cyclists of Tempe to tel…
Apr 24, 2014
In April 2013, the third annual city-wide bike count in Tempe was conducted as a way of understanding cycling habits and to identify routes and intersections that are problematic…
Apr 10, 2014
Zhergxing Yang is the winner of a balloon tour for two by Float Balloon Tours. The other night before the CRAP Ride Tempe, we gathered all the count sheets we have. We recruited t…
Mar 9, 2014
The 4rd annual Tempe Bike Count takes place in just two weeks, on March 25-27. Training meetings are in just one week. Each of 58 intersections has an AM shift and a PM shift. You…
Feb 19, 2014
http://bitcoin100.org promotes Bitcoin with donations of $1000 worth of Bitcoins to selected non-profits. At today’s rates, that’s 1.599 of them. Tempe Bicycle Action Group is ple…
Jan 31, 2014
February is (almost) here and we will have an abundance of bike fun events for you in the coming weeks.
Jan 24, 2014
More than 1,000 people are expected to participate in the Tour de Tempe community bike ride on April 6 from 7:30 – 11 a.m. at Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. All America Way in the west par…
Oct 30, 2013
Thanks to a grant from the Not One More Foundation, the billboard has been renewed for two more months with new a campaign inspired by Pittsburgh’s I Ride A Bike campaign.
Oct 30, 2013
Get a report of what we’ve been up to all year and get some skin in the game at the annual voting and committee assignment meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at Boulders on Broadway. RSVP o…
Oct 17, 2013
There’s so much to do on a bike this weekend, you just might not have time to work on that stamp collection or weed the garden. Aside from the dozens of road and mountain bike rid…
Oct 1, 2013
How do you prepare for the best bike event around? You prefunk all week! This year’s Tempe Tour de Fat (Oct. 5) is preceded by rides, beer and bikes galore!
Oct 1, 2013
Volunteers Needed Friday Oct. 11 – Sunday Oct. 13 2013
Oct 1, 2013
Science is all around you. There is geology underfoot, biology scratching at your door, energy and water being piped and transmitted right into your house. Join local experts on r…
Oct 1, 2013
Tempe Bicycle Action Group, in cooperation with the Mitchell Park East Neighborhood in downtown Tempe, has completed a bicycle-themed public art installation on Farmer Avenue, bet…
Sep 30, 2013
Two months ago, Becker Boards sent us photos of our brand new billboard. I had to go see it for myself to make sure it wasn’t a rouse, but sure enough, a 14 foot high, 48 foot wid…
Sep 19, 2013
Support your favorite local bike shop and revolutionize your life by trading in your car for a bike of your choosing Oct. 5 during the Tempe Tour de Fat. New Belgium Brewing Co. w…
Sep 8, 2013
It’s the day after, and you’ve still got your bike. In the midst of the aftermath, the survivors are meeting on Saturday, September 14 to celebrate and help out those who need som…
Sep 7, 2013
Sundown, Wed the 4th, Mark Eastwood led a group of four riders out to hand out bike lights to riders in need. He wrote this about the affair:
Sep 6, 2013
Beers, bikes, giveaways — and philanthropy? We’re in – and you should be too.
Sep 6, 2013
Please take a moment and tell us if we can contact you about volunteer opportunities, leadership opportunities, advocacy efforts, or if you’d like email about rides and events.
Sep 6, 2013
Help promote your favorite bike event – the Tempe Tour de Fat – and you could win a bike!
Aug 18, 2013
To sign up you and your team to volunteer, go to https://www.biketempe.org/events/tour-de-fat or click here.
Aug 7, 2013
Sunday Sept. 1 will kick off the SanTan Brewery’s annual Old Town Labor Day Bathing Suit Brews Cruise. Grab your beach cruisers, tricycles or 10 speeds! Don your best bathing suit…
Aug 7, 2013
TBAG is going big – with a 14-by-48-foot billboard. The only thing that we’re missing is the design! If you’re artistically inclined or like to design, we want your ideas for the…
Aug 7, 2013
Grab your bike and your fishnets – Tour de Fat is coming to Tempe Oct. 5. But first – grab your friends and get ready to volunteer in the biggest bike event in town!
Aug 2, 2013
Please tell the City of Tempe council and staff that you support the 2040 General Plan draft and that you support sustainability initiatives, open space, pedestrian and bicycle im…
Jul 3, 2013
TBAG is one of the recipients of funds raised each year by New Belgium’s Tour de Fat, but it takes people to get bicycle advocacy done, not just money. That’s why we have a grants…
Jun 26, 2013
Tempe Bicycle Action Group’s new Bike Racks program has been a hit with businesses. We approached Cornish Pasty in Tempe, Tops Liquors (home of Taste of Tops), Cartel Coffee Labs,…
Jun 13, 2013
It may be hot – but it ain’t summer without the annual summer solstice ride!
Jun 13, 2013
Over the past year, Tempe Bicycle Action Group has worked with the City of Tempe council and staff on properly retiring the two ghost bikes that we placed in Tempe over 3 years ag…
May 7, 2013
The League of American Bicyclists recently released their bike-friendly state status rankings and … drum roll please… ARIZONA MADE IT! Arizona is No. 10 in the rankings, meaning t…
May 6, 2013
Join a national movement that promotes literacy and bicycles!
May 5, 2013
Join SanTan Brewing and TBAG on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. for a canal bike ride in Scottsdale and Phoenix!
May 5, 2013
Passionate about bikes? Let your local and state government know.
May 5, 2013
Free drinks, free appetizers, live music – not to mention a bit of good will for your friends at Tempe Bicycle Action Group – what’s not to love?
Apr 28, 2013
Join us Saturday May 11 as we refine the art of making merry on our bicycles, winding through the streets of Tempe, spreading bicycle love. You don’t need special clothing or gear…
Apr 22, 2013
Tempe is giving you another chance to tell them you want to keep seeing bikes on the streets.
Apr 13, 2013
I got up at 6am so I could make it to the Pascua Yaqui Justice Center, south west of Tucson, at 9. Two hours at 75mph on the old Nighthawk at that hour of the morning was a lot. I…
Apr 12, 2013
That’s a wrap! Our heads are still spinning from the excitement and fun of Cartel’s Maple Ash Bash on March 30th. The beer was flowing, the pedals were turning, and the community…
Apr 12, 2013
Your favorite local bike group is partnering up with Arbitrary Arts, a local art community, to hold roving art tours at various establishments throughout the Valley.
Apr 12, 2013
What better time to grab some handlebars and get a stiff seat beneath your butt? Before it gets into triple digits, get on your bike(s) and get out there! This month, local transi…
Mar 29, 2013
That was amazing. Neighbors, commuters, retirees, students, cycling enthusiasts from other cities, and one city council member joined forces to do real work to make Tempe a more s…
Mar 24, 2013
The City of Tempe and the Maricopa Association of Governments aren’t just big scary governmental organizations. They’re made of real people, and a lot of them are really cool peop…
Mar 22, 2013
The Livable Cities Coalition meetings are easy to go to. They’re full of like minded individuals working on really cool things, and working together.
Mar 21, 2013
UPDATE! Get your bike on before the beer & band show up for the Maple Ash Bash Saturday, March 30. Show up at 11 a.m. Saturday at the downtown Cartel (1 N. 1st Street Phoenix) for…
Mar 6, 2013
It’s coming! Mark your calendar now, because you’re going to be busy this Oct. 5. New Belgium Recently released the calendar for the Tour de Fat stops, and October is Tempe’s mont…
Mar 3, 2013
Grow it out, stick it on, or doodle on your upper-lip ‘do, just don’t come to the March 9 ride without a sweet ‘stache.
Mar 3, 2013
The 3rd annual Tempe Bike Count takes place in just three weeks, on March 26-28. Training meetings are in just two weeks. Each of 50 intersections has an AM shift and a PM shift.…
Mar 3, 2013
Support proposed local bike infrastructure such as green bike lanes and traffic slowing medians by emailing the Tempe City Council at [email protected]
Feb 21, 2013
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Feb 15, 2013
The city of Tempe is holding a public meeting to talk with residents, neighbors and businesses about a project to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities while enhancing the str…
Feb 15, 2013
The city of Tempe is holding an open house to talk with residents, neighbors and businesses about two adjacent projects to improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities and e…
Jan 31, 2013
TBAG will host the third annual Tempe Bike Count between March 26-28 2013. We need volunteers to help count bikes! You can sign up for just one shift on a single day, or more if y…
Jan 30, 2013
TBAG has two premier bicycle valets it puts on each year: Oktoberfest and the Greater Arizona Beer Festival.
Jan 30, 2013
Just a friendly reminder from your friends at TBAG!
Jan 30, 2013
At TBAG, we want all bicycles to have properly inflated tires, well oiled chains, and lights at night. Lights are easier to buy and distribute than properly inflated tires, so I’m…
Jan 25, 2013
In April 2012, the second annual city-wide bike count in Tempe was conducted as a way of understanding cycling habits and to identify routes and intersections that are problematic…
Jan 15, 2013
Just when you thought you were out of that cold and biter Phoenix valley area winter season – bam! – you’re hit with another wave of cool. We’re referring to the fourth annual Tem…
Jan 15, 2013
I say mate, ain’t it time for a night out on the town in our finest and what what?
Jan 10, 2013
A concert, costumes and endo rides, oh my! Bring your two-weeled beast down to Tempe Jan. 17 for the Mille Ave. Bike Night starting at 5 p.m. in the Mill Avenue District and Hayde…
Jan 1, 2013
Hey Tempe Cyclists!! Tired of complaining about the unsafe riding conditions, bike lanes which seem to end for no reason, non-existent bike crossing signals, etc. etc. Quit compla…
Jan 1, 2013
The Transportation Master Plan provides the basis for how transportation funding is spent, and what projects or programs the City of Tempe focuses on to provide transportation ser…
Dec 4, 2012
Carol-ing, carol-ing through the Hood, to Grandmother’s house we ride. Cause Granny likes to spike the cider with homemade hooch, from what we’ve heard.
Nov 8, 2012
The 2012 Tempe Tour de Fat was our biggest yet. THANK YOU to everyone who attended! And thanks especially to the 350+ volunteers that made the event possible, YOU ROCK!
Nov 8, 2012
Want to have a say in Tempe’s bike lane, pathway, road and transit planning? Plan on attending the upcoming public meetings on Nov 28th and Dec 1st.
Nov 1, 2012
Care about your community? Want to ensure your ideas are being heard? Love your bike?
Nov 1, 2012
0001! Bleep blorp. Droids unite!
Oct 30, 2012
The city of Tempe is holding a public meeting to talk with residents, businesses and organizations about a project to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance the street…
Oct 10, 2012
TBAG Second Saturday Zombie Ride on Saturday, October 13 at 7:30 pm
Oct 5, 2012
New Belgium is still looking for someone to trade their car for a bike. If you’re interested please email [\[email protected\]](/assets) and we’ll put you in touch with the New Be…
Oct 4, 2012
Friday Oct. 5. OHSO New Belgium Night
Oct 3, 2012
Thursday Oct. 4 New Belgium bike giveaway at Casey Moore’s
Oct 2, 2012
Wednesday Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m.׀ Meet at Tempe Beach Park, on the corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue
Oct 2, 2012
6 p.m | meet at Tempe Beach Park (NW corner Mill and Rio Salado) end at Boulders
Oct 1, 2012
Let us know you’re down to hang during Tour de Fat warm up events: join the new Facebook events below.
Oct 1, 2012
Tuesday Oct. 2 |7:00 p.m.׀ Meet at Tempe Beach Park, on the corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue
Oct 1, 2012
Join the local New Belgium crew at World of Beer in Tempe on Monday October 1st. They’ll be raffling a 2012 New Belgium Cruiser and have 10 New Belgium beers on tap all week! Chec…
Oct 1, 2012
The biggest day in Arizona cycling is finally upon us! Get your bike, get your costume, and come out and celebrate the bicycle at Tempe Beach Park!
Sep 30, 2012
Monday Oct. 1 7:30 p.m. | 815 North 2nd Street, Phoenix
Sep 29, 2012
Sunday Sept. 30th |8 a.m. | 202 and McQueen, Chandler
Sep 27, 2012
Friday Sept. 28th | 6- 10 p.m.׀ Kitchen Sink Studios Gallery, 828 North Third St. Phoenix
Sep 27, 2012
Hey all you Token sellers, Beer slingers, Recycling crew, and all the rest of our hard working Volunteers… You already get a couple of mini rewards for your participation includin…
Sep 24, 2012
That big ol’ bike month of Oktober is upon us again! What with all the hoo-ha for bike week and Tour de Fat we cannot forget the Tempe Sister Cities Oktoberfest Bike Valet on Frid…
Sep 24, 2012
Become a local celebrity this Oct. 6 during the Tour de Fat at Tempe Beach Park by participating in the car-for-bike swap! One lucky contestant will get to turn over their keys –…
Sep 24, 2012
Sponsored by Boulders on Broadway and The Bicycle Cellar Proceeds benefit TBAG and its non-profit partners See the bike at Boulders on Broadway Tickets $5 each at Boulders on Broa…
Sep 10, 2012
Most cities in the United States create “general plans” to guide future development and investment in their cities. These plans cover issues such housing, parks, and transportatio…
Sep 3, 2012
That big ol’ bike month of Oktober is upon us again! What with all the hoo-ha for bike week and Tour de Fat we cannot forget the Tempe Sister Cities Oktoberfest Bike Valet on Frid…
Sep 3, 2012
You’ve been warned- this year’s Tempe Tour de Fat is going to be unlike any other.And here’s why: The Tour de Fat week of warm up events. Clear your schedule, it’s a TBAG takeover…
Sep 3, 2012
The annual New Belgium Tour de Fat is on Saturday, October 6th this year. As you know, the event is run by volunteers and all proceeds go directly to the Tempe Bicycle Action Grou…
Aug 25, 2012
Remember when simple things like a blanket suddenly made you a flight-worthy avenger or your mom’s high-heeled shoes and a smear of lipstick made you a fearful queen? For one nigh…
Aug 23, 2012
On September 28 the second annual PEDAL CRAFT PHX will ride into downtown Phoenix to fuse bicycles, art, and community in celebration of the city’s growing urban bike scene. The o…
Aug 7, 2012
The City of Tempe is holding their second public meeting about the streetscape redesign on Hardy Drive between University Drive and Broadway Road. While the last meeting was very…
Aug 1, 2012
Get a chance to stand in the limelight in the biggest bike festival in Tempe – and get a chance to revolutionize your life with a brand new commuter bike of your choosing. New Bel…
Aug 1, 2012
Iron your tutu. Fluff up your afro wig. And starch the white straps that pass as an outfit in the Fifth Element. It’s nearly time for the Tempe Tour de Fat!
Aug 1, 2012
Join SanTan Brewing Co. and TBAG for a bathing suit bike ride in Old Town Scottsdale on Labor Day weekend, Sunday Sept. 2nd.
Aug 1, 2012
The Tempe Tour de Fat is just two months away, and we’re already excited about getting a great group of volunteers this year! Tour de Fat, which takes place on October 6th at Temp…
Aug 1, 2012
Love TBAG? Aw, shucks, we love you too. That’s why we know we can count on you for support. Well, we know we can count on your thirst for some delicious craft brews, at least.
Jul 31, 2012
Blasting through NYC traffic and unloading every fixie trick in the book, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the recipient of a high profile package that could land him in the hospital, or w…
Jul 21, 2012
Fluff up the mullet, shine your gold tooth and rustle up your jumpsuit. Tempe Bicycle Action Group is once again giving you a reason to get off that couch you have on your front l…
Jul 9, 2012
Calling all music masters, wild warblers, or – if you want to follow current trends – angsty auto-tuners. Tempe Bicycle Action Group is giving you this chance to use your talent,…
Jun 14, 2012
Tempe PD arrested a man in conjunction with a hit-and run that occurred on Memorial Day. Justin Allen Erickson, 19, of Tempe is facing Class 2 Felony charges for leaving the scene…
Jun 11, 2012
From the League of American Bicyclists:
May 31, 2012
Dust off those swim trunks and bust out your sunscreen ’cause it’s time for the third annual Swimsuit Ride! We’re putting together a fun-filled cruise through Tempe, with stops to…
May 30, 2012
Don’t let the summer heat get you down! Here are some tips for riding throughout the summer:
May 30, 2012
This June, your cutoff jean shorts and wranglers are in high fashion. Ten-gallon is the only kind of hat you should go out into public with, and your bike is no longer a bicycle,…
May 24, 2012
Join us and our good friends from SanTan Brewing Company for a bike ride in Arcadia on Sunday!
May 23, 2012
Way to go, Arizona! Three AZ cycling communities received top-20 status as BICYCLING Magazine’s “America’s Top Bike-Friendly Cities”: Tucson, Scottsdale and, of course, Tempe. It’…
May 22, 2012
Attention TBAG advocates! The city of Tempe is holding an open house to talk about a project to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities and enhance the streetscape on Hardy Driv…
May 17, 2012
Its’ not too late! Sign up for TBAGs first Traffic Skills 101 course. The class will focus on bicycle handling and traffic navigation skills critical for riding safely in any envi…
May 15, 2012
If you’re a Tempe resident, don’t forget to vote in the Tempe municipal election today. And if you want to check out the candidates views on cycling in Tempe and how to improve it…
May 15, 2012
The event is the Ride of Silence in Mesa organized by Global Bikes. The ride is to mourn & honor those who’ve been injured or killed while cycling.
May 15, 2012
TBAG is partnering with the Not One More Foundation for the Ride of Honor and Cycling Rally. We’ll meet up at Tempe Beach Park at 9am on Saturday May 19th and ride to the State Ca…
May 2, 2012
TBAG advocates had a busy spring. We have reps attending both the MAG bike/ped committee (thanks Peter!) and the Livable Communities Coalition (thanks Ryan S.!). We worked with th…
May 2, 2012
METRO Light Rail is very interested in how bicyclists use the Light Rail. Please take a minute to fill out the Bike-Transit Integration Online Survey below. They hope to reach as…
May 1, 2012
The National Bike Challenge starts now! Sign up today and start logging your miles. Put in Tempe Bicycle Action Group as your organization when you sign up. Then create your own p…
Apr 30, 2012
Dust off those swim trunks and bust out your sunscreen ’cause it’s time for the third annual Swimsuit Ride! We’re putting together a fun-filled cruise through Tempe, with stops to…
Apr 30, 2012
TBAG is planning some great rides for May, one a morning ride to a great downtown coffe spot, and the other a family and kids ride to Kiwanis for movies in the park.
Apr 30, 2012
Wish you could relive the sweaty-palmed dance, the oddly posed photos, the drama and excitement of your first prom? This may not be the prom for you.
Apr 29, 2012
Thanks to everyone who came out to support local cycling, local music, local business, and local beer at the 2012 SanTan Wheelie Jam Super Picnic! And thanks to our great sponsors…
Apr 29, 2012
The Tempe Tour de Fat returns Saturday October 6th. All proceeds at this event go to local cycling non-profits! Tempe is the second largest stop on the tour after New Belgium’s ho…
Apr 27, 2012
What: SanTan Wheelie Jam and Super Picnic When : Sat. 4/28 11am-6pm Where: Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix
Apr 23, 2012
Sign up for TBAGs first Traffic Skills 101 course. The class will focus on bicycle handling and traffic navigation skills critical for riding safely in any environment.
Apr 1, 2012
TBAG, working in partnership with City of Tempe Transportation, will host the second annual Tempe Bike Count between April 3rd–5th 2012. We need volunteers to help count bikes! Yo…
Apr 1, 2012
When: Saturday April 28rd 12-6pm
Apr 1, 2012
The City of Mesa and the Downtown Mesa Association is hosting a new Arizona bicycle festival on Saturday April 14th. TBAG and our youth program is going to be a big part of this e…
Apr 1, 2012
Later this month (4/21/2012) TBAG will be running a bicycle valet at the Four Peaks 15th Anniversary (Codename: Randomonium). The event runs all day from 11am until 11pm and we ne…
Apr 1, 2012
Check out all of the great events coming up in April for Valley Bike Month. Spread the word, click for info on attending the events, and find out how you can help by volunteering!
Apr 1, 2012
Help out local non-profits by donating your old bike and cycling gear! REI is having their annual Used Bike Drive on Saturday April 7th, 2012. Stop by either the Tempe or Paradise…
Apr 1, 2012
Tempe Bicycle Action Group was represented this year at the National Bike Summit in Washington D.C. by Robert Chacon and Joe Perez. This year’s event was the biggest turnout to da…
Mar 31, 2012
ANNUAL BICYCLE SUMMIT of PHOENIX – 2012 Saturday April 21, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Burton Barr Central Library 1221 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003
Mar 31, 2012
Valley Metro Bike Valet Volunteers needed for April AZ Diamondbacks Home Games
Mar 27, 2012
The San Tan Wheelie Jam and Super Picnic is back for 2012, bigger and better! We’ve raised the bar for events, local food, and local music, but we need your help on April 28th to…
Mar 27, 2012
Mark your calendars TBAGers! We will be having our first Traffic Skills 101 class in May! The class will focus on bicycle handling and traffic navigation skills critical for ridin…
Mar 22, 2012
On April 3rd-5th 2012, Tempe Bicycle Action Group, working in partnership with City of Tempe Transportation, will conduct the second annual Tempe Bike Count. TBAG wants to track t…
Mar 12, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming election, so that the voters of Tem…
Mar 12, 2012
The City of Tempe primary election is on Tue. March 13th. Below you can read each candidate’s responses to a bicycle questionnaire we sent out. They are listed in the order we rec…
Mar 11, 2012
Dust off that old t-shirt grandma picked up for you in Tahiti because TBAG is taking you on a night of leisure suits, polyester and flower-print button-ups at the classic hotel lo…
Mar 11, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming election, so that the voters of Tem…
Mar 11, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming election, so that the voters of Tem…
Mar 10, 2012
Thanks to everyone who came out to the 2012 Mustache Ride! The photos below are also posted in a Facebook Album please tag yourself and your friends. We’d also love to see your ph…
Mar 10, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming election, so that the voters of Tem…
Mar 9, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming election, so that the voters of Tem…
Mar 8, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming election, so that the voters of Tem…
Mar 5, 2012
Have you ever seen a sign like this on campus and wondered what it was all about?
Mar 4, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming Tempe Mayoral and City Council elec…
Mar 4, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming Tempe Mayoral and City Council elec…
Mar 1, 2012
The board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group recently sent questions to all of the candidates for Tempe Mayor and City Council prior to the upcoming Tempe Mayoral and City Council elec…
Mar 1, 2012
Be on the look out! TBAG will be sponsoring its first Traffic Skills 101 class in May. The class will focus on bicycle handling and traffic navigation skills critical for riding s…
Feb 29, 2012
Ride your bike to the Great Arizona Beer Festival this Saturday March 3rd, and TBAG volunteers will park it for you for free!
Feb 29, 2012
Thanks to those who joined us to work with the ASU College of Design on our “biking is cool” outreach campaign – we are going through the designs this week. Look out for some cool…
Feb 29, 2012
The SanTan Wheelie Jam is returning on Saturday April 28th to Steele Indian School Park in downtown Phoenix. TBAG is partnering with local groups We-Cycle, Rusty Spoke, and AZ Bik…
Feb 29, 2012
What: Save some bike chain grease for your whiskers this March, when Tempe Bicycle Action Group will be celebrating the fur that has graced the upper lip of many great men (and wo…
Feb 29, 2012
As the largest cycling organization in Tempe, and one of the largest in the Valley, the TBAG board and membership are extremely interested in the upcoming Tempe mayoral and city c…
Feb 29, 2012
Thanks for responding to our latest action alerts and contacting your Senators and Representatives over the past few months. Cyclists are being heard on a national level. From the…
Feb 26, 2012
Thanks to everyone who came out to the TBAG Winter Games and Boulders Bike Swap. Thanks to New Belgium Brewing and the local Ranger, Billy for sponsoring the beer. Thanks to Bould…
Feb 23, 2012
T.B.A.G. is hosting the 3rd Annual Winter Games Sunday, February 26 at Clark Park in Tempe.
Feb 15, 2012
Tuesday is the last day to get advance tickets for $11! http://www.imathlete.com/events/bicycledreams
Feb 14, 2012
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/235438216544296/
Feb 12, 2012
The second annual Tweed Ride on Saturday night was a huge success. Everyone was looking dapper and stylish in their tweed, and everyone had a great time, thanks to the five local…
Feb 10, 2012
Ask the Senate to Support Cardin-Cochran, Tell Your Representative to Oppose the House Bill
Feb 3, 2012
Beer, Brunch and Bikes! The 12th annual Strong Beer Festival kicks-off a week of events dedicated Arizona’s craft brew industry. If you’re heading to the festival, why not get the…
Jan 30, 2012
Please join us there – it will be essential for cyclists’ concerns to be heard.
Jan 30, 2012
TBAG will begin a design exercise to develop marketing materials related to bicycling, bike safety, or respectful driving – the specific campaign is still being decided. If you ar…
Jan 27, 2012
Banish the spandex and don your most dapper casuals for the return of the Tweed Ride, an evening adventure of woolen skirts, bucket hats, and sport coats on Saturday Feb. 11 at 5:…
Jan 26, 2012
Out friends from Arizona Bike Polo are hosting the Desert Polo Invite 4 this Saturday and Sunday in Tempe.
Jan 24, 2012
Our friends and sponsors at SanTan Brewing are hosting a Brews Cruise on Sunday, February 19th during AZ Beer Week. A fun and easy bike ride from SanTan Brewing in Chandler with s…
Jan 24, 2012
TBAG and the Mitchell Park Neighborhood are moving forward with an exciting bicycle public art project for 2012. In the fall of 2011 a committee made up of a public artist, Mitche…
Jan 23, 2012
Daniel Everlove was hit and killed while riding his bicycle at Guadalupe and Alma School on Saturday night. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Jan 20, 2012
The City of Phoenix installed Sharrows and Bikes May Use Full Lane signs along 48th St South of Guadalupe over the past few weeks. Read all about it on the CAzB blog: http://blog.…
Jan 19, 2012
The city of Tempe is soliciting feedback from residents, businesses and organizations about a project to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance the streetscape and cal…
Jan 19, 2012
As the Tempe Bicycle Action Group Youth Coordinator, I attended this year’s Youth Bike Conference in New York City to meet with other organizations and learn about programs target…
Jan 19, 2012
Hello bike advocates – this month has a lot of important events.
Jan 11, 2012
Thursday 1/12 – 6pm @ Westside Multi-Gen Center at 715 W. Fifth Street, Tempe. http://www.tempe.gov/tim/Traffic/UniversityDr.htm
Jan 5, 2012
Sun. Jan 8, 12:00 NOON We are meeting at Stinkweeds, 12 West Camelback. Stinkweeds opens at 12:00 noon for on time arrivers. Early arrivers can shop around the excellent shops on…
Dec 16, 2011
Get some fresh local produce and maybe a few last-minute, hand-crafted gifts at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmer’s Market this Saturday.
Dec 15, 2011
Attached here is the final report from the 2011 Tempe Bike Count. Get in touch if you are interested in helping with the 2012 bike count.
Dec 15, 2011
by Ashley “My butt is falling asleep” Lanoue.
Nov 19, 2011
We’re having our Annual Meeting on Nov 20th @ 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. This week we’re doing a series of blog posts about each committee, their goals, and what you can do to h…
Nov 18, 2011
We’re having our Annual Meeting on Nov 20th @ 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. This week we’re doing a series of blog posts about each committee, their goals, and what you can do to h…
Nov 17, 2011
We’re having our Annual Meeting on Nov 20th @ 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. This week we’re doing a series of blog posts about each committee, their goals, and what you can do to h…
Nov 17, 2011
November 17, 2011Introduction by Ashley “Roadrash” Lanoue
Nov 16, 2011
We’re having our Annual Meeting on Nov 20th @ 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. This week we’re doing a series of blog posts about each committee, their goals, and what you can do to h…
Nov 15, 2011
We’re having our Annual Meeting on Nov 20th @ 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. This week we’re doing a series of blog posts about each committee, their goals, and what you can do to h…
Nov 14, 2011
For once, the “cold November rain” actually holds a meaning in the Valley of the Sun. It’s been a great start to the fall with a little cooler weather and — we just about can’t be…
Nov 14, 2011
We’re having our Annual Meeting on Nov 20th @ 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. This week we’re doing a series of blog posts about each committee, their goals, and what you can do to h…
Nov 11, 2011
Saturday Nov 19th @3pm. The SanTan Brewing Company Brews Cruise is coming to Tempe. $20 gets you 4 beers at 4 bars, including Boulders, and food at the start at Mellow Mushroom. R…
Nov 8, 2011
Want to get involved? We need your help! Come to our annual meeting on Nov 20th to see what TBAG does and where you can help.
Nov 8, 2011
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has issued a draft report reviewing bike and pedestrian crash data in Maricopa county in order to develop appropriate countermeasures…
Oct 28, 2011
Federal funding for bicycle facilities has been threatened again. Write to your Senator: http://capwiz.com/lab/issues/alert/?alertid=55292501&PROCESS=Take+Action
Oct 22, 2011
For many Americans, the bicycle is a choice. An expensive toy. An eco-conscious mode of transportation. For countless others across the globe, it is much more. For Fred, a health…
Oct 20, 2011
The Tempe Tour de Fat raised nearly $70,000 for seven different local cycling non-profits.
Oct 20, 2011
As an amazing October winds down we’ve got two more events coming up, one on Friday and one on Sunday:
Oct 17, 2011
The new Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge is opening on Tuesday morning! The festivities start at 6:30am. TBAG will lead a bike ride across the bridge at 7am, and then on a short…
Oct 15, 2011
Saturday Oct. 15th – Tour de Fat @ Tempe Beach Park! 100% of the proceeds benefit local cycling non-profits. Bike Parade at 10AM + Beer pour, music, games and shows 11AM-4PM + Car…
Oct 14, 2011
There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Friday Oct. 14th:
Oct 13, 2011
There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Thursday Oct. 13th:
Oct 12, 2011
There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday Oct. 12th:
Oct 11, 2011
There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday Oct. 11th:
Oct 10, 2011
Does your bike gang need t-shirts for Tour de Fat? Get them from our friends and supporters at Brand-X on Mill:
Oct 10, 2011
There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Monday Oct. 10th:
Oct 10, 2011
This is a special October edition of the TBAG newsletter. We’re getting it out a few days earlier than usual to tell you about all the great things going on this month. You may wa…
Oct 4, 2011
Do you have what it takes to give up your car for a year and beyond?
Sep 30, 2011
Everyone knows about the Tour de Fat already, but we have two other big events in October that we need help with:
Sep 28, 2011
We still need help in a few key areas. Teardown is after the show closes at 4pm, and Setup is on Friday afternoon. So if you want to help, but don’t want to cut into your partying…
Sep 23, 2011
October is fast becoming Arizona’s second bike month. The weather is getting nice and it’s the beginning of our long cycling season. To celebrate, there are some big events in Oct…
Sep 22, 2011
Win a Yuba Mundo Cargo Bike Sponsored by The Bicycle Cellar and Boulders on Broadway Proceeds benefit TBAG and its non-profit partners See the bike at Boulders on Broadway Tickets…
Sep 17, 2011
September 15, 2011Introduction by Ashley “Foot Fault” Lanoue.
Sep 14, 2011
Federal funding for bicycling is under serious attack. Today or tomorrow, Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma will introduce an amendment to eliminate dedicated funding for Transportat…
Sep 13, 2011
This week’s TBAG Third Friday Ride is utilizing the light rail to get us out of Tempe and into downtown Phoenix in air-conditioned style.
Sep 9, 2011
Friday Oct. 7 – Sunday Oct. 9 Strike up the POLKA! Once again, Tempe Bicycle Action Group will host a free ‘bike valet’ – a secured and monitored bicycle parking area at Tempe Bea…
Sep 8, 2011
Support Local Warriors as they Pedal Through Phoenix
Aug 30, 2011
FTA Issues Policy on Funding Eligibility For Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
Aug 20, 2011
Tour de Fat returns to Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, October 15th and we need volunteers! All proceeds of the event go to local bicycling groups, which get funneled into local progr…
Aug 2, 2011
July 14, 2011Introduction by Ashley “to tired to be creative” Lanoue.
Jun 16, 2011
JUNE 16, 2011Introduction by Ashley “Stopping” Lanoue
Jun 14, 2011
We need some volunteers to help out at a kids bike area at the Chandler Summer Splash Festival. We’ll be doing helmet decorating, bike safety demos, and talking to kids and parent…
May 31, 2011
The TBAG Advocacy Committee will be meeting this Thursday (6/2) at 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. We will get an update on the bike count calculation, continue our discussion of the…
May 15, 2011
Yippee ka Yay, It’s the COWBOYS AND ALIENS RIDE this month for TBAG Third Fridays on May 20th. Throw on your best western duds or silver jumpsuit.
May 14, 2011
Don your swimsuit for the second annual Summer Solstice Swimsuit Ride, on June 19! The ride will meet up at the splash park at Tempe Beach Park at 3 pm and will travel to various…
May 12, 2011
Introduction by Ashley “24”” Lanoue
May 6, 2011
The Broadmor Elementary Bike Cats are hosting their final bike ride of the school year on Saturday May 7th. Broadmor Elementary is on College Rd. south of Broadway Rd. in Tempe. T…
Apr 24, 2011
Monday, April 25th, at 7pm at Boulders on Broadway, in the room downstairs on the left. Hosted by the TBAG Advocacy Director, Aaron Golub. We will have an update on current projec…
Apr 22, 2011
Saturday April 23rd – Steele Indian School Park in Downtown Phoenix. TBAG is sponsoring a new bike and beer festival to benefit our non-profit partners in Phoenix. Come down and h…
Apr 21, 2011
The deadline for the ADOT 25 year plan survey is this Friday. ADOT’s long range transportation planning process is called What Moves You Arizona, which looks ahead 25 years to det…
Apr 19, 2011
This Wednesday April 20th is Bike to Work Day in Tempe and the Phoenix metro area. Ride your bike to any of 7 locations around Tempe for a free breakfast and a t-shirt! TBAG is al…
Apr 15, 2011
Introduction by Ashley “Chain Whip” Lanoue
Apr 13, 2011
It’s Tax Day, USA. Get to the bank early and cash that check – this Friday we RIDE.
Apr 13, 2011
Advocacy Update from Aaron Golub, TBAG Advocacy Director:
Apr 3, 2011
Bikes Count! – Count Sheets are rolling in from all over the city. Please remember to turn-in your count sheets at the Bicycle Cellar by 5pm on Sun 4/3. Now, the Tempe Bike Count…
Apr 1, 2011
Saturday April 2nd, Recycle that old bike! Volunteers from Bike Saviours, Rusty Spoke, and Tempe Bicycle Action Group will be accepting donations of used bikes and bike parts. Any…
Mar 30, 2011
Tempe Bike Count –– This Week! (3/29, 3/30 & 3/31) Friday – We’ve extended the count for 1 more day – finishing-up this Friday. Thanks again to all of our awesome count volunteers…
Mar 29, 2011
Tempe’s first ever Bike Count kicks off today and runs through Thursday. This is a big step forward for bicycle advocacy in Tempe and the metro area. This and future counts will i…
Mar 27, 2011
3/28 Mon 6:30p @ TTC We’ve just added 1 more Bike Count training session on Mon 3/28, 6:30pm @ Tempe Transportation Ctr (200 E Fifth) We’ll meet outside in front of the Bicycle Ce…
Mar 25, 2011
The posters are printed for the SanTan Wheelie Jam, and they’re starting to go up all over the place. The event is at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix on Saturday April 23rd.…
Mar 23, 2011
The training sessions for our first Tempe Bike Count are Wednesday 3/23 at 7:00pm and Saturday 3/26 at 10:00am at the Tempe Transit Center 200 E. Fifth Street (near Forest and Col…
Mar 23, 2011
Our good friends over at Boulders on Broadway are hosting a gear swap this Saturday from 9am – 2pm: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178802905498781
Mar 22, 2011
Last week, I made a visit out to Austin, Texas for the annual South by Southwest music conference. Austin’s a great town for cycling, so we threw on a carrier for our bikes and hi…
Mar 10, 2011
It is March. A season for riding. To feel the gentle Arizona spring air rustling through silken whiskers… Wait. What? Why it’s Moustache March!
Mar 9, 2011
Calling all volunteers for the first bi-annual Tempe Bike Count! It’s just like it sounds, we’re counting people riding bikes in Tempe. Our goal is to document the number of peopl…
Mar 3, 2011
Bikes and parades go together like rainbows and gold, right? All bicycles and pedal-powered vehicles are invited to join the Phoenix Preaks at the 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Pa…
Mar 2, 2011
Get ready for a new bike and beer festival on April 23rd at Steele Indian School Park in downtown Phoenix, the SanTan Wheelie Jam. EVERYONE should be there, and bring all your fri…
Feb 28, 2011
[](/assets) Mark your calendar now ! ANNUAL BICYCLE SUMMIT of PHOENIX Saturday March 19, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Burton Barr Central Library 1221 N Central Ave. Phoenix, A…
Feb 24, 2011
Congratulations Eric on receiving the 2011 Tempe Bike Hero award! Eric has also been a TBAG board member for the past year and a half. The award presentation is tonight at 7:30pm…
Feb 19, 2011
To help keep everyone informed about what TBAG is up to, we will start posting the meeting minutes on this blog. Our board meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 7pm at B…
Feb 5, 2011
Someone tried to take out Scrottie. Be on the lookout for a silver Kia missing it’s driver side mirror. Story from ABC 15: http://bit.ly/ijWnh8
Jan 30, 2011
Tempe Bicycle Action Group will host a Social gathering of Cyclists this Third Friday of February.
Jan 19, 2011
This Friday, January 21st – join us for the monthly TBAG Third Friday bar hop ride. It’s a short, slow and fun cruise around Tempe. Meet at the Tempe Beach Park entrance at 7:30pm…
Jan 14, 2011
Info on Gabrielle Giffords as a cyclist and cycling advocate: http://drunkcyclist.com/2011/01/13/cyclist-down-gabrielle-giffords/
Dec 14, 2010
Happy ChristmaHannaKwanzaStice…
Dec 7, 2010
How long has it been since you got knocked off a tall bike?
Dec 1, 2010
Join fellow cyclists and cycling organizations, who will be riding from different Valley locations to Tempe Town Lake to demonstrate support for legislative change towards improvi…
Nov 17, 2010
At the TBAG annual meeting on Nov 7th we kicked off the planning for 2011, formed the member committees, and elected the board.
Nov 16, 2010
At the Annual Member Meeting on November 7, the TBAG board took a few minutes to recognize all of TBAG members, past and present, who have contributed to making TBAG’s efforts a s…
Nov 11, 2010
At last, cooler temperatures are upon us. In tribute to the harvest season, this month’s Third Friday Ride will be a swift but easy sojourn to a variety of cozy lodges and pubs wh…
Oct 26, 2010
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Oct 25, 2010
There will be a public meeting this Thursday, Oct 28, about plans to construct a tunnel underneath 7th Ave to facilitate bicycle travel along the Arizona Canal. If you’ve ever rid…
Oct 21, 2010
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Oct 19, 2010
Early Bird Ride Leaders Needed 8am this Sunday 10/24 @ Kiwanis Park. 15th Annual Tour de Tempe Community Bike Ride. route: 12 mile mellow-paced community bike ride, heading south…
Oct 15, 2010
Thanks to a heads-up from az2008 on this meeting:
Oct 13, 2010
I know it’s short notice, but can anyone be at 305 E Jefferson in Phoenix today to help unload bike racks ? We have to do this by hand because forklifts are busy with other work t…
Oct 12, 2010
TBAG Third Fridays Presents: The ZOMBIE Ride FRI OCT 15th at 7:30 p.m. (Click for larger image)
Oct 10, 2010
Thank you Tempe for coming down and supporting cycling advocacy at the Tour de Fat. We grossed over $86,000 for TBAG, Bike Saviours, The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona, and…
Oct 4, 2010
Is everyone excited about the Tour de Fat?! Now that you know exactly how long until the Tempe Tour de Fat kicks off, here are some of the great events that we have lined up this…
Sep 21, 2010
Bike love in Tempe is building to a FRENZY this year as we get closer to the big weekend! With the movie Ride the Divide on Thursday and Pedals & Pictures on Friday, there will be…
Sep 9, 2010
Friday Oct. 1 – Sunday Oct. 3 For the third year, Tempe Bicycle Action Group hosts a free ‘bike valet’ – a secured and monitored bicycle parking area at Tempe Beach Park during th…
Aug 24, 2010
Hey everybody, the annual New Belgium Tour de Fat is coming up soon, on Saturday, October 9th this year. The event is run entirely by volunteers and all proceeds go directly to th…
Aug 19, 2010
It’s that time again! Every month, your friends here at TBAG get together and head out on the town for a “handlebar happy hour”, bike night at the Drive-In, “moustache rides” or w…
Jul 15, 2010
From the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists:
Jul 11, 2010
TBAG Third Fridays presents: The MULLET RIDE
Jul 8, 2010
TBAG will have a bike themed booth at this year’s ASU Family Fun Day on Saturday July 10th.
Jun 15, 2010
The bicycling community came together recently to honor two cyclists killed in separate, unrelated accidents in Tempe during May. Chris Volpe was killed May 10 when he was struck…
Jun 7, 2010
This is somewhat late notice for tonight’s meeting, but better late than never, right?
May 19, 2010
We have received word of a second bicyclist fatality, and would like to request any and all help in spreading the word and gathering relevant information about the accident. This…
May 18, 2010
On Monday, May 10, 2010, a bicyclist named Chris Volpe was struck by a motorist at the intersection of University and Ash, and was killed. In the face of this tragic event, member…
May 8, 2010
Movie Lovers! Bike Riders! We know how much you love doing your two favorite things.
May 3, 2010
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Apr 30, 2010
Thanks to all of the volunteers that helped with April Bike Month. We had five successful events thanks to all of your help: Bike Saviours/REI Bike Drive, Mariposa Elementary Bike…
Apr 20, 2010
Sun 4/25: The Great Bike Chase 4.3 mile ride from Hance Park (3rd Ave. & Culver in Central Phx to the D’backs game at Chase Field. Free Bike Parking provided at Jefferson ST. Gara…
Apr 14, 2010
Bike Month Continues….. 4/16 This Friday is TBAG’s monthly 3rd Fridays Ride. April’s theme is awesome local hotel bars. We meet at Tempe TownLake (Mill & Rio Salado) @ 7p. Additio…
Apr 12, 2010
Bike Month has been very successful so far, the first set of events went very well thanks to the people that volunteered. We are still in need of volunteers for two of our major b…
Apr 10, 2010
This morning, a fantastic team of TBAG volunteers and more got together to host a bicycling event at Kyrene de la Mariposa, a kindergarten through fifth-grade school that is a pil…
Apr 6, 2010
TBAG is looking for you to get involved this Bike Month. The community is our strongest asset for making Bike Month a success, and for getting more people out riding bicycles safe…
Apr 6, 2010
Sat 4/10: 9a-12:30p Mariposa IronKids Kyrene de la Mariposa School (K-6) | Location: 50 E. Knox Rd., map: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-TMWdWEX*VcwP Event Details: 2 Mile Walk/Run…
Mar 30, 2010
While most parts of the country celebrate Bike Month in May, we like to get the wheels rolling early, while the weather is still spectacular. This year, TBAG is involved in a whol…
Mar 26, 2010
Recycle that old bike! Volunteers from Bike Saviours, Rusty Spoke, and Tempe Bicycle Action Group, with the support of both valley REI locations, will be accepting donations of us…
Mar 24, 2010
Roosevelt Row and TBAG are teaming up to valet bicycles at First Friday !! Lots of people bicycle to First Fridays and Bicycle Valet will be the best place to park their bikes. PL…
Mar 15, 2010
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Mar 11, 2010
As described in an earlier update, the City of Tempe has been wrapping up construction along the Western Canal. Part of the Canal development has included the installation of two…
Mar 9, 2010
As some of you may know, TBAG has been involved in getting Bike!Art! nights established on Thursdays from 6-9 pm over at the Bike Saviours (University and Roosevelt, just behind S…
Mar 9, 2010
Spring is well underway, so it’s time for another expedition to the farmer’s market! This will be a leisurely ride down to the Phoenix Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Let me…
Mar 1, 2010
Hey there fella, put down that razor! It’s time to abandon cultural dignity, find your dormant masculinity, and display it to the world via follicular prowess!
Feb 10, 2010
Once again, a third Friday is upon us!
Feb 9, 2010
At the end of January, some of the TBAG board members and supporters helped board member Jeremy move house by bicycle. This was our first attempt at something of this nature, and…
Feb 5, 2010
In light of dwindling sales tax revenue, Tempe has been forced to scale back its public transportation service, including aspects of the service that TBAG members strongly advocat…
Feb 4, 2010
With all of the budgetary problems faced by cities and the state of Arizona, it’s often easy to lose track of good things that are still happening. As you may know, members of TBA…
Jan 13, 2010
It’s been almost a year in the making, and I must apologize for not making it happen sooner, but bicycle education is finally happening in Tempe. On February 20th, 2010, 10am-3pm…
Dec 29, 2009
The Bicycle Cellar is staying open until 2 a.m. on New Years Eve, Dec. 31 to offer special valet bike parking for $5 per bike. The fee includes access to secure, indoor bicycle pa…
Dec 17, 2009
You knew it was coming up… it’s the third Friday of the month and that means TBAG is having another group ride!
Dec 6, 2009
Bike Saviours is starting another session of our bike maintenance class on Monday Dec 7th. Classes will be held at Bike Saviours at 7pm every Monday. There will be 6 classes cover…
Nov 30, 2009
We’ve been looking for a good excuse for a Tall Bike Joust, so come hang out with us for some food and random craziness from 12 pm to 8 on Saturday, December 12th. It’s our first…
Nov 23, 2009
We are pleased to welcome 3 new board members to the board of Tempe Bicycle Action Group. There were 5 nominees but only 3 positions available. The board, and members present, ele…
Nov 18, 2009
TBAG is having our semi-annual membership and planning meeting on Nov 22nd starting at 6:30pm at Boulders on Broadway. We want to get the local cycling community together along wi…
Nov 17, 2009
The City of Tempe Traffic Sign Department has graciously agreed to give TBAG some scraps of reflective material left over from street sign manufacturing. This stuff is a high grad…
Nov 12, 2009
It’s time for our now twice-annual BIKE-IN Ride to the Drive-In.
Nov 3, 2009
Tempe Shows it’s Easy & Fun to be Green Tempe Green Street Party (GreenBuild 09) Tues 11/10, 6-9PM Downtown – Mill Ave. & more… Tempe will host a wide variety of activities to sho…
Nov 3, 2009
Annual_Mtg_Flier[final]TBAG’s Annual Membership Meeting & Board Elections Sunday ll/22 6:30pm Boulders on Broadway (530 W Broadway) We have 3 Vacancies to Fill nominate someone or…
Nov 1, 2009
The last City of Tempe Multi-Modal Committee reviewed current and upcoming projects in an effort to prioritize them in the case of budget reductions. If you’d like to give input t…
Oct 22, 2009
10/22, Race Across the Sky is a movie about this year’s Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race which pitted 6 time winner Dave Wiens against Lance Armstrong. In case you haven’t h…
Oct 21, 2009
While I’d guess at least half of our members are in Tempe proper, I’m sure we have some fringe members all across the Phoenix Metro area. On Monday, Humana Healthcare is set to la…
Oct 20, 2009
On Sunday, October 25th Tempe will once again hold their biannual Tour de Tempe. TBAG will be marshaling the ride as well as helping Tempe Police operate the Bike Rodeo. This is a…
Oct 20, 2009
From the Tempe Newsroom listserve:
Oct 19, 2009
If you’re not busy this Saturday, come down to Tempe Beach Park and join us for a ride to the movies. We’ll catch a matinee of the Where the Wild Things Are film over at Harkins T…
Oct 16, 2009
Greetings bike lovers! This year’s Tour de Fat was crazy! I don’t think I stood still for more than 15 minutes the entire event. Thank you again to all the volunteers that make th…
Oct 13, 2009
October’s Third Friday Ride will be a straight shot out to downtown Phoenix for the 125th Arizona State Fair on Friday, October 16.
Oct 11, 2009
More posts on Tour de Fat later. But for now I wanted to get the word out about lost and found. We had a few items turned in at the TBAG tent. If you lost something email: [email…
Oct 8, 2009
This Saturday, Oct. 10, TBAG is sending one lucky winner to the show! Just stop by the TBAG booth at Tour de Fat on Saturday and sign up to win a Pair of Tickets. The drawing will…
Oct 8, 2009
The New Belgium guys are in town getting set up for Tour de Fat. They are hosting a Team Wonderbike cruiser ride around Tempe on Thursday night at 7pm. There will be beer. I’ll pr…
Oct 2, 2009
This year as part of Tour de Fat, Bike Saviours is giving beer tokens in exchange for your donations of bikes and bike parts. Each token can be used for 1 beer at the Tour De Fat…
Sep 25, 2009
Just a reminder that BikeTown USA visits Phoenix tomorrow. The event, which is coordinated by Valley Metro and Bicycling Magazine’s BikeTownUSA, is being held at the Tempe Transpo…
Sep 21, 2009
Can’t make Tour de Fat this year? Check out this pre-event the night before (Friday Oct 9th):
Sep 21, 2009
Well if you answered yes to at least two of these questions, ya’ might be interested in this.
Sep 21, 2009
I haven’t been able to source this text online just yet, but board member Jeremy came across the following in the printed version of PHOENIX Magazine in their Best of the Valley 2…
Sep 17, 2009
Tour de Dive does not involve water, but it does involve various local watering holes more commonly known as dive bars. Join us TOMORROW, 9/18, as we tour several establishments t…
Sep 8, 2009
As I drive down the 101 to Chandler somewhat regularly, I became curious as to the small center support pier constructed between Ray & Chandler. I contacted ADOT and they informed…
Aug 31, 2009
I had the opportunity to stop by The Bicycle Cellar and talk with John Romero about how things have been going the first week. 17 folks have signed up for a membership in the firs…
Aug 28, 2009
BICYCLING MAGAZINE’S “BIKETOWN USA” PROGRAM BRINGS FREE BIKES TO SEVEN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY
Aug 27, 2009
Tempe to host public meetings about Orbit and bus systems
Aug 19, 2009
Yes that’s right folks, Tour de Fat is less than two short months away and we need YOUR help as a volunteer! Thousands of bicycle loving folk will begin arriving to Tempe Beach Pa…
Aug 17, 2009
The cyclist, biking with two friends in Queen Creek around 2 am Saturday morning, was killed by a motorist driving on the wrong side of the road. The driver initially left the sce…
Aug 17, 2009
The final Papago Park workshops are this week. They are open to the public and take place Wed evening and Thursday morning. Bicyclists that currently use or plan to use Papago Par…
Aug 14, 2009
Every month, your friends here at TBAG get together and head out on the town for a “handlebar happy hour”, bike night at the Drive-In, “moustache rides” or whatever else we can co…
Aug 13, 2009
I don’t know about you, but the situation with the hit-and-run driver makes me sad. For a positive change of pace, here’s a story about a bicycle that was ticketed for excessive a…
Aug 12, 2009
The driver involved in the hit-and-run accident which killed 52 year old cyclist Charles Waldrop has been apprehended. The suspect, 23 year old Timothy M. Kissida, traded in his 1…
Aug 10, 2009
What is The Bicycle Cellar you ask? You may know it as the indoor bike parking & locker/shower facility that’s been built and sitting dormant at the Tempe Transportation Center. I…
Aug 10, 2009
Please be on the lookout for a silver BMW 4 door sedan with dark tinted windows having significant damage to the passenger front end including a missing marker & fog light and pos…
Aug 4, 2009
Some of you may know, or know of Scott Nowicki, one of the founders of Tempe Bicycle Action Group. We recently learned courtesy of a blog post on Tucson Bike Lawyer’s blog that he…
Jul 26, 2009
All right, it’s official: The next cupcake ride is coming up. We’ll meet at the Tempe Beach Park entrance at 7 pm (that’s the intersection of Mill and Rio Salado) and will roll ou…
Jul 24, 2009
Some logistical matters came up, so the cupcake ride will happen on Saturday, August 1. Flyer to follow in the next couple of days. Again, we will be meeting up at the Tempe Beach…
Jul 15, 2009
Plots and schemes are underway for a cupcake ride to downtown Phoenix on the evening of Saturday, July 25. We will depart from the entrance of Tempe Beach Park at 7 pm. I am waiti…
Jul 13, 2009
When is a bike lane potentially unsafe? When using it puts you at greater risk for a specific type of motorist / bicyclist collision. The dooring collision. In a roadway configura…
Jun 29, 2009
Erik Ryberg’s blog, TusconBikeLawyer.com should be on every cyclist’s daily visit list. I wanted to share one recent post in particular with everyone here in the Valley. In “You w…
Jun 26, 2009
Ryan Van Duzer is riding from San Diego to Washington DC on a New Belgium bike, three speed with a coaster brake. He’s raising money for Community Cycles in Boulder, CO and doing…
Jun 25, 2009
For those of you who haven’t heard, Ryan Van Duzer of New Belgium Brewing is pedaling across America on a 3 speed cruiser with a trailer in tow in support of bicycle awareness. He…
Jun 24, 2009
Much of the meeting this month was spent attempting to reorganize the committee so that committee rules, membership, and process for reporting to the City of Tempe Transportation…
Jun 22, 2009
If you live along Apache bordering the light rail line, you may wish to take extra measures in locking up or otherwise securing your bicycle as well as other valuables. I was rece…
May 25, 2009
Bike Saviours is starting advanced bike maintenance classes on Monday June 1st. Classes will be every Monday night from 7-9pm. There will be eight classes, each covering a differe…
May 14, 2009
For those not familiar with the Ride of Silence, it is a global ride that takes place at 7:00pm (local time) on May 20th to honor bicyclists injured or killed while riding. Eric H…
May 11, 2009
Some of you may be aware, that here in the valley we have our Bike Month in April due to the heat. The fact remains however, that May is National Bike Month. This week, May 11 – 1…
May 8, 2009
This month, TBAG Third Fridays is going on a Bike-In! Join TBAG and riders of all types on Friday, May 15th on a Ride to the Scottsdale 6 Drive-In. Grab a boombox, stuff a blanket…
Apr 27, 2009
Opportunity for Public Input in the Papago Park Regional Master Plan
Apr 19, 2009
Help honor Bike Hero! Come to the Tempe City Council Meeting on April 23rd from 6:00 to 7:30 to hear who won and support the City of Tempe’s efforts to reward people important to…
Apr 19, 2009
The next Action Team meeting will be held Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. in the Don Cassano Community Room located at 200 E. Fifth Street, 2nd floor.
Apr 9, 2009
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Mar 31, 2009
Please be on the lookout for a Silver Nissan Versa (2007 or 2008 model, unsure if sedan or hatchback) with damage to passenger side mirror and possibly scratches on passenger side…
Mar 27, 2009
If you haven’t heard yet, New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, CO is one of the first two businesses ever to achieve The League of American Bicyclist’s Platinum level Bicycle Frie…
Mar 17, 2009
April is Valley Bike Month and we have many volunteer opportunities for those who are interested. If you’re not on our member list, you missed yesterday’s email. If you are intere…
Mar 16, 2009
This Saturday, March 21, I will be leading a special double-ride to the Scottsdale Farmer’s Market and then to Sprinkles for cupcakes! We will meet at 8 am at the Tempe Beach Park…
Mar 11, 2009
(for those who don’t know, I attend the monthly Tempe Transportation Commission Multi-Modal Transportation Planning & Project Review Committee meetings)
Mar 11, 2009
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC) will collect your used bicycle gloves for donation to the Department of Public Health for use in clinics and senior centers for wheelcha…
Mar 9, 2009
First, a big thank you to our volunteers, without which we could not have operated the bike valet. Secondly, thank you to Sun Sounds of Arizona for allowing us to operate the vale…
Mar 5, 2009
Unfortunately the vote was 3 for and 5 against. You can read the details at AZBikeLaw.com.
Mar 2, 2009
From TucsonBikeLawyer.com
Feb 25, 2009
Tempe Bicycle Action Group will be operating a bicycle valet service in conjunction with the Great Arizona Beer Festival at Tempe Town Lake on March 7th & 8th. The festival runs 2…
Feb 24, 2009
This Saturday, February 28, is the birthday of the Downtown Phoenix Farmer’s Market. There will be celebratory festivities happening at the Market, and we’re going to ride on down…
Feb 18, 2009
AZCentral’s City Life publication for the week of Feb 18th – 24th has an interesting article titled “Bus, Bike or Rail: Which is best from Central Phoenix”. The article details th…
Feb 9, 2009
From tucsonbikelawyer.com:
Feb 6, 2009
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) introduced an amendment last night that would prohibit funding of “bicycle routes” and paths from the economic stimulus package that’s working its way th…
Feb 5, 2009
For those not on the members email list or following on Twitter, here’s our February Newsletter. Have a read, among other news and events you’ll find out how you can win a shiny n…
Jan 28, 2009
Yes that’s right, we’ve set a date for our annual volunteer meeting. Sunday February 15th, 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. Anyone interested in volunteering to help us out this year…
Jan 27, 2009
On Friday, Jan 30th, Bicycle Saviours will be throwing their 2nd annual benefit party. This annual fundraising benefit, a phenomenon in the non-profit world intended to raise awar…
Jan 26, 2009
From Janet Kerby over at MBAA:
Jan 19, 2009
Just a reminder that Valley Metro is seeking public comments on proposed fare increases. The fare increases are significant and range from 22% to 170% depending on type of fare pu…
Jan 16, 2009
Global Bikes in Gilbert is hosting a free Emergency Road & Mountain Bike Repair clinic on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00pm. There are two spots remaining and an RSVP is required. I…
Jan 13, 2009
The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists (CAzB) is offering several bicycle related courses in January / Feb and March. Topics include:
Jan 9, 2009
Again, apologies for the last minute notice but for those interested in joining, I will be doing a recreational ride from Tempe Beach Park up the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt to Gol…
Jan 2, 2009
Sorry for the late notice, but this weekend we’re leading a couple rides into Phoenix. Friday (Tonight!) meet at the Tempe Beach Park entrance at 6:30pm for a ride to First Friday…
Dec 30, 2008
By now some of you have had the opportunity ride the light rail, and some of you with your bicycles. I personally have encountered standing room only trains and trains with more t…
Dec 16, 2008
Tempe Bicycle Action Group, in cooperation with Destination Tempe, will operate a free bicycle valet service on December 27th at the Tempe Transportation Center located at 200 E.…
Dec 15, 2008
GreenlightRide.com is an online community (completely free) where individual cyclists and teams (groups of cyclists) compete against each other to rack up mileages all in the name…
Dec 14, 2008
The City of Tempe has just issued a Request for Proposals for the Tempe Bikestation, which is scheduled to open along with the light rail on December 27. The RFP is for those who…
Dec 12, 2008
Last Wednesday, the Tempe Transportation Commission Multi-Modal Planning & Project Review Committee (the Transit Committee for short) had its usual monthly/bi-monthly meeting.
Dec 12, 2008
For those of you who can’t get enough bicycle related reading, I present to you BikeBlogs.com. A directory of bicycle related blogs. In addition, if you’ve got a bike blog, you ca…
Dec 11, 2008
Apologies for the “details forthcoming” on the Handlebar Happy Hour you may have seen posted on the Events page. The ride was discussed several weeks ago but the information never…
Dec 8, 2008
This Saturday, December 13, I will lead another ride to the Downtown Phoenix Farmer’s Market. We’ll meet at the entrance to Tempe Beach Park at 8 am for the 9-mile ride downtown.…
Dec 5, 2008
If you haven’t visited http://www.bikehacks.com, it’s worth a look-see, the URL is self explanatory. Their most recent topic comes from a blog called The Well Run Dry. Here are a…
Dec 4, 2008
Sorry for the last-minute notice, but there *will* be a ride to First Fridays tomorrow. Meet up at 6 pm at Tempe Beach Park, with plans to stop by the Rusty Spoke and Radio Phoeni…
Dec 4, 2008
For those who aren’t subscribed to the member mailing list, have a peek at the web version of our December Newsletter. Topics include:
Dec 2, 2008
The holidays are rapidly approaching and we know everyone’s getting busy with family and work events. As such, we decided to postpone our volunteer meeting. The December 7th meeti…
Nov 18, 2008
With our newly expanded board, TBAG is the process of re-evaluating our website and offerings to the cycling public.
Nov 13, 2008
The Bike Saviours, Tempe’s bicycle co-op, is moving this Saturday into a new location behind Sunset Clothing Exchange on Roosevelt and University in Tempe. The new location will h…
Nov 12, 2008
The following snippet is from the official City of Tempe press release.
Nov 11, 2008
I’m going to ride over to the Downtown Phoenix Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning, leaving from Tempe Beach Park at 7 am. We’ll follow the usual route to downtown Phoenix (9 mile…
Nov 11, 2008
Canceled due to the holidays! Have a safe and happy holiday season. We’ll re-schedule this for mid to late January 09.
Nov 11, 2008
Check out some sexy Bike Shorts – film shorts, that is… This Thursday, get intimate with your bicycle at the Bike Porn Film Tour presented in conjunction with Bike Saviours.
Nov 10, 2008
Greetings from ASU’s Students Acting Now for Sustainability! (SANS) We are looking for enthusiastic bike supporters to join our float in the Homecoming Parade November 15th! Pleas…
Nov 10, 2008
Memo From Barcelona: European Support for Bicycles Promotes Sharing of the Wheels
Nov 3, 2008
Thank you to everyone who came to the annual meeting yesterday! Twenty-three folks attended, and we discussed the year’s accomplishments and discussed ideas for the coming year (b…
Oct 30, 2008
***NOTE- I ADDED ANOTHER BIO BELOW***
Oct 29, 2008
The light rail is opening soon… and testing is under way. The light rail is great news for cyclists in that it means fewer cars on the road, and light rail trains are more predict…
Oct 29, 2008
At last! Cool fall evenings are upon us again. Last time we made the Drive-In Ride was just before the Valley’s hot, hot summer took over.
Oct 25, 2008
TBAG’s own lawyer, the Tucson Bike Lawyer, has a post today about an Arizona State Credit Union location in Tucson that has a bike-thru window!:
Oct 22, 2008
Please join the City of Tempe and TBAG for a community bicycle ride this Sunday, October 26th.
Oct 17, 2008
TBAG would like to issue a great big ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in the Tour de Fat. We could not have done any of it without our generous volunteers, and the whole e…
Oct 16, 2008
Way back on September 25th Jeremy organized a TBAG ride to the Okkervil River show at the Clubhouse in Tempe. Unfortunately his report on the ride got lost in the pre-Tour de Fat…
Oct 16, 2008
Sunday October 19th, join TBAG for a ride to the Living with the Sun – Valley Style – 2008 Solar and Sustainable Buildings Tour
Oct 12, 2008
Thank you everyone, for another fun and successful Tour de Fat! Bicycles were ridden, beer was enjoyed, and entertainment was had by all. In upcoming days, as we recover from the…
Oct 9, 2008
TBAG needs you to get involved!
Oct 8, 2008
Right now, the Arizona Republic is running a contest to determine people and organizations that are considered Everyday Green Heroes. What could be a more green and efficient form…
Oct 6, 2008
The CRAP ride (Car Resistance Action Party) is two years old this Tuesday, October 7th. Meet up Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Tempe Beach Park entrance at Rio and Mill. The Orange Tabl…
Oct 6, 2008
Got some spare bike parts lying around?
Oct 3, 2008
Over the past 10 days Tempe Bicycle Action Group has gotten a bit of press in the local media.
Sep 30, 2008
Meet us at 6pm at the corner of 5th and Mill in Tempe for a group ride to downtown Phoenix this Friday evening. We roll out at 6:10. The route we take is 9 miles each way. Too far…
Sep 29, 2008
As part of Tour de Fat each year, New Belgium Brewery (the fine folks that bring you the Tour de Fat) selects a person at each Tour stop who is willing to trade their car for a bi…
Sep 27, 2008
Things are hopping these days! Here are two upcoming rides that I’ll be leading, so mark your calendars now. These will both be leisurely rides open to all kinds of bicyclists. Sa…
Sep 23, 2008
Want to help out at this year’s Tempe Tour de Fat on Saturday, October 11th @ Tempe Town Lake?
Sep 18, 2008
Ok folks, it is that time of year again – time for Tempe’s biggest bicycle party: Tour de Fat.
Sep 17, 2008
Here’s another neat event this Friday, September 19 (which is also International Talk Like a Pirate Day). Contact [email protected] to let him know if you’re interested in going.
Sep 15, 2008
The weather has cooled down, but the events are heating up! Here are two upcoming events that should be fun:
Sep 12, 2008
Join us for two rewards in one event: a pleasant and leisurely ride from Tempe Beach Park to Sprinkles in Scottsdale. We’ll meet up at 10 am at the entrance to the park (northwest…
Sep 7, 2008
REI is offering a free clinic on bike commuting this week. For those of you who are interested in learning how to bike commute safely and comfortably in our car-centric community,…
Sep 5, 2008
Unfortunately, there will not be a First Fridays ride this evening. If anyone had hoped to go, you are more than welcome to use the Comments section to self-organize a ride! Stay…
Sep 3, 2008
Here’s a cool opportunity to take advantage of, courtesy of the Bike Saviours:
Aug 29, 2008
At risk of sounding redundant, this is a reminder about the Farmer’s Market ride tomorrow morning. We’ll meet at Tempe Beach Park at 7 am, getting underway by 7:10. Hopefully the…
Aug 22, 2008
Due to a small number of responses and a change in plans for yours truly, we are going to postpone the Farmer’s Market Ride until next Saturday, August 30. We will meet at Tempe B…
Aug 18, 2008
As promised, we’re going to take a ride to the Downtown Phoenix Farmer’s Market this Saturday, August 23. However, I haven’t settled on a time for the ride yet. If you want to com…
Aug 15, 2008
The Bike Commuters website has a very nice profile of Tempe bicycle commuter Paul Emerson. Paul works at ASU and commutes up and down College Ave. daily. I don’t know Paul persona…
Aug 14, 2008
Tom kindly brought this super-cool new program to our attention. Check out the posting (with lots o’ cool photos) at Inhabitat.com
Aug 1, 2008
Bicycling has been in the news quite a lot lately, for many reasons, and the press has been both positive and negative. On the one hand, much of the coverage has been about violen…
Jul 29, 2008
Everyone, sorry for the hiatus on posts there for a while. Occasionally we get busy. But the good news is, we’ll be having another ride over to downtown Phoenix this Friday, Augus…
Jun 19, 2008
Another blog recently directed my attention to a lengthy lecture by John Pucher on what cities need to do to get more people on bicycles, using information from the Netherlands an…
Jun 4, 2008
Matthias brought an interesting New York Times blog post to our attention: The Netherlands subsidizes bike purchases for its citizens. It seems like a great idea to me. Anybody ha…
Jun 2, 2008
Although things are starting to heat up for the summer, high gas prices are encouraging more Valley residents to try bicycling to work instead, an article in the Arizona Republic…
May 28, 2008
The folks at New Belgium have announced the dates for this year’s Tour de Fat events! The drum roll please . . . keep October 11th free for this year’s Tour de Fat celebration of…
May 24, 2008
The city of Tempe transportation planning staff is in the process of applying for Federal money to build a bridge over I-10 at Alameda for non-motorized users. This would complete…
May 20, 2008
Don’t forget, our friends over in Mesa are organizing a Ride of Silence tomorrow!
May 12, 2008
Jeremy, a TBAG regular and a co-organizer of TBAG’s social events, is organizing a team for an upcoming bowling fund raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Contri…
May 12, 2008
Eco-Economy Indicator – BICYCLES May 12, 2008
May 7, 2008
Tom wrote us to let us know that a group of folks from Mesa will be hosting a Ride of Silence on May 21st at 7pm as one of the many locations around the globe riding that day in h…
May 1, 2008
I will be leading another ride to First Fridays tomorrow at 6 pm. We will meet up at the northeast corner of Mill and 5th Street to ride on over as a group. I think this time we w…
Apr 25, 2008
Just a reminder that there are two TBAG-sponsored rides/activities going on this weekend:
Apr 24, 2008
This is rather entertaining – A month or two ago Slate went looking for America’s Stupidest Bike Lane. Now, they report back on the submissions they received in response to the in…
Apr 23, 2008
2008 Green Living Conference Saturaday May 3rd, 2008 @ PHX Zoo – Stonehouse Pavilion 9am-5pm
Apr 23, 2008
Today was the public hearing on the privatization of Valle Vista Road on the south side of Camelback Mountain. Apparently the city denied the resident’s request to gate Valle Vist…
Apr 22, 2008
Ride your bike and raise money for a good cause on Saturday May 3rd with rides of 12, 30, or 62 miles. Registration is $40. There’s also a pledge/sponsor a rider component. More i…
Apr 21, 2008
For those of you that follow Valley news closely, you’ve probably seen the recent articles in the Arizona Republic about attempts by residents of Valle Vista Road on the south sid…
Apr 20, 2008
The City of Phoenix is soliciting information on use of trails in Phoenix’s Mountain Parks and Preserves. If you are a mountain biker, hiker or other trail user, please take a mom…
Apr 18, 2008
A quick update about two area events this Sunday (April 20), one in Phoenix and one in Scottsdale:
Apr 18, 2008
Thanks to everyone who participated in Bike to Work and School Day on Wednesday, as well as to the TBAG volunteers who provided moral support at each of the breakfast stops. It wa…
Apr 16, 2008
Mark your calendars, everyone, for two upcoming events:
Apr 15, 2008
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday) is Tempe Bike to Work and School Day! This is a great day to encourage friends, family, and coworkers to dust off that bike that’s been g…
Apr 10, 2008
It’s about that time. I’m waking up earlier, slathering on the sunscreen and bringing two water bottles instead of one on short road rides. Yes folks, summer is quickly approachin…
Apr 5, 2008
On Friday, in conjunction with the 17th annual El Tour de Phoenix, the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists (CAzB) held their second annual bicycle conference at Interstake Center, nea…
Apr 4, 2008
TBAG recently had our first major volunteer meeting on March 24 at 7 pm at Boulders on Broadway.- thank you to all who attended and agreed to help on projects. We divided into fou…
Apr 3, 2008
The next installment of the Second Coming of Bike Polo is taking place this Friday, April 4 at ~5:30.
Apr 3, 2008
First, some background on an exciting new TBAG program: TBAG has recently entered into a partnership with the City of Tempe whereby all bicycles that are left on city buses (surpr…
Apr 2, 2008
It looks like the ride to Downtown Phoenix is becoming a regular thing! I’ll head up the ride this Friday, starting from 5th Street and Mill Avenue at 6 pm, and traveling along th…
Mar 31, 2008
Tomorrow marks the first day of Bike Month in Tempe and the rest of the Phoenix area. We’ve already posted on Tempe Bike Month Activities but please check out the new TBAG Calenda…
Mar 30, 2008
Heads up to those of you who ride Rio Salado between Rural and McClintock:
Mar 23, 2008
Those of you who ride in northern Tempe have probably noticed the new red bike lanes at the intersections of College and Apache, and Ash and University that were installed a littl…
Mar 20, 2008
Another week, another round of bike polo – note the change to Friday evening. If you are into bike polo but can’t make it Friday, please leave a comment regarding when you are ava…
Mar 19, 2008
Tempe Bicycle Action Group will be holding our first major volunteer meeting on March 24 at 7 pm at Boulders on Broadway. Many of you have expressed an interest in helping out wit…
Mar 14, 2008
This just in – Bike Polo is back!
Mar 13, 2008
First: Do The Test Then: Read this Post navigation Previous: April is Tempe Bike MonthNext: Bike Polo, Sunday
Mar 11, 2008
Here’s the latest on Tempe Bike Month. TBAG will be leading the Community Ride during the Bike-A-Palooza on April 5 and will be partnering with the city to staff the Bike to Work…
Mar 6, 2008
We’ve gotten the heads up on this petition from Rhino, Bill and Benny. It is also all over the bicycle blogosphere:
Mar 5, 2008
March 7 is another First Friday!
Mar 4, 2008
In the Perimeter Bicycling (the folks who bring you events like El Tour de Tucson) e-newsletter that arrived today was info on the Arizona Bicycle Conference 2008, held in conjunc…
Mar 2, 2008
All of the wonderful, diverse comments in response to my interview with Eric Iwersen have brought up some points about bicycle-car interactions that merit further discussion. The…
Feb 26, 2008
This weekend, TBAG is putting on a Bicycling 101 Clinic at the 7th Annual Local to Global Justice Teach-in at ASU. Our workshop will be held from 9:45-10:45 this Saturday (3/1) in…
Feb 26, 2008
Last week, I interviewed Eric Iwersen, a Transportation Planner for the City of Tempe. He’s one of the employees who addresses a lot of bicycle-related concerns. Here’s what he ha…
Feb 21, 2008
Thanks to everyone who made our first movie screening a success! We had approximately 35 people at our February 13th screening of Breaking Away, and we had a great time. Boulders…
Feb 19, 2008
Thanks to everyone who weighed in with route ideas for getting from Tempe to downtown Phoenix. Clearly there’s a wide variety of ways to get from here to there, with varying degre…
Feb 7, 2008
Join TBAG for a screening of the classic 1979 biking film BREAKING AWAY!
Feb 5, 2008
Thanks again to everyone for weighing in on TBAG activities through the survey. Now that we’ve posted the survey results, we thought we’d let you know what plans TBAG has for the…
Jan 28, 2008
If the First Fridays ride isn’t enough (see below), or if it seems too long, consider:
Jan 27, 2008
February 1st is First Friday!
Jan 26, 2008
This morning, I rode my bike from the downtown Tempe area to downtown Phoenix along Washington Street. Up through 24th Street, Washington is a pleasant and fast way to travel, but…
Jan 24, 2008
The midweek Phoenix Consumer Criterium Series kicks off on February 6th at Phoenix Municipal Stadium (the Oakland Athletics Spring Training Stadium). The races will run every Wedn…
Jan 22, 2008
Need a little inspiration to get out of your car and start riding your bike to work? How about Scott Mason? Scott rides 34 miles one-way from Carefree to his job in Phoenix everyd…
Jan 18, 2008
Thanks to everyone who took our survey last month (link to survey)! 59 of you weighed in on future TBAG activities and here’s what you said:
Jan 3, 2008
Mark your calendars, the monthly car-free day at South Mountain Park, Silent Sunday, will continue through 2008. As you can see from the email below, public support for Silent Sun…
Jan 2, 2008
Been quiet around here over the past month, but I expect you’ll see an upswing in activity on the TBAG site in coming weeks.
Dec 5, 2007
As Rebecca indicated in her post last week, the City is hosting a meeting this Monday, December 10th, from 7-9 pm at the North Tempe Multi-Gen Center to present the Crosscut Canal…
Dec 1, 2007
In the event that the news hasn’t reached you through other channels, this is to let you know of two upcoming transportation-related meetings (or to remind you to consider attendi…
Nov 27, 2007
We’re in the process of developing a plan for programming in 2008. We’d like your help in prioritizing activities for TBAG to undertake this year. Please take our survey and let u…
Nov 26, 2007
The City of Tempe has released concept maps for the College Ave. traffic calming and pedestrian / bicycle improvements project. These maps were first presented at the October 18th…
Nov 21, 2007
Happy hour invite Post navigation Previous: Cupcake Ride Re-capNext: College Ave. Traffic Calming Concept Maps
Nov 18, 2007
Thanks to all who came along for the first Cupcake Ride! A sugar-filled fun time was had by all. We’ll be mounting another expedition in January (probably January 12 at 10 am), so…
Nov 15, 2007
Just a quick reminder that this weekend is Silent Sunday at South Mountain Park. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the roads in the park car free.
Nov 12, 2007
As many are probably aware, this Saturday is the annual Tour de Tucson. For those who happen to be in the Tucson area next weekend, also keep an eye out for an Art Auction on Sund…
Nov 8, 2007
On Saturday, November 17 at 10 am, some of the friends of TBAG will be gathering at the northwest corner of Mill Ave. and Rio Salado for a slow, casual bike ride up to Lulu’s Cupc…
Nov 1, 2007
Join us for an informal ride to First Friday! We will meet on the NE corner of 5th and Mill in downtown Tempe at 6pm on Friday November 2nd and depart promptly at 6:10 pm. Make su…
Oct 25, 2007
Sunday is shaping up to be a busy day. In addition to the Tour de Tempe on Sunday morning, this Sunday is also Silent Sunday at South Mountain
Oct 20, 2007
Have a great time during last week’s Tour de Fat Bike Parade? Dying for another opportunity to ride around Tempe with 1500 other cyclists? You’re in luck!
Oct 18, 2007
Well, we’ve finally recovered, had some time to tally the numbers and reflect upon this year’s Tempe Tour de Fat. By all measures the event was a huge success. Thousands of people…
Oct 14, 2007
A tremendous THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped make the Tour de Fat happen, and to all of the folks who came and had a great time!
Oct 11, 2007
The City of Tempe is in the design phase of a project to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities, enhance streetscape and calm traffic on College Avenue between Apache and US60.…
Oct 5, 2007
BOB Trailer + PVC Pipe + 6′ tall Tour de Fat Posters (x2) = Excellent (and very sketchy in a cross-wind) TdF rolling advertisement!
Oct 4, 2007
Ride with us to downtown Phoenix to spread the good word about biking and next weekend’s Tour de Fat! We have a bike trailer with a 6ft tall sign advertising the Tour that we’re g…
Sep 30, 2007
Did you know that 40% of all urban travel in the US is less than 2 miles? 2 miles is nothing; especially in a high density, flat place like Tempe where the weather is always great…
Sep 26, 2007
Tour de Fat will be here in almost two weeks. Here’s a taste of what Tempe is in for:
Sep 19, 2007
Want to help out at this year’s Tempe Tour de Fat on October 13th @ Tempe Town Lake?
Sep 16, 2007
The crew that brought you the AzCRAP Ride (a.k.a. “Arizona Car Resistance Action Party”) are at it again – this time they are throwing down with The Moustache Ride, a bar hop and…
Sep 14, 2007
Yup, that’s right – according to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, “bike paths and trails ‘are really not transportation.'” But wait, it gets better. Not only is ridin…
Sep 14, 2007
Interested in getting people out of their cars and onto their bikes? Check out the GetMorePeopleCycling.com website for case studies on what other communities and organizations ar…
Sep 12, 2007
As part of the City of Scottsdale Transportation Master Plan public involvement process, the city will be hosting an open house and panel discussion on sustainable transportation…
Sep 10, 2007
The ASU Art Museum will be hosting an opening reception for new resident artist Jarbas Lopes this Friday night, September 14th, from 7-9 pm. Bicycles are central to Lopes’ residen…
Sep 8, 2007
TBAG’s inaugural Handlebar Happy Hour was a great success!
Sep 1, 2007
Handlebar Happy Hour Post navigation Previous: Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge Design AnnouncedNext: Handlebar Happy Hour Recap
Aug 28, 2007
The City of Tempe has announced the design for the new pedestrian and bicycle bridge that will span the west end of Tempe Town Lake near the soon to open Tempe Center for the Arts…
Aug 18, 2007
ASU students are back and as a result the Tempe Police are temporarily increasing enforcement of bicycle and pedestrian laws near campus:
Aug 8, 2007
one guy’s commitment to bike to work for an entire month, and the adventure that follows
Aug 3, 2007
From Eric Iwersen, City of Tempe Bicycle Coordinator:
Jul 30, 2007
This is good…very good… www.azcross.com Post navigation Previous: Would YOU trade your CAR for a BIKE?Next: Alternative Transportation the Focus of Resident Artist at ASU
Jul 29, 2007
Would YOU trade your CAR for a BIKE?
Jul 24, 2007
The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department has an interesting report available on their website that summarizes bicycle/vehicle collisions for 2005. The 20 page report i…
Jul 15, 2007
Did you know that once a month the roads of South Mountain Park are car free? The next Silent Sunday is next weekend (July 22nd), so if you haven’t taken advantage of this excelle…
Jun 29, 2007
Last night the Tempe City Council voted to approve all of the proposed free shuttle routes! This includes the one down College Ave that inspired some controversy. The City Council…
Jun 29, 2007
And Get a free bike for doing it. If you’re willing to relinquish your car, New Belgium Brewing will set you up with a custom-built bike from Ft Collins, CO bike builder Black She…
Jun 26, 2007
As many of you know, the City of Tempe is trying to expand their free shuttle program to include College Avenue. The Tempe Bicycle Action Group thinks this is a great idea for lot…
Jun 12, 2007
Last night’s “Portland’s Worst Bike Routes” was just that. A couple of friends, two of the more experienced bike advocates in the area, took us on a 2 hour ride through the downto…
Jun 11, 2007
The first weekend of Pedalpalooza down, and I’m ready for a rest day. It started thursday night with a parade and doughnut ride. Friday was chock full: Breakfast on the Bridges, t…
Jun 10, 2007
BRIGHTON, England —With strategically placed helmets and slogans painted on bare skin, scores of people shed their clothes and rode through this seaside resort on their bicycles S…
May 31, 2007
This Friday night, June 1, TBAG will be participating in the Arizona Science Center’s Adult Night Out program: “A Clean Solution for Air Pollution”
May 27, 2007
As part of the migration of the TBAG website to our new URL at biketempe.org, the Monday Night Mtn bike race results and course information has switched hosts. Scooby is now hosti…
May 24, 2007
Apparently traffic calming and safer streets in Portland, Oregon has brought “Clarence the The Traffic Calming Sasquatch” out of the wild. Can we expect Sasquatch on College Ave.…
May 16, 2007
As many of you know, the City of Tempe is trying to expand their free shuttle program to include College Avenue. The Tempe Bicycle Action Group thinks this is a great idea for lot…
May 15, 2007
Last week, TBAG sent the following letter of support for the Neighborhood Circulator to City of Tempe Mayor Hallman and Vice-Mayor Hutson, as well as each of the city councilmembe…
May 9, 2007
Public comment on the Tempe Neighborhood Circulator Expansion has been extended to June 3. Go here to contribute a comment. You can also directly contact the Mayor and Council by…
May 8, 2007
…people with short, human-powered commutes were happier than their transit or motor vehicle-using counterparts…
May 4, 2007
Last night Tempe City Council heard resident’s opinions on the College Ave. Neighborhood Circulator program. Council has decided to postpone a decision on the issue until their Ju…
May 3, 2007
Tempe Bicycle Action Group strongly supports the proposed Neighborhood Circulator routes along College Avenue. The proposed routes will improve cyclist, pedestrian, child, and dri…
May 3, 2007
The Tempe Bicycle Action Group has a new home: www.biketempe.org We’re still getting up to speed at this location so please check back soon for more.