Biking in Tucson

The bike (Dahon Curve SL)

A 20 hour layover in Tucson gave ample opportunity on March 29th 2008 to get a glimpse of Tucson via bike. After talking with a very helpful man via telephone from Tucson Bicycles, who briefed me on riding in Tucson, I headed out for a 5 hours ride. The weather was great topping out at about 83 degrees! 33 miles of cycling on my folding bike allowed me to see the Aviation Way bike trail, the Sidewinder Bridge; crosses a major downtown artory and makes a funny sound when entering, hippy like historic 4th Avenue, a 7 miles stretch of the River trail; a dry river bed on this day, Trader Joes, then get re-hydrated at the Nimbus Brewery.

Yes, I made a quick stop at Trader Joes, where the river intersects North Campbell Avenue, for a snack. At the end of the ride I rested at the Nimbus Brewery which is hidden from customers in a warehouse within an industrial district 5 miles south and east of town. Great beer! Service was pretty good, the bar food was not bad either.

Nimbus Brewery

My only regret this day was leaving my bike shorts at the hotel! Oh well, they were getting old anyway!

Next Week: a day in San Diego!