Photos: 2015 Fall Cyclovia
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Bicyclists, runners and more enjoy car-free streets through Cyclovia
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Cyclists and pedestrians alike enjoy the pleasant weather and car-free streets along North Fifth Avenue as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off as part of Cyclovia. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun. The route this time went from Fontana Avenue and Blacklidge Drive to the Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street business and arts district.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Riding the 11-foot tall bicycle he built, Baro Ramirez scoots along East University Boulevard near East Fifth Avenue as he partakes in Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
University of Arizona student and volunteer Clare Emmert blows bubbles at passing bicyclists and other participants along North Fifth Avenue and East Second Street as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off for bicycling, walking, skating or running as part of Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Dillon Mendez, with REI , points out where a thorn may be the reason Susan Brown's tire is constantly getting flat. Mendez was fixing bicycles along East University Boulevard and North Fifth Avenue along the 2.6 miles route as part of Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to everyone.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Dressed in his best pirate attire, Rowan Zabik, 4, gets ready to disembark the Jolly Roger, a bicycle decorated to look like a ship, along with his parents, Shoshana Mayden, left, and Keith Zabik as they forage for some snow cones along the Cyclovia route.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
After ringing the bell at the top, Phillip De La Cruz, 11, gets ready to descend from the 25-foot Stonehedge Tower which was set up on East University Boulevard and North Fifth Avenue along the Cyclovia route. Some of the goals of this free event was to encourage healthy activities, brand the community as having a progressive urban environment, increase bicycle awareness and provide a unique, friendly, social experience.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Karla Martinez, middle, helps her daughter Sabrina, 6, with a particularly stubborn piece of yummy cheese while eating pizza from Jozarelli's Italian Street Food with her other daughter Daniella, 9 during Cyclovia. Food trucks were out in force providing all types of meals to all types of customers. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Members of the Stringbean Folk Orchestra perform the Jesse Polka, or Jesusita en Chihuahua, as they serenade participants at Catalina Park next to East Second Street as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off for bicycling, walking, skating or running as part of Cyclovia.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Mia Hudson, 6, reaches into a box and tries to identify its contents while Saguaro National Park's Bella Furr observes. Furr, who is with the Next Generation Corps, was educating children by talking about wildlife including showing them the skulls of various creatures. By the way, the skull of a grizzly bear was inside the box. The Park and several organizations had exhibits along the Cyclovia route to educate and entertain participants.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
University of Arizona student and volunteer Jasmine Pielemeier bangs a set of drums as cyclists pass by along the 2.6 mile route during Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Bicyclists are coming and going along North Fourth Avenue and East Second Street as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off for bicycling, walking, skating or running as part of Cyclovia. Some of the goals of this free event was to encourage healthy activities, brand the community as having a progressive urban environment, increase bicycle awareness and provide a unique, friendly, social experience.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Owen Mugmon, 2, sports a cool pair of shades while riding along North Fourth Avenue with his father, Matthew, as they take part in Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Brett Moffitt, left, and Sarah Harris, use a two-person cross-cut saw, also called a misery whip, to cut a cookie from a log under the supervision of Mandy Bonesteel, center, with the Arizona Conservation Corps while at Catalina Park. The Corps gave participants a chance to show off their sawing skills and to paint a cookie, which is the small piece that is left after cutting the wood during Cyclovia.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Alexis Green, 10, uses part of a two-person cross cutting saw, also known as a misery whip, as she cuts into a log during Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. Some of the goals of this free event was to encourage healthy activities, brand the community as having a progressive urban environment, increase bicycle awareness and provide a unique, friendly, social experience.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Gelato, apparently really good gelato, forces Rich Mimnaugh and Toni Brighton to take a break in the shade at Catalina Park during Cyclovia. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
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Thousands took to the streets of Tucson for Cyclovia 2017 as they biked, hiked and had fun along the car-free route through the city.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclists and pedestrians alike enjoy the pleasant weather and car-free streets along North Fifth Avenue as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off as part of Cyclovia. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun. The route this time went from Fontana Avenue and Blacklidge Drive to the Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street business and arts district.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Riding the 11-foot tall bicycle he built, Baro Ramirez scoots along East University Boulevard near East Fifth Avenue as he partakes in Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona student and volunteer Clare Emmert blows bubbles at passing bicyclists and other participants along North Fifth Avenue and East Second Street as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off for bicycling, walking, skating or running as part of Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Dillon Mendez, with REI , points out where a thorn may be the reason Susan Brown's tire is constantly getting flat. Mendez was fixing bicycles along East University Boulevard and North Fifth Avenue along the 2.6 miles route as part of Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to everyone.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Dressed in his best pirate attire, Rowan Zabik, 4, gets ready to disembark the Jolly Roger, a bicycle decorated to look like a ship, along with his parents, Shoshana Mayden, left, and Keith Zabik as they forage for some snow cones along the Cyclovia route.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
After ringing the bell at the top, Phillip De La Cruz, 11, gets ready to descend from the 25-foot Stonehedge Tower which was set up on East University Boulevard and North Fifth Avenue along the Cyclovia route. Some of the goals of this free event was to encourage healthy activities, brand the community as having a progressive urban environment, increase bicycle awareness and provide a unique, friendly, social experience.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Karla Martinez, middle, helps her daughter Sabrina, 6, with a particularly stubborn piece of yummy cheese while eating pizza from Jozarelli's Italian Street Food with her other daughter Daniella, 9 during Cyclovia. Food trucks were out in force providing all types of meals to all types of customers. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Members of the Stringbean Folk Orchestra perform the Jesse Polka, or Jesusita en Chihuahua, as they serenade participants at Catalina Park next to East Second Street as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off for bicycling, walking, skating or running as part of Cyclovia.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Mia Hudson, 6, reaches into a box and tries to identify its contents while Saguaro National Park's Bella Furr observes. Furr, who is with the Next Generation Corps, was educating children by talking about wildlife including showing them the skulls of various creatures. By the way, the skull of a grizzly bear was inside the box. The Park and several organizations had exhibits along the Cyclovia route to educate and entertain participants.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona student and volunteer Jasmine Pielemeier bangs a set of drums as cyclists pass by along the 2.6 mile route during Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists are coming and going along North Fourth Avenue and East Second Street as about 2.6 miles of the city's streets are blocked off for bicycling, walking, skating or running as part of Cyclovia. Some of the goals of this free event was to encourage healthy activities, brand the community as having a progressive urban environment, increase bicycle awareness and provide a unique, friendly, social experience.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Owen Mugmon, 2, sports a cool pair of shades while riding along North Fourth Avenue with his father, Matthew, as they take part in Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Brett Moffitt, left, and Sarah Harris, use a two-person cross-cut saw, also called a misery whip, to cut a cookie from a log under the supervision of Mandy Bonesteel, center, with the Arizona Conservation Corps while at Catalina Park. The Corps gave participants a chance to show off their sawing skills and to paint a cookie, which is the small piece that is left after cutting the wood during Cyclovia.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Alexis Green, 10, uses part of a two-person cross cutting saw, also known as a misery whip, as she cuts into a log during Cyclovia. Twice a year a portion of the city's streets are car-free, family-friendly and open to the people. Some of the goals of this free event was to encourage healthy activities, brand the community as having a progressive urban environment, increase bicycle awareness and provide a unique, friendly, social experience.
2015 Fall Cyclovia
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Gelato, apparently really good gelato, forces Rich Mimnaugh and Toni Brighton to take a break in the shade at Catalina Park during Cyclovia. A number of activities were staged along the route and from beginning to end with chances for people to enjoy and share in the fun.
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