In this episode of Pedaling the Pueblo, the founder of El Tour de Tucson, Richard DeBernardis discusses the origin of the event and the positive impact it has on the Tucson community. El Tour race offers various distances (28-miles, 40-miles, 54-miles, 76-miles, 104-miles) so that bicyclists of various abilities can participate. Richard is the president of the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization with a mission to promote bicycling as a means of good mental and physical health. Through El Tour, Perimeter Bicycling Association raises 20 million dollars for local non-profits.
To suggest a bicycling topic for Pedaling the Pueblo or to ask questions about bicycling in Tucson, email us at [email protected].
Learn more about two easy and popular bike modifications that can reduce some of the hassles of owning and maintaining a bicycle: dynamo hubs...
Sof and Aliz chat about the joy and meaning of organizing community rides, open to all.
Check out El Grupo